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Thursday, 08 October
When it comes to coalescing, DA federal chairperson Solim Simanga was speaking to SABC News outside the Hosimporu Correctional Facility in Pretoria when the party concluded its march against gender-based violence. The GBV march, led by DA mayoral candidates, was a demonstration calling for safer communities, stronger policing, and justice for GBV victims. Msimanga says he will lead the team, negotiating with potential coalition partners on behalf of the DA. Well, I will be leading a team.
Meanwhile, some anti-illegal migrant groups have now vowed to continue disrupting operations at refugee reception centers until their concerns are addressed. Timagato Lishoro, Eyewitness News, Pretoria. At the same time, the leader of the March and March group has criticized the government, saying it has taken too long to address the illegal immigration crisis. Jacinta Ngobese Zuma believes this is why South Africa finds itself battling with the challenge today. Gobese Zuma made the comments following the
People who enters to your house wrongly and give them the permit because you can't even tell us how many are those people that are here. Minister in the presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has warned those who wish to abuse South Africa's asylum program not to clog the home affairs system. She says asylum seeking is strictly for those running away from wars and persecution, not those who wish to remain in South Africa. Chabeni was speaking in the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration Meter briefing in Pretoria.
At the Durban Refugee Reception Center, where frustrated South Africans blocked access to the facility. This morning, migrants were queuing at that same center on Chekovara Street in Durban were advised to leave the area by police owing to safety concerns. During a briefing in Pretoria earlier, the IMC has made it clear the Constitutional Court judgment in no way legitimizes illegal migration, nor does it automatically grant refugee status or permanent residence to asylum seekers.
Migrants seeking asylum in the country. The judgment has found asylum seekers may not be deported until they have fully accessed the asylum system, regardless of how they arrive in the country. Chairperson Mamolokokubai was speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria earlier, adding: The judgment does not legalize unlawful migration. The committee has clarified the judgment simply requires people claiming asylum to be given access to the asylum determination process, adding they must still be assessed under the reference.
This is Alina from Pretoria. Okay, I'm not doing voice notes because I'm sure a lot of them are also responding to Pumlan. I don't want it to be about that because, again, as I always say, things like this sight track us from the point at hand. Anyway, we are left with like 10 minutes to wrap up this conversation. We'll squeeze in more of your calls, if any. 086198700 tweets at PAFM 987 or directly at Marara Moabel. So now, Ayanda, how.
Cover these expenses and still make a viable income. Ride Hailing Platform in Drive has responded by bringing back its 1% Commission initiative for participating drivers in Johannesburg and Pretoria. The initiative runs from the 1st of October until the end of December, allowing drivers to keep about 99% of their fair income. In Drive, country representative in South Africa, Achief Black, told Power Graphist that fuel is one of the biggest costs drivers absorb daily.
Residents to migrants seeking asylum in the country. The judgment has found asylum seekers may not be deported until they have fully accessed the asylum system, regardless of how they arrived in the country. Chairperson Mamoloku Kubai was speaking at a meeting briefing in Pretoria earlier today, adding the judgment does not legalize unlawful migration. Dimakazolo Shoru has more. The committee has clarified the judgment simply requires people claiming asylum to be given access to the asylum determination process, adding they must still be assessed.
Who wish to remain in South Africa? Chabeni was speaking in the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration in the media briefing in Pretoria. This says protests erupted in parts of the country following the Department of Home Affairs effectively reopened South Africa's asylum system to new applicants. And Chabini elaborates: This is an opportunity for home affairs to find out this everybody who's applying to say who is supposed to be in the country and not in the country. And we must then apply the laws of this country for those who are not supposed to be in the country. So when you are in that queue, whether you are
Up at refugee reception centers across the country to apply for asylum, with Gubai acknowledging that the numbers have overwhelmed home affairs. Dimakatili Shoro, Eyewitness News, Pretoria. At the same time, the leader of the March and March group has criticized governments, saying it has taken too long to address the illegal immigration crisis. Gobe Sezuma made the comments on the Midday Report today.
Bordo Correctional Center in Pretoria. That's where we find Kind News reporter Peter Mulimane, who joins us now. Pizzo, what is the DA saying about the justice system? The DA says it is concerned about the cases where victims of gender-based violence withdraw their complaints. The party says allowing these cases to fall away could send a strong message to perpetrator. It is also raising concerns about the ail being granted to people like
All this hard work that has been done. The body has declared itself ready for the 2026 National Senior Certificate Exams. It says all assessment bodies are also ready for the examinations. Ineluhumakai news reporting live from Pretoria. The DA is calling for changes to the justice system, saying stronger measures are needed to protect victims of gender-based violence. The party is marching from Burgess Park to the Hoshim.
Seekers may not be deported until they have fully assessed the asylum access, the asylum system, pardon me, regardless of how they arrived in the country. Chairperson Mamoloku Kubai was speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria earlier today, adding that the judgment does not legalize unlawful migration. Demakazo Lishoro reports: The committee has clarified the judgment simply requires people claiming asylum to be given access to the asylum determination process, adding there must still be.
And English papers. Umalusi's warning also comes after the Pulukwane High Court cleared students accused of cheating in the 2024 exams. Kind news reporter Kinele Huma joins us now live on the line from Pretoria Kinele. A stern warning issued against group cheating. That's right, Gladys. The Education Examination Body, Umalusi, has urged learners to write honestly and all stakeholders to play their part in protecting the credibility of the metric exams.
And you go and check because I stay in Pretoria, not very far from a shopping mall that is owned by them. And things that they do in Pretoria, they're incredible things, right? They're big on building institutions. They're big on preserving culture, heritage, and what it means to be Afrikaners. And I believe that we need to, Power Tram has created us a platform. We are springboarding from this platform into our communities to make sure that we become.
As men, would we do the same thing? Hamlet. Hi, Gwenna. How are you? Good, how are you? I'm good, my brother. Gwena, for me, I just want to follow on what these other speakers have said about sunside, such as that. I mean, in Pretoria, I mean, I'm sure you'd know Beggars Park, you'd know, I mean, the Pretoria Athnesium, right next to Love Stars, a beautiful museum there.
Papers one to three. The report found that of the 600,000 candidates who wrote the three subjects nationwide in 2025, the breach was limited to 40 Pretoria-based candidates. The DBE's disciplinary processes are underway in accordance with the relevant policies. Thank you to Homoto Modice, EWN reporter, for their.
Heard as “Pretoria-based”Ask loclAnd English home language papers one to three. The report found that of the 600,000 candidates who wrote the three subjects nationwide in 2025, the breach was limited to 40 Pretoria-based candidates. The DBE's disciplinary processes are underway in accordance with the relevant policies. Thank you to Homoto.
Heard as “Pretoria-based”Ask loclThank you, Braupa. Good day, Braguena. When we say this country is gone, truly we mean it. This country is gone. I mean, Gwena, Rena Pitoria here, when we grew up, a place like Sunnyside, Sunny Park, used to be a very decent area. Absolutely. But go now.
Heard as “Pitoria”Ask loclThe Ministerial Committee on Migration has clarified that a recent Concord judgment does not automatically grant refugee status or permanent residence to migrants who are seeking asylum in the country. The judgment has found that asylum seekers may not be deported until they have fully accessed the asylum system, regardless of how they arrived in the country. Chairperson Mamaloko Kubaya was speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria earlier today. At the same time, the leader of the March and March group has
Mandy, good afternoon. The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration has clarified that a recent Concord judgment does not automatically grant refugee status or permanent residence to migrants who are seeking asylum in the country. The judgment has found that asylum seekers may not be deported until they have fully accessed the asylum system, regardless of how they arrived in the country. Chairperson Mamuloku Kubayo was speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria earlier today. At the same time, the leader of
Tweets at power FM 987 or directly at Marara Moabel Voice Notes on 083 3037093. Catch us in Pretoria, Jobek 98.7, Jobek South and the Westland 103.6, Ferenc 104.4, Ekurulen 107.2. And on the DSTV audio channel, we are on 089. Quite a lot to talk about already. The issues of asylum seekers, we touched on it yesterday. We will definitely revisit that conversation. But this is what I wanted to talk about today, right?
Dr. Ha'umanutu, however, says some concerns were identified during its readiness assessment, but corrective measures are already being implemented. Kineluhumak High News reporting live from Pretoria. And lastly, Kruger National Park is turning to renewable energy to reduce emissions from its electricity use. This comes as Sand Parks has secured sponsored supply equivalent to more than a quarter of the park's annual electricity consumption through
With Kubai acknowledging that the numbers have overwhelmed Home Affairs. Demaka Tele Shoro, Eyewitness News, Pretoria. Let's stay with immigration-related stories. Hundreds of foreign nationals have been told to leave the Home Affairs Durban Refugee Center over security concerns. Police are concerned that the situation at the offices on Cher Guevara Road could escalate. In recent days, anti-illegal immigration groups have been demonstrating and disrupting operations there. They are calling for government to
Ministerial Committee on Migration has clarified that a recent Constitutional Court judgment does not automatically grant refugee status or permanent residence to migrants seeking asylum in the country. The judgment has found that asylum seekers may not be deported until they have fully accessed the system, regardless of how they arrived in the country. Chairperson Mamoloko Kubayo was speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria earlier today, adding that the judgment does not.
The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration has clarified that a recent constitutional court judgment does not automatically grant refugee status or permanent residence to migrants seeking asylum in the country. The judgment has found that asylum seekers may not be deported until they have fully accessed the system regardless of how they arrived in the country. Chairperson Mamoloku Kubayu was speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria earlier today.
Amid growing concerns over the processing of asylum applications. In July, the APEX court ruled that parts of the Refugees Act were unconstitutional. It found that asylum seekers can't be denied access to the application process simply because they lack the required documents or failed to report to a refugee reception office within five days. Let's bring in KI News reporter Tsulofalotuku, who is in Pretoria. Tulo, take us through some of the units.
And it's going to be a good one, I'm sure. So contact us then. And of course, we will be with you between 9 and 12, coming to you live from Pretoria. Handing over to the book reading first now, and then over to the fabulous Sakina Camuendo. We'll see you tomorrow from the Team and Me. Take care. Bye-bye. The book reading. SFM presents another episode of the book, The Invisible People by Potuman Crego, read by Simpiwekwana. Please note that the views expressed.
Complex and I suppose lengthy issue that needs a lot more time for discussion. Thank you, advocate Zuiguia Machele. She's a lecturer at the University of Pretoria in labour law, and we really appreciate her staying on to answer your questions. That, unfortunately, is where we need to leave it today, but I know this is an ongoing conversation, so we'll bring it back at a certain point as this discussion develops around labor law. We'll do it all again tomorrow. We're out in the field tomorrow.
WhatsApp line 0614104107. There's been mixed reaction overall to the government's proposed Employment Services Amendment Bill. It's been open for public comment for a few weeks now, and it aims to amend the Employment Services Act to regulate the employment of foreign nationals in the country. To break this bill down for us is Labour Law Lecturer in the Mercantile Law Department at Pretoria University, Advocate Zwivoya Machele. Advocate Machele, good morning and thank you for joining us on the day.
Heard as “Pretoria University”Ask loclRejected his claim of diplomatic immunity. Seba had claimed he was representing Niger's government when he was arrested in South Africa for overstaying his visa, but the court found no evidence that he had been accredited as a diplomat in South Africa. Seba is wanted in Benin over an alleged foiled coup plot. On the international front, a magnitude 5.7 earthquake has struck the southern Philippine island of Mindano, according to the
And this has become almost accepted as normal in South Africa. Taking the march to the gates of the Potimam Correctional Center, it's about putting for justice in GBV cases. It's from Ramani Kaya News reporting live from Pretoria. Activist Kemi Seba could be a step closer to facing charges in Benin after the Pretoria Magistrates' Court rejected.
That's correct, because speaking to Kai News on the sidelines of the march, Erngina says it can't be accepted as normal for women to be assaulted, abused or killed without tapping. But every day, at least three women in South Africa are murdered by their intimate partners. And many, many, many more suffer rape, either by people they know or people they don't know.
Heard as “Pretoria CBD”Ask loclCandidate Helen Zilla says no man's reputation should ever be valued above a woman's life. Speaking to Kay News, Zilla is calling for a cultural shift around women's autonomy. She is leading the DA's march against gender-based violence from the Pretoria CBD to the Jose Mamburo Correctional Center. That's where we find Kay News reporter Bitzo Mulemane. Zilla says the trend of protecting men's reputations is allowing GBV to overshadow the constitution.
Heard as “Pretoria CBD”Ask loclThat they were living in, but they'll be elsewhere. Those who are in Teban will be in Pretoria. So there is that. Yeah. So for me, it's important that the government needs to engage their counterparts regarding the issue of borders. And this can only be done by the incumbent. And it's what the EFF has been calling for. But they're not interested. I don't think that the South.
Steve, you and Pretoria, talk to us, buddy. How are you, my guys? Yes, are you good? Yes, I'm good. You're gonna win a thousand rand if you get this right. What do you think it is? I wish it was on for like eight days, and it would have been fine. Hatch if I have it. I think it's a clicker heighter.
Million drug lab that has been found in Krugersdorf as police investigate another lab found in Haaspierspur Dam or in the northwest, right, following a similar discovery in Pretoria. But they want to do so on bankable projects, projects that will give a return.
Meanwhile, police are still investigating a lab that was found near Hartipi Sport in the northwest this week following a similar discovery in Pretoria last month. An organized crime researcher suggests Mendrax production labs have been producing the drug for a local market. Karenda Jagmahan takes a look. Similar to the Pretoria case, the drug lab near Hartibi Sport was rented. The suburb CPF chairperson Carlos Vilela. A complete surprise. There were no indicators that this was going on in.
Jason Rawls has landed a staggering 2.9 million rand deal with the Joburg Super Kings. Meanwhile, the Proteus Test captain Temba Bavuma is heading to Pretoria Capitals after securing an SA20 contract as well. On to soccer, Banyana Banyana coach Desri Ellis says they have a balanced squad of youth and experience as they prepare to take on Madagascar in the first of their 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers happening in Bloemfontein tomorrow.
First with Bongani Bingua on 7:02. Let's walk the talk. Good morning, Bongos. Mayo from Pretoria. I agree with Wayne Divines, my man. We've got good policies and good systems in place. It's just that the government keeps putting wrong people in these companies. I mean, look now at RAF. They just put the guy who failed at NSF. What good is it going to do? Thank you for the great show, ma'am.
Limits South Africa's chances of hosting the event of its own. Pro-20 Cup victories for the Tuskers, Titans, and Lions. And Live Golf set to lose John Rahm. A party cloudy day in store for Gauteng, Johannesburg, starting at 11 degrees, peaking at 25. Pretoria, 13 and 29. Very Engling, 13 as well, and a high of 28 degrees. The top story in EWN The Sour: Police are searching for a Gauteng pasta after a woman was raped and her four-month-old baby killed.
Between himself and members of the applicant's family concerning that amount, Mr. Emmett indicated if the family paid him the amount which he claimed they opened, he would then withdraw the case. Trade Minister Parks Dow has warned that companies contravening new spam call and direct marketing regulations could face fines of up to 1 million rand or 10% of their annual turnover. The National Opt-Out Registry was launched yesterday in Pretoria.
Government spokesperson Elijah Mslanga. Alvis Preslin on SAFM. Brings the time now to 5:45. The Democratic Alliance will hold a major march against gender-based violence in Pretoria today. Party leaders, including the Tswani mayoral candidates Cilliers Brink, Helen Zilla, and Soleim Simanga will march from Burgess Park to the Korsimampuro Correctional Center. The party says that women cannot continue to be told to be vigilant.
Heard as “Pretoria today”Ask loclMany job losses and certainly millions of rands of lost trade as well because of the political and trade standoff between Pretoria and Washington, D.C. To all pedestrians, please wear light or white clothing when walking at night. Headlights cannot pick up dark clothing soon enough to save a life. And to all road users, rest every 200 kilometers or at least every two hours. If you feel fatigued, pull over safely. Falling asleep at
Patient management and say, you see, you see, our listeners still value a human being with a human brain engaging with them on these matters. Happy to take more of your calls. I know 21-446-0567 or 11883-0702. Early breakfast, Monday to Friday, 4 a.m. to 6 a.m. on 702 and Cape Tor. We've discussed at Nauseum the standoff between Pretoria and Washington, D.C. and since you from a diplomatic.
That I would give to station management and say, You see, you see, our listeners still value a human being with a human brain engaging with them on these matters. Happy to take more of your calls. I know two one four four six oh five six seven or one one eight eight three oh seven oh two early breakfast Monday to Friday 4 a.m. to 6 a.m. on 702 and Cape Tor we've discussed ad nauseum the uh standoff between Pretoria and Washington DC and uh
In the northwest this week, following a similar discovery in Pretoria last month, Karen Djagmahan takes a look. Similar to the Pretoria case, the drug lab near Hartabiaspurt was rented. The suburb CPF chairperson Carlos Vilela. A complete surprise. There was no indicators that this was going on at any stage. Senior research analyst Michael McLacken says alleged frontrunners may be involved in procuring property and high-level equipment. It can be quite a sophisticated operation when it comes.
Diplomatic spat between Pretoria and Washington, D.C. is having a direct impact on exporters in this province. We'll speak to Terry Gale just after the news. It's five o'clock. This, this is EWN. A Gauteng pastor wanted for rape and murder is on the run, and Shadrack Sibiya's family denies confronting the complainants in his sexual.
In Pretoria. I'll encourage you to live in Pretoria because things are working there. Now, AMC is there for some reason, but they are the naughty child in Pretoria. So, so, so I don't know, Africa, if you can have an answer for this. Has the Democratic Alliance put down its arrogance in the seat of Jonesburg to a point that now it is ready to govern? That's the question I want to present. I would never have the answer to that because that's because I live in the city of Cape Town. So, I do not know. I do not know.
In between Jonesburg and Pretoria, I'll encourage you to live in Pretoria because things are working there. Now, ANC is there for some reason, but they are the naughty child in Pretoria. So, so, so I don't know, Africa, if you gave an answer for this. Has the Democratic Alliance put down its arrogance in the city of Jonesburg to a point that now it is ready to govern? That's the question I want to present to you. I would never have the answer to that, because that's because I live in the city of Cape Town, so I do not know.
For me, because the political parties that work with Democratic Alliance came out with one thing: that they are arrogant, that they are just thinking that they own the whole thing. So, in the city of Jonas Breck, it can work if Democratic Alliance is not arrogant. You see, in the city of Pretoria, it's working very well. Actionist is not arrogant. And guess what happens? We do see the difference in Pretoria, ONA, Africa. So much so that if you want to choose a city to live in between Jonasbeck.
Someone can answer that question for me because the political parties that work with Democratic Alliance came up with one thing: that they are arrogant, that they are just thinking that they own the whole thing. So, in the city of Jonesburg, it can work if Democratic Alliance is not arrogant. You see, in the city of Pretoria, it's working very well. Actually, it is not arrogant. And guess what happened? We do see the difference in Pretoria, ONA, Africa. So much so that if you want to choose a city to live,
In Pretoria, so city of Tuane, that even well, in Tuane, that actually NSA could do better than the ANC. You know, I think it will shock us like it did in Johannesburg in 2016 when Hermann left the DA and Ryan. But then I don't think it can do better than the ANC. Yeah, but the atmosphere is changing. People don't like the ANC anymore. They're likely to be around the same percentage, I think.
Heard as “In Pretoria”Ask loclIn Swan. I think maybe DA can be the kingmaker other than Remen Mashawa in Pretoria. But it's going to be very interested local government elections in Milan. Maxwell, it's going to be an interesting one. Indeed, unfortunately, none of the metros in Gauteng are going to have an outright majority as you wish. What we have seen is, quite frankly, a most unstable last day.
Competition in China. I think maybe DA can be the kingmaker other than Gehemen Masaba in Pretoria. But it's going to be very interested local government election in Milan. Maxwell, it's going to be an interesting one. Indeed, unfortunately, none of the metros in Gauteng are going to have an outright majority as you wish. What we have seen is, quite frankly, a most unstable.
One horse to be decisive so that when you've got crisis like as we are having now, we manage to point that this is the democratic alliance that had put us into this mess or this is the ANC. Look at the blame game that is happening at Egoruline. ESF and the ANC, they are pointing fingers to each other. When you check around, how maybe Pretoria as well, Chuane DA has been left out in the cold.
To pick one horse to be decisive so that when we've got crisis like as we are having now, we manage to point that this is the democratic alliance that had put us into this mess, or this is the ANC. Look at the blame game that is happening at Egoro Lane. ESF and the ANC, they are pointing fingers to each other. When you check around, how maybe Pretoria as well, so DA has been less.
No clue what PEA is and how effective it is in managing pain. We'll find out in 25 minutes when Liesel Fanovesen joins me in studio. And then we'll focus on tourism this hour with Paula Martini, a travel agent and writer on why over tourism is becoming a pandemic globally. Because some journeys are better taken together. Let's walk the talk. 7:02. Maxwell, you're the first person to call in from Pretoria. Good morning. Good morning, Mr. Max.
Pain management. I have no clue what PEA is and how effective it is in managing pain. We'll find out in 25 minutes when Liesl van Verseen joins me in the studio. And then we'll focus on tourism this hour with Paula Martini, a travel agent and writer on why over-tourism is becoming a pandemic globally. Join the conversation. You with Cape Talk. I'm Maxwell. You're the first person to call in from Pretoria. Good morning.
Is concerning. Terry Gale is the chair of the Western Cape Exporters. He'll be joining us at about a quarter past five, where they're calling for a speedy resolution to the standoff between Pretoria and Washington, D.C. The Ramaphosa administration tried and failed to form a super state-owned entity body that was shelved. They've now announced a commission that will be chaired by President Seoul Ramaphosa, which will coordinate the work of the state.