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News today includes Newzroom Afrika anchor Aldrin Sampear taking an indefinite leave of absence with immediate effect following a recent road rage incident in Johannesburg last week.
Meanwhile, The Special Investigations Unit says it saved government coffers a combined R262.6 million while recovering R58 million from State Information and Technology Agency and the South African Broadcast Corporation.
Furthermore, A fresh fire threat has been confirmed at the already devasted Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital.
The weather service warns of severe thunderstorms resulting in heavy downpours and possible flooding in parts of the Free State, North West, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal. Meanwhile very cold weather and possible snow are forecast over the south-western high grounds of KwaZulu-Natal. Full weather forecast here.
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Newzroom Afrika has confirmed that news anchor Aldrin Sampear will be taking an indefinite leave of absence with immediate effect following a recent road rage incident in Johannesburg.
The news broadcaster announced the decision on Tuesday as it conducted an internal review of the incident.
“Newzroom Afrika is aware of an incident involving anchor Aldrin Sampear last week. Sampear will take a break from his broadcast duties with immediate effect, pending an internal review of the matter,” the broadcaster said.
This follows allegations that he physically assaulted a woman driver during a reported road rage incident in Johannesburg last week.
CONTINUE READING: TV news anchor Aldrin Sampear placed on ‘indefinite leave’ after road rage incident [VIDEO]
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has detailed a range of successes relating to state-owned communications.
The Standing Committee of Public Accounts (Scopa) were on Wednesday briefed by SIU officials on matters at the State Information and Technology Agency (Sita) and the South African Broadcast Corporation (SABC).
The SIU’s presentation listed successes stemming from contracts signed as far back as 2012.
From both entities, the SIU stated that they had saved government coffers a combined R262.6 million while recovering R58 million.
CONTINUE READING: SIU recovers R58 million from SABC and Sita irregular contracts
A fresh fire threat has been confirmed at the already devasted Tembisa Hospital.
The fire comes four days after several sections of the Tembisa Hospital were gutted by fire, severely affecting medical services at the facility.
The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) confirmed on Wednesday morning that emergency responders were on scene dealing with a new blaze.
CONTINUE READING: Another fire hits Tembisa hospital, emergency responders on scene
South Africa’s Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS), along with advocacy groups and concerned viewers, has criticised Moja Love’s reality show Isencane Lengane for allegedly showcasing domestic abuse.
The backlash follows a recent episode, on 20 April, of Isencane Lengane that sparked public outrage, leading to growing calls for the show’s cancellation.
In the episode of the show that follows a young couple that got married when they were teens, Thando Msomi and Siyacela Dlamuka, Siyacela threatened to beat Thando with a sjambok during a heated argument.
JCPS condemned the channel, saying airing content that portrays domestic abuse under the guise of entertainment is dangerous.
CONTINUE READING: ‘Domestic abuse is not entertainment’ — Law enforcement agency slams ‘Isencane Lengane’
The principal of Madisong High School in Hammanskraal has been temporarily reassigned pending an investigation into allegations of physical assault against students.
This was confirmed by the Gauteng education department on Wednesday.
According to the MEC’s spokesperson, Xolani Mkhwemte, several students came forward with accounts of physical discipline administered by the principal.
One student reported being physically assaulted in February, while another complained of hand pain allegedly resulting from punishment after missing a scheduled holiday catch-up programme.
CONTINUE READING: Principal removed from Madisong High School following corporal punishment allegations
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