The Midday Report: 1 year since George building collapse that killed 34
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Today on The Midday Report, Jane Dutton, standing in for CapeTalk and 702's Mandy Wiener, unpacks the major stories making headlines.
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The Democratic Alliance (DA) is challenging employment equity targets set by the Labour Minister, arguing that the quotas could force employers to dismiss workers who don’t meet the criteria.
Former Free State premier Ace Magashule's PA Moroadi Cholota is back at the Bloemfontein High Court to challenge her extradition from the US to face charges relating to an asbestos removal scam.
Meanwhile, at the Judicial Conduct Tribunal in Sandton, forensic and legal linguist Dr Zakeera Docrat testified that messages between Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge and High Court secretary Andiswa Mengo shifted from a professional tone to a sexual one.
In other news, the Constitutional Court is expected to deliver judgment today in the DA’s challenge to the constitutionality of the Citizenship Act.
A memorial service is also being held to mark one year since the tragic George building collapse.
Lastly, the City of Cape Town has received a credit rating upgrade from Moody’s Ratings.
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