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  1. New figures have revealed a sharp rise in gun violence in Gauteng

    17 hr ago

    New figures have revealed a sharp rise in gun violence in Gauteng

    New figures have revealed a sharp rise in gun violence in Gauteng, with thousands of shooting incidents recorded in just under five months this year. The Democratic Alliance is calling for urgent intervention by the Gauteng Provincial Government and SAPS, warning that illegal firearms and low prosecution rates are driving communities into a daily cycle of violence. The DA says only a fraction of cases are resulting in arrests and prosecutions, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the criminal justice system. For more we are now joined on the line by Michael Sun, DA Gauteng Spokesperson for Community Safety

    9 min
  2. The Keep Vhembe Clean organisation in Limpopo will today embark on a march

    17 hr ago

    The Keep Vhembe Clean organisation in Limpopo will today embark on a march

    The Keep Vhembe Clean organisation in Limpopo will today embark on a march under the theme "Our Town, Our Pride and Our Responsibility", as nationwide planned gatherings and demonstrations take place today in several provinces against undocumented foreign nationals. For more on this we are joind by Rita Nephawe the Director of Keep Vhembe Clean organisation...

    5 min
  3. Operation Dudula to join the anti illegal migration march

    17 hr ago

    Operation Dudula to join the anti illegal migration march

    Operation Dudula says it supports today's countrywide peaceful march. The movement calls on participants to conduct themselves peacefully, responsibly, and within the confines of the laws. It says it has raised concerns about illegal immigration since 2020 and its impact on South African communities, urging consistent law enforcement. For the latest the movement's Convenor Patrick mokgalusi joins us

    6 min
  4. AFRICAN BRIEF: Stories making business headlines across the continent

    17 hr ago

    AFRICAN BRIEF: Stories making business headlines across the continent

    It's now time to take a look at the current top African economic stories.....We are joined on the line by Victor Kgomoeswana, author of  "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back". Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo...

    5 min
  5. JCC is calling for urgent national intervention in addressing a growing crisis in the city

    18 hr ago

    JCC is calling for urgent national intervention in addressing a growing crisis in the city

    The Joburg Crisis Alliance, together with partners WaterCAN and JoburgCAN, is calling for urgent national intervention in addressing a growing crisis in the City of Johannesburg. This comes as the city grapples with a reported R2.1 billion budget shortfall, concerns over a possible credit rating downgrade, and mounting criticism that while compliance requirements are being met on paper, service delivery and infrastructure failures on the ground continue to worsen. For more we are now joined on the line by Executive Director of WaterCAN, Dr. Ferrial Adam

    5 min
  6. Men's mental health under spotlight

    1 day ago

    Men's mental health under spotlight

    The Commission for Gender Equality in Gauteng will today host its policy dialogue on men's mental health in South Africa, focusing on closing the gender gap in policy and practice. The commission says the discussion brings government, academia, civil society and mental health experts together to address rising concerns, where evidence shows most suicide deaths are men. For more on this The commission's sposkperson Javu Baloyi join us

    13 min
  7. Last day of KZN temporary repatriation sites

    1 day ago

    Last day of KZN temporary repatriation sites

    KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli says temporary repatriation sites in Durban and Pietermaritzburg are closing today, as remaining Malawian nationals are relocated to Musina, Limpopo to continue the repatriation process. He adds that all individuals must first undergo immigration and criminal verification before leaving South Africa. For more we are now joined on the line by the Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli

    6 min
  8. FEDUSA is calling for it's members to report for duty on the 30th of June

    1 day ago

    FEDUSA is calling for it's members to report for duty on the 30th of June

    The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) has added its voice, calling on its members to report for duty on June 30, urging workers to maintain stability and productivity amid ongoing economic and labour pressures. Last week, The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) warned its members that because the demonstrations are not protected under the Labour Relations Act, workers who stay home to participate face disciplinary action, including possible dismissal. Fedusa's call comes at a time when many sectors are facing uncertainty, with concerns around job security, wages, and broader economic conditions continuing to affect workers across the country. Joining us now is FEDUSA Deputy General Secretary, Ashley Benjamin

    5 min
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