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EFF MP Mbuyiseli Ndlozi's prediction that President Cyril Ramaphosa must be the first president whom the new National Assembly Rule 129 must be tested on, has become a reality. Ndlozi made this in November 2018 during the debate on the adoption of the rule by the Assembly. Rule 129 outlines the processes to be followed when a National Assembly Member tables a motion for the removal of a President from office in terms of Section 89 of the Constitution. The rule was developed following successful Constitutional Court challenge by the EFF in December 2017. The EFF was joined by the UDM, COPE and the DA. They wanted the assembly to hold former President Jacob Zuma accountable for violating the constitution in relations to his failure to implement the Public Protector's remedial action into the Nkandla security upgrades. Mercedes Besent looks back at how Ndlozi ended up being kicked out of the chamber by House Chairperson Mmatlala Boroto, for refusing to withdraw his comments that Rule 129 must be tested on Ramaphosa. She sent us this snippet.

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It still remains unclear when South Africa intends on forging ahead with the proposed legislation that seeks to introduce strict new anti-smoking rules and regulation. According to the new Tobacco Products and Electronics Delivery Systems Control Bill that is before parliament, anyone or business that sells cigarettes to a minor can be fined or sentenced to up to 15 years in prison. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Tobacco Control manager at the health department, Lorato Mahura.

The High Court in Pretoria has ruled against the defence questioning state witness, Tumelo Madlala on docket 375 in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial. The court says the docket has no status. The docket implicates Madlala and Meyiwa's former girlfriend Kelly Khumalo among others who were in the house when Meyiwa was shot and killed in 2014. The NPA said the decision to prosecute in that case will only be determined after the current trial. State prosecutor Advocate George Baloyi objected to the defence asking Madlala to comment on the controversial docket. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Phumzile Mlangeni

The country three main Labour Federations, namely COSATU, FEDUSA and SAFTU have forged unity and waged war on government over the ongoing impasse over the rejected three percent pay offer for public service unions. The three unions have resolved to embark on a National Day of Action on the 22nd of November where workers will down tools with the main event being a march to the office on the National Treasury in Pretoria. The federatrions, including their affiliates say they will also target schools, ports and government institutions amongst other locations. Denosa president, Simon Hlungwani explains...

National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has extended the deadline of the Section 89 Independent Panel of Experts by 13 days. The announcement of the extension comes a day before the panel had to conclude its assessment and report back to the Speaker. The panel report was initially expected to be submitted to the Speaker by Thursday. The panel will now only report back to the Speaker by the 30 November. The panel has been assessing the information that the ATM, EFF and UDM have provided, as well as President Cyril Ramaphosa's submission. This follows the the alleged theft of millions of US Dollars from Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm in Limpopo nearly three years ago. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Mercedes Bessent.

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Gidon Novick has resigned as the CEO and board member of Takatso Consortium that plans to buy 51% of SAA. Novick says he was frustrated by the lack of transparency regarding the progress of the transaction. But other consortium shareholders have accused him of a potential conflict of interest. It's been almost two years since the Department of Public Enterprises, announced Takatso as the equity partner. As part of the deal, Takatso are meant to commit at least R3bn towards the relaunch of SAA. Sakina Kamwendo spoke Independent analyst , Khaya Sithole

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research has announced that the month of September 2022 recorded more loadshedding than the whole of the year 2020. This was revealed through CSIR's annual statistics on power generation in South Africa. CSIR's Senior Researcher, Monique Le Roux however adds that this year has been the most intensive loadshedding year to date, concentrated in both the months of July and September. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Yazi Founder, Tim Treagus and CSIR's Senior Researcher, Monique Le Roux

The family of eight-year old Olebogeng Mosime of Vista Park in Bloemfontein is still devastated following his gruesome death. Mosime was mauled to death by a neighbour's pitbull on Saturday. The pitbull escaped from its enclosure and forced itself through the fence into the deceased yard. Last month, an online petition started making rounds on social media, calling for the breed to be banned as a domestic pet. Kamogelo Seekoei reports...

An online petition organised by the Sizwe Kupelo Foundation has now received over 500-thousand signitures that are in support of the ban of pitbulls. The Foundation's spokesperson, Sizwe Kupelo says these dogs should be removed from society as a matter of urgency. This follows the mauling to death of eight-year old Olebogeng Mosime of Vista Park in Bloemfontein.

The Water and Sanitation Department says the incessant rainfall over the weekend has resulted in some dams levels reaching full capacity forcing the department to open sluice gates. The disruptive rainfall in various parts of the country led to incidents of flooding being reported with more than 300 people forced to shelter at a community hall after their homes were flooded in Soweto. Emergency Services personnel says they will continue to monitor flash floods hotspots as more rainfall is predicted. Tshepo Phagane reports....

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There continues to be uproar over Sanral's decision of awarding multi-billion rand construction projects to Chinese Firms. The South African Institute of Civil Engineering has written an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa questioning the awarding of the tenders to foreign companies over local firms. Sanral has however come out to support its decision noting that it followed all legal processes. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to president of the South African Institute of Civil Engineering, Mariane Vanderschuren...

The Alternative Information and Development Centre says less than three percent of the $8.5-Billion climate finance deal offered to South Africa comes in the form of grants. Senior economist at the Centre, Dick Forslund says the rest takes the form of concessional loans, commercial loans and investment guarantees. Forslung adds that what these secretive foreign loans will lead to great indebtedness and hardship for the country in the long run. He spoke to Sakina Kamwendo.

Police Minister Bheki Cele has told Parliament that the South African Police Service (SAPS) can't meet the country's policing demands. Parliament's Police Committee has called on SAPS management to work hard at restoring the public's confidence in police. This follows a briefing by police management on a Western Cape High Court judgment that found that the provincial police have been infiltrated by gangsters. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Eldred De Klerk, Senior Associate with the African Centre for Security and Intelligence Praxis

The latest firearms report by Gun Free South Africa shows that 30 people are killed with guns in South Africa daily. According to the report gun violence is the leading cause of murder in the country. The organisation says in a year about 9 855 guns are reported lost or stolen. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Claire Taylor, Researcher at Gun Free South Africa

A 32-year-old woman arrested for allegedly murdering her four children in Engcobo is expected to appear at the Engcobo Magistrates Court in the Eastern Cape today. According to police the children who are between the ages of two and 11 were found bludgeoned to death in a rondavel they shared with their mother. Police allege that the children had been assaulted by their own mother with a slash hammer. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SAPS spokesperson, Brigadier Thembinkosi Kinana

The Health and Other Services Personnel Trade Union of South Africa (HOSPERSA) says it is in solidarity with the thousands of workers from the Public Servants Association that have down tools across the country today. Dressed in red T-shirts written 'public servants are bleeding, PSA members have been out on the streets decrying government's unilateral decision to increase salaries by a mere three percent. They have vowed stretch the industrial right into the festive season if government does not come back to the negotiating table. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to PSA coordinator, Jannie Osthehuizen

South African Police Service and Boarder Management Control guards have been deployed to temporarily assist at the Immigration Services of the Beitbridge Border Post in Musina in Limpopo. This comes as public service employees affiliated to the Public Servants Association downed tools on Thursday following the collapse of wage talks. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Mahlatse Phaladi.

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The trial of former Intelligence Minister, Bongani Bongo and his 11 co-accused has been postponed to next week Wednesday by the Nelspruit Commercial Crimes Court in Mpumalanga. Bongo and the accused made a brief appearance earlier this morning as they are facing 69 charges that include fraud, theft, and corruption amongst others. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Motsebi Monareng...

The EFF in Ekurhuleni has withdrawn their Mayoral candidate, leaving the ousted DA councillor Thania Campbell facing the ANC's Jongizizwe Dlabathi. Campbell was ousted as Ekurhuleni Mayor following a motion of no confidence over a week ago. A special council sitting is underway in Germiston to elect the new Ekurhuleni mayor. Following the EFF's withdrawal, the ANC has called for an emergency caucus. Action SA Chairperson Bongani Baloyi says they are for Tanbia Campbell returning back as Mayor. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter in Ekurhuleni, Horisani Sithole

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Branches of the African National Congress have until the end of today to submit their nominations for the party's top six officials. The nomination window was extended to today as some branches were yet to have their meetings across the country. ANC national Chairperson, Gwede Mantashe says the party has now reached the 70% threshold for branches to hold their meetings. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Abongile Dumako

President CyriI Ramaphosa has denied that he has violated his oath of office. Ramaphosa who is currently in Sharm el Sheik, Egypt attending the COP27 Climate Conference has met the deadline of responding to all the information submitted by some National Assembly Members. He was given ten days from the 28 October until Sunday to respond to all the submitted information. The panel is tasked to assess an ATM draft motion calling for Ramaphosa's removal from office in terms of Section 89 of the Constitution. This follows the alleged theft of millions of US Dollars at his farm in Phala Phlala in Limpopo more than two years ago. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Parliamentary correspondent Mercedes Besent

The driver of the truck which caused the horror crash on the N-3 of near the Marainnhill toll plaza on Tuesday is back in the Pinetown Magistrates court today. Vuso Tega faces two culpabable homocide charges and negligent driving. The run-away truck couldn't stop, drove uncontrollably to cause a pile up of 15 vehicles resulting to the death of three people, with five others sustaining serious injuries. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Khalesakhe Mbhense