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A group of the 457 foreign nationals verified by Home Affairs in Durban yesterday are insisting on staying in Durban's CBD, citing safety fears. The group spent the night outside the Durban Refugee Reception Centre. Wivine Bahati from the Democratic Republic of Congo says many remain afraid to return to their communities following recent immigration tensions in Durban. She spoke to Sakina Kamwendo.

Home Affairs in KwaZulu-Natal say their operations have verified at least 457 foreign nationals as legally documented, while only two individuals were found to be undocumented. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to KZN Home Affairs provincial manager Cyril Mncwabe

Undocumented nationals are today being transported by buses to a refugee processing centre under tight police supervision, following rising community tensions. Officials say the relocation is aimed at verifying documentation and assessing legal status. However, some of those affected insist they are in South Africa legally, holding valid permits, Hundreds of undocumented nationals, including young children, have fled their homes to seek refuge at the Diakonia Centre. The group says they are facing severe victimisation, harassment, and death threats from local community members in their respective communities following a recent anti-foreigner march. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the KZN provincial police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda  

KZN Red Cross provincial manager Siyabonga Hlatshwayo says they have this week been providing undocumented nationals sheltering at the Darkodnia centre with basic necessities. Hundreds of undocumented nationals, including young children, have fled their homes to seek refuge at the Diakonia Centre. The group claims they are facing severe victimisation, harassment, and death threats from local community members in their respective communities following a recent anti-foreigner march. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Siyabonga Hlatshwayo, KZN provincial manager of the South African Red Cross Society. 

South Africa's National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) has classified an additional National Disaster in response to a more severe, intense weather system hitting the country. The Head of the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC), Dr Elias Sithole, classified another national disaster this week. The Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, and Free State have been heavily impacted, with the Cape Metro, Winelands, and West Coast seeing massive rainfall and flooded informal settlements. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Chief Director at National Disaster Management Centre Thabo Khupari, 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reportedly approached Chief Justice Mandisa Maya seeking permission to legally review the controversial Phala Phala independent panel report.  The Phala Phala independent panel report has recommended a possible impeachment inquiry against him. According to reports, this is a procedural legal step because the panel was chaired by former Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo. South African law requires permission from the head of court before legal action can be taken against a judge-linked process. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to researcher at Judges Matter Mbekezeli Benjamin 

Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs says it is closely monitoring the developments in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, involving undocumented nationals. The committee says engagements are underway between the Department of Home Affairs, SAPS, refugee representatives, and the Southern Africa Refugee Forum. undocumented nationals are being requested to present documentation for verification as authorities seek to resolve ongoing status disputes and restore stability amid rising tensions in affected communities in Durban area. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Parliament's Home Affairs committee chair Mosa Chabane

At least 10 people have died and several others injured following a head-on collision between a minibus taxi and a bus on the R39 between Standerton and Morgenzon in Mpumalanga. Authorities say all the deceased were occupants of the taxi, including the driver. The department of community safety and security says the crash happened in misty conditions shortly just after 5am early today. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the spokesperson of Mpumalanga Community Safety and Security department Moeti Mmusi

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has requested a formal investigation into the alleged unauthorised use of the Coat of Arms by the Somali Association of South Africa (Sasa). The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture said it had noted what appears to be the Coat of Arms, or a reproduction thereof, being incorporated into the association's logo and branding materials. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the National Director Somali Association of South Africa (SASA) Abdikadir Mohamed

Eskom has served the City of Johannesburg with a notice of intention to reduce or entirely terminate its electricity supply. The move comes as the city battles to meet its payment obligations, racking up a massive debt of over five-billion rand over several years. The city has until the fifth of June to pay up an additional amount of 1.5-billion rand. Eskom has offered to collect revenue on behalf of the municipality under the the Distribution Agency Agreement. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to an Independent energy analyst, Clyde Mallinson