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MRM North West welcomes arrest of three police officials in Klerksdorp

The Moral Regeneration Movement (MRM) in the North West has welcomed the recent arrest of three police officials in Klerksdorp accused of corruption and extortion, describing it as a positive step toward restoring integrity within law enforcement. The arrests have sparked renewed calls for intensified efforts to eliminate corruption within policing structures. The MRM is now calling for stronger collaboration, the use of technology, and the establishment of specialized units to combat corruption and restore confidence in the criminal justice system. MRM Provincial Convenor, Lesiba Kgwele spoke to Elvis Presslin

Third passenger bus intercepted in the Free State

A third passenger bus transporting undocumented foreign nationals in the Free State province was intercepted this past weekend. Of the 55 passengers on board, 29, including seven minors, were found to be undocumented. The incident also raised serious safety concerns, as the bus reportedly had a non-functional door, defective trailer brakes, and worn tyres. Additionally, the driver was allegedly operating the vehicle without a valid licence. Elvis Presslin spoke to Phumudzo Mukhwathi, Chairperson of the African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association (AUBBTA).

DA leaders kick off community engagement tour in Gauteng

Newly elected Democratic Alliance leader Geordin Hill-Lewis will kick off a community engagement tour in Gauteng today. He'll be joined by senior party officials, including new DA Federal Chairperson Solly Msimanga, Helen Zille and Cilliers Brink. This follows the party's Federal Congress, held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg at the weekend. The tour is expected to focuses on jobs, service delivery and community safety. Elvis Presslin spoke to newly elected DA Federal Chairperson, Solly Msimanga

FOSA: recent deportation figures proof of failed border management system

FOSA: recent deportation figures proof of failed border management system The Forum for South Africa, FOSA says recent deportation figures are not a success but rather proof of a failed border management system. This after Home Affairs announced that nearly 110,000 undocumented immigrants were deported over the past two years. But FOSA argues this is a result of a system that allows illegal immigration to escalate. The organisation is calling for urgent action, including sealing the country's borders and a nationwide audit of undocumented foreign nationals. Elvis Presslin spoke to FOSA National Leader, Tebogo Mashilompane

Three political parties scrap plans to contest 2026 LGE under Unite for Change banner

Three political parties, GOOD Party, RISE Mzansi and BOSA have scrapped plans to contest the 2026 local government elections under the Unite for Change banner. The parties say integrating their structures and activists proved too complex to implement before the election. Instead, they will contest the elections individually and pursue consolidation afterwards. Elvis Presslin spoke to Rise Mzansi leader, Songezo Zibi