[ON AIR] The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has urged the South African public to avoid using transformer oil or any electrical equipment oil on the body, or for any other non-industrial purposes.

These oils may contain Polychlorinated Biphenyls, which are toxic and... pose serious risks to both human health and the environment.

The department says it has observed dangerous misconceptions in some communities, including claims that transformer oil can be used to treat conditions such as arthritis.

It has strongly warned against this practice and has also called on municipal officials not to supply transformer oil to members of the public.

For more on this, @Lulu_Gaboo is joined on the line by the Deputy Director-General Chemicals and Waste Management, Mamogala Musekene.

#AfricaUpdate #SouthAfrica #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalSafety

Bonjour, Welcome to #VuesdAfrique with Joelle Muteba until 14:00 CAT.

[ON AIR] A group identifying itself as the Concerned Citizens and the Voters of SA has called for a nationwide shutdown on Monday, 4 May, demanding the removal of millions of foreign nationals from the country, regardless of their legal status.

This comes amid growing calls from ...organisations such as Operation Dudula and March and March for the repatriation of foreign nationals.

In KwaZulu-Natal province, several marches have taken place through the Durban CBD, with demonstrators calling for the removal of foreign nationals.

These protests form part of a wider rise in anti-immigrant mobilisation across the province in recent weeks.

For more on this, @Lulu_Gaboo is joined on the line by SABC News reporter, Zanele Buthelezi.

#AfricaUpdate #NationalShutdown #ImmigrationDebate #OperationDudula

[ON AIR] Zambia is facing a deepening legal and political dispute over the remains of its former president, Edgar Lungu, nearly a year after he died in South Africa.

Authorities in Lusaka said they have now taken possession of his body, despite strong objections from his family, who are ...pushing for a private burial.

At the centre of the standoff is a long-running feud between Lungu and his successor, Hakainde Hichilema, with the government insisting the former head of state deserves a full state funeral and burial at the presidential site in the capital.

But the family argues this goes against Lungu's personal wishes.

In a statement, Zambia's Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha, said the transfer of the body followed the family's "inability to proceed with their case" in the South African appeals court—an assertion the family strongly disputes, insisting due process is still underway.

The family now says a South African court has granted them access to the body, adding that it has been returned to the First Mountains funeral parlour, where it was initially being kept—potentially setting the stage for a renewed legal confrontation.

@Lulu_Gaboo speaks to Zambian Legal Expert, Maqueen Zaza.

#AfricaUpdate #Zambia #EdgarLungu

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Welcome to #AfricaUpdate with Lulu Gaboo until 13:00 CAT.

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Zambia faces a deepening legal and political dispute over the remains of its former president, Edgar Lungu, nearly a year after his death in South Africa..

This as authorities in Lusaka say they have now taken possession of his body, despite strong ...objections from his family, who are pushing for a private burial.

Is it time for the family of Zambia's former president, Edgar Lungu, and the government to reach a compromise on this matter?

Share your thoughts on Channel Africa's social media platforms:
@channelafrica1 on X and @channelafrica on Facebook or You can send us your comments and voice notes to our WhatsApp number +27 83 288 6684.

#AfricaUpdate #Zambia #EdgarLungu

[ON AIR] South Africa produces enough food for everyone, yet 10 million tonnes are wasted each year while 20 million people go hungry.

SA Harvest tackles this by rescuing surplus food from farms, retailers and manufacturers and redistributing it free to community organisations.

...With food insecurity rising and national scrutiny on the country’s food system, the focus is on how this proven solution can scale.

Mmatsheko Mosito unpacks with Cassandra Potgieter, SA Harvest Head of Strategy & Marketing.

#TheJournal #Farming #Food #Harvest

#Zochitika

Bambo Makebi Zulu, omwe ndi olankhulira banja la malemu Edgar Chagwa Lungu yemwe anali Presidenti wakale wa dziko la Zambia, wati bwalo la milandu la Supreme mdziko la South Africa usiku wapitawu lapereka chiletso, kapena kuti interdict pa chingerezi, kuti mtembo wa malemuwa ...ubwezedwe ku nyumba ya chisoni ya Two Mountain Funerals.

Izi, zili motere potsatira boma la dziko la Zambia, kudzera mu ofesi ya mkulu oimilira boma ka dzikolo pa milandu, kutsindika kuti latenga mtembowu kuchokera ku nyumbayi ndipo likusunga mtembowu ku nyumba ya chisoni ya boma la dziko la South Africa, ati potsatira chigamulo chomwe chinaperekedwa ndi bwalo lalikulu la milandu la Pretoria mu mwezi wa August chaka chatha kuti mtembowu uperekedwe m’manja mwa boma la dziko la Zambia.

Zulu, watsindika za chiletsochi m’mawa uno polankhula ndi wailesi ino ya Channel Africa.

Iye, waonjezera kunena kuti mtembowu udakali mu mzinda wa Johannesburg, ndipo mbali zonse zokhudzidwa monga unduna wa apolisi mchigawo cha Gauteng, unduna oona za ubale ndi maiko ena mdziko la SA komanso boma la dziko la Zambia, mwa ena, adziwitsidwa za chiletsochi ndipo pali chiyembekezo kuti mtembowu ubwezedwa ku nyumba ya chisoni ya Two Mountains posachedwapa.

Presidenti Lungu anamwalira pa 5 Juni chaka chatha pa nthawi yomwe ankalandira thandizo la mchipatala mdziko la South Africa, ndipo pakhala kusamvana pa nkhani ya kayendetsedwe ka mwambo wa maliro ake.

Thamo Kapisa
Channel Africa News

[ON AIR] The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has urged the South African public to avoid using transformer oil or any electrical equipment oil on the body, or for any other non-industrial purposes.

These oils may contain Polychlorinated Biphenyls, which are toxic and... pose serious risks to both human health and the environment.

The department says it has observed dangerous misconceptions in some communities, including claims that transformer oil can be used to treat conditions such as arthritis.

It has strongly warned against this practice and has also called on municipal officials not to supply transformer oil to members of the public.

For more on this, @Lulu_Gaboo is joined on the line by the Deputy Director-General Chemicals and Waste Management, Mamogala Musekene.

#AfricaUpdate #SouthAfrica #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalSafety

Bonjour, Welcome to #VuesdAfrique with Joelle Muteba until 14:00 CAT.

[ON AIR] A group identifying itself as the Concerned Citizens and the Voters of SA has called for a nationwide shutdown on Monday, 4 May, demanding the removal of millions of foreign nationals from the country, regardless of their legal status.

This comes amid growing calls from ...organisations such as Operation Dudula and March and March for the repatriation of foreign nationals.

In KwaZulu-Natal province, several marches have taken place through the Durban CBD, with demonstrators calling for the removal of foreign nationals.

These protests form part of a wider rise in anti-immigrant mobilisation across the province in recent weeks.

For more on this, @Lulu_Gaboo is joined on the line by SABC News reporter, Zanele Buthelezi.

#AfricaUpdate #NationalShutdown #ImmigrationDebate #OperationDudula

[ON AIR] Zambia is facing a deepening legal and political dispute over the remains of its former president, Edgar Lungu, nearly a year after he died in South Africa.

Authorities in Lusaka said they have now taken possession of his body, despite strong objections from his family, who are ...pushing for a private burial.

At the centre of the standoff is a long-running feud between Lungu and his successor, Hakainde Hichilema, with the government insisting the former head of state deserves a full state funeral and burial at the presidential site in the capital.

But the family argues this goes against Lungu's personal wishes.

In a statement, Zambia's Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha, said the transfer of the body followed the family's "inability to proceed with their case" in the South African appeals court—an assertion the family strongly disputes, insisting due process is still underway.

The family now says a South African court has granted them access to the body, adding that it has been returned to the First Mountains funeral parlour, where it was initially being kept—potentially setting the stage for a renewed legal confrontation.

@Lulu_Gaboo speaks to Zambian Legal Expert, Maqueen Zaza.

#AfricaUpdate #Zambia #EdgarLungu

Welcome to @AfricaUpdate with @Lulu_Gaboo until 13:00 CAT.

For news, views and current affairs,

Tune In:
💻: Channel Africa Website | Mobile App 📲| @SABCPlusApp 📲

Alternatively,

We are streaming LIVE
FACEBOOK:
...https://facebook.com/share/v/1ES2eyTmmb/

News and Current Affairs show that provides the latest updates on major news stories.

Covers breaking stories as we round up all the news events of the day, especially on the African Continent.

Welcome to #AfricaUpdate with Lulu Gaboo until 13:00 CAT.

On today’s #AfricaUpdateAsks?

Zambia faces a deepening legal and political dispute over the remains of its former president, Edgar Lungu, nearly a year after his death in South Africa..

This as authorities in Lusaka say they have now taken possession of his body, despite strong ...objections from his family, who are pushing for a private burial.

Is it time for the family of Zambia's former president, Edgar Lungu, and the government to reach a compromise on this matter?

Share your thoughts on Channel Africa's social media platforms:
@channelafrica1 on X and @channelafrica on Facebook or You can send us your comments and voice notes to our WhatsApp number +27 83 288 6684.

#AfricaUpdate #Zambia #EdgarLungu

[ON AIR] South Africa produces enough food for everyone, yet 10 million tonnes are wasted each year while 20 million people go hungry.

SA Harvest tackles this by rescuing surplus food from farms, retailers and manufacturers and redistributing it free to community organisations.

...With food insecurity rising and national scrutiny on the country’s food system, the focus is on how this proven solution can scale.

Mmatsheko Mosito unpacks with Cassandra Potgieter, SA Harvest Head of Strategy & Marketing.

#TheJournal #Farming #Food #Harvest

#Zochitika

Bambo Makebi Zulu, omwe ndi olankhulira banja la malemu Edgar Chagwa Lungu yemwe anali Presidenti wakale wa dziko la Zambia, wati bwalo la milandu la Supreme mdziko la South Africa usiku wapitawu lapereka chiletso, kapena kuti interdict pa chingerezi, kuti mtembo wa malemuwa ...ubwezedwe ku nyumba ya chisoni ya Two Mountain Funerals.

Izi, zili motere potsatira boma la dziko la Zambia, kudzera mu ofesi ya mkulu oimilira boma ka dzikolo pa milandu, kutsindika kuti latenga mtembowu kuchokera ku nyumbayi ndipo likusunga mtembowu ku nyumba ya chisoni ya boma la dziko la South Africa, ati potsatira chigamulo chomwe chinaperekedwa ndi bwalo lalikulu la milandu la Pretoria mu mwezi wa August chaka chatha kuti mtembowu uperekedwe m’manja mwa boma la dziko la Zambia.

Zulu, watsindika za chiletsochi m’mawa uno polankhula ndi wailesi ino ya Channel Africa.

Iye, waonjezera kunena kuti mtembowu udakali mu mzinda wa Johannesburg, ndipo mbali zonse zokhudzidwa monga unduna wa apolisi mchigawo cha Gauteng, unduna oona za ubale ndi maiko ena mdziko la SA komanso boma la dziko la Zambia, mwa ena, adziwitsidwa za chiletsochi ndipo pali chiyembekezo kuti mtembowu ubwezedwa ku nyumba ya chisoni ya Two Mountains posachedwapa.

Presidenti Lungu anamwalira pa 5 Juni chaka chatha pa nthawi yomwe ankalandira thandizo la mchipatala mdziko la South Africa, ndipo pakhala kusamvana pa nkhani ya kayendetsedwe ka mwambo wa maliro ake.

Thamo Kapisa
Channel Africa News