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Special Investigating Unit raids PSIRA's offices in Pretoria
The Unemployment Insurance Fund, UIF has welcomed a search and seizure operation conducted by the Special Investigating Unit at PSIRA's offices in Pretoria yesterday.The raid follows a Special Tribunal order and forms part of a probe into a 130-million-rand UIF-funded training contract.The contract was meant to train over 7000 people across all provinces, but only a small number reportedly received training. Department of Employment and Labour Spokesperson, Teboho Thejane elaborates...
South Africa considers private companies for large-scale production of the Agricultural Research Council's Foot and Mouth Disease vaccine
South Africa is moving to bring private companies into the large-scale production of the Agricultural Research Council's Foot and Mouth Disease vaccine. The move follows concerns over the ARC's limited manufacturing capacity, with government saying private-sector licensing could help increase vaccine availability and strengthen the country's livestock sector and food security. But with farmers under pressure from the ongoing FMD outbreak, questions remain over how quickly the vaccine can reach farms, how effective the expanded production will be, and whether this move addresses the wider weaknesses in South Africa's FMD response. We spoke to AgriSA CEO Johann Kotzé
Sibiya appears in court on charges of rape, human trafficking and sexual grooming of a 16-year-old girl
Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya appeared in the Randburg Magistrate's Court on charges of rape, human trafficking and sexual grooming of a 16-year-old girl. The 59-year-old was arrested by the SAPS Commissions Recommendations Task Team following an investigation into exploitation allegations. The state alleges he used electronic communications to groom the minor and raped an 18-year-old woman at a hotel in Sandton. For reaction to the case, we spoke to Dr. Shaheda Omar, Clinical Director at The Teddy Bear Clinic for Abused Children.
Eastern Cape Liquor Board is warning learners against pens down parties involving alcohol as Matric exams approach
The Eastern Cape Liquor Board is warning learners against pens down parties involving alcohol as Matric exams approach. The Board says these celebrations often turn achievement into tragedy through injury, violence and loss of life. The Board is calling on parents, schools and liquor traders to help prevent underage drinking. For more we spoke to Dr. Mgwebi Msiya, Eastern Cape Liquor Board Spokesperson.
DA approaches Electoral Court accusing ActionSA, EFF, MK Party and GOOD of deliberately avoiding naming their PR candidates ahead of elections
The DA has approached the Electoral Court accusing ActionSA, the EFF, MK Party and GOOD of deliberately avoiding naming their PR candidates ahead of elections. The parties allegedly submitted single-name PR lists in many municipalities saying they will supplement the lists after the election if they win more seats. ActionSA says it wants to assess candidates based on election outcomes before filling additional seats. The DA argues the move disenfranchises voters. We spoke to ActionSA National Chairperson, Michael Beaumont to get their response to the DA's legal challenge.
SAFTU says South Africa must defend its sovereignty as Washington imposes new visa restrictions
Trade union federation SAFTU says South Africa must defend its sovereignty as Washington imposes new visa restrictions on some South Africans. It comes after the US issued five demands relating to farmer violence, the Kill the Boer chant, expropriation and B-BBEE. SAFTU says no foreign government can dictate South Africa's laws or foreign policy. But it argues sovereignty must also apply at home, with economic decisions democratized to include workers and communities. We spoke to SAFTU General Secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi
Defence and Military Veterans Minister, Angie Motshekga has welcomed more than 2,500 new soldiers
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US state department plans to impose visa restrictions on government officials and South African civil servants, who shape the land expropriation laws.TPE2
US ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III says America will not release the names of South Africans who will be affected by the visa restrictions. Accordingly, the US state department plans to imposed this visa restrictions on government officials and South African civil servants, who shape the land expropriation laws. This also includes those, who continue to promote the "kill the boer kill the farmer" song. SABC News spoke to ambassador Bozell on the range of issues, including visa restrictions, trade relations and the minority Afrikaner group. Our reporter, Ditaba Tsotetsi has more.
Defence and Military Veterans Minister, Angie Motshekga has welcomed more than 2,500 new soldiers
Defence and Military Veterans Minister, Angie Motshekga has welcomed more than 2,500 new soldiers, who have completed their basic military training at 3 SAI in the Northern Cape. They are joining an SANDF under increase pressure to assist the police stem the tide of crime, including in hotspots in the Western Cape, where gang violence remains a major challenge, despite the deployment of soldiers. Our reporter, Warren Engelbrecht has the details......
Body of the 28-year old, Vutomi Mathebula in the Kempton Park in the Ekurhuleni
The Mathebula family from Homu 14, A village near Giyani in Limpopo is in mourning. This after the discovery of the body of the 28-year old, Vutomi Mathebula in the Kempton Park in the Ekurhuleni Metro in Gauteng. Her decomposed body is among those found dumped in the area. She had been reported missing towards the end of March, this year. Our reporter, Avhapfani Munyai has the details...
Analysts expect the Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee to increase interest rates by a quarter of a percent
Analysts expect the Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee to increase interest rates by a quarter of a percent when it announces its decision on Wednesday (23 September) amid inflationary pressures and uncertainty due to the ongoing US-Iran war. The expected hike is also supported by elevated levels of inflation which currently sits at four-point-three percent, a figure above the bank's three percent target rate. The policy rate is currently at seven percent, while the prime lending rate is ten-point-five percent. Naledi Mabitsela-Ngcobo reports...
Brown Mogotsi denied bail for fourth time.
North West businessman and self-proclaimed political fixer Brown Mogotsi has been denied bail in his fourth application. The Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court found that the addresses presented by Mogotsi did not constitute new facts, as they had already been considered in his previous bail applications. He faces multiple charges including unlawful possession of a firearm. Presiding magistrate Annalise Tlhapi also found that Mogotsi remains a flight risk and that it would not be in the interest of justice to release him on bail. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC news Culvin Mabasa
KZN Premier Revives Committee Ahead Of Local Elections
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli is today convening the revived Multi-Party Political Intervention Committee ahead of the November 4 local government elections. The committee brings together provincial government, law enforcement, intelligence services, the IEC and political parties. The meeting comes amid concerns over political killings in the province and recent clashes in Inanda involving EFF supporters and followers of Ngizwe Mchunu. For more on this Sakina Kamwendo spoke to KZN premier Thami Ntuli
Rassie Erasmus makes wholesale Springbok changes for Australia.
Rassie Erasmus has made wholesale changes to the Springbok team for Saturday's Test against Australia in Perth. There are 13 changes to the starting XV that beat the All Blacks in Baltimore, with only Eben Etzebeth and Ethan Hooker keeping their places. Andre Esterhuizen will captain the Boks for the first time, becoming the 68th player to lead South Africa. And there's a milestone for Jasper Wiese, who earns his 50th Test cap, off the bench. Handre Pollard returns at flyhalf, while Canan Moodie is back in midfield. Erasmus says Australia presents a very different challenge to New Zealand and these combinations are designed to meet it. SAfm sports anchor Jon Gericke has more
Western Cape Water Restrictions Could Be Imposed
Water restrictions are on the cards in the Western Cape as dam levels decline ahead of the hot summer months. The latest figures show the Cape Town Water Supply System at 76.6 percent, compared with 92.3 percent at the same time last year. Thee waterskloof Dam, the system's largest, is at 76.8 percent. DWS says water users must conserve supplies as rainfall remains uncertain. For more on this Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Dr Jack Bloom
Radebe Denies Knowledge Of Secret Prosecution Talks
Former Justice Minister Jeff Radebe says he was never involved in, or made aware of, secret negotiations between the ANC and the apartheid government concerning post-TRC prosecutions. Testifying at the TRC cases inquiry, Radebe says he first became aware of talks between the ANC leadership and the apartheid regime while he was imprisoned on Robben Island. He says Nelson Mandela later briefed some ANC members at Victor Verster prison in 1989, but he was not part of those discussions. The TRC cases inquiry continue its cross-examination of former Justice Minister Jeff Radebe.
Nkomazi Youth Raises Concerns Over Kruger National Park Opportunities
The Kruger National Park has been accused by young people in Nkomazi of disregarding them for employment. The unemployed youth of Nkomazi have embarked on a protest march to hand over a memorandum of grievances, calling on the management to also hire young people from their communities. For more on this Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Nkomazi Youth Activist, Sibusiso Mhlanga
Three Men Shot Dead In Gugulethu informal Settlement
WESTERN CAPE Police are investigating a triple murder after three men were shot dead in Gugulethu’s KTC informal settlement this morning. Police say the victims sustained multiple gunshot wounds to their upper bodies and heads and were declared dead at the scene. Authorities say the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the motive remain under investigation. Colonel Andrè Traut explains
Defence and Military department employs more than 2 500 new soldiers
Defence and Military Veterans Minister, Angie Motshekga has welcomed more than 2,500 new soldiers, who have completed their basic military training at 3 SAI in the Northern Cape. They are joining an SANDF under increase pressure to assist the police stem the tide of crime, including in hotspots in the Western Cape, where gang violence remains a major challenge, despite the deployment of soldiers. Our reporter, Warren Engelbrecht has the details.
Panic rises following fatal shooting at a school in Inanda, Durban
A fatal shooting at a school in Inanda, north of Durban has put the spotlight on growing violence and criminality in schools across KwaZulu-Natal. A security guard was killed during a robbery at Inanda Comprehensive High School on Friday(18/9) night, after four guards were overpowered by armed suspects. The attack comes amid several other violent incidents at schools across the province. Gcinokuhle Malinga reports.
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