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Free State Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Thabang Lesia has condemned the incident in Hennenman involving a 47-year-old SAPS Rural Safety Coordinator who is alleged to have shot five people, killing three and injuring two, before taking his own life. Brigadier Thandi MbamboProvincial Head: Free State Corporate Communication.

Three men have been shot and killed in Philippi East on the Cape Flats. Police say three unknown attackers approached the victims at a fruit and vegetable stall outside a house in Lower Crossroads on Saturday night. Police spokesperson Andre Traut says the men died from multiple gunshot wounds. The motive remains under investigation, with Serious and Violent Crime Detectives assigned.

Gauteng police have instituted disciplinary action against a police officer seen in a viral video allegedly returning money linked to a bribery incident, with authorities confirming the officer has been identified and placed under investigation as a departmental probe continues to establish the full circumstances. Meanwhile, SAPS management has this week dismissed suspended head of organised crime Richard Shibiri following a disciplinary process that found him guilty of misconduct. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Andy Mashaile , security analyst and former SA interpol Crime Ambassador

This week Section 27 released a new report titled "Protecting the Future Today: The Need for an Efficient National Child Protection Register to Curb Violence Against Children". The report reveals serious shortcomings in the implementation of the National Child Protection Register and that more than 15 years after its adoption, the NCPR is severely underutilised. In March 2025, only 49 000 educators, that is 12% of all educators, had been vetted against the NCPR. Section 27 says this undermines the ability to protect children from violence, particularly in schools. This brings a sharp focus on the long standing debate over the unsealing of the Sex Offenders Register. Some experts have argued that the rights of children and the vulnerable must supercede the privacy rights of convicted predators , while legal scholars also warn that publicising the registry violates constitutional privacy protections. Meanwhile, a draft amendment bill is being developed to make the NRSO accessible to citizens... To unpack this Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Tendai Mafuma, Senior Legal Researcher at SECTION 27 and Dr. Suhayfa Bhamjee, Senior Lecturer in Criminal law at The University of KwaZulu Natal ..

Search operations are expected to resume this morning at the Coerney River in Addo in the Eastern Cape after two bodies were recovered yesterday and one person remains missing. Authorities say the search may extend into tomorrow if the missing person is not found today. Police say five people were travelling in a Toyota Hilux bakkie when it was swept off while attempting to cross the river. Three occupants were carried away by the current, while two men on the back of the vehicle managed to jump to safety.

Property is one of the most significant financial investments most South Africans will ever make, yet it is increasingly becoming a target for criminal activity. This is according to Grant Smee, Chief Executive Officer of Only Realty Property Group. He says rising market activity, combined with advanced deception methods, is driving an uptick in property scams. Today we look at the common types of property fraud that are currently affecting the market. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Grant Smee, Chief Executive Officer of Only Realty Property Group

Angry residents of the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are angry over being denied access to the body of their loved ones during burials. They have attacked a tam of healthcare workers in the town of Kotana in the South Kivu province as they attempted to carry out a safe burial of an Ebola victim. Many communities in the DRC observe traditional funeral rites that involve touching the deceased during burial. But health workers have prohibited the practice because the bodies of Ebola victims are highly infectious. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC's correspondent in the DRC, Chris Ocamringa

Over 2500 residents have been displaced following the heavy rains in the Nelson Mandela Bay region in the Eastern Cape this week. The municipality says at least 21 wards have been affected, with 141 incidents recorded since the South African Weather Service issued an Orange Level 8 warning for disruptive rainfall. While no fatalities or injuries have been reported, dozens of homes have been flooded and roads remain closed. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the Eastern Cape Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs spokesperson Pheelo Oliphant

Widely regarded as one of the most progressive in the world, the Constitution of South Africa stands as the cornerstone of the country's democracy. Forged in the spirit of 1994, it drew on the collective wisdom of elected representatives determined to break decisively from apartheid—a system that oppressed the black majority. Its mission was clear: to enshrine and protect the rights of all who live in the country. This year marks 30 years since its adoption. However, questions continue to be raised of the effectiveness of the constitution for the many lived realities of the country's communities. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Professor Reggie Nel, Dean of the Faculty of Theology at Stellenbosch University

Ramaphosa launched the rollout of Lenacapavir in Mpumalanga yesterday. Lenacapavir is a new injectable prevention drug for HIV. Speaking at the launch Ramaphosa said the launch of Lenacapavir marks a turning point in South Africa's fight against HIV. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Minister of Health Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will study the second interim report he has received from the Madlanga Commission. This as the commission commences with its third and final leg of its proceedings tomorrow. For our Sunday discussion, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABc reporter Sibahle Motha , the spokesperson of the Madlanga Commission, Jeremy Michaels and Andy Mashaile, security expert and former SA Interpol crime ambassador

Did you know that the 29th of April is Global Noise Awareness Day? In a world where we are surrounded by noise daily, we may even forget or omit to pause and realise this. Think traffic, shopping centres, restaurants, sports matches and music concerts, but is all this noise normal? It doesn't seem so. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Erica du Toit who manages the Hearing Loss Matters programme within the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities

: President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Madlanga Commission serves as a necessary cleansing process for the country and the criminal justice system in particular. He was speaking to the SABC News on the side-lines of the launch of the Gauteng ANC voter registration campaign at Riversideview in Diepsloot, North of Johannesburg on Saturday. Ramaphosa received the commission's second interim report on Friday. The Madlanga Commission is investigating criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system. It is expected to finish its work at the end of August and submit its final report to the president. The president says he is still studying the interim report as our Politics Reporter Ntebo Mokobo reports followed by our Sunday discussion on the commencement of the Madlanga Commission tomorrow. Our guests are our reporter, Sibahle Motha together with the spokesperson of the Madlanga Commission, Jeremy Michaels and Andy Mashaile, security expert and former SA Interpol crime ambassador

South Africa cannot carry Africa's migration burden alone. This is according to Tshepo Matseba , Managing Director of Reputation 1st Group, a South African advisory firm specialising in reputation management, strategic communication and public policy engagement. He says South Africans are living with real and visible pressures, many of which are intensified by porous borders and weak immigration enforcement. He further adds that the deeper problem is that South Africa is attempting to manage a continental migration challenge as if it were a purely domestic issue. To unpack this Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Tshepo Matseba , Managing Director of Reputation 1st Group

As the unemployment crisis in the country appears to be deepening, with young people bearing the brunt of this graduates are not spared. Youth unemployment in country is at a staggering 45.8 percent meaning 4.7 million young people across the country are not participating meaningfully in the economy. The Letsoalo Global is launching a digital activation campaign aimed at putting the spotlight on the severe socio-economic challenges currently faced by South African university graduates. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Doulos Letsoalo, Chief Executive officer at Letsoalo Global

Arsenal's pursuit of Champions League glory in TODAY's final is likely to depend heavily on how well the core of their team deals with a rampaging Paris St Germain side. With the pressure of trying to deliver the Premier League title now released, Arsenal are seeking a glittering double and proof they are firmly part of Europe's elite. They face a formidable challenge in Budapest against Luis Enrique's outstanding PSG team, with their rare blend of eye-catching flair, intelligence and hard graft. For some insights into this game Bongiwe Zwane spoke to our reporter, Vincent Sitsula.

The South African National Parks says the Kruger National Park remains one of the country's critical destinations. Spanning nearly two million hectares across Limpopo and Mpumalanga, with its eastern boundary running along the Lebombo Mountains bordering Mozambique, Kruger remains one of the world's largest protected areas. Today (30 May ) marks 100 years since the Park was proclaimed as the country's first national park. In 1926 the Kruger National Park was transformed from a game reserve to a tourist attraction that prioritises nature conservation. To date the Kruger attracts nearly two million visitors annually and has retained its standing as a top African safari destination. It has become a must visit destination for locals and visitors alike. Bongiwe Zwane caught up with Willie Aucamp, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

The Correctional Services Department has refuted claims that it has abandoned the tracing of absconders following reports that about 28-thousand parolees are untraceable. This follows findings by the AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism which found that the Correctional Services Department cannot account for the parolees which include high-risk parolees convicted of murder, rape and armed robbery. Bongiwe Zwane engages Correctional Services Department spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo over challenges with parolees...

Leaders of different political parties attending the SACP sponsored Conference of the Left have called for unity of purpose to change the living conditions of the poor and the working class. More than 300 delegates are attending the three day meeting underway in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg. Bogniwe Zwane earlier caught up with SACP's National spokesperson, Mbulelo Mandlana and first asked him about Day 1 of the conference...

National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, has strongly denied allegations that she met with President Cyril Ramaphosa's legal team amid Parliament's preparations to establish an impeachment committee following the Constitutional Court's Phala Phala judgment. The issue surfaced during a meeting of the Subcommittee on the Review of Assembly Rules, where DA parliamentary leader, George Michalakis, suggested that if such meetings had taken place, the Speaker may need to recuse herself to protect the integrity of the process. Bongiwe Zwane caught up with both Constitutional Law expert, Advocate Lufuno Nevondwe together with political analyst, Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast...

Acting National Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane has warned that South Africa's fight against crime is far from over, ordering police nationwide to intensify intelligence-led operations and track down dangerous suspects linked to a series of high-profile crimes. Authorities are pursuing leads in the armed robbery at the home of former Cabinet minister Naledi Pandor, the mass murder of eight people in Khayamandi, Stellenbosch, and the killing of a couple whose bodies were discovered in the Pafuri section of Kruger National Park. The couple's vehicle remains missing. Bongiwe Zwane caught up with national police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe...

South Africa has no shortage of governance frameworks, oversight structures or audit processes.. Yet week after week, the headlines continue to expose procurement failures, weak consequence management, governance breakdowns and financial misconduct across both the public and private sectors. According to the Institute of Internal Auditors of South Africa, the real issue is not a question of whether governance frameworks exist, it's about whether institutions are acting decisively when risks and failures are identified. To unpack why governance in South Africa often fails at the point of enforcement, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Dr. Sizwe Nyenyiso, Board member at the Institute of Internal Auditors

Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has announced the establishment of a Police Advisory Panel, which will assist with among others, the implementation of the recommendations from the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The panel will be chaired by the former South African Revenue Service (SARS) commissioner, Edward Kieswetter. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to policing expert, Eldred De Klerk

INTRO: The National Prosecuting Authority has filed an application for leave to appeal contempt of court order and a warrant of arrest issued against prosecutor Mkhuseli Ntaba in the case involving businessman and taxi boss Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni and others. The case, involving Sibanyoni, businessman Bafana "King of Sky" Sindane and two co-accused, was struck off the court roll on Monday following Ntaba's absence. They faced charges of extortion and money laundering. In a statement released on Friday, the NPA said the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for the Mpumalanga Division formally filed an application for leave to appeal the severe sanctions imposed by the Magistrate...Bongiwe Zwane spoke to legal expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala

INTRO: In an effort to align skills development and the evolving job market South Africa has started the process of phasing out outdated qualifications introduced at colleges before 2009. This will affect more than 1,100 qualifications. The process is led by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Dr. Makhapa Makhafola, Chief Operating Officer for South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises are preparing for the 3rd edition of the EmpowaEntrepreneurs Funding Summit set to kick-off in Randburg next week. SME's often hit bumps when it comes to access to funding, as well as securing support or even partnerships that will help sustain their businesses. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Thulisa Sosibo, Managing Executive at EmpowaEntrepreneurs

As AI becomes integrated across various sectors consumers have a right to know when they are 'talking' to a machine. This is according to Michele van Eck, Associate Professor in the School of Law at the University of the Witwatersrand. Banks, insurers, retailers and service providers now have AI voice agents capable of mimicking human conversation with remarkable accuracy. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Michele van Eck, Associate Professor in the School of Law at the University of the Witwatersrand

The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has warned this week that while the NHI has been legally enacted, South Africa’s healthcare system faces structural and digital challenges that could affect its implementation. To discuss this further Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa, the South African Medical Association Chairperson and Barry James Mitchell, NEHAWU Parliamentary Officer of the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU)

Orlando Pirates will look to dispel any doubts on who will be crowned the 2025/2026 Betway Premiership when they host Durban City at the Orlando Amstel Arena *TODAY. The Buccaneers hold their fate in their hands as they currently sit in second position on the log, with two games in hand and three points behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, who have completed all their fixtures. Meanwhile, Sundowns has shifted their attention to the CAF Champions League First Leg Final against AS FAR Rabat from Morocco at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Sunday. Bongiwe Zwane caught up with SABC sports reporter, Vincent Sitsula...

The Constitutional Court this week overturned a Supreme Court of Appeal ruling, by finding that people whose asylum applications have been rejected cannot submit new applications.This means people whose claims are finalised and rejected cannot reapply for refugee status. Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber argued that the current system has allowed asylum seekers to abuse the system. This ruling relates to a case brought forward by two Burundian nationals who argued they had become "sur place" refugees. Sur place refugees are people who became refugees after leaving their country. Bongiwe Zwane caught up with Dr Dale McKinley of Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia

The National Consumer Commission is warning South African consumers to steer clear of 113 untraceable companies in the country, saying that they risk losing money. The NCC updated its list of untraceable suppliers this week, adding 20 new companies to the 90 previously listed. The newly identified suppliers are based in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape, with some operating entirely online, making it even harder for consumers and authorities to track them. The NCC warns consumers to exercise extra caution when dealing with these suppliers. Bongiwe Zwane caught up with the NCC spokesperson Pheto Ntaba...

This week the Gauteng Department of Health warned members of the public against the use of unverified and unregulated injectable substances for body enhancement and sexual performance purposes. According to the department, this follows two cases identified in the Ekurhuleni region. The cases are currently under investigation, and they involve two individuals who presented themselves at a public health facility with severe complications, including organ failure, following the use of unregulated substances obtained through informal channels. In another matter ... The global shortage of Glucagon-like peptide-1 or GLP-1 such as the weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic, has caused an influx of compounded versions to fill the supply gap. According to Professor David Katerere from the Tshwane University of Technology, counterfeit medicines are a huge problem in many African countries. Bongiwe Zwane caught with Professor Katerere who is research platform chair for pharmaceutical and biotech advancement in Africa at the Tshwane University of Technology...

This year, South Africa marks three decades since it adopted its democratic Constitution. Widely regarded as one of the most progressive constitutions in the world, it enjoys high acclaim internationally. The Bill of Rights hailed as one of the most progressive highlighting rights to human dignity, life, freedom of security among others. Thirty years later, is the constitution working for all or is it just a document that many recognise as just a document or one that has changed the lived reality of many South Africans. To discuss this further Bogniwe Bongiwe caught up with Prof. Nico Koopman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Social Impact, Transformation and Personnel at Stellenbosch University But first here are reflections of 30 years since the adoption of the constitution by SABC specialist Correspndent, Sophie Mokoena...

Adult illiteracy is one of the critical challenges in South Africa. This is a problem that lays bare the country's painful past, socio economic disparities and systemic inequality. In its own probe last year the department of higher education and training found that under resourced schools, poverty and social inequalities limit education and training opportunities. The department is on a quest to change that. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Chief Director for Community Colleges within the department, David Diale...

Political parties represented in Parliament have reacted sharply to the Constitutional Court judgment on the Phala Phala matter, with some opposition parties describing it as a major test for accountability and constitutional democracy. The apex court found that Parliament acted inconsistent with the Constitution when it rejected the Section 89 independent panel report into President Cyril Ramaphosa's conduct relating to the 2020 burglary at his Phala Phala farm. While some parties are calling for the president's immediate resignation, others say Parliament must now urgently begin impeachment proceedings. Mkhokheli Bandla has the details, followed by Former Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane says she feels "vindicated" after the Constitutional Court ruled that Parliament's vote on the Section 89 Panel report into the Phala Phala matter was unconstitutional. Mkhwebane took to social media stating that she was unlawfully removed by President Ramaphosa and the DA for following the law and country's constitution

The Constitutional Court judgement against President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Phala-Phala matter could be a test for the GNU with the DA saying it is not going to protect wrongdoing. The apex court has ruled that Parliament acted unlawfully when rejecting the Section 89 Panel Report, which found that Ramaphosa has a case to answer on the robbery at his farm in 2020. The court said the report must be sent to the Impeachment Committee for processing. SABC Politics Reporter, Ntebo Mokobo, has more, followed by a conversation with Advocate, Paul Hoffman who is also the Director of Accountability Now

WaterCAN says it is deeply frustrated and alarmed by reports that municipalities have returned R1 billion in unspent Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant funding to National Treasury over the past five years while communities across South Africa continue to endure dry taps, collapsing wastewater systems, sewage-polluted rivers and unsafe drinking water. The organisation wants the full list of municipalities that returned Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant funds to be made public... For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Jonathan Erasmus from WaterCan

Food and groceries coupled with crime and violence are the primary concern for almost fifty percent of respondents in the 2025 calendar year for continuous consumer and media data. That's according to the Marketing Research Foundation's latest Marketing All Product Survey, which also marks five consecutive years of consumer and media data. The survey covers an adult population of almost 46 million people across all nine provinces, all districts and all municipalities. The survey also reveals that the number of consumers who took out a loan in the past 12 months increased by fifty-eight percent year on year. For more on this Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the CEO of the Market Research Foundation

Scores of March and March movement members including some political formations marched to the Gauteng Legislature to deliver their memorandum of grievances midweek. The protesters say they are demonstrating against the influx of undocumented foreign nationals in the country. The same group held a similar march to the Union Buildings in Pretoria, where they handed over a memorandum of demands. Calvin Dludla filed this report which is followed by an extensive discussion of the root cause of anti-immigration protests in South Africa between the presenter Bongiwe Zwane, March-On-March organiser, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, Immigration expert and legal counsel for the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Association, Advocate Simba Chitando and Border Management Authority Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato

South Africa has taken a major step in tackling diabetes with the launch of its first National Diabetes Dashboard, giving healthcare workers near real-time access to critical patient data. The dashboard, was developed through a multidisciplinary effort by the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), in collaboration with the Gauteng Department of Health, National Priority Programmes, and the Wits Diagnostic Innovation Hub. Dr. Patrick Ngassa Piotie, Chairperson of the Diabetes Alliance says this development arrives at a critical juncture. Diabetes is now a leading cause of death in South Africa, placing a devastating burden on individuals, families, and South Africa's he health system . For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Dr. Patrick Ngassa Piotie, Chairperson of the Diabetes Alliance

INTRO: Concerns have been raised over a marked rise in adulterated diesel in South Africa, following investigations by Bidvest Protea Coin that found over 100 suspected illicit fuel depots. Speaking to other news outlets , Bidvest Protea Coin chief operating officer, Waal de Waal, expressed his concerns over these findings. He added that this could have a massive impact and widespread damage to South African vehicles. An investigation by the Department of Mineral Resource and Energy in 2024 also uncovered several petrol stations across the country were selling dodgy diesel to customers. For reaction Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Avhapfani Tshifularo, Chief Executive Officer for Fuels industry association of South Africa

South Africa has a joblessness crisis and fixing it will take fresh thinking to find a solution. Over the past 10 years, South Africa has created only 130 000 new formal work opportunities on average a year – not nearly enough to absorb the 12-million work seekers currently unemployed. According to Justin Visagie, Associate Professor at the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies (SCIS) at WITS, the size of the challenge is such that even if job growth in the formal sector were to grow to three percent per annum, it would take 50 years to wipe out unemployment. South Africa's official unemployment rate stands at approximately 31.4% to 32.9%. Youth unemployment remains critically high, with some estimates exceeding 45% in the 15–34 age bracket. So, what are our options? Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Justin Visagie, Associate Professor at the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies (SCIS) at WITS

The US has imposed sweeping sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of backing the M23 rebel group. Washington alleges he provided financial support, encouraged defections from the Congolese army and even "sought to launch attacks" on the military from outside the country. The 54-year-old ex-president, who led DR Congo for 18 years from 2001, has released a statement where he says that he finds the decision profoundly unjustified. Bongiwe Zwane caught up with Specialist Correspondent Sophie Mokoena for more details...

The National Dialogue's Steering Committee says mechanisms are in place to ensure that the country's citizens, through the National Dialogue, are not only heard but that the process is responsive. The Steering Committee, consisting of over a hundred leaders from various sectors of society, is tasked with setting the foundation for an inclusive National Dialogue – a people-led, society-wide process to reflect, reset and reimagine South Africa's future. Boongiwe Zwane caught up with the spokesperson of the National Dialogue's Steering Committee, Qhamisa Tengile and started by asking where the process is at this stage...

Kaizer Chiefs' current form suggests TODAY's highly anticipated Soweto Derby against arch-rivals Orlando Pirates will not be a repeat of February's one-sided affair at the same venue. Chiefs who are currently third on the log, were annihilated on that occasions. Mathematically, Amakhosi can still win the league title, but realistically they only hold the key to where the trophy will end up -- at Pirates or Mamelodi Sundowns. Sifiso Ramara reports.....

US President, Donald Trump says an armed man had attempted to breach a security checkpoint at the Hilton Hotel in Washington. That's where the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner was being held. Trump was evacuated from the event after a gunman opened fire. The suspect is in custody

Shock and confusion continue to reel in Emmarentia Johannesburg following the fatal shooting of a 48 year old Pakistan national last Sunday. This follows a road rage incident where the wife of the deceased was also shot and is believed to be still in hospital. The tragic incident which was captured on a dash cam video resulted in the arrest of the shooter - 58 year old man - who has since been released as the National Prosecuting Authority decided not to prosecute him. Investigations into the incident are however still ongoing. Jon Gericke caught up with Dr Stanley Maphosa, Executive Director at GunFree South Africa...

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the South African Human Rights Commission cannot enforce its own directives and must approach the courts to give effect to its findings. This matter stems from a dispute on a farm in Mpumalanga, where occupiers complained they were being denied access to borehole water. Both the High Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal found the Commission's directives are not legally binding - prompting the Commission to appeal. The ruling reinforces the limits of Chapter 9 institutions and maintains the judiciary's role in enforcement. SABC News Political Reporter, Zara Groenewald has the details followed by an extensions Sunday Discussion on this between Jon Gericke and Attorney for Civil and Political Justice at the Centre for Applied Legal Studies at Wits University, Mazi Choshane together Dr Henk Boshoff from the South African Human Rights Commissioner...

Tensions within the Tripartite Alliance have escalated, with the South African Communist Party confirming it will contest the 2026 local government elections independently. The African National Congress has pushed back - saying it cannot allow members to belong to parties that compete against it. The developments mark one of the most significant strains in the alliance in recent years. The SACP says its decision follows a breakdown in engagements with the ANC, including failed attempts to agree on how alliance partners should approach the 2026 elections. It has accused the ANC of issuing ultimatums and taking what it calls an "anti-communist" stance. For analysis Jon Gericke spoke to Political Analyst , Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast from the Nelson Mandela University

South African vaccine manufacture, BIOVAC, is on track to create the largest vaccine manufacturing facility in Africa. It has secured a financing package of one-point eight Billion rands from the International Finance Corporation, the European Commission, and European Investment Bank to build Africa's first end-to-end multi-vaccine manufacturing site in Cape Town. This is aimed at advancing self-reliance in vaccine production for South Africa and the African continent after huge gaps were identified during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the subsequent race to produce and distribute vaccines globally. The Weekend View caught up with with BIOVAC CEO. Dr. Morena Makhoana to unpack the significance of this deal.. . Meanwhile, the The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has issued a stark warning to the European Union, urging it to stop blocking equity provisions in the final stages of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Pandemic Treaty negotiations starting next week Monday in Switzerland, Geneva. Jon Gericke spoke to Dr Nombuso Madonsela, the country programme director of the AHF

The National Consumer Commission welcomed the amendment of Regulation 4 of Section 11 (3) of the Consumer Protection Act No. 68 of 2008 (CPA), as gazetted by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, this week. For too long, consumers have been exposed to intrusive and unwanted direct marketing communication now industry experts say this gives South Africans stronger protections against unwanted spam calls and marketing messages by placing stricter obligations on organisations that process personal information. For more Jon Gericke spoke to Phetho Ntaba, Spokesperson for the National Consumer Commission