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Three more trucks have been set-alight by unknown suspects along the R574 road between Lydenburg and Sekhukhune in Limpopo. This follows the torching of two more trucks on the N2 between Richards Bay and eMpangeni on the North Coast. Its alleged a group of armed men attacked the truck drivers and robbed them of their belongings while waiting on a queue along the stretch of the freeway. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Mahlatse Phaladi.

Police in KwaZulu-Natal are investigating a case of armed robbery, malicious damage to property and attempted murder following the torching of two more trucks on the N2 between Richards Bay and eMpangeni on the North Coast. Its alleged a group of armed men attacked the truck drivers and robbed them of their belongings while waiting on a queue along the stretch of the freeway, torching of six trucks at the weekend on the N3 at the Van Reenen's Pass. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to president of the Truckers Association Association of South Africa, Mary Phadi

The South African Post Office has been placed in business rescue by the North Gauteng High Court. This is after it was placed in provisional liquidation in February due to its failure to pay rent and other liabilities. Meanwhile, the Acting Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Enoch Godongwana has welcomed the decision of the North Gauteng High Court and says this decision will give SAPO the much needed time and space to restructure its affairs. SAPO business rescue starts immediately. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Tiaan Herbst from the Southern African Advisory Company

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The situation in Tshwane University of Technology TUT is quite tense as students have embarked on a protest action, academic activities have been affected from campuses like Soshanguve, Pretoria west and Emalahleni. Student bodies say among their concerns is persistent delays to pay out monthly students allowances by NSFAS. They're calling on the ministry of Higher Education to swiftly intervene. SASCO on the other hand wants NSFAS to reinstate all payments for thousands of students who have been defunded for reasons not clearly explained to the beneficiaries. Sebenzile Nkambule spoke to South African Students Congress (SASCO) President, Vezinhlanhla Simelane

Johannesburg residents and surroundings are advised to stock up on water ahead of scheduled water cuts. Rand Water will implement a planned maintenance to tie-in two valves from tomorrow to Friday the 14th of July. The 58-hour project will be undertaken to replace multiple valves at the Vereeniging Water Treatment Plant, Eikenhof Booster Pumping Station and Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant. The last part of the project will be work on electrical boards at Lethabo Pumping Station. Sebenzile Nkambule spoke to Rand Water Spokesperson, Makenosi Maroo

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At least five trucks have been set alight in the early hours of the morning on the N4 near Waterval Boven in Mpumalanga. This follows the torching of six other trucks on the N3 in kwaZulu-Natal yesterday, in what has been described as a coordinated attack on the road freight sector. The motive for the attacks is not known but police are investigating. Sebenzile Nkambule spoke to General Secretary of the All Truck Drivers Forum and Allied South Africa, Sifiso Nyathi

While a 52-year-old woman awaits to be sentenced in the Ermelo magistrate's court after she abducted a new born baby 22 years ago, her now 22-year-old victim has called for all the charges against her to be dropped . The woman, who can not be named, was was found guilty of kidnapping after she abducted the newborn girl hours after she and her mom were discharged from the Emerlo Provincial hospital in 2001. Over two decades later, the 22-year-old was found by her biological brother on Facebook. Sebenzile Nkambule spoke to SABC reporter, Nsikelelo Nkuna.

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CAF president and businessman, Patrice Motsepe has been lauded for intervening in the impasse between Banyana Banyana and the South African Football Association (SAFA). This as Banyana Banyana prepare to leave for New Zealand and the FIFA Women's World Cup on Wednesday. Earlier in the week a stand-off ensued between Banyana Banyana and SAFA over contractual and financial issue. Speaking on behalf of the Motsepe Foundation, Dr Precious Moloi Motsepe emphansised the importance of supporting the women's team.

The African National Congress has called for harsh action to be taken against the police allegedly involved at the road rage. The organisastion says SAPS members were caught on camera assaulting a motorist and his passenger should be dealt with. The four of the eight PPU members have since been served with notices of suspension. ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula has called for the immediate suspension of those involved and urged minister of Police and the IPID to quickly investigate the matter

Labour Federation, COSATU says its all systems go for its planned National Day of Action tomorrow. The protected strike action is aimed at raising concern over amongst other issues what workers have described as an attack on collective bargaining, the high cost of living, unemployment, the energy crisis and gender based violence. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to COSATU's parliamentary representative, Mathew Parks.

U.N aid agencies say they're alarmed at the scale of Israel's military operation in Jenin Refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, which is continuing for a second day. The U.N. Security Council will meet behind closed-doors on Friday to discuss the Middle East, following Israel's biggest WestBank military operation in years. The raids left ten Palestinians dead and about 100 more injured, with 20 in critical condition, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to spokesperson for the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, Juliette Touma.

Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) has called for finality in resolving the re-opening of the Cape Town central railway line. The railway line, between Nyanga and Cape Town, was closed for about three years after people built shacks along it, raising safety concerns for both the shack dwellers and commuters. The line is only partially operating between Nyanga and Maitland, as negotiations continue on the relocation of the shack dwellers. MPS together with Prasa officials embarked on a site visit to the railway line. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Zalene Merrington

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The Inkatha Freedom Party has expressed sadness and regret following the gunning down of yet another one of its councilors. Innocent Mkhwanazi was recently shot and killed on his way to St Lucia in Durban. His killing comes a few days after the African Cristian Democratic Party's city of Umhlathuze Councillor, Pastor John Myaka, who was also shot dead while on the pulpit at his church in Nseleni last week. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to IFP spokesperson, Mkhulekwa Hlengwa

The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA) is calling on the Eastern Cape government and Eastern Cape Liqour Board to close down taverns and other outlets that host alcohol parties for minors. This follows the death of a teenager after a pens down drinking party in East London. SAAPA says a total of 25 children have died in the province in the last 13 months in circumstances where alcohol use was involved. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Terri-Liza Fortein from the Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance

The United Democratic Front is set to mark 40 years since its formation back in August the 20th 1983. The mass movement and anti-apartheid body was a collection of a united front of churches, civic associations, trade unions, student organisations and sports bodies. Some of the key figures behind this mass movement include Reverend Alan Boesak, the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Albertina Sisulu, Oscar Mpetha, and Helen Joseph. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to former UDF leader, Mkhuseli Jack.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has condemned the brutal force of his Presidential Security detail that beat up people driving in a polo. Mashatile's spokesperson Vukani Mde says the Deputy President dislike any unnecessary use of force, particularly against unarmed civilians. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to National Police spokesperson, Colonel Athlenda Mathe

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Today is D-Day for Johannesburg Mayor, Kabelo Gwamanda following his commitment to begin providing much needed services to the residents of Diepkloof hostels in Soweto. Disgruntled residents took to the streets last week barricading the N1, the N12 interchange and the Chris Hani Road with burning tyres, debris and stones. Media and Police vehicles were also attacked and a beer truck was looted. Residents have been protesting over a lack of services in the area which includes the provision of electricity and running water. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC reporter, Horisani Sithole who is in Diepkloof...

Former president Thabo Mbeki has paid homage to veteran struggle activist Sally Motlana, describing her as a true patriotic and pillar of strength for many during the fight for liberation. Mbeki was speaking during the funeral service of the late Motlana which is being held at the All Saints Anglican Church in Sandton, north of Johannesburg. Motlana died at the age of 96 last month and was instrumental in the South African Council of Churches' adoption of a public stand against apartheid. Mbeki says Motlana was not happy with the ANC at the time of her passing...

Northern Cape MEC for Public Works & Roads MEC Fufe Makotong is today visiting the area to assess the state of the damaged roads infrastructure. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC reporter, Karabo Siyoko

Four bodies have now been recovered after five people went missing following the heavy rains and flooding in the Northern Cape, Namaqualand region, The search continues for the last person who is still missing. Heavy machinery has been deployed to excavate and clear some roads, five towns are completely cut-off and some households are running out of supplies. A helicopter has been deployed to deliver much needed relief aid to those towns that are affected. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Mayor of Nama khoi Municipality, Dr Gustav Bock.

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Police in Atok outside Burgersfort, in Limpopo are continuing with investigations after a group of suspected illegal miners allegedly drowned in a local river. Police say a group of suspected zama-zamas were fleeing from authorities during a raid in the area on Sunday, when they jumped into the river and many of them never resurfaced. For a look at the current state of illegal mining, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to s Mining Expert from ActionAid South Africa, Sifiso Dladla

The Judicial Conduct Committee is expected to meet in Johannesburg today to process some of the complaints laid against some of the country's judges. There has been an increasing number of judges who have been reported to the Judicial Service Commission for alleged misconducct, inmcluding Judge President John Hlophe, Judge Mushtak Parker, Judge Nana Makhubele. Two more judges, Tshifhiwa Maumela and Nomonde Mngqibisa are also facing possible suspension by the president for failing to deliver judgments on time. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Co-ordinator at Judges Mattter, Alison Tilley-

Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and Parliament's presiding officers Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and Amos Masondo are expected to meet today at Constitutional Hill in Johannesburg over the next two days. The aim of the meeting is to smooth relations between the judiciary and parliament. The meeting comes after statements made by Zondo last week. He said he has not seen the implementation of the State Capture Commission's recommendations by parliament. Mapisa-Nqakula and Masondo requested the meeting after the lawmakers took exception to Zondo's comments. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC reporter, Busi Chimombe.

The case against three accused in the Thabo Bester escape matter has been postponed to the 3rd of July in the Bloemfontein Magistrates court for bail information. The trio appeared briefly in court. Bester escaped from Mangaung Correctional centre in May last year. SABC reporter, Kamogelo Seekoei caught up with the Free State NPA spokesperson Phaladi Shuping and asked him why the case was postponed

panel of experts have agreed on a need to rethink approaches to tackling South Africa's stubbornly high unemployment. They further concurred about the disruptive nature of technology and the threat it poses to the labour market and therefore requires creativity in economic policy formulation. Some experts at the SA-TIED policy dialogue at the University of Pretoria, agitated for grant-based approaches to activate labour-market policies. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to senior policy specialist at Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ), Neil Coleman

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