Mandy and team are back today with the following news making headlines:

Dr Nandipha Magudumana, co-accused in the Thabo Bester case appeared in court on Thursday for her second attempt for a bail plea. Orrin Singh, Eyewitness News Reporter says this matter is moved to the 16th May 2023.  

 

The Senzo Meyiwa trial continuing in the Pretoria High court with Mthokozisi Thwala, Meyiwa's close friend  back on the witness stand for cross examination. Kgomotso Modise, Eyewitness News Reporter has the developments.

 

Still with court news, the bail application of the five men linked to the University of Fort Hare murders will continue at the Dimbaza Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape. Siphosethu Booi, Newzroom Afrika Reporter joined Mandy Weiner for an update.

 

A substation caught fire in the early hours of Thursday morning following power cuts and exploded in Kwa-Thema in Springs, William Ntladi, Ekurhuleni EMS Spokesperson says residents in Kwa-Themba are likely to be without power for the coming while.

 

CPUT students are up in arms over a new Nsfas funding condition. CPUT has closed down its campus. Mandy Weiner weighs in on this story.

 

Thursdays are Mandy’s book of the week on the show and this week she reviews I am Ella - a remarkable story of survival by Joanne Jowell.

 

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