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The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) says they have gathered important evidence to proceed with its investigations into the circumstances that led to the death of 35-year-old Mthokizisi Ntumba. We spoke to IPID spokesperson Ndileka Cola.

Police Minister Bheki Cele says that he cannot explain what happened at Wits University yesterday. He says it doesn't make sense. Cele says somebody just went crazy. Cele says this mater must be resolved speedily, while fully supporting the family. 35-year-old Mthokozisi Ntumba who was killed allegedly by the police yesterday during Wits University students' protest in Braamfontein. It's alleged t...

One person has died after police fired rubber bullets at Wits University's protesting students at the Braamfontein campus. Wits students are unhappy with debt of over 150-thousand have been prevented from registering for the new academic year. They also claim that many students who've been accepted to study at Wits are not given accommodation and are forced to sleep in libraries on campus. Wits ma...

In a notice issued to South African motorists via its website, the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) says that new licence discs can be withheld from vehicle owners and drivers until they settle their e-toll bill. The notice states that road users will be able to renew their licences, but the disc itself will be withheld until the outstanding toll-related infringements have been settled...

Today is the eighth day of the sit by various SA artists at the offices of the National Arts Council in Newtown, Johannesburg. At the heart of the matter is the funding agency's alleged inability or unwillingness to avail relief funds to artists, and to answer questions about how the funds were disbursed, specifically how much of the R300 million has been disbursed so far. The artists say that thi...

Various artists have staged a sit-in at the offices of the National Arts Council in Newtown, Johannesburg. At the heart of the matter is the funding agency's alleged inability or unwillingness to avail relief funds to artists. About twelve of the artists have been sleeping in the building for a few days now. The sit-in was initiated by opera singer Sibongile Mngoma. The artists say that this is a...

The case against five men accused of the murder of Senzo Meyiwa will go on trial in the Palm Ridge regional court in October. The case has been set down from the the 25th of October to the 12 of November. The five appeared in the Boksburg magistrates court in Ekurhuleni this morning. The former Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper was shot dead at the home of his girlfriend Kelly Khumalo i...

Journalist and broadcaster and analyst Karima Brown has died. Brown succumbed to COVID-19 early this morning. Brown had been admitted to hospital last month where she was receiving treatment for the corona virus. Brown hosted a number of broadcasting shows, most recently The Fix on eNCA, on Sundays. She was a former 702 talk show host aswell as CNBC Africa. Brown was also a political commentator....

A 60 year old pensioner who alleges to be raped by her own son has now been taken to a place of safety. She says her son has raped her on several occasions at a shack where they both stayed. Irate community members are expected to help her open a case at a nearby police station. They're also appealing for her to be moved in an old age for her safety as she has indicated that her son has threatened...

The Special Investigating Unit has launched as investigation into a tender which the national Department of Health awarded to a small company that is allegedly linked to close associates of Health Minister Zweli Mkhize. The department appointed Digital Vibes, a small KwaZulu-Natal- based communications company, in late 2019 through a contentious closed tender to provide communications services for...

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) through a circular notice sent to university registrars on 12 February, announced that financial aid for certain university qualifications in teaching and nursing will no longer be available for first-year students. A final list of funded qualifications is still being devised in consultation with the Department of Higher Education and Training. We...

The CRL Rights Commission is currently holding investigative hearings into alleged abuse at the Universal Church. Some of the alleged violations include, forced male sterilization, denial of rights to attend family funerals, young people forced to leave school and women pressured to commit abortions. A number of the victims are presenting their testimonies at the investigative hearings. We spoke t...

Eastern Cape Premier, Oscar Mabuyane, has announced that the former superintendent general of the provincial Health Department, Dr Thobile Mbengashe, will face disciplinary action - following the SIU's findings relating to last year's procurement of ambulance scooters intended to assist Covid19 patients. Speaking during a media briefing in Bisho, Mabuyane also announced that Health MEC Sindiswa Go...

Residents in Breipaal, Douglas in the Northern Cape are living in fear and are under victimization following forced removals in the area. Some have been staying in Breipaal for over 20 years and say they are being kicked out like dogs from their places by those in power who are involved in dodgy dealings. We spoke to one of the Residents there and got reaction from Mr Martin Fillis, the Municipal...

The Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises, is outraged and dismayed by the fruitless and wasteful expenditure by Eskom, which was incurred in the building of accommodation for Eskom employees at Kusile power station. Power Utility Eskom has allegedly spent R840 million on a housing project for its Kusile Power Station staff, But the project of 336 units has been abandoned and still remains unf...

M5 Medigroup, a traditional healer's company, alleges it has found a remedy that treats the deadly Covid-19 virus. The results from the concoction, a mixture of various herbs, produced by M5 Medigroup, have shown a remarkable recovery time of a day or two, the maximum being three. We spoke to Director of M5 Medigroup, Mr Mohale Mohale.

North West Premier, Job Mokgoro, insists that he has not yet receive a letter of suspension from the ANC's Interim Provincial Committee ( IPC). The IPC says Mokgoro and four other members of the provincial legislature, colluded with opposition parties during the election of a new Chair of Chairs in the legislature. We spoke to political analyst, Prof. Andre Duvenhage.

SAfm Update At Noon is in possession of disturbing correspondence from inside one of South Africa's prisons; Mangaung prison. The message comes from an inmate who fears for his life because of the escalating gang violence. We spoke to Singabakho Nxumalo, Spokesperson - Correctional Services Department

Sakina Kamwendo speaks to Ntate Jonas Gwangwa 11 July 2014

Shonisani Lethole's mother Patricia Lethole says she is happy that Justice for her son is near. She has thanked the Health Ombudsman for his work into this matter. This after Health Ombudsman, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba's investigations revealed medical negligence at the Tembisa Tertiary Hospital following the death of Lethole. He was admitted to hospital in July last year with breathing difficu...

Health Ombud, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba, has found evidence of medical negligence at the Tembisa Tertiary Hospital following the death of businessman Shonisani Lethole. Lethole was admitted to hospital in July last year with breathing difficulties and died before he received his results, which showed he had tested positive for Covid-19. He took to social media to reach out to Health Minister, Z...

Sakina Kamwendo pays tribute to Minister Jackson Mthembu. Mthembu died yesterday, due to Covid-19 related complications. He was admitted to hospital last week, following abdominal pains and tested positive Coronavirus. He was 62 years old.

Learners at Mugoidwa Secondary School in Vuwani have been attending lessons despite the start of the school calendar being postponed due to high cases of Corona virus in the country. We spoke to our reporter Pimani Baloyi to find out what exactly is going on there...

The Covid- 19 pandemic taking a heavy toll on front-line workers in Kwa Zulu Natal. The province is losing too many health workers in a short space of time due to Covid 19. At least 10 experienced medical practitioners are reported to have died in Kwa Zulu Natal in a single week. And least ten nurses are also reported to have died in one hospital in Pitermaritzburg also within a week. Also, yester...

The Western Cape Social Development Committee today held a meeting to discuss the latest SASSA developments. This comes after more than 53 thousand disability grants have lapsed in the province. This caused thousands disability grant recipients to flock to the SASSA offices to re-apply as they were told that they need to apply in person. This caused major concerns regarding the long queues and cov...