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The South African Municipal Workers' Union (SAMWU) says it notes with serious concern the recent intervention by National Treasury regarding the implementation of the Politically Facilitated Agreement (PFA) between the City of Johannesburg and SAMWU. The union says it rejects both the substance and political posture underpinning the intervention, which amounts to a dangerous encroachment into collective bargaining and municipal labour relations. For more on this we are joined on the line by Provincial Secretary of South African Municipal Workers' Union (SAMWU) in Gauteng, Mpho Tladinyane

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has condemned the viral spread of fake videos and images falsely portraying attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa, saying the content is deliberately designed to damage the country’s international reputation. Minister in the Presidency was today briefing the media on the outcomes of Cabinet meeting held in Cape Town.

Around 89 thousand learners remain at home as 125 schools across the Eden and Central Karoo education districts in the Western Cape are closed due to heavy rainfall and severe weather conditions. The Western Cape Education Department says the closures will remain in place on Thursday. Officials maintain schools are only shut in exceptional circumstances, citing the severity of current warnings. Reports of infrastructure damage have already emerged, with support teams mobilized. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Sagree Chetty and Joel Guy, SABC's weather forecaster, for the latest forecast and outlook across affected regions.

Residents in Tembisa on Gauteng’s East Rand have taken to the streets, demanding the closure of foreign-owned spaza shops. Large crowds gathered at Swazi Inn, accusing some shop owners of selling unsafe and expired food products. Community members say their health is at risk and are calling for urgent government intervention. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Luyanda Danca  

National Coloured Congress leader and Member of Parliament Fadiel Adams is today expected to be processed at Durban's Westville police station. Adams was arrested by the Political Killings Task Team in Cape Town. He is facing allegations of fraud and obstructing the ends of justice in connection with alleged interference in investigations on the murder case of ANC Youth League leader Sindiso Magaqa. Adams is set to appear before the Pinetown magistrate's court for fraud and defeating the ends of justice, SABC reporter Zanele Buthelezi.

Police in KwaZulu-Natal are searching for suspects after cocaine worth about R13 million was seized at Durban Harbour during an intelligence-led operation. Officers discovered 32 blocks hidden in a bus shipped from South America to Gauteng. KZN police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda explains 

SAPS national spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe has cautioned that Members of Parliament are required to use formal communication channels when engaging on issues linked to active criminal investigations.This comes after the arrest of Fadiel Adams, who also serves as an MP and leader of the NCC, over allegations of fraud and defeating the ends of justice. Police say the matter is linked to the investigation into the killing of former ANC Youth League leader Sindiso Magaqa, with allegations that Adams interfered with ongoing probes. SAPS national spokesperson Athlenda Mathe explains

The South African Police Service is urging National Coloured Congress MP Fadiel Adams to hand himself over to authorities. Police say an AJ50 warrant has been issued over allegations of fraud and obstructing justice against Adams. Police say the case is linked to the murder investigation of former ANC Youth League leader Sindiso Magaqa and allegations that Adams interfered with ongoing investigations into the murder of the late ANC Youth League leader, Sindiso Magaqa. SAPS national spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe explains. 

Three suspects are expected to appear in the Kagiso Magistrates' Court on charges of kidnapping and extortion. Gauteng police say the trio, aged between 23 and 25, were arrested on Saturday following the rescue of a 30-year-old victim in Kagiso on the West Rand. Authorities allege the victim was abducted during a housebreaking incident on Friday. Police investigations are continuing. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Thabiso Radebe 

Police in Limpopo have opened a case of kidnapping and housebreaking after a two-year-old girl was taken from her home in Ga-Mabuela village, in the Waterberg District. Police say Omphile Sethole went missing from her room in the early hours of Saturday morning. Police say Omphile's grandmother woke up at six o'clock and found the window open. Community members conducted a search, but the child has not yet been found.  Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter  Rudzani Tshivhase....