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Some political experts say the expulsion of some of the senior MK Party members will not have an impact on the during the upcoming general election. This comes after the party's national leadership announced the expulsion of Jabulani Khumalo a man who registered the party in September last year together with other four members.
In a statement the party said external forces' attempts to destabilise the MK Party prompted its decision.

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The Democratic Alliance says although the country has attained political freedom, it has yet to fully achieve economic freedom.

DA Federal Leader John Steenhuisen was speaking at the Democratic Alliance's Rescue South African Tour campaign in Durban.

Steenhuisen says as South Africa celebrates 30 years of democracy, the country should not be blind to the restrictions on that freedom hampered by high levels of crime and unemployment.

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It's a thankless job. Scouring the streets for recyclable material which is then sold to eke out a living. For some unemployed South Africans, this is the only option to keep body and soul together. Here is 36-year-old Ivory Park resident Lucas Chauke who detailed his plight to Elections 360 producer Maageketla Mohlabe. This is ahead of tonight's debate on unemployment and poverty which is going to be broadcast live in the North West from 7pm on the SABC News Channel and SABC 2.

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Since the 1900s, Fordsburg has been a place of historic and cultural importance. From its proximity to the inner City of Johannesburg, the suburb was always home to the working class. The area was not spared from the apartheid regime Group Areas Act with Indian communities being forcibly removed. SABC News Reporter, Hasina Gori visited the area and looks back at its rich history.

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VIDEO: JCPS cluster briefs the media on election readiness

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Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster briefs the media

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