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Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola says South Africa cannot manage the pressures of irregular migration alone.  Calling for continent-wide dialogue to address Migration challenges. Lamola says more than 80 percent of African migration takes place within the continent. He was speaking at the Africa and African Diaspora Conference at Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg. The conference is expected to discuss global challenges and ways to strengthen relations between Africa and its diaspora. Peace and security, global solidarity and economic development are also expected to feature prominently in the discussions.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has called on law enforcement agencies to protect migrants from other parts of the continent who are in the country. Addressing the Africa and African Diaspora Conference in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg, Lamola says the South African government has taken steps to address the challenges of migration. He says thorough investigations have been launched to ensure that those responsible for violent acts against migrants are prosecuted.Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News Specialist Correspondent Sophie Mokoena

: Approximately seven-billion rand of revenue is lost annually in Gauteng, due to aging infrastructure and non-revenue water. This is according to Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Jack Bloom, who was speaking during the provincial workshop, the draft Strategic Framework for Water and Sanitation Services in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg. The aim of the workshop is to gather feedback on how the updated framework can best address the  aging infrastructure plaguing the province. For more on this Sakina Kamwendo spoke tro Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Dr Jack Bloom.

Five-hundred and 10 SANDF soldiers have been deployed to Kwa Zulu-Natal to help bolster the work of the  police. The deployment started on the 9th of this month and will end on the 30th of November. Earlier this month, the country witnessed violent protests and looting in parts of KZN and Gauteng as a result of misinformation surrounding the Constitutional Court ruling on asylum seekers. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says the deployment will cost over 34 million rand. Vincent Magwenya, is the Spokesperson to the President Cyril Ramaphosa 

The United States is escalating pressure on Cuba -- ahead of an annual United Nations General Assembly vote -- demanding an end to Washington's decades-old economic embargo. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged Cubans seeking political change to co-operate with the CIA, while President Donald Trump has renewed suggestions of military intervention. Washington is also lobbying countries to oppose the resolution — with Havana accusing it of threatening governments that refuse to change their votes. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports from New York....

The cash-strapped Masilonyana Local Municipality in the Free State is facing mounting financial pressure. This as municipal assets are set to go under the hammer following a court judgment. Among the possible assets on auction includes the municipality's two Ford Bantam bakkies, 2 Toyota Quantums, a Nissan NP300, a Chevrolet Aveo and a mobile toilet. The municipality is seeking assistance to negotiate a payment plan. With the municipality facing numerous legal cases - the South African Municipal Worker's Union (SAMWU) says there might soon be no municipality. 
Our reporter, Kamohelo Tsotetsi has the details ..

The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration says it has reached an agreement to work with organisations behind anti-migration marches across South Africa to address illegal migration and related social challenges. Justice and Constitutional Development Minister and IMC chairperson Mamoloko Kubayi briefed the media in Pretoria after a three-and-a-half-hour meeting with the groups. The engagement comes amid tensions in Durban and Soweto, where sporadic incidents of violence have been reported over the past month following a Constitutional Court judgment on access to asylum applications. Musa Mhlongo reports.

This Monday, SAfm anchor Sakina Kamwendo once again spoke to FNB Wealth and Investments analyst Preeto Makan for the latest market update.. 

Durban City will carry South Africa's hopes in the Confederation Cup, after securing a historic place in the group stages. The KwaZulu-Natal side beat Mauritius' AS Port Louis three-nil away on Sunday, completing a convincing six-one aggregate victory.It was disappointment for Kaizer Chiefs who beat Zambia's Red Arrows one-nil in Durban, but the tie finished one-all on aggregate. Red Arrows held their nerve to win the penalty shootout three-two, eliminating Chiefs and booking their place in the group stages. SAfm sports anchor Jon Gericke has more 

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has assured residents of Bronkhorstspruit, east of Pretoria, that they will continue to receive safe drinking water despite the closure of the local water treatment plant. The plant was shut down following reports of a gastrointestinal illness linked to water contamination in the area. More than 500 cases of gastrointestinal illness were reported in Bronkhorstspruit after residents consumed the contaminated water. Briefing the media in Bronkhorstspruit, in his capacity as Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Water and Sanitation, Mashatile raised concerns on private water suppliers ...