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Leaked reports are detailing why train security has collapsed in South Africa. A commuter activist group #UniteBehind is in possesion of a report of an investigation by Werksmans Attorneys on mismanagement at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) for the 2014/15 financial year, which has raised more red flags about security at PRASA. The reports reveal that hundreds of millions of rands have been spent by PRASA on dodgy security contracts. These reports, come on the backdrop of the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) report that security-related incidents on South Africa's rail network are at a seven-year high. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to #UniteBehind member and Secretariat Zelda Holtznam.

Associate Professor and Head the Department of Law at Monash South Africa Tshepo Mongalo, says there may be merit in the argument that the SABC took the easy way out by first announcing retrenchments and not explore other ways of cutting costs or bringing in revenue. The public broadcaster has announced that it is technically insolvent and will be shedding over 2000 permanent and freelance jobs. The company held a media briefing at its head office in Auckland Park yesterday.

Nicholas Ninow, the man dubbed the Dros rapist is expected back in court at the end of November after his appearance in the Pretoria Magistrates Court this morning. He was referred to Weskoppies Hospital for mental evaluation after it emerged that he has a history of bipolar. He is accused of raping a seven year old girl inside the Dros restaurant's male toilets in Silverton two months ago. He had allegedly been watching the child while she was in the play area before following her to the toilet. The mother found him with bloodied clothes when she went looking for her daughter after failing to locate her in the play area. Our reporter Neo Makwiting was in court.

Gender Base Violence activists have called the government in particular the presidency, to consider reviewing some laws in order to protect victims of gender based violence. In a first in South Africa, activists were given a platform to relate to delegates at the Gender Summit, their harrowing stories of abuse ranging from incidents of gang rape, assault by partners and ill treatment by police as well as hospitals and clinics. They have told government to do more to the help victims of abuse.

Police are yet to make an arrest after one person was shot and wounded during clashes between factions at the International Pentecostal Holiness Church (also known as Modise Church) in Zuurbekom on Gauteng’s West rand this morning. Members say two brothers are fighting over who should lead the church, which is one of the largest in Africa with 3.5 million members. Police have managed to confiscate several firearms while cars were trashed and now the road is littered with debris. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to our reporter Sashin Naidoo who is on the scene.

Cape Town Mayor, Patricia de Lille, has announced her resignation as of 7PM today. She is also resigning as a DA member. There was uncertainty earlier today whether De Lille will vacate office as per agreement with the party. Two months ago, she announced her resignation during a media conference with DA leader, Mmusi Maimane. De Lille says says she's turned down various offers, including being a minister. Signing her resignation letter outside the Western Cape High Court, she's also said she will make an announcement regarding her next career move in two weeks time. Meanwhile, former DA leader Toni Leon has commented on the recent battle between De Lille and the the party.

SABC CEO, Madoda Mxakwe, says the public broadcaster is technically insolvent and unable to fulfill its financial obligations. He was speaking on the financial state of the SABC at its headquarters in Auckland Park this afternoon. On Monday, the SABC notified staff that it intended to embark on the retrenchment of 981 permanent staff and not renew the contracts of 1200 freelancers. Mxakwe says freelancers cost the company over R500-million, while managers' and junior manager's wage bill costs the broadcaster over a billion rand.

Hip Hop music lovers and fans are paying their respect to Hip Hop artist Jabulani Tsambo affectionately known as HHP. A memorial service in his honour is currently underway at Newtown Music Factory in Johannesburg. Another memorial to celebrate his life will be held at the Mmabatho Convention centre in Mahikeng in North West on Thursday, with his funeral service scheduled for this Saturday, also in the North West. Tsambo also known as Jabba, was found dead at his home in Randpark Ridge in Johannesburg last Wednesday. Here is how some of the mourners remember him.

Cape Town police are on a manhunt for those responsible for the murder of prominent criminal lawyer, Peter Mihalik, who was shot outside the Reddam High School in Green Point this morning. Mihalik had just dropped off his child at the school when he was attacked. Police are at the scene looking for clues that may help find his killers. Our reporter Corbin August is on the story.

The Africa Attractiveness report has revealed that despite weak economic growth foreign direct investment on the continent increased by 6 percent in 2017. The report also shows that South Africa still attracts more investors, sharing the top with Morocco. It is the first time that South Africa was matched by another country in terms of being the most preferred investment destination. Ethiopia also showed an improvement jumping seven places to become the fifth-largest FDI recipient, its highest ranking. Elvis Presslin spoek to Africa Knowledge team leader at Ernst and Young, Graham Thomson.