Cricket South Africa is currently hosting their 2023/24 Awards at Vodaworld in Midrand. The awards are to honour male and female players who have been exceptional in both the domestic and international scenes for the country. #Newzroom405's Benjamin Leshoro has more. Watch:

[COMING UP] Gauteng Treasury's Owen Witbooi will be unpacking the province's measures to tighten financial controls at 21h15. #Newzroom405

[COMING UP] Cogta Portfolio Committee chairperson Dr Zweli Mkhize will be in conversation with Thabo:@Newzroom405 at 21h30. #Newzroom405

[PANEL DISCUSSION] Businessman Lawrence Khekhe and Midvaal Chamber of Commerce's Jacques Loots speak to #Newzroom405's Xoli Mngambi about the conditions of running a business in Midvaal. Khekhe says communication and strict adherence to bylaws are some of the reasons why it's

EFF's Patrick Lehloka says Midvaal may be the best-run municipality administratively and on paper but people in the communities will tell a different story. "If you go to ordinary people from Mammelo, one of the skwatta camps, and ask them about this clean audit, they will tell

[COMING UP] Save South Africa's Sydney Monnakgotla will be on #InFocus with Thabo:@Newzroom405 at 22h30. #Newzroom405

[ON AIR] You are tuned into the Thursday edition of #InFocus with Thabo:@Newzroom405. These are your leading stories at this hour. Tune into DSTV channel 405 for details.

ANC's Michael Ndebele says the Midvaal Local Municipality ignores informal settlements and townships. He adds land that could potentially see about 8 000 houses built was procured, but residents are forced to live in informal settlements with no proper water supply and

A report presented to parliament by the Auditor-General highlighted municipalities that failed to achieve clean audit results, and those that earned disclaimers. The report, which covered 257 municipalities, indicated 360 material irregularities with an estimated collective value

The Gauteng government has announced measures to tighten financial controls in municipalities. They include oversight committees and disciplinary boards. Gauteng financial deputy director-general Owen Witbooi says the province is providing hands-on support to affected

Democratic Alliance councillor at Nketoana Municipality Diphapang Mofokeng says mayor Mamiki Mokoena has cost the municipality a lot of money. Mofokeng says, according to documents at their disposal, the municipality has spent well over R30 000 on car rental by the mayor. Earlier

The mayor of Madibeng in Bojanala Municipality, North West, is in hot water for allegedly appointing his daughter and the mother of his children to office. Douglas Maimane recently survived a motion of no confidence tabled against him by Save South Africa. Councillor Sydney

[COMING UP] These are the stories to look forward to on today's edition of the #AMReport405 with Naledi Moleo and Aldrin Sampear. Tune into DSTV channel 405 from 6AM to 9AM for more on these and other stories. #Newzroom405

[COMING UP] Here's what to expect from the world of sports with Andee Mahamba on the #AMReport405. Tune into Newzroom Afrika, DStv channel 405 for more sports updates. #Newzroom405

[ON AIR] Good morning #405Nation, welcome to the Friday edition of the #AMReport405 with Aldrin Sampear and Andee Mahamba. These are your leading stories at this hour. Tune into #Newzroom405 as they bring you all the latest news.

[UP NEXT] Counseling psychologist Kenneth Wilson will be on the #AMReport405 at 06H45. #Newzroom405