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The hospitality and entertainment industry, family, friends, and fans have gathered at Sacred Heart College in Observatory, Johannesburg this evening to pay their last respects to chef and entrepreneur Tebello Motsoane aka Tibz. Motsoane died last week in a shooting on Florida Road on Friday night, along with his long-time friend and rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes.

The hospitality and entertainment industry, family, friends, and fans have gathered at Sacred Heart College in Observatory, Johannesburg this evening to pay their last respects to chef and entrepreneur Tebello Motsoane aka Tibz. Motsoane died last week in a shooting on Florida Road on Friday night, along with his long-time friend and rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes.

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South Africa Cape Town 16 February- 2023 - Alex Lansdowne, chairperson of the City’s mayoral advisory committee on water quality and wetlands on a boat tour of the coastal marine outfall in Green Point to refute claims by researchers, Action SA, and civil society groups that the sewage disposed of at its marine outfalls has not been properly screened and that it is misleading the public. This comes after pictures of floating sewage, as well as sanitary pads, tampons, and condoms started circulating on social media at the exit point of the outfall. Photographer Ayanda Ndamane/African News Agency(ANA)

South Africa Cape Town 16- February- 2023 - Premier Alan Winde deliver the 2023 State of the Province Address, outlining the Western Cape Government’s plans for the year ahead and reflecting on its achievements over the past year. Photographer Ayanda Ndamane African News Agency(ANA)

Munier Davids, also known as Munaacha, owner of Bo-Kaap Deli, has passed on. The funeral took place at Azzawia Mosque in Cape Town. Friends and family gathered at his house in Walmer Estate to pay their last respect. Video Phandulwazi Jikelo / African News Agency (ANA)

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The University of Cape Town (UCT) is South Africa's oldest university, and is one of Africa's leading teaching and research institutions. UCT was founded in 1829 as the South African College, a high school for boys. The university has 6 faculties - Commerce, Engineering & the Built Environment, Law, Health Sciences, Humanities and Science – which are all supported by the Centre for Higher Education Development, which addresses students' teaching and learning needs.

The African National Congress Secretary General Fikile Mbalula, on Friday 10th February 2023, hosted a media engagement to reflect on the 2023 State of the Nation Address in Cape Town. Video Phandulwazi Jikelo

EFF members removed from the House

EFF members leave the House, address the media

WATCH: Economic Freedom Fighters(EFF) Members Picketing Outside SONA

WATCH: Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Kicked out of SONA

Malema Leads EFF Group After Sona Ejection The State of the Nation address, or more commonly referred to as Sona, is a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament and one of the rare occasions that brings together the three arms of the state under one roof. The address is being hosted at Cape Town City Hall on January 9 this year. Sona provides the president with an opportunity to speak to the nation on the general state of South Africa, to reflect on a wide range of political, economic and social matters within the domestic and global contexts, to account to the nation on the work of the government and to set out the government’s programme of action. Traditionally, the president makes key government announcements during this important joint sitting of Parliament. It is a ceremonial joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament, called specifically for the president to deliver his Sona and no other business may be considered on this day. During the week following the Sona, a debate, over approximately two days, is held on the Sona. The president is then given an opportunity to reply to the debate on the third day and to close the debate. The Sona is one of the major general debates of the parliamentary year. Parliament may accept, reject or amend the allocation of budgets to government departments to ensure that these are in line with national priorities as outlined in the Sona. Parliament may also withhold the budgets of departments whose annual performance plans are not in line with the priorities.

The Military Ceremony Ahead of The State of the Nation Address. This Display consists of a Guard of Honour, a 21-gun salute and a band. The State of the Nation address, or more commonly referred to as Sona, is a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament and one of the rare occasions that brings together the three arms of the state under one roof. The address is being hosted at Cape Town City Hall on January 9 this year. Sona provides the president with an opportunity to speak to the nation on the general state of South Africa, to reflect on a wide range of political, economic and social matters within the domestic and global contexts, to account to the nation on the work of the government and to set out the government’s programme of action. Traditionally, the president makes key government announcements during this important joint sitting of Parliament. It is a ceremonial joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament, called specifically for the president to deliver his Sona and no other business may be considered on this day. During the week following the Sona, a debate, over approximately two days, is held on the Sona. The president is then given an opportunity to reply to the debate on the third day and to close the debate. The Sona is one of the major general debates of the parliamentary year. Parliament may accept, reject or amend the allocation of budgets to government departments to ensure that these are in line with national priorities as outlined in the Sona. Parliament may also withhold the budgets of departments whose annual performance plans are not in line with the priorities.

WATCH: Members Of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Arrive Ahead Of SONA

Members of Parliament and Dignitaries Arrive Ahead of Sona The State of the Nation address, or more commonly referred to as Sona, is a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament and one of the rare occasions that brings together the three arms of the state under one roof. The address is being hosted at Cape Town City Hall on January 9 this year. Sona provides the president with an opportunity to speak to the nation on the general state of South Africa, to reflect on a wide range of political, economic and social matters within the domestic and global contexts, to account to the nation on the work of the government and to set out the government’s programme of action. Traditionally, the president makes key government announcements during this important joint sitting of Parliament. It is a ceremonial joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament, called specifically for the president to deliver his Sona and no other business may be considered on this day. During the week following the Sona, a debate, over approximately two days, is held on the Sona. The president is then given an opportunity to reply to the debate on the third day and to close the debate. The Sona is one of the major general debates of the parliamentary year. Parliament may accept, reject or amend the allocation of budgets to government departments to ensure that these are in line with national priorities as outlined in the Sona. Parliament may also withhold the budgets of departments whose annual performance plans are not in line with the priorities.

WATCH: Members of Parliament Speak To Media Ahead Of SONA

#UniteBehind picketing ahead of the SONA 2023. Video Armand Hough

Police Prepare for Unrest Ahead of Sona The State of the Nation address, or more commonly referred to as Sona, is a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament and one of the rare occasions that brings together the three arms of the state under one roof. The address is being hosted at Cape Town City Hall on January 9 this year. Sona provides the president with an opportunity to speak to the nation on the general state of South Africa, to reflect on a wide range of political, economic and social matters within the domestic and global contexts, to account to the nation on the work of the government and to set out the government’s programme of action. Traditionally, the president makes key government announcements during this important joint sitting of Parliament. It is a ceremonial joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament, called specifically for the president to deliver his Sona and no other business may be considered on this day. During the week following the Sona, a debate, over approximately two days, is held on the Sona. The president is then given an opportunity to reply to the debate on the third day and to close the debate. The Sona is one of the major general debates of the parliamentary year. Parliament may accept, reject or amend the allocation of budgets to government departments to ensure that these are in line with national priorities as outlined in the Sona. Parliament may also withhold the budgets of departments whose annual performance plans are not in line with the priorities.

People who reside in Silver Town township in Queenstown, have been relocated to JJ Serfontain Community Hall after heavy rain falls flooded their homes. Some community members say they ended up sleeping on top of their roofs as the Komani River overflowed and flooded the Township.