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SA Tourism says it is still in the process of formulating a formal media statement in response to reports by the Daily Maverick that the agency is allegedly on the verge of announcing close a sponsorship to English Club, Tottenham Hotspur to the tune of nearly R1Billion. The Daily Maverick quotes presentations it claims to be in their possession for this allegation, adding that the acting CEO for the Tourism Agency, Themba Khumalo had presented this proposal to the Tourism Board.

The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs in parliament is expected to be briefed by the Content Advisor on the submissions received on the Electoral Amendment Bill. This is after it was opened for public comment again. The main points of contention include the number of signatures independents require and the allocation of seats. The bill is aimed at expanding the Electoral Act to include independent candidates as contesters to elections in the National Assembly and provincial legislatures. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC parliamentary correspondent, Mercedes Besent.

The Gauteng Department of Health says it has prioritised the fast-tracking of critical and advanced medical procedures. The department says there are currently over 30 thousand people on the waiting lists. The department says it hopes to reduce the surgical backlogs through the utilisation of cluster hospital theatres and collaborations, as well as filling critical vacant posts. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to DA Gauteng shadow Health MEC Jack Bloom about how the information came to light.

Tourism Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu has rubbished the Daily Maverick article on an alleged imminent R1-Billion sponsorship deal between SA Tourism and English Club, Tottenham Hotspur, as being riddled with inaccuracies and untruths aimed at tarnishing her image. The publication writes that the acting CEO for the tourism agency, Themba Khumalo presented this proposal to the Tourism SA Board. Sakina Kamwendo spoke t journalist at the Daily Maverick's, Rebecca Davies and began by asking her if she was indeed in possession of the presentation allegedly make on the deal.

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The Economic Freedom Fighters in KwaZulu-Natal has confirmed that all the party's deputy mayors who were serving in coalition with the Inkatha Freedom Party, have indeed resigned. Last week, EFF leader, Julius Malema announced that the coalition agreement between the red berets and the IFP had collapsed. EFF chair in the province, Mongezi Twala has told SABC News that the party's councillors have also submitted letters of resignation to their provincial Secretaries. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Nonkululeko Hlophe about what came out of her conversation with EFF chair in the province, Mongezi Twala.

The 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) shows that most countries are failing to stop corruption. The CPI paints a discouraging story for South Africa as the country slips one point in the rankings of the leading global index measuring perceptions of public sector corruption around the world. Now ranked at 43, the country is back where it started in 2012, with very little upward movement over the past decade. To unpack the survey, Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Karam Singh, Executive Director at Corruption Watch.

Gauteng authorities say they are still searching for the tiger that was reportedly sighted roaming around Edenvale, east of Johannesburg. CCTV footage of the wild animal surfaced on Monday morning, prompting authorities to warn residents to be on the lookout and keep all animals indoors. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Deputy director-general of natural resources management in the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Dorah Modise

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Presenter: Big Joe

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The presiding judge in the corruption trial of former President Jacob Zuma has recused himself from the matter, as the case continues in the Pietermaritzburg High Court in KwaZulu-Natal. In adjourning the trial last October, Judge Piet Koen asked the State and the Defense to make written submissions on whether he should recuse himself as the trial judge. This came as Zuma, objected against Advocate Billy Downer leading the prosecution. Koen said while the decision was hard to make, his intention was to preserve the integrity of the court process beyond criticism.

The civic organisation SANCO has accused the former president Jacob Zuma of exploiting it to gain sympathy for his political battles. This after Zuma was elected as the KwaZulu-Natal SANCO chairperson on Friday. The organisation's general-secretary Mike Soko says this is disheartening and shows the extent of the former president's desperation. Soko told the media in Midrand, Johannesburg, that the structure which elected Zuma is bogus

The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has granted an order to halt a special council sitting scheduled for today in Ekurhuleni. The urgent application was made by speaker Raymond Dhlamini who argued that the meeting was illegally called by Ekurhuleni city manager, Dr Imogen Mashazi. Mashazi wrote to councillors on Friday citing that reasons were provided motivating for the special sitting. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Prabashni Moodley.