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The Gauteng Legislatures' Portfolio Committee on e‑Government and Research & Development has expressed alarm after reports revealed that the e‑Panic Button App, a tool residents rely on in moments of danger, exposed their most sensitive personal information. University computer science students discovered the flaws while analysing the app's code last week. For more on this Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Gauteng Legislature's Portfolio Committee on e‑Government and Research & Development Chairperson, Mbali Hlophe....

Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber says production of the green ID book will end on 31 March 2027, with a 12-month transition period for South Africans to migrate to Smart IDs. After 31 March 2028, green ID books will no longer be recognised.

An investigation by the Public Protector has found that former city manager Dr Imogen Mashazi committed improper conduct in the appointment of a Divisional Head in the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department. The finding relates to the appointment of Ndumiso Gcwabe as Divisional Head for Security and loss control — a post that required an NQF level seven qualification. The Public Protector also found Gcwabe did not have the required qualification, while the city’s own verification process failed to confirm his NQF level with SAQA. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC News Reporter Nomvuyo Ntanjana

Oxfam South Africa says the country's wealth gap remains extreme. Its new report finds that the richest one percent held nearly 55 percent of South Africa's wealth in 2024. It says the country's richest billionaire owns more wealth than the poorest 70 percent combined. Oxfam also says the bottom half of South Africans have negative wealth, meaning their debts exceed their assets. The organisation is calling for measures to reduce inequality. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC news reporter Nosipho Radebe

The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance South Africa (SAAPA SA) is calling for stronger action on alcohol-related harm, including tougher controls on pricing, advertising, availability and enforcement. SAAPA SA is hosting a National Alcohol Summit, amid concern over alcohol's contribution to road deaths, violence, injury and pressure on health services, as well as harmful drinking among young people and alcohol use during pregnancy. The National Alcohol Summit is taking place at the Constitutional Hill in Johannesburg. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance South Africa's Campaign Director, Nomcebo Dlamini....

The bail hearing of suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya continues at the Randburg Magistrates' Court. Sibiya faces charges including rape and sexual grooming. His legal team says he is now facing an additional charge relating to the alleged storage of a firearm found when he was arrested. The defence argues the charge should have been included with the original charges. Sibiya has also received two disciplinary notices from SAPS. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC news reporter Heidi Giokos

Eskom has extended its waiver on registration-related charges for eligible customer-owned solar systems of up to 50 kilovolt-amperes connected directly to its distribution network. The waiver, which was due to end yesterday, will now remain in place until further notice. Eskom says the registration requirement itself remains. The power utility spokesperson Daphne Mokoena explains

Zimbabwean tenderpreneur Lawrence Mudzinganyama has been granted bail of 15-thousand rand by the Randburg Magistrate. Mudzinganyama was arrested and released on a warning following a viral video that showed him threatening women inside an upmarket restaurant restroom in Sandton. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC news reporter Calvin Dludla Gender-Based Violence and Femicide activist Andile Gaelesiwe

Proteas skipper, Temba Bavuma hailed a productive and winning One Day International series against Australia, despite losing in the third ODI in Potchefstroom last night...The Proteas won the series 2-1 and now must refocus their efforts ahead of the Test series which begins on October the ninth. Simon Burke has more...

The race to develop artificial intelligence or AI is intensifying a global debate over who should control and how to protect humanity from its risks. U.S. President Donald Trump has backed a voluntary safety accord with leading technology companies after a White House meeting, stressing industry self-regulation and American leadership. But that flies in the face of calls from others, including the U.N. Secretary General who has pushed for a multi-lateral AI risk-management framework, while Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is calling for stronger safeguards, including legislation. As Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports, at a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on AI last week, warnings were clear that the increasingly powerful systems could threaten humanity if poorly managed.

More than 17-thousand candidates will contest the upcoming local government election in Limpopo. The IEC says 126 political parties and 106 independent candidates will compete. Twenty political parties that are contesting in all municipalities signed the Electoral Code of Conduct in Polokwane. The IEC says the high number of political parties and independent candidates reflects the level of interest in the elections. Rendani Raliphaswa has more....

Many people in Giyani and surrounding areas in Limpopo say they still face what they call chronic water shortages. Villages such as Siyandhani, Bode and Makhuva, have seen very little to no water for many years. Stalled and delayed water projects in the area have been blamed for severe water challenges. Vutivi Maluleke has more...

The Hessequa Municipality in the Garden Route region of the Western Cape has unveiled a 210-million rand solar power plant at Riversdale. This is set to reduce its reliance on Eskom and keep electricity costs down for consumers. The ten-megawatt solar field allows excess power generated during the day to be stored and used when demand and electricity costs rise. The project is being hailed as a milestone in municipal energy generation. Sagree Chetty reports...

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa is pushing for further changes to the country's electoral laws, months after amendments extended his current term by two years. Addressing Parliament, Mnangagwa called for changes to the Electoral Act and Constitutional Court Act. The amendments have moved Zimbabwe's next election to 2030 -- but also triggered legal challenges over the extension of the current term and changes to how future presidents will be elected. Ditaba Tsotetsi reports...

Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, says government is creating multiple pathways for young people to enter the economy. She says the Youth Employment Services programme placed more than five-thousand young people into workplace experience opportunities during the first quarter. Mhlauli says the National Youth Service recruited nearly three-thousand young people, while the NYDA provided more than five-thousand enterprise support opportunities to young entrepreneurs during the same period. Mhlauli was ealier briefing the media on the release of the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) Quarterly Progress report

Mpumalanga businessman and taxi boss Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni is back on the witness stand at the Madlanga Commission. Sibanyoni says he was not aware of the scale of incidents in which Putco buses were allegedly blocked by taxis in KwaNdebele between October 2024 and January 2025. The commission heard that Putco had reported more than 350 such incidents, with buses allegedly forced to turn around after their routes were blocked.He denied that his comments about people interfering with Putco's business were made on his own behalf, saying he was speaking about the interests of communities and businesses.

Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni has rejected suggestions that a series of events involving Putco were part of a coordinated process to pressure the company to sell its fleet to Taxi Choice.Testifying before the Madlanga Commission, Sibanyoni was questioned about meetings with members of the local community in 2023 and his comments about fighting for a 30% stake in Putco. He was also questioned about communication with Putco executive two days after 51 buses were torched at three depots in KwaNdebele in January 2025. A month later, Taxi Choice made an unsolicited offer to purchase the entire Putco fleet.

Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni is continuing his testimony at the Madlanga Commission. Sibanyoni has told the Commission that he was in discussions with Putco to purchase 15 old buses. He says the buses were intended to be donated to the community through his foundation, mainly to assist with transporting mourners to funerals. The evidence comes as the Commission examines WhatsApp messages exchanged shortly after 51 Putco buses were torched at three depots in Mpumalanga's Nkangala District in January 2025.Sibanyoni says the discussions to purchase the buses had started before the buses were burnt.

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande says South Africa needs to strengthen domestic funding for research to reduce its vulnerability to changes in foreign funding priorities. Nzimande was speaking in Pretoria while releasing a report of the Ministerial Working Group on Science, Technology and Innovation funding for public comment. The report follows the withdrawal of U.S. federal funding from major South African health-research and clinical-trial programmes in January 2025. Nonhlanhla Ntshingila reports....

Political parties contesting the upcoming municipal elections in KwaZulu-Natal have taken a strong stand against political killings, violence and intimidation. Seventeen political parties contesting all wards in the province have signed the Independent Electoral Commission's provincial Code of Conduct in Durban. They thereby commit themselves to upholding the rules for free, fair and peaceful elections. According to the IEC , a total of 101 parties and 104 independent candidates will contest elections 54 municipalities in KZN. Celumusa Zulu reports . . .

COSATU says the US Embassy should engage the South African government through diplomatic channels to address disagreements between the two countries. The trade union federation has criticised recent statements and media activity by the embassy, arguing that they undermine South Africa’s sovereignty and diplomatic relations. Matthew Parks is (COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator)

The demand for housing continues to grow as more people move to urban areas in search of work and opportunity. But for many, living closer to economic hubs is becoming increasingly unaffordable.And while Temporary Relocation Areas are meant to provide short-term relief, in some cases, residents have spent years waiting for permanent homes. Shamiela Fisher reports..

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a four-point plan to effectively deal with the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide in the country. This follows a nationwide outcry after the killing of twelve women in some parts of Ekurhuleni east of Johannesburg in the past two months. Addressing the nation at the Union Buildings last night, Ramaphosa instructed law enforcement agencies to focus on unresolved GBVF cases, reduce forensic backlogs and that municipalities must identify high risk areas to ensure safety of women when they walk and jog among others. Our Politics Reporter Ntebo Mokobo has more.

Iran is again threatening the region's oil infrastructure just as mediators try to revive negotiations with the United States. Tehran says no country in the region will be able to export oil if Iran is prevented from selling its own. The warning comes as reports suggest that shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have begun to recover, raising the stakes for talks aimed at ending the war. Sherwin Bryce-Pease has the very latest from New York.

Higher Education and Training Minister, Buti Manamela, says South African universities have played an important role in contributing to society post 1994. He was speaking at the Times Higher Education (THE) World Academic Summit in Cape Town. It is the first time the summit is being held in Africa and is being hosted by the University of Cape Town. Mlamli Maneli reports...

Foreign visitors to mainland Tanzania will need compulsory travel insurance from October 1st, under new regulations issued by the Ministry of Finance. The move follows a similar scheme in the semi-autonomous Islands of Zanzibar, and comes weeks after Kenya adopted its own insurance requirement for foreign visitors. SABC's Isaac Lukando has more.

Parliament will have a hectic week ahead in its legislative processes. Parliamentarians are expected to return from the constituency break to resume their fourth quarter programme. Both the Ad Hoc Committee and the Impeachment Committee are part of the line up. In addition, the Powers and Privileges Committee into allegations of alleged misconduct constituting contempt of Parliament committees by the EFF leader, Julius Malema, and fellow party MP, Sinawo Thambo, are on the scorecard of the political enrolment. Abongwe Kobokana reports...

Twenty-five years after the adoption of a landmark declaration against racism in Durban, UN Secretary-General António Guterres is calling for concrete measures to deliver reparatory justice for the enduring consequences of slavery and colonialism. Addressing a commemorative meeting in New York, he said governments must also dismantle systemic discrimination and ensure the fight against racism produces tangible change. Also speaking at the event, International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola said the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action marked a pivotal moment in the international community's commitment to build a world - rooted in equality, dignity and justice. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports.

The Commission for Gender Equality says it is concerning that the country is still facing a huge challenge of DNA backlogs for Gender Based Violence cases. The commission is holding a five-day Joint National Inquiry on Gender Based Violence and Femicide in Johannesburg. The Inquiry is hosted by the the CRL Commission, the SA Human Rights Commission and the Commission for Gender Equality. Thabiso Radebe reports...

Western Cape Police Commissioner, Sizakele Dyantyi, says the business owner of a shisanyama in Lwandle, in the Strand, where twenty-one people were shot inside the premises on Sunday morning (27 September) will be charged for contravening the Liquor Act. Ten people were killed, while eleven were wounded. The venue was reportedly not permitted to sell alcohol or allow it on the premises. In a separate incident, four people were fatally shot in Site C, Khayelitsha, while two people were shot and killed in the Joe Slovo Informal Settlement. Dyantyi was speaking during an oversight visit to the Nyanga police station. Andile Mbanjwa reports...

Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says Cabinet is deeply concerned about the rise in gender-based violence and femicide. She says the number of women murdered in Gauteng has increased to 13. Four suspects have been arrested and remain in custody after being denied bail. Ntshavheni says government is supporting investigations and calls on communities to report information to police and stand together against violence against women. Ntshaveni is briefing the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, 23rd September 2026.

Businessman and taxi boss Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni says he discussed allegations against the Kwagga 20 group with Mr Sindane. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission, Sibanyoni says he disapproved of the alleged activities of the group. He also says he questioned his nephew, after reports linked him to the group. Sibanyoni says he advised his nephew to approach police and clear his name.

Businessman and taxi boss Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni says the taxi association assisted with legal fees for Gwabo a convicted taxi-marshal killer. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission, Sibanyoni says Gwabo's family approached him for assistance. He confirms meeting an attorney in December 2024 to confirm an arrangement for Gwabo's legal fees to be covered through the association. Sibanyoni says payments were later delayed, prompting the attorney to inform him that he could not continue with the case.

SAPS Gauteng, working with the SANDF, DPCI, Home Affairs officials and Sibanye-Stillwater security, has arrested 121 suspected illegal miners in Fochville. The arrests were made during Operation Prosper and Karabo at Mphahla village early this morning. Police also recovered five firearms, including three pistols, an AK-47 rifle and a homemade pistol, along with ammunition. Illegal mining equipment and gold-bearing material were also seized. The operation is continuing in Gauteng. Gauteng SAPS spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi explains

The Commission for Gender Equality says it is concerning that the country is still facing a huge challenge of DNA backlogs for Gender Based Violence cases. The commission is holding a five-day Joint National Inquiry on Gender Based Violence and Femicide in Johannesburg. The Inquiry is hosted by the the CRL Commission, the SA Human Rights Commission and the Commission for Gender Equality. Thabiso Radebe reports...

Parliament will have a hectic week ahead in its legislative processes. Parliamentarians are expected to return from the constituency break to resume their fourth quarter programme. Both the Ad Hoc Committee and the Impeachment Committee are part of the line up. In addition, the Powers and Priviledges Committee into allegations of alleged misconduct constituting contempt of Parliament committees by the EFF leader, Julius Malema, and fellow party MP, Sinawo Thambo, are on the scorecard of the political enrolment. Abongwe Kobokana reports...

Twenty-five years after the adoption of a landmark declaration against racism in Durban, UN Secretary-General António Guterres is calling for concrete measures to deliver reparatory justice for the enduring consequences of slavery and colonialism. Addressing a commemorative meeting in New York, he said governments must also dismantle systemic discrimination and ensure the fight against racism produces tangible change. Also speaking at the event, International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola said the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action marked a pivotal moment in the international community's commitment to build a world - rooted in equality, dignity and justice. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports.

Western Cape Police Commissioner, Sizakele Dyantyi, says the business owner of a shisanyama in Lwandle, in the Strand, where twenty-one people were shot inside the premises on Sunday morning (27 September) will be charged for contravening the Liquor Act. Ten people were killed, while eleven were wounded. The venue was reportedly not permitted to sell alcohol or allow it on the premises. In a separate incident, four people were fatally shot in Site C, Khayelitsha, while two people were shot and killed in the Joe Slovo Informal Settlement. Dyantyi was speaking during an oversight visit to the Nyanga police station. Andile Mbanjwa reports...

Foreign visitors to mainland Tanzania will need compulsory travel insurance from October 1st, under new regulations issued by the Ministry of Finance. The move follows a similar scheme in the semi-autonomous Islands of Zanzibar, and comes weeks after Kenya adopted its own insurance requirement for foreign visitors. SABC's Isaac Lukando has more.

Police say a person of interest has been identified in connection with the murder of a 23-year-old woman in Tembisa. She was shot at around 5:45 this morning while reportedly on her way to work, with her belongings taken. Police are treating the case as murder and robbery and are tracing the person of interest. Authorities have ruled out a link to the recent women's bodies found in Ekurhuleni. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC news reporter Sashin Naidoo

Madlanga Commission Chairperson Mbuyiseli Madlanga says a request to postpone Major General Firoz Khan's testimony has been refused. Khan will not appear physically but is expected to testify virtually, with a separate application for in-camera testimony pending. Madlanga says the commission's secretary, Dr Nolitha Vukuza, will lay criminal charges against Khan for failing to appear and ignoring a subpoena. He describes Khan's non-attendance as a flagrant disregard of the commission.

This Monday, SAfm anchor Bongiwe Zwane once again spoke to Zimele Mbanjwa, FNB Wealth and Investments analyst, for the latest market update.

The Madlanga Commission continues hearing evidence related to Bafana Sindane, as it probes alleged criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system. Chairperson Mbuyiseli Madlanga has directed that evidence concerning Sindane's WhatsApp messages be presented. Meanwhile, the Gauteng High Court has struck an urgent application by taxi boss Oupa Jossiah Sindane from the roll.

A joint national inquiry into South Africa's criminal justice response to GBVF begins today in Johannesburg. It focus on reporting, victim support, investigations and pre-trial processes. Led by the Commission for Gender Equality, SAHRC and CRL Rights Commission, the inquiry will run until 2 October. The Chapter 9 institutions say the inquiry stems from the persistent scourge of violence against women across the country. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SAHRC Chair Chris Nissen

Several political parties in Parliament have expressed concern and outrage following the latest spate of mass shootings in parts on the country. This weekend, 18 people were shot dead at a tavern in Wedela, Carletonville on Gauteng's West Rand, while another 10 people were killed in Lwandle in the Western Cape. Last week, 12 people, including a pregnant woman, were shot while at a party in KwaMakhutha south of Durban. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Security Strategist and Retired Interpol Ambassador, Andy Mashaile.

Several political parties in Parliament have expressed concern and outrage following the latest spate of mass shootings in parts on the country. This weekend, 18 people were shot dead at a tavern in Wedela, Carletonville on Gauteng's West Rand, while another 10 people were killed in Lwandle in the Western Cape. Last week, 12 people, including a pregnant woman, were shot while at a party in KwaMakhutha south of Durban. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Gun Free South Africa's Executive Director, Dr Stanley Maphosa....

The South African Police Service says a business rivalry could have been the possible motive behind a mass shooting in Lwandle, in Cape Town.Ten people were shot and killed and eleven others wounded at a shisanyama in the early hours of this morning (Sunday 27 September). It's one of several deadly shootings reported across the Mother City in the past 24 hours. Four people were killed in Khayelitsha, while two men were gunned down in a separate attack in Joe Slovo in Milnerton. Shamiela Fisher reports…

The South African Communist Party (SACP) has taken its local government election campaign to Knysna in the Garden Route region of the Western Cape. The SACP is contesting the elections independently for the first time since 1994. It outlined its manifesto and priorities ahead of the November polls to its supporters and conducted door-to-door campaigns in Concordia, encouraging the community to vote. Sagree Chetty reports...

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says despite the many challenges and concerns raised by different communities, his party's election campaign message is gaining traction. He was speaking to the SABC News after a door-to-door campaign and stakeholders' engagement in Soweto on Sunday. This is the third time the ANC leader is leading his organization's campaign in some parts of Johannesburg including Soweto and Orange Farm in less than a month. Our Politics Reporter Ntebo Mokobo followed the ANC president on his campaign trail and filed this report.

Some organisations in the Free State are strengthening the call against Gender-Based-Violence and Femicide. Organisations have joined forces to bring together more than 200 men, including bikers, to stand against gender-based violence and femicide. The initiative calls on men to take responsibility and stand together against GBVF in their communities, even when perpetrators are their own friends or family members. The organisations have also mobilised donations of food parcels, sanitary products and blankets for families in the Freee State and Gauteng who recently lost loved ones to GBVF. Ishmael.Modiba reports....

Gauteng police are investigating a murder and robbery after a 23-year-old woman was shot and killed in Thembisa this morning. The woman was reportedly walking to work in Temong, Mapungubwe Street, at around 5:45 when she was attacked and her belongings stolen. Police say her family has yet to be formally notified. Preliminary investigations have found no link between the murder and recent cases involving women whose bodies were found in Ekurhuleni. No arrests have been made, and police are following up on leads. Gauteng Saps Brigadier Brenda Muridili explains