Update@Noon

Update@Noon

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  • UN Secretary-General António Guterres is calling for concrete measures to deliver reparatory justice for the enduring consequences of slavery and colonialism

    Twenty-five years after the adoption of a landmark declaration against racism in Durban, UN Secretary-General António Guterres is calling for concrete measures to deliver reparatory justice for the enduring consequences of slavery and colonialism. Addressing a commemorative meeting in New York, he said governments must also dismantle systemic discrimination and ensure the fight against racism produces tangible change. Also speaking at the event, International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola said the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action marked a pivotal moment in the international community's commitment to build a world - rooted in equality, dignity and justice.  
    Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports.

    6 min
  • Business owner of a shisanyama in Lwandle, in the Strand, where twenty-one people were shot inside the premises on Sunday morning (27 September) will be charged

    Western Cape Police Commissioner, Sizakele Dyantyi, says the business owner of a shisanyama in Lwandle, in the Strand, where twenty-one people were shot inside the premises on Sunday morning (27 September) will be charged for contravening the Liquor Act. Ten  people were killed, while eleven were wounded. The venue was reportedly not permitted to sell alcohol or allow it on the premises. In a separate incident, four people were fatally shot in Site C, Khayelitsha, while two people were shot and killed in the Joe Slovo Informal Settlement. Dyantyi was speaking during an oversight visit to the Nyanga police station. Andile Mbanjwa reports... 

    4 min
  • Police trace person of interest in Tembisa woman’s murder.

    Police say a person of interest has been identified in connection with the murder of a 23-year-old woman in Tembisa. She was shot at around 5:45 this morning while reportedly on her way to work, with her belongings taken. Police are treating the case as murder and robbery and are tracing the person of interest. Authorities have ruled out a link to the recent women's bodies found in Ekurhuleni. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to  SABC news reporter Sashin Naidoo 

    6 min
  • Feroz Khan expected before Madlanga Commission October 6

    Madlanga Commission Chairperson Mbuyiseli Madlanga says a request to postpone Major General Firoz Khan's testimony has been refused. Khan will not appear physically but is expected to testify virtually, with a separate application for in-camera testimony pending. Madlanga says the commission's secretary, Dr Nolitha Vukuza, will lay criminal charges against Khan for failing to appear and ignoring a subpoena. He describes Khan's non-attendance as a flagrant disregard of the commission. 

    5 min
  • The Madlanga Commission continues hearing evidence on taxi boss Bafana Sindane.

    The Madlanga Commission continues hearing evidence related to Bafana Sindane, as it probes alleged criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system. Chairperson Mbuyiseli Madlanga has directed that evidence concerning Sindane's WhatsApp messages be presented. Meanwhile, the Gauteng High Court has struck an urgent application by taxi boss Oupa Jossiah Sindane from the roll.

    5 min
  • SAHRC GBVF inquiry focuses on justice for victims

    A joint national inquiry into South Africa's criminal justice response to GBVF begins today in Johannesburg. It focus on reporting, victim support, investigations and pre-trial processes. Led by the Commission for Gender Equality, SAHRC and CRL Rights Commission, the inquiry will run until 2 October. The Chapter 9 institutions say the inquiry stems from the persistent scourge of violence against women across the country.  Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SAHRC Chair Chris Nissen 

    5 min
  • Security experts warn of firearm trafficking risks

    Several political parties in Parliament have expressed concern and outrage following the latest spate of mass shootings in parts on the country.  This weekend, 18 people were shot dead at a tavern in Wedela, Carletonville on Gauteng's West Rand, while another 10 people were killed in Lwandle in the Western Cape.  Last week, 12 people, including a pregnant woman, were shot while at a party in KwaMakhutha south of Durban. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Security Strategist and Retired Interpol Ambassador, Andy Mashaile. 

    8 min
  • Gun Free South Africa calls for illegal firearm investigations

    Several political parties in Parliament have expressed concern and outrage following the latest spate of mass shootings in parts on the country.  This weekend, 18 people were shot dead at a tavern in Wedela, Carletonville on Gauteng's West Rand, while another 10 people were killed in Lwandle in the Western Cape.  Last week, 12 people, including a pregnant woman, were shot while at a party in KwaMakhutha south of Durban. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Gun Free South Africa's Executive Director, Dr Stanley Maphosa....

    7 min

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