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SABC Remembers Xolani Gwala's contribution to the National Broadcaster

On the 15th September 1997 an admissions that the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) promoted apartheid emerged at a Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearing in Johannesburg. The Commission was hearing testimony on the media's role in the apartheid years. While former SABC staff members, like television news editor Johan Pretorius, claimed the service minimised the effects of apartheid, others claimed it often exceeded the wishes of its apartheid bosses. Lets take you the down memory lane with Angie Kapelianis, Head of Digital and Audio Visual and former SABC field reporter speaking to Veteteran Broadcaster Bra Tim Modise on the TRC and SABC matters...

As SABC News celebrates 75 years of existence, we have compiled a few snippets from radio days gone by, which we hope will re-ignite your love and commitment to the airwaves. Today, the Update@Noon team brings you legendary South African broadcaster and journalist, Tim Modise as he walks show anchor, Sakina Kamwendo down memory lane on some of the stories he covered during his days at the public broadcaster

The evolution of the broadcast media has impacted the lives of millions of South Africans. As we mark the more than seven decades of the SABC NEWS and CURRENT AFFAIRS, we look at how the public broadcaster continues to be a leading platform to inform, educate and entertain millions across the country, the continent and abroad. Producer Tshepo Ikaneng compiled this report

the evolution of the broadcast media has impacted the lives of millions of South Africans. As we mark the more than seven decades of the SABC NEWS and CURRENT AFFAIRS, we look at how the public broadcaster continues to be a leading platform to inform, educate and entertain millions across the country, the continent and abroad. Veteran Broadcaster, Tim Modise co-hosted SABC News' Update@Noon radio show with anchor, Sakina Kamwendo

As SABC News celebrates 75 years of existence, we have compiled a few snippets from radio days gone by, which we hope will re-ignite your love and commitment to the airwaves. Today, the Update@Noon team takes you back to the 17th of July 1950, when the SABC'S English Language service aired our first ever News Bulletin. The bulletin was read by BILL PRITCHARD and in a case of history reporting itself, SA's power generation challenges were already making headlines.

Another memorable SABC News moment came during the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations Final, where South Africa emerged victorious over the Tunisian national side. Here's a snippet of the winning goal from that historic match.

The United States says it has deported 5 people, it has described as illegal criminal aliens to the Kingdom of Eswatini. The five are citizens of Laos, Vietnam, Yemen, Cuba and Jamaica. In a statement on social media, the US' Department of Homeland Security said the group has been sent to the kingdom after their own countries refused to take them back. They have been convicted of various crimes, including murder and child rape. For a look at what political implications these deportations may have on relations between the US and eSwatini, we spoke to on the line by Political Analyst, Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast

Former Executive Producer for Current Affairs at SABC News, Krivani Pillay speaks of her tenure at SABC

The joint meeting of Parliament's Police and Justice and Constitutional Development committees, has decided to recommend an ad hoc committee, as a means for the institution to look into issues of national security. This, after the Speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, instructed these two portfolio committee, as well as the Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence to consider, on an urgent basis, revelations by the Kwazulu-Natal Police provincial commissioner Lieutenant General, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, of political interference in police at the highest level. The committees must report back to the National Assembly, next week Wednesday, 23 July. Lets us now take you live to the committees proceedings...

The electoral commission, IEC in Limpopo, is conducting by-election at ward 13, Seshego, near Polokwane. The provincial electoral officer, Nkaro Mateta, says the voting stations opened at seven in the morning and will close at nine in the evening. The ward became vacant after an EFF councillor was removed from the Polokwane municipal council due to misconduct. For the first time in the province, the SACP has fielded a candidate to contest against the alliance partner, ANC. The ward is being contested by EFF, ANC, SACP, Labour Party and All Citizens Party, ACP. Here's IEC's Mateta. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter in Limpopo, Avhapfani Munyai.

From the crackle of the radio in quiet townships to the glare of breaking news on television screens, the South African Broadcasting Corporation has been there through it all. Starting from the days, when news was censored and re-broadcasts were ordered from the highest office in the land to a new era, when freedom sometimes felt overwhelming, the SABC has kept pace with the changing South African landscape. Kamogelo Seekoei reports.

As the SABC celebrates its 75th year, another historical moment in our country's history was the Convention for a Democratic South Africa CODESA; a series of multi-party negotiations in South Africa from 1991 to 1993, aimed at ending apartheid and establishing a democratic government. It involved various political parties, including the African National Congress (ANC) and the National Party (NP), and focused on drafting a new constitution and establishing an interim government. Negotiations covered crucial topics such as the structure of the new constitution, the establishment of an interim government, and the future of the divided homelands. Let us hear more from the late former South African President Nelson Mandela on the formation of CODESA...

Veteran Broadcaster Ike Phaahla joins us on the line by his reflection of the valuable time spent at SABC News

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) says social grant reviews are being undertaken on targeted beneficiaries suspected of having additional sources of income that was not initially disclosed to the Agency. The agency says in April this year it announced ongoing scheduled payment delays to targeted social grants beneficiaries who need to visit local offices to confirm changes in their financial circumstances (if any), and update their personal details to address potential inclusion errors in the current social security system. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SASSA Spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi

Organisers of the #HandsOffMkhwanazi march are demanding the protection of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Scores of residents, groups and some political parties are participating in the march in support of Mkhwanazi. Our reporter Simphiwe Makhanya earlier caught up with some of the individuals particiapating in the march. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Fanele Mhlongo

SABC News will celebrate its 75th anniversary on Thursday, 17 July. The public broadcaster aired its first bulletin on radio in 1950. As we take a journey through history to mark 75 years of news at the SABC, there's one person that might come to mind for many listeners of SAfm and that is John Perlman. He spent almost a decade with SAfm morning radio. Today veteran broadcaster, John Perlman joins us on the line to reflect on the coverage of news at the SABC over the years...but first lets here him on the After 8 debate...

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)'s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Themba Matlou, says social grant reviews that are being undertaken on targeted beneficiaries suspected of having additional sources of income that was not initially disclosed to the Agency. Matlou says In April this year, SASSA announced an ongoing scheduled payment delays to targeted social grants beneficiaries who need to visit local offices to confirm changes in their financial circumstances (if any) and update their personal details to address potential inclusion errors in the current social security system. SASSA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Themba Matlou elaborates...

The community of Fleuhof, West of Johannesburg, continues to reel in shock following the court appearance of Jayden-Leff Meeks's mother at the Roorderpoort Magistrate's court. 31 year old Tiffany Nicole Meek is charged with the murder of his eleven year son. The boy was reported missing by his mother on Tuesday, May the 12th and he was found the next morning half-naked and unconscious on the staircase of the complex in which he lived. He was declared dead shortly after arriving at Discovery Hospital. Deputy police minister Polly Boshielo says it is unfortunate that Jayden was died at the hands of his mother. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Sashin Naidoo and Action SA Member of Parliament, Dereleen James

The Randburg Magistrates Court has granted bail to the twelve SANDF Special Task Force members accused of the murder of HAWKS investigator Frans Mathipa. The twelve are also charged for the alleged kidnapping of Ethiopian national and alleged ISIS leader, Abdella Abadiga and his bodyguard in December 2022. Mathipa was reportedly investigating Abadiga's disappearance when he was gunned down in August 2023. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Horisani Sithole..

The case against embattled businessman, Vusi "Cat" Matlala and his 3 co-accused has been postponed to August 26. The postponement comes after Matlala's defence team asked for the state to furnish them with documents, including their client's cellphone records and bank statements. The four, including Matlala's wife, face multiple charges including the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend. The controversial businessman has recently come under the spotlight for his alleged relationship with Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Neria Hlakotsa

MK Party leader Jacob Zuma is attending the trial of alleged July 2021 unrest instigator Bonginkosi Khanyile which is underway in the Durban Regional Court. Khanyile is facing charges of inciting violence and contravening Disaster Management Act. The court heard that in July 2021 just before the riots, Khanyile encouraged some people to go on the rampage until Zuma was released from prison. At that time , Zuma had been arrested for contempt of court after failing to appear before the State Capture Commission. The State has based its evidence in this case on videos in which Khanyile is seen addressing people and the videos went viral on social media.Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Khalesakhe Mbhense in KZN

United Nations body - UNAIDS and the South African National Aids Council are today launching the Global AIDS Update Report 2025 titled: AIDS, Crisis and the Power to Transform' in Ekurhuleni. Studies show that New HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa have been reduced by 56% and with the largest antiretroviral roll-out programme in the world. South Africa has contributed to the 54% decline in HIV-related deaths since 2010. These are some of the key findings highlighted in the 2025 UNAIDS Global AIDS Update.... But for more we are joined on the line by Eva Kiwango; Director for UNAIDS South Africa

The Democratic Alliance says lying to parliament is a serious criminal offense and anyone found wanting should face the full might of the law. This as party deputy chief whip, Baxolile Nodada held a media briefing a short while ago outside the Cape Town police station ahead of laying criminal charges against Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu. Mchunu is alleged to have lied to parliament about knowing Brown Mogotsi. Mogotsi has been implicated in alleged political interference in police operations by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Mkhwanazi has also accused Mchunu and other senior officials of colluding with a criminal syndicate linked to drug cartels and politically connected figures. The DA's Nodada says if President Cyril Ramaphosa will not act on Minister Mchunu, they will. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Fanele Mhlongo

The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights has upheld a 2023 ruling that Caster Semenya's appeal to a Swiss Federal Tribunal against World Athletics regulations that barred her from competing, had not been properly heard. The two-time 800-metre Olympic Games gold medalist is appealing the regulation that female athletes with differences in sexual development, medically reduce their testosterone levels. The verdict of the Grand Chamber, however, does not set aside these rules, but it keeps Semenya's legal challenge alive. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC's Janet Whitton

There continues to be mixed reaction to the directive of the Office of the Judiciary that civil matters must first go through mediation before going to trial. This as an attempt to ease severe delays in the courts, which until now have caused new cases to be set down for trial in 2031. About 150-thousand cases are reportedly to have been settled in a year in the South Gauteng region alone. For more on this we spoke to Advocate Lizelle Haskins, publicity secretary at the National Association of Democratic Lawyers of South Africa.

Mass shootings have become common in Cape Town. The most recent mass shooting in Cape Town was on Saturday, 5 July, when three people were gunned down inside a shack in the Covid informal settlement in Mfuleni. To address this various Police executives are today hosting Community Police Forums from accross the Western Cape. Affected areas include various areas of Mitchells Plain, Gugulethu, Khayelitsha among others that has claimed scores of lives. For more we spoke to MEC of Police Oversight and Community Safety in the Western Cape Anroux Marais

National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola has confirmed that he has not signed off on the closure of the high profile political killings task team investigating political killings in the country. This follows a media briefing on Sunday by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi who alleged that Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu had ordered the closure of the task team. The task team was formed in 2018 to investigate politically motivated murders in KZN but has since been used in other provinces, as it had uncovered - according to Mkhwanazi - links between drug cartels, politicians, police, and prosecutors. Addressing the media virtually a short while ago, Masemola gave the following clarity since Mkhwanazi's allegations. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Chairperson of Parliament's Portfoilo Committee on Police, Ian Cameron...

Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge says that when he communicated with Judges' Secretary Andiswa Mengo, he did so as a social being not as a senior court official. Evidence leader, Advocate Salome Scheepers is cross-examining the top Judge on his questions to Mengo, saying he sought to cross a personal boundary. Mbenenge is on the stand in the landmark probe into allegations of sexual harassment leveled against him by Mengo. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News Reporter, Canny Maphanga

South Africa opened their Women's Africa Cup of Nations defence with a 2-nil win over Ghana. Coach Deseree Ellis says it was a taxing match in the heat. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Sports News Anchor, Jon Gericke

Scores of families have been left destitute after a fire broke-out during the early hours of the morning at Dakota Informal settlement in Isiphingo, South of Durban. For the latest into this incident, Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Fanele Mhlongo.

Johannesburg Public Safety MMC, Mgcini Tshwaku is leading a Crime Prevention and Bylaw Enforcement operation in Midrand, North of Johannesburg. This includes search and seizure raids together with the search and seizure of hijacked buildings. Tshwaku also intends on checking spaza shop compliance and the cleaning illegal dumping sites. He spoke to Sakina Kamwendo

U.S. President Donald Trump has posted a letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa on Truth Social informing him that starting August 1st, South Africa would be charged a tariff of 30% on any and all products sent into the United States. Trump also warned in the letter that were South Africa to raise tariffs on the United States, that this figure would be added on top of the 30%. Trump has again cited trade deficits with countries as the main reason for the imposition of this tariff. He earlier also threatened countries that align themselves with the anti-American policies of BRICS with an additional 10% tariff on exports to the United States. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports that the current U.S. good trade deficit with South Africa was $8.8 billion in 2024. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) spokesperson, Kaamil Alli

Eastern Cape Judge President, Selby Mbenenge has denied the allegation that he sent a picture of his private parts to complainant, Andiswa Mengo. The Tribunal previously heard from Mengo that she received an image of private parts allegedly from the top Judge. Mengo is accusing the Judge President of alleged sexual harassment via in-person interactions and electronic communication, of which includes alleged crude images. Mbenenge, who is on the stand giving his version of events, has also described an instance where he send a banana emoji to his accuser. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News Reporter, Canny Maphanga

The Section 59 Investigation Panel into allegations of racial discrimination by medical schemes against black health care providers in South Africa says that the procedures implemented by the schemes violated the rights of procedural fairness of some individual practitioners. This was revealed by the panel during a media briefing in Pretoria this morning. The Panel was setup in 2019 following allegations by black healthcare providers that they were being discriminated against by medical schemes and administrators. Their claims were being withheld based on their race and ethnicity. For more on this matter we spoke to Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi ...

Parliament has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to urgently act on the allegations made by KZN Police Commissioner, General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Mkhwanazi dropped bombshells during a press briefing yesterday where he accused Police MInister Senzo Mchunu of interfering in police investigations and disbanding a specialized task team probing political killings in KwaZulu-Natal. Ramaphosa who is currently in Rio de Janeiro Brazil attending the BRICS Leaders' Summit, described the allegations as a grave national security concern. Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron has called on President Ramaphosa to make this issue priority number one upon his return to the country.

Tributes continue to stream in former deputy president and the ANC's second in command, David Mabuza. He passed on in a Johannesburg hospital yesterday (Thursday 3 July) at the age of 64. Mabuza was born in 1960 at Phola near Hazyview in Mpumalanga. President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at his passing. Ntebo Mokobo has more. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Reporter, Motsebi Monareng

: Western Cape police have launched a manhunt after five persons were gunned down and seven injured in several shooting incidents that occurred at different locations in Mitchell's Plain yesterday. Police spokesperson Novela Potelwa says five people were shot at in a tuck shop in Beacon Valley, two of them died. In the same area, four people were shot at in another tuck shop, leaving one person dead. All incidents are believed to be gang related. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to former Western Cape Police Commissioner, Dr Lennit Max

Temperatures have drastically dropped in some parts of the country. This follows the South African Weather Service's (SAWS) forecast which has revealed scattered showers in areas including Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and parts of KwaZulu-Natal. The Western Cape Mobility Department has also urged all road users to exercise extreme caution. It has predicted heavy rainfall which may result in flooding as well as strong winds in several areas. This week's severe weather conditions may also lead toreduced visibility, waterlogged surfaces, flooding in low-lying and submerging of bridges. South African Weather Service's forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela gives us the update

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Eastern Cape Judge President, Selby Mbenenge has called his second witness to the stand in the landmark sexual harassment probe against him. The witness is Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Expert, Dr. Vincent Mello, who is expected to give evidence on the exchanges between Mbenenge and his accuser, Judges' Secretary Andiswa Mengo. The communications form part of the bulk of the evidence before the probe. For more on the landmark probe, we spoke to SABC News Reporter, Canny Maphanga...

Relatives of a 25-year-old mother whose nine-day-old baby was kidnapped from the Bellville mall, in Cape Town, say they are still shaken by the incident. The 37-year-old woman arrested for the kidnapping appeared at the Bellville Magistrate's Court this morning, where has case was postponed to next Thursday. The baby was later located and returned his mother, Imaan Sharmar. Our Reporter Mlamli Maneli filed this report.

Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, could still face up to 20 years in prison after a split decision by the jury acquitted him on three of the most serious charges he faced, while convicting him on two. Diddy was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, but was acquitted on the racketeering conspiracy charge, which carries a penalty of life in prison, and two counts of sex trafficking which carried penalties of 15 years to life in prison each. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports.

ActionSA has criticises the South African Human Rights Commission's (SAHRC for supporting undocumented migrants' right to public healthcare. The Human Rights Commission's has raised concerns over the current move where undocumented foreign nationals are being denied access to healthcare services at public clinics and hospital. SAHRC Commissioner Sandra Makoasha says denying undocumented immigrants access to healthcare is not only unethical and unlawful but also inconsistent with the country's obligations under both domestic and international human rights law. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Lerato Ngobeni, ActionSA's Parliamentary Chief Whip.

Former Judges' Secretary, Zintle Nkqayi has raised questions about an alleged incident in November 2021, when Judges' Secretary, Andiswa Mengo alleges that Eastern Cape Judge President, Selby Mbenenge, solicited a sexual act from her. Nkqayi's evidence alleges that the top Judge was occupied on the afternoon inquestion. She is testifying a landmark probe into a complaint against Mbenenge, in which Mengo alleges that she was sexually harassed in in-person and electronic interactions with the judge between June 2021 and November 2022. For more on this, we spoke to SABC News Reporter, Canny Maphanga..

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party Caucus in the National Assembly is heavily divided, after some members called for party's President to remove Chief Whip, Colleen Makhubele. The MPs accuse her of unilateral and undemocratic decisions, as well as ideological betrayal. They also accuse Makhubele of descending the caucus into a state of dysfunction after she and Caucus Leader, John Hlophe removed Spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndlela from the whipery of the party. Hlophe is also reported to have written to Zuma allegedly complaining about the alleged disrespectful conduct of Ndhlela and Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla. For more on this, we spoke to MK Party Spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela

The Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA) has called for urgent national cooperation to address South Africa's illicit alcohol market. The illicit alcohol market has grown by 55% over the past seven years, outpacing growth of the legal alcohol market, and is now worth R25.1bn. Thhe growth of illicit trade in alcohol which has cost the government R16.5bn in lost tax revenue. For more on this matter we aspoke to the Head of Research at Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA) Dr. Shamal Ramesar

The SA Weather Service is predicting another temperature drop. South Africa is urged to prepare for a dramatic change in weather to an influx of rain and gusty winds as a cold front approaches. Today, the cold front is expected to intensify. Jon Gericke spoke to Lehlohonolo Thobela; Weather Forecaster at the SA Weather Service

Johannesburg power utility, City Power, says it will cushion poor, low-income households from paying increased service and availability charges as new tariffs kicked in yesterday. City Power customers are now paying increase of 12.4% for electricity in line with the City's approved tariffs for the 2025/26 financial year. However, City Power says the increases will vary per customer category based on usage and tariff structure. Jon Gericke spoke to City Power Senior Manager for Pricing & Tariff Structures Frank Hinda,

Employees at the troubled poultry producer Daybreak Foods, have not been paid their salaries. Daybreak Farm workers are reportedly planning to stage a strike action to protest unpaid wages. Daybreak Foods, has been in the spotlight over the past two months for animal cruelty, mismanagement, failure to pay staff and failure to pay contractors. Jon Gericke spoke to Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers' Union (SACTWU) organiser at Daybreak, Tshepo Makhene

Baby Mogamat Imaad Shamar was last seen on Saturday, June 28. The Western Cape Missing Persons Unit (WCMPU) has shared flyers of the young baby on social media. According to the WCMPU, the child was abducted from the Middestad Mall in Bellville and was taken by a woman only known as "Chivon". The woman allegedly approached the baby's mother while she was still pregnant and claimed she was from an organisation that assisted young mothers with counselling and care packages. After the mother gave birth, "Chivon" took the new mother for a bite to eat. However, after a while, the mother allegedly fell ill and went to the bathroom. Upon returning from the bathroom, she discovered that "Chivon" was gone as well as her baby.