ANC North West Provincial Secretary, Louis Diremelo says the party is investigating allegations that one of its officials and MMC for budget and finance, Winnie Sono has exploited EPWP workers at the Moretele municipality in the Bojanala district by forcing them to pay a R40 membership to join the ANC. Workers were also made to perform domestic chores and gardening at Sono's home. Former deputy president of Afrika Mayibuye Movement, Nolubabalo Mcinga says there is a problem with how women are treated within the movement and that she decided to stand up and voice her dissatisfaction. Mcinga says Floyd Shivabu's leadership style is that of a dictator and says her voice was silenced in the party. Umngeni-Uthukela water board member, Khanyisani Shandu has denied links to a company that is alleged to have received 390 million for a pipeline project that should have cost R80 million. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.

Security Strategist and retired Interpol Ambassador, Andy Mashaile says deputy police minister, Cassel Mathale threw suspended Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu further under the bus. Police deputy minister Cassel Mathale concluded his testimony at Parliament's Ad hoc inquiry. Member of Parliament and Leader of the National Coloured Congress, Fadiel Adams has laid perjury charges against the KZN police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Adams says the party is taking a hard line against Mkhwanazi and insists he must be held accountable.The National Coloured Congress MP has denied that the charges are linked to Mkhwanazi's allegations about Adams relating to interference in the police A prelimenary investigation by the Eastern Cape department has found that the Principal of Ulwazi High School in East London diverted school funds for personal use. The EC Education Department Spokesperson, Malibongwe Mtima says the department is deeply embarassed by this incident and will take necessary action. Mtima adds that the department intends to lay criminal charges against the Principal. A group of Afrikaners have penned an open letter rejecting the US government's recent decision to give white South Africans priority for refugee status. Dr Lindie Koorts, who is part of the group, says the narrative that Afrikaners are victims of racial persecution is part of fear-mongering.

Ad Hoc Committee chairperson Soviet Lekganyane says people whose names are mentioned during the sitting may make an application to appear before the parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee. Director General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation Zane Dangor, says the activists were on a mission to deliver aid in Gaza. Minister of Correctional Services, Dr Pieter Groenewald says SA's parole system needs to be improved to ensure the safety of the public. This includes proper rehabilitation and the increasing of correctional staff.

Wife of one of the abductees aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, Zaheera Moola says she had a recent call with her husband Reaaz and says they're hoping for the safe return of the abducted South Africans. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi has slammed Advocate Motau for his claims that budget limitations are the behind his reason for leaving the Madlanga Commission and says Motau needs to take the nation into confidence and say exactly what his reasons were. Kubayi says Motau is casting aspersions on her and the department's work. She also says her department has not received any formal requests for the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry to be extended. Executive mayor of the Polokwane municipality, John Mpe says they are ready to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and provide any documents requested in the investigation into allegations of corruption within the municipality. Mpe says they have now employed qualified managers in accounting, to make sure there's no repeat of corruption.

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola says there's currently no confirmations around the circumstances of the death of South African ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, and that investigations are still underway. Lamola says the French authorities have been helpful and cooperative to both the SA mission in France as well as the Mthethwa family. On AGOA Lamola says the government is cautiously optimistic. He says this is based on conversations they have had with the relevant stakeholders including US Congress. Political and governance analyst Sandile Swana, says Corruption is in the dna of the ANC. Swana says young people need to rise up and change the system of governance in the country, like the youth of 1976, but he says, he's positive about the future of the country. Swana has labelled the ANC as a 'criminal syndicate' DA Gauteng health spokesperson, Jack Bloom says, the rot from the top and protection from politicians has made it easy for corruption to go undetected. "We need to see criminal prosecutions, especially the big fish." CEO of Agri SA Johann Kotzè says Agri SA share the government's sentiments of optimism about the AGOA prospects.

Commissioner of the Public Service Commission, Professor Somadoda Fikeni says public servants cannot be absolved from guilt when they implement unethical instructions from their superiors while interfering with operational processes SYNOPSIS: Patriotic Alliance deputy president, Kenny Kunene says he feels vindicated following an investigation that cleared him of wrongdoing. This is after Kunene was found at the house of murder accused Katiso Molefe during his arrest. Kunene says he was there to guide a young journalist who came to interview Molefe.

Member of Parliament and leader of the National Coloured Congress, Fadiel Adams, says General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's testimony against him was full of contradictions and that he is selective in how he places information. Adams says the Political Killings Task Team is costing taxpayers millions. Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane, says her department is assisting the Gauteng Province to deal with the issue of informal settlements and hijacked buildings. Simelane says they have made strides in reclaiming illegally occupied properties, including municipal and communal land. National Spokesperson for the Patriotic Alliance, Steve Motale, says they are confident that Kenny Kunene will be cleared of any wrongdoing in his 'relationship' with murder accused Katiso Molefe. Motale defended Kenny Kunene's Gauteng mayoral candidacy and says the Patriotic Alliance is quite confident in Kunene's abilities and track record within the party. Mayor of Mogalakwena Municipality, Ngoako Taueatsoala, says consequence management will be implemented to hold those implicated in the contract that was flagged by the SIU accountable. Taueatsoala says the SIU will open cases against some of the accused. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.

Crime detection deputy head Shadrack Sibiya's lawyer, Ian Levitt, says they will be putting attention into preparing for the Madlanga Commission following his failed urgent court bid to have his suspension lifted. Executive Manager: Business Turnaround and Recovery at Productivity SA , Justice Sefularo, says SA needs a GDP growth of 5% in order to make inroads for job creation. Sefularo says current interventions in place to recover and create jobs have been effective. Former Minister of International Relations, Dr Naledi Pandor, says the ANC needs to work to strengthen local government. Pandor says the world needs International law and multilateral institutions to guide the new world order. Chairperson of the South African Human Rights Commission, Chris Nissen, says they would like to sit with Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi to discuss solutions to the issue of illegal settlements across Gauteng. Nissen says Home Affairs and border management need to do their work to stop illegal immigration.