Update@Noon

Update@Noon

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  • SAHPRA urges patients check recalled Enalapril batches

    The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) has ordered the recall of four batches of Enalapril 10mg Arya. The recall follows post‑marketing inspections that flagged out‑of‑specification results, prompting urgent action to protect patients and safeguard public health. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Regulatory Compliance Manager at the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra), Mokgadi Fafudi

    15 min
  • Westbury gang violence disrupts schooling

    Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile says gang-related gun violence in Westbury is severely disrupting teaching and learning. Five young people were reportedly shot on Monday, with three killed and two critically injured. One of those shot is a learner from R.W. Fick Secondary School. Some learners missed assessments and exams because of safety concerns, but Maile says they will be given another opportunity. The department has also strengthened psychosocial support and school safety measures.

    2 min
  • Malmesbury teen arrested over alleged child sexual abuse material.

    A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in Malmesbury in the Western Cape for accessing, possession, facilitation and downloading of child sexual abuse material following a partnership between the SAPS and international law enforcement agencies. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Digital Law Company associate, Monet du Plessis. 

    3 min
  • Second suspect expected in Boksburg court over Reiger Park murders.

    A second suspect is expected to appear in the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday in connection with the Reiger Park killings. The 24-year-old suspect was arrested on Sunday for the murder of two Anti-Gang Unit officers and two women in Reiger Park on the East Rand. Police say he was arrested following community tip-offs. The killings happened over a week ago when the officers were responding to a shooting incident where two women, Jaydin Margeman and Rolleen Lessing, were shot dead. Brigadier Athlenda Mathe

    3 min
  • Pirates lead Premiership table after Chippa win.

    Orlando Pirates moved to the top of the Premiership, on goal difference, after the opening three rounds of the season.The Buccaneers put three past Chippa United On Sunday.Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou hit out at critics in the post-match interviews. SAfm sports anchor Jon Gericke has more

    8 min
  • Professor Moyo says Samora Machel’s education message remains relevant.

    Delegates from across Africa have gathered at Rhodes University in Makhanda for a two-day symposium marking 40 years since the death of Mozambique's founding president, Samora Machel. Under the theme Aluta Continua: Samora Machel, Liberation Movements and the Unfinished Decolonial Project, The symposium by Rhodes University brings together the Machel family, liberation veterans, scholars, artists and young people to reflect on Africa's unfinished liberation journey and decolonial future. Sakina Kamwendo Professor Bheki Moyo Chair, of African Centre for Memory & Imagination 

    10 min
  • March activists demand stricter immigration law enforcement

    A large police contingent has been deployed outside the Durban City Hall ahead of the march by anti-illegal immigration movements. March and March leaders are expected to lead a march to highlight their grievances over illegal migrants to SADC leaders gathered at the ICC for the 46th SADC Summit. We spoke to SABC News reporter Zanele Buthelezi

    6 min
  • Mpofu urges regional talks on migration pressures

    President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for solidarity in dealing with challenges facing the region during his address of the SADC Heads of State and Government Summit this at the Durban ICC. The leaders will discuss the challenges facing the region including migration, peace and security among others. South Africa and other member states have proposed the matter of migration to be place on the agenda. Ramaphosa also says SADC has the means and ways to meet the needs of its people. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Geopolitical analyst Dr William Mpofu 

    13 min
  • Matlala denies close ties to businessman Suliman Carrim

    Alleged crime kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala has denied having a close relationship with Northwest businessman Suliman Carrim. Matlala is testifying before the Madlanga Commission. Matlala is at the heart of the 6th of July allegations made by KZN top cop Lt-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi that informed the establishment of the Madlanga Commission, which is tasked with investigating allegations of criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system. Matlala is accused of, among other things, enjoying a highly irregular SAPS medicare contract to the tune of millions and allegedly bankrolling Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s alleged presidential ambitions, as well as maintaining relations with high-ranking police officials to further alleged cartel interests.

    7 min
  • Newclare shooting death toll rises to four

    The death toll in Saturday night’s shooting at a flat in Newclare, west of Johannesburg, has risen to four. Police are investigating four counts of murder and one of attempted murder after one of the injured victims died in hospital. Three people were declared dead at the scene. The motive remains unknown, and no arrests have been made. Gauteng police spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko says detectives are continuing their investigation to establish what led to the shooting and identify those responsible.

    3 min

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