This news bulletin opens with a weather forecast from the South African Weather Service. Forecaster Tokelo Chiluwane predicts rainfall over southwestern parts of the country for the Easter weekend. Scattered showers and thundershowers are expected in the Western Cape and Northern Cape. The rain is forecast to move to the Eastern Cape by Saturday. By Sunday, the system should exit the country, with KwaZulu-Natal likely experiencing storms. Central and northern regions will have padded cloudy conditions with cool to warm temperatures. Isolated showers and thundershowers may occur at times. No significant weather warnings have been issued yet, but conditions will be monitored. The second story reports on a presidential appointment. President Saro Mopoza has appointed a new head of SARS starting May 1st. Ngobani Makubu, currently SARS deputy commissioner for Taxpayer Engagement and Operations, was unanimously recommended by a selection panel convened by Finance Minister Inokorongwana. Makubu has over 17 years of senior leadership experience in tax administration, commercial, and finance sectors. The third story involves political controversy. ActionSA is calling for the removal of the Minister of Social Development, CCC Tolashe. The minister allegedly failed to declare two luxury vehicles gifted to her two years ago. She is accused of misleading Parliament when asked to account for cars reportedly donated by the Chinese Embassy. Daily Maverick reports that Tolashe reportedly handed the cars to her children. ActionSA's Darylene James has questioned Tolashe about these allegations. The bulletin presents these stories in a straightforward news format without commentary.
