Pearl Magubane

Johannesburg

Radio News Reporter at South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

SABC Radio News Reporter, Mother #mamawabashimane. Formula1 fanatic, Love WseriesRacing ,bush baby, lover of life. My views are my own not those of my employer.

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SASSA fraud case rolled over to Wednesday

3 weeks ago | sabcnews.com | Pearl Magubane

The bail hearing in the R260-million SASSA fraud case has been rolled over to Wednesday at the Lenasia Magistrate’s Court. It’s alleged that the 11th accused created fake profiles and committed identity fraud in order to withdraw funds from SASSA pay points. Of the 11 accused, eight are SASSA employees and they face over 1 000 counts, including fraud, theft and cybercrime.
Rivers in Cradle of Humankind face growing pollution crisis

1 month ago | sabcnews.com | Pearl Magubane

Pollution in the rivers flowing through the Cradle of Humankind northwest of Johannesburg poses significant environmental, economic, and social challenges. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cradle of Humankind is home to rich biodiversity and an invaluable archaeological heritage. The health of its waterways is crucial for both conservation efforts and the well-being of communities. Treated water from the Percy Stewart Wastewater Treatment Plant is released into nearby rivers or streams.
Motlanthe has doubts about the viability of spaza shops

1 month ago | sabcnews.com | Pearl Magubane

Amid rising youth unemployment and calls for young people to consider entrepreneurship, former President Kgalema Motlanthe has expressed doubts about the viability of informal trading, such as spaza shops. Speaking at the University of Johannesburg, where he was awarded an honorary doctorate, Motlanthe shared his perspective on the state of entrepreneurship and the township economy in South Africa.
Khampepe Commission hears eviction are traumatic but necessary

1 month ago | sabcnews.com | Pearl Magubane

Evictions can have negative psycho-social effects; however, they are often conducted by the city for law enforcement purposes to address criminal activities in hijacked buildings. This is according to Executive Manager at the Johannesburg Development Agency, Oupa Nkoana. Nkoana has been testifying at the Khampepe Commission of Inquiry into the Usindiso building fire which claimed 76 lives and displaced others in 2023. The inquiry has adjourned until Monday morning.
Transnational organised crime a challenge for SA: Masemola

1 month ago | sabcnews.com | Pearl Magubane

National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola says South Africa is facing a serious challenge when it comes to transnational organised crime. He says he hopes the development of a strategic plan to curb such crimes will be successful. Some of the crimes include drug trafficking, illicit cigarette trade and theft of high-performance vehicles that are taken over the border into neighbouring countries.
Lesufi accused of misleading Gauteng residents during his SOPA

1 month ago | sabcnews.com | Pearl Magubane

Some political parties have accused Premier Panyaza Lesufi of misleading Gauteng residents in his State of the Province Address. This emerged during a debate in the Gauteng Legislature on Lesufi’s speech delivered on Monday. However, the premier has dismissed these allegations. While appreciating that Premier Lesufi acknowledged that Gauteng faced a myriad of challenges, DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga, however, accused Lesufi about lying about the jobs created during his tenure.
SAHRC concerned about marginalisation of Rastafari community

1 month ago | sabcnews.com | Pearl Magubane

The South African Human Rights Commission has raised concern over the marginalisation, discrimination and criminalisation of the Rastafari community, despite 30 years of democracy. The commission is holding a round table discussion at Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg with the community. The issues include unlawful cannabis-related arrests and school expulsion over children’s dreadlocks.
Gwamanda vindicated as court drops fraud case

1 month ago | sabcnews.com | Pearl Magubane

Former Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda says he is vindicated now that the state has dropped all charges against him. The Protea Magistrate’s Court in Soweto has provisionally withdrawn Gwamanda’s case as the state failed to present the charge sheet. It was alleged that Gwamanda and a co-accused defrauded Soweto residents through a funeral policy scam. It ran between 2011 and 2012, through Gwamanda’s then company Ithemba lama Afrika. Gwamanda says he has always maintained his innocence.
NSFAS working to settle student accommodation debt: Manamela

1 month ago | sabcnews.com | Pearl Magubane

The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela says they are working with the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to ensure that all student accommodation debt is settled. Manamela was visiting Wits University in Johannesburg to ensure that the institution is prepared for the 2025 academic year. He has also urged private accommodation providers not to prejudice any students whose accommodation has not been paid by NSFAS.
More arrests imminent in Zanzou nightclub assault case: Mchunu

2 months ago | sabcnews.com | Pearl Magubane

Police Minister Mnchunu says more arrests are imminent in the Zanzou nightclub assault case. This after a 41-year-old man was arrested in Yeoville, Johannesburg, last night. He has been charged with compelled rape, assault with intent to cause bodily harm and crimen injuria. Three young men opened a case this week after a video of them being physically and sexually assaulted at the Hatfield club surfaced.