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Crime Intelligence Boss, Dumisani Khumalo is expected to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria on Monday. Earlier KwaZulu-Natal Director of Public Prosecutions Elaine Harrison detailed how prosecutors dedicated to deal with cases that the Political Killings Task Team had brought to them lost out on three months of investigations. Testifying ahead of the commission's adjournment Harrison said that this followed the seizure of the 121 dockets after the disbandment of the task team. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Political Analyst, Professor Dirk Kotze...

Democratic Alliance Leader, John Steenhuisen has officially announced Haniff Hoosen as the DA’s eThekwini Mayoral candidate.

Some Zimbabwean nationals have pleaded for access to medical care at Yeoville Clinic in Johannesburg. This comes after some South Africans including members of Operation Dudula blocked the clinic entrance, only allowing people with South African IDs to go through. The migrants say there could be other humane ways to deal with this issue. Zine Buthelezi reports...

Proponents of the Government of National Unity are hoping to see it complete its full term, but cracks are again beginning to show in the ten-party pact. The Patriotic Alliance is threatening to pull out of the GNU, and is even prepared to lose its ministerial position, if its Deputy president Kenny Kunene is not reinstated in his position in the City of Johannesburg as MMC for Transport. The party has cleared Kunene of wrongdoing after he was found at the Sandton house of murder-accused Katiso KT Molefe, at the time of his arrest. PA leader Gayton McKenzie has even vowed to work with the DA if the party's marriage with the ANC doesn't work out. Ntlantla Kgatlhane has more

Deputy President Paul Mashatile, acting as the President, is officiating the 2025 Heritage Day celebrations at Bridgeton Sport Grounds in the Oudtshoorn Local Municipality, Western Cape. According to the Presidency, this year's Heritage Month is celebrated with the theme: "Re-imagine Our Heritage Institutions for a New Era." This year's Heritage Day will focus on the importance of leveraging heritage as a foundation for building a dynamic, socially responsive, technologically innovative and economically inclusive future. Let's take you to the Deputy President Mashatile's speech

The National Assembly has just held a debate followed a draft resolution submitted by EFF leader Julius Malema calling for the establishment of an Ad Hoc committee to investigate the continued presence of apartheid-era statues and memorials in public spaces. Political parties that took part in the debate expressed mixed views. While some supported the establishment of such a committee others said it would be a fruitless and wasteful expenditure. Our parliamentary correspondent Lulama Matya spoke to us

Millions of Malawians are waiting with baited breath for the country's Electoral Commission to officially declare the results of last week's national general elections. This, as former President and Presidential contender, Peter Mutharika surges ahead of his competitors with 66% of the vote counted so far. Incumbent President, Lazarus Chakwera is reportedly trailing behind his predecessor with just 24% of the vote. For more on this we spoke to SABC Correspondent, George Mhango...

Malawians have taken to the polls in a much anticipated election for a new president and parliamentarians. Incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera is seeking re-election, and he's facing tight contestation from his predecessor, Peter Mutharika. Former President Joyce Banda is running as the southern African nation battles economic hardship. For the latest on how the election is going so far, we spoke to our Channel Africa reporter, Michael Mbewe...

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has dismissed with the Zambian's former president, Edgar Lungu family's bid for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeals. The family wanted to appeal the full bench judgment that declared that the Zambian government is entitled to repatriate former president Lungu's body back to the country for a state funeral. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Canny Maphanga...

Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations has categorically rejected the findings of a UN Commission of Inquiry that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza. This after the inquiry concluded that top Israeli officials, including Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu incited acts of genocide against the people of Palestine. Ambassador Daniel Meron has called the report "scandalous" and "fake", saying that it relied on "misleading statistics, unfounded apocalyptic predictions based on weak data". For more on this, we spoke to Senior Research Fellow and Director at Africa Asia Dialogues, Thembisa Fakude...

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has called for the protection of councilors and whistleblowers within municipalities. He was speaking at the opening of a gathering of thousands of ANC councillors at the FNB stadium, south of Johannesburg. Party president, Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to give the marching orders to the councillors ahead of next year's local government elections following the party's special NEC meeting at the weekend. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi elaborates. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC political reporter, Ntebo Mokobo

The KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department says a search is underway for the driver of a schoolar transport vehicle that was involved in this morning's accident in the province's Midlands. Authorities say the driver fled the scene after the vehicle veered off the road and plunged off the KwaKhetha bridge, near Impendle. The accident left at least 20 learners seriously injured. This is the third crash involving a learner transport in the Umgungundlovu District, in less than a week. Five learners died in a similar crash last Thursday, with others remaining in hospital. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Spokesperson for the KZN Transport Department, Ndabezinhle Sibiya.

Landlords in Kimberley in the Northern Cape are threatening to evict university and TVET students following endless failures by NSFAS to make payments towards their accommodation. Affected business owners say they have lost trust in the fund and want the students to find alternative accommodation. We spoke to one of the landlords, Rose Swartz... Meanwhile, the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela has set up a war room to deal with, amongst other things, the timely payments of NSFAS allowances for students...

The Pretoria High Court has dismissed an urgent bid by Thabo Bester and Dr. Nandipha Magudumana to block the airing of Netflix's explosive documentary Beauty and the Bester. Judge Sulet Potterill ruled the application was not urgent and struck it off the roll, ordering both applicants to pay legal costs. The documentary, which delves into the alleged notorious prison escape and scandal surrounding the pair, will now go ahead as scheduled. Reacting to the judgement Attorney representing Thabo Bester Courage Morero say they are disappointed by the Pretoria High Court's decision to dismiss their urgent bid to halt Netflix's Beauty and the Bester documentary. Morero speaking to SABC reporter Chriselda Lewis had this to say

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The fraud trial of the president of the South African Football Union, Danny Jordaan, and his co-accused, has been postponed to 21 November in the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Court. The state has obtained an additional 64 gigabytes of information it needs to process before the trial starts, while Jordaan and SAFA CFO, Gronie Hluyo, are also challenging the legality of the search and seizure operation conducted at SAFA House on the 8th of March last year, eight months before their arrest. The High Court in Johannesburg must also still rule on that matter. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Sports News Reporter, Sifiso Ramara

Eastern Cape Premier, Oscar Mabuyane continues to face the music in front of the Human Rights Commission over malnutrition in the province. Mabuyane was subpoenaed by the Commission to account for progress made in fighting the scourge in the province. In 2024, a hundred and seven children died as a result of malnutrition. Mabuyane says one life lost is enough to raise the alarm on the issue

U.S. Law enforcement says they have recovered the rifle that they believe was used in the assassination of conservative political activist and organiser Charlie Kirk. The Founder of Turning Point USA was a close confidant of U.S. President Donald Trump who announced he would posthumously be awarded the nation's highest civilian honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Kirk was shot in the neck at long range at an outreach event at the Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah near Salt Lake City while speaking in front of a group of more than 3000 people. Law enforcement revealed that they had tracked the killer's movement on campus and in the aftermath of the assassination and were confident they he would be caught. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports.

Calm has returned to Westbury and Coronationville after two days of violent protests over prolonged water shortages. Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero met angry residents at the Coronationville Recreation Centre, promising water supply will be restored within seven days. In the interim, 15 water tankers will be deployed daily. Morero pledged to return in a week to "open taps" and ensure uninterrupted flow. However, many Westbury residents remain sceptical about his assurances, citing years of failed promises. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Melissa Davids Westbury Community Leader

At least three learners have escaped with minor injuries in yet another collision involving a taxi carrying schools children in the Imbali area of Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal. This follows a crash which claimed the lives of five children yesterday. The pupils in this incident were all passengers in the taxi which was being used for scholar transport. The driver had allegedly lost control and crashed in a creche. For more details on both these incidents, Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Nonjabulo Mntungwa-Makamu

The lawyer for Convicted murderer and rapist, Thabo Bester says his client will suffer prejudice, as streaming a new Netflix documentary will infringe on his right to a fair trial. MoAfrika Wa Maila is addressing the High Court in Pretoria where Bester and his girlfriend Nandipha Magudumana have launched an urgent application to halt the release of documentary "Beauty and the Bester". Referring to the trailer, Wa Maila said Bester's right to human dignity and his right to be presumed innocent until guilty has been infringed upon. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Reporter, Pearl Magubane...

The Constitutional Court has confirmed that Section 26(1)(a) to (c) of the Births and Deaths Registration Act is unconstitutional insofar as it unfairly discriminates on the basis of gender, by failing to afford men the right to assume the surname of women after marriage. This after the applicants, Jana Jordaan and Henry Van Der Merwe as well as Jess Donnelly-Bornman and Andreas Nicolas Bornman turned to the apex court in March this year for a confirmation of invalidity against the said section. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter on this story, Canny Maphanga and Founder of Umsamo Institute, Professor Velaphi Mkhize

Residents of Westbury have urged the police to respect their right to protest. The residents have taken to the streets for a second consecutive day, unhappy about prolonged water supply disruptions to the area. At least five people, including an 81-year-old man and a fourteen-year-old boy were struck by rubber bullets during yesterday's protest. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Spokesperson for the Gauteng Department of Education, Steve Mabona

The driver of the taxi involved in a crash which claimed the lives of five school children in Imbali, Pietermaritzburg, has been taken in for questioning. The learners were all passengers in the scholar transport when the driver lost control, veered off the road and crashed into the Sezunkhulu Pre-school building. Three of the children died on the scene, whilst two died on their way to hospital. Nine others are in a critical condition. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport Spokesperson, Ndabezinhle Sibiya.

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola has called for South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice to be be given a life of its own as it may have a bearing on the application of international law across the globe

Tensions continue to soar in Westbury, Johannesburg as disgruntled residents take to the streets over water challenges. Dozens have taken to the streets burning tyres and barricading roads with with stones and bricks. Residents maintain this is a peaceful protest that is meant to raise awareness over their challenges. Although blockading roads, they are allowing access to those who seek medical assiatance at the Rahima Moosa mother and Child Hospital. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Horisani Sithole

South Africans of civilian aid flotilla assisting in the breach the Israeli naval blockade of Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid have been have with some challenges on their mission, along with other members from other countries. This as their boats have been allegedly attacked by drones. The initiative, known as the Global Sumud Flotilla, involves more than 50 boats from at least 44 countries and forms part of a broader nonviolent movement aimed at drawing international attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to iNkosi uZwelivelile Mandla Mandela.

Seven Chinese nationals found guilty on charges related to kidnapping and forced labour have been sentenced to twenty (20) years in prison in the High Court in Johannesburg. Kevin Tsao, Chen Hui, Qin Li, Jiaqing Zhou, Ma Biao, Dai Junying, and Zhang Zhilian were convicted in March on 158 charges of kidnapping and forced labour involving 91 Malawian nationals. The case followed a 2019 Hawks raid on a Village Deep factory, Beautiful City Pty Ltd, where undocumented Malawians, including minors, were found working in appalling conditions, without proper pay or leave... Judge David Mhango hands down the sentencing...

The Department of Transport is reportedly set to implement new laws for e-hailing operators, including Uber and Bolt. Under these regulations, drivers will no longer required to be in possession of charter permits or meter taxi licenses as these will replaced with an official e-hailing operating license. Their vehicles will also be branded as e-hailing operators and licensed for specific geographic areas. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Department of Transport National Spokesperson, Collen Msibi...

Tensions are on the rise in KwaSibi village in Matatiele in the Eastern Cape following clashes between Sesotho speaking groups and Xhosa. The clashes are allegedly sparked by learners from Phuthadichaba High School where an alleged exchange in tribal remarks escalated and spread to nearby villages. It alleged that when elderly villagers tried to intervene and quell the situation, two villagers were shot and killed during this confrontation. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter on this story, Nkululeko Nyembeni

A family is refusing to bury their teenage son who was brutally murdered 4 years ago, until justice has been served. Four men - including a police officer - are standing trial for the murder of 16-year old Mmeli Ngcobo in 2021. It's alleged the deceased was kidnapped outside the school premises in Newlands West in Durban in February 2021. He was accused of stealing a cell phone of one of the other learners at his school. The father of the boy whose phone was stolen, is among the alleged kidnappers. Ngcobo's remains were later discovered dumped in the Msunduzi policing area. His mother - Hlengiwe Ngcobo - says her son's remains are the state mortuary in Pinetown west of Durban. We spoke to our reporter, Nonjabulo Mntungwa-Makamu for an update

The Alexandra Magistrate's court, in Johannesburg, is hearing the bail application of controversial businessman, Vusimuzi Cat Matlala. The 49 year-old is charged with the attempted murder of actress, Tebogo Thobejane, after Thobejane was wounded during a shooting in 2023. In pposing the application, the state has argued that Matlala also has a fraudulent Eswatini identity document with a different surname. SABC reporter, Pearl Magubane filed this report

The department of Trade, Industry and Competition is engaged in talks with Algeria and Egypt on ways to cooperate with South Africa in the automotive sector. Minister Parks Tau, who is in Algeria for the fourth Intra-African Trade Fair, led a delegation of 30 South African businesses to promote greater trade. The discussions come as the automotive industry grapples with headwinds, including the influx of cheap imports, tariffs on vehicle exports to the US and increasing jobs cuts. SABC News Economics Reporter Nosipho Radebe has the details

Mayor of the Mafube Local Municipality, Tlhoare Motsoeneng has appealed his removal from his position. He has written to the office of the secretary general of the ANC, Fikile Mbalula following the party's provincial leadership instructing members of the mayors, speakers, and chief whips from seven of the provinces ailing municipalities to step down, citing ongoing failures in service delivery and governance. The affected municipalities are Mafube, Moqhaka, Letsemeng, Nketoana, Nala, and Lejweleputswa District Municipality. Some mayors have however refused to step down and continue to remain in their positions. Sakina Kamwenso spoke to SABC reporter, Aphumelele Mdlalane

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, Khusela Diko warns that that the SABC is at a risk of collapse. Diko together with other Chairpersons of the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces Economics Cluster oversight committees have been briefing the media as part of the 7th Parliament's committee cluster media engagement program.

Defence counsel for the family late Zambian President, Edgar Lungu has argued that the remains of the deceased cannot be contracted over. Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi has argued that the Pretoria High Court must follow the law of succession which will empower Lungu's wife, Esther, to determine where the late statesman will be buried. He was representing the family in a bid to appeal an earlier court decision which ordered that the former head of state be buried in his home country. If leave to appeal is granted in the High Court, then the matter will head to the supreme court of appeal for adjudication. For more on this, we spoke to SABC Reporter, Sibahle Motha,

Protests are being held across Israel today to call for the release of the remaining 48 hostages. In Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, activists have displayed a large "SOS" sign on the ground, along with a sand timer, signaling that time is running out for the hostages. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News Correspondent in Israel, Blake Sifton

Western Cape police are investigating the murder of a man who was shot and killed outside the Athlone Magistrate's Court, in Cape Town this morning. Police were on scene and cordoned off the area as bystanders believed to be the man's relatives broke down in tears. The incident comes a month after a 24-year-old man was gunned down and another injured outside the Mitchells Plain Magistrate's Court. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Western Cape Provincial Police Spokesperson, Brigadier Novela Potela

ActionSA has announced plans to table the Parliamentary and Provincial Medical Aid Scheme (PARMED) Amendment Bill in Parliament. The bill seeks to end compulsory membership in the scheme for Members of Parliament and other public office bearers. Instead, membership in this scheme would be voluntary. For more on this, we spoke to Member of Parliament, Dr Kgosi Letlape, who is sponsoring the proposal..

The EFF is calling for visible law enforcement against companies who continue to deduct worker contributions for pension, provident fund and health benefits but fail to pay these over to the Private Security Sector Provident Fund. This follows findings by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority which revealed last year that more than three-thousand private security companies and municipalities risked the future of 300-thousand security guards by not paying their contributions. We spoke to EFF spokesperson Sinawo Tambo

India's Enforcement Directorate has raided multiple locations in New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and the ancestral home of the Gupta family in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The operations were carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act following a Mutual Legal Assistance Request from South African authorities. I earlier spoke to SABC's correspondent in New Delhi, Ishan Garg and began by asking how many of homes were raided during this operation.

The ANC says it is confident that it will come out more united following engagements by the party's secretary general's office with both Limpopo party chairperson, Stanley Mathabatha and the province's leadership. ANC's SG, Fikile Mbalula has been tasked with getting to the bottom of seeming tensions in Limpopo following a notice by Mathabatha to step aside from his position. Mathabatha cites unethical and an un-ANC tendencies occurring in relation to processes in the holding of the Vhembe and Waterberg regional conferences. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Samkele Maseko

Deputy National Police Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lieutenant General, Shadrack Sibiya says he has been asked to appear before parliament's Ad-hoc committee next week Wednesday. Lt General Sibiya spoke to the media outside the Pretoria High Court on Wednesday where he was challenging his suspension. However political parties within the Ad Hoc Committee has denied knowledge of Sibiya appearing before it. Sibiya who was suspended in July by police commissioner General Fannie Masemola, wants the High Court to declare his suspension unlawful and invalid. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to member of the committee from the EFF, Leigh-Ann Mathys

Belgium has become the latest country to announce plans to recognise Palestinian statehood at this month's United Nations General Assembly. Britain, France, Australia and Canada have already made similar announcements, with the Israeli government describing the recognition of a Palestinian state as a win for Hamas. Belgium's Foreign Minister, Maxim Prevot says he hopes this declaration will further pave the way for a two-state solution, where a Palestinian state could coexist alongside Israel. For more on this, Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Belgium's Ambassador to South Africa, Paul Jansen

South Africans joins civilian aid flotilla in an attempt to breach the alleged Israeli naval blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid. The initiative, known as the Global Sumud Flotilla, involves more than 50 boats from at least 44 countries. For more, Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Firoza Mayet from the Palestine Solidarity Alliance coordinating the South African leg of the Global Sumud Flotilla

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has kept faith with most of the players who beat the Wallabies, as he named his team for Saturday's Rugby Championship showdown against the All Blacks at Eden Park. Jesse Kriel will again captain the side, while there are four changes to the starting XV. Eben Etzebeth returns to the second row for his 136th Test, with Ruan Nortje alongside him. Siya Kolisi shifts to No 8, with Pieter-Steph du Toit back at flank. Willie le Roux also returns at fullback for his 101st Test after missing the last match with a niggle. On the bench, Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Kwagga Smith and Ethan Hooker come in, as Erasmus sticks with a settled squad featuring 17 players from the Cape Town victory. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Sports News Anchor, Jon Gericke

Limpopo ANC leaders have been scheduled to meet the party's secretary general Fikile Mbalula at Luthuli House in Johannesburg. The provincial leadership wants a way forward following a decision by its chairperson Stanley Mathabatha to step aside from his role. Mathabatha has decided to step aside from his leadership role due to what he calls unethical and an un-ANC tendencies occurring. This relates to the processes in the holding of the Vhembe and Waterberg regional conferences. Sakina Kamwedo spoke to SABC reporter, Samkele Maseko and Former COPE Leader and Political Analyst, Mbhazima Shilowa

African leaders must let journalists work without intimidation or social media bullying

Lesotho Times editor, Mohalenyane Phakela was arrested over a story exposing alleged corruption allegedly by the boss of the Lesotho Correctional Service, Mating Nkakala. Phakela, was arrested on Friday evening at his offices by the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offenses' officials and ferried to the Maseru Central Charge Office, where he was detained detention. For more we spoke to on line by our correspondent in Lesotho Raperalang Radebe...

Journalism veterans weigh in on the plight of journalists in the industry. We spoke to Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) Director, William Baird and SANEF’s Izak Minaar

Despite the seemingly irreconcilable relations between the ANC and SACP, the communist party says it is still committed to the alliance and its unity. This at the end of a three day plenary of its Central Committee meeting on Sunday. At the heart of the political discourse between the two historical allies - is the party's decision to contest elections independently, a move some say is an effort to liquidate the ANC. Our Political Correspondent Ntebo Mokobo has more. For further analysis to these latest developments, we also spoke to Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast