Johannesburg MMC for Transport, Kenny Kunene, has raised concern over what he calls an escalating financial crisis in the City of Johannesburg, warning that service delivery is under severe strain due to systemic liquidity challenges. Kunene says the crisis has forced the suspension of fuel supplies for the Johannesburg Roads Agency fleet. As a result, field teams have been grounded, halting pothole repairs, traffic signal maintenance, and bridge and infrastructure inspections, which have been deferred until fleet mobility is restored. He warns that this poses serious risks to commuter safety. The city has also seen illegal excavation under the M2 bridge. We spoke toStellenbosch University Structural and Civil engineering Prof. Richard Walls 

Rise Mzansi MP and Section 89 Committee Chairperson Makashule Gana has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to intervene in what he describes as a deepening conflict within South Africa's criminal justice system. Gana says tensions between SAPS and the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) are undermining public confidence in law enforcement. His remarks come as senior police generals challenge IDAC's authority, filing an urgent complaint with the Justice Minister over an ongoing corruption case. The allegations stem from claims of corruption in recruitment processes, despite a prior SAPS investigation that reportedly cleared the panel of wrongdoing. IDAC has allegedly postponed scheduled arrests, citing national security concerns and the risk of unrest linked to planned June 30 demonstrations. We spoke to Forensic investigator,  Chad Thomas  

The Activists and a citizen's forum have called on the Minister of Justice, Mmamoloko Kubayi, to immediately disband the Independent Directorate Against Corruption, alleging it is operating as a destabilising and politically biased unit. They claim it is targeting senior police officials and warn of growing tensions between law enforcement structures. We spoke to the spokesperson of The Activists and Citizen's Forum, Dennis Bloem.

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia told a media briefing yesterday that SAPS is fully prepared for any eventuality ahead of the June 30 deadline, set by anti-immigrant groups for undocumented nationals to leave the country. He added that SANDF support remains an option if required. For a security perspective and analysis on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Independent Security Analyst Azaniah Mnisi 

Acting Minister of Police, Firoz Cachalia will today meet with SAPS Nyanga Police Station management and Community Policing Forum representatives as part of stakeholder engagement. He will also visit the SAPS Provincial Operational Coordination Centre in Cape Town ahead of planned demonstrations on 30 June. The Acting Minister yesterday urged public compliance with the law, warning against incitement to violence as the deadline approaches saying authorities will enforce regulations strictly nationwide during the period concerned. We spoke to  Kamogelo Mogotsi, Spokesperson for the Minister of Police

Government has urged calm and called for all actions to be managed through official channels to avoid escalating tensions surrounding migrants. It came as they confirmed that about 500 Malawian nationals relocated from Cape Town were being housed at a church facility in Newlands, Sophiatown, Gauteng, as part of arrangements with the Malawian Embassy to facilitate voluntary return. Elvis Presslin spoke to William Baloyi, Deputy Government Spokesperson.

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As tensions around migration continue to rise in parts of South Africa, a group of around 500 Malawian nationals who had been temporarily housed in Newlands, Johannesburg, are now making their way back to Malawi. Their situation has drawn attention to broader issues of safety, displacement, and the lived realities of foreign nationals in the country. We spoke to Bishop Dalton Adams, who has been closely involved in supporting and engaging with the group during this difficult period.

British politics entered a period of rapid transition following the resignation of Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader. Andy Burnham has now been sworn in as the Member of Parliament for Makerfield and is expected to mount a leadership bid, reportedly with support from senior Labour figures including former Health Secretary Wes Streeting. Starmer, in an emotional statement outside Downing Street, confirmed he will remain as Prime Minister until a successor is chosen, citing a desire to focus more on family life after stepping down from party leadership. We spoke to Former Diplomat and Public Relation Executive, Dr. Kingsley Makhubela.

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (NEHAWU) In Mpumalanga will today picket at the Department of Water and Sanitation in Standerton to oppose 178 planned retrenchments at Grootdraai Dam. The union calls the job cuts irrational amid high unemployment, poverty and inequality in the province. We spoke to NEHAWU's  Provincial Secretary Welcome Mnisi