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Opposition parties have called on President Ramaphosa to pursue charges against officials accused in a damming report published by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU). The report dubbed the Digital Vibes report saw the National Department of Health (NDOH) fingered over the conclusion of 2 agreements totalling over 150 million with a company called Digital Vibes on its National Health Insurance and Coronavirus campaigns. 

The company, which Radha Hariram owns, is alleged to have been a front for Ms Tahera Mather and her niece and appointed the two soon after receiving the tender. Around R300 thousand was subsequently paid to former Health Minister Zweli Mkhize’s son Dedani. A second-hand car was also purchased for him. 

Significantly, Dr Mkhize requested the appointment of Tahera by NDOH’s now suspended Director-General Dr Sandile Buthelezi.

Speaking to Radio Islam International, political analyst, Dr Ntsikelelo Breakfast noted that the political calculations that occurred in the report’s release, “though on the one hand, he [Ramaphosa] says his waging war on corruption, and on the other hand, he makes decisions based on his political survival.” Dr Breakfast also noted that the scandal has primarily already played itself out in the public opinion. The report is very damming and places Dr Mkhize in a significantly compromised position.

Gaza's public works and housing ministry and Qatar's committee for the reconstruction of Gaza have announced the commencement of the first phase of Gaza's reconstruction.

This followed Israel's may offensive on the enclave, which, aside from leaving over 2000 Palestinians dead, destroyed over 4000 buildings, including 74 municipal institutions.

Qatar has promised 500 million dollars for the reconstruction effort, and Qatar, together with the UN, has started providing stipends directly to families from the strip.

Speaking to Radio Islam International, Wafa Al Udaini, a journalist based in Gaza, expressed optimism that reconstruction may soon start and mindful of previous promises. The border crossings were noted to have been open for civilian movement.

Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has applied for a fourth extension on his now R1 billion enquiry into the State Capture. The Commission seeks to be given until the 31st of December to finalise its report to be handed over to President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Ronald Lamola, Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, initially objected, saying that Zondo's requested extension would cause financial repercussions for the department.

The High Court in Pretoria on Wednesday heard the Zondo Commission's application for extension.

Radio Islam spoke to Stephanie Fick, OUTA's Head of Legal Affairs

On behalf of the banking sector, the South African Banking Risk and Information Centre’s (SABRIC) annual crime statistics observed an increase in banking-related crime during 2020, primarily comprised of increases in digital banking fraud, which increased by 33%.

Cash In Transit (CIT) crimes increased by around 22% in 2020; however, no CIT incidents during the hard lock-down between April and May 2020.

Speaking to Radio Islam International, Nischal Mewalall, the CEO of SABRIC, noted that a key factor informing the increase in digital Fraud is the simultaneous increase in digital transactions. These were a result of the lock-down, which saw consumers needing to use such transaction modes.

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In response to a warning from the SA Weather Service regarding windy and stormy conditions for the province, KwaZulu-Natal has put its disaster management teams on high alert.

Richard Mckenzie spoke to Radio Islam International; the affected municipal districts include eThekwini Metro, Ugu, Harry Gwala, Umgungundlovu, and Ilembe, are on high alert for flooding.

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