Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi has defended his decision to withdraw the SABC Bill. The decision has triggered mixed reaction. Parliament's Communications Committee Chairperson has described the Minister's decision as ill-advised. As Mercedes Besent reports, the Bill seeks to repeal the current Broadcasting Act, and …

According to Statistics South Africa (STATS SA) there has been an increase of 294 000 in jobs for South Africans in Quater 3 of this year to 16.9 million of employed people. Stats SA reports that South Africa's unemployment rate has decreased by 1.4 percent to 32.1 percent in quarter three of this year (2024). Statistics South Africa has just relea…

The South African government has affirmed its call for an end to the genocidal war that is currently ongoing in Gaza in the Middle East. This position was emphaphised by International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola who has been addressing the media on key issues pertaining to the implementation of the country's foreign policy. La…

The trial of alleged underworld bosses, Jerome Booysen, André Naude and 13 others has been postponed to next Monday in the High Court in Cape Town. This after Naude, who is accused number three, is recoverimg from illness. He was due to attend trial yesterday but his lawyer told the court that her client was hospitalised. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to S…

Transport MEC in KwaZulu-Natal, Siboniso Duma is engaging the All Truck Drivers Forum together with the Allied South Africa on their planned shutdown of the country's major highways today. The Forum had threatened to take to the streets over their concerns about foreign national being hired as truck drivers above local truck drivers. The Road Traff…

Not paying child maintenance could prevent you from getting credit. This, thanks to a Memorandum of Understanding that was signed between the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and other partners. The MOU, called the Maintenance Online Listing of Defaulters, will ensure that the details of defaulting individuals are handed over to…

Close to thirty people that were arrested for public violence after looting spaza shops belonging to foreign nationals are set to appear before the Bloemfontein Magistrate's court today. Residents of Manguang went on a rampage after learners from Ihobe Primary School fell ill and were transported to local health care facilities. The learners had co…

Community members in Soul City informal settlement, in Kagiso, west of Johannesburg are claiming that a nine year old boy is in hospital, after being shot by police from the Kagiso police station. According to residents in the area the police officers entered the informal settlement on Saturday and began looting spaza shops, and when questioned the…

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The Correctional Services Department says two of the accused in the Senzo Meyiwa case are high risk offenders hence they remain incarcerated at C-Max section of the KgosiMampuru prison in Tshwane. MthobisiMncube and FisokuhleNtuli filed an urgent urgent application at the Pretoria High Court - seeking the court to rule against their isolated incarc…

Newly-elected Botswana's President Advocate, Duma Boko says he is humbled by the support and faith shown to him by the people of the republic. President Boko took his oath of office a short while ago during his inauguration ceremony currently taking place at the capital Gaborone. This after the long-time ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) lost …

ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula is expected to lead a march in Tshwane today. The party says the march is set to highlight the ANC's commitment to address community concerns and advancing transformative policies for social justice, economic equity, and improved service delivery. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Sibahle Motha...…

Amnesty International has called on the African Union together with countries within the SADec region to immediately intervene in the political unrest currently ongoing in neighbouring Mozambique. At least thirty people are reported to have been killed with dozens more injured. This as thousands took to the streets yesterday demanding a recount of …

The two men who were recently arrested in connection with the murder of five members of the Seti family, in Bityi, in the Eastern Cape province, have abandoned their bail application. Mphumzeni Ncambe-Dodobala and Lukhanyo Xolisa Gam made a brief appearance in court this morning on a range of charges, including five counts of murder. The pair are a…

The President of the Republic of Botswana, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, has officially declared tomorrow, Friday the 8th of November 2024 as a paid public holiday for citizens. This is intended to allow Batswana to attend the historic moment, being the inauguration of Botswana's new and 6th president, President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko. Sakina Kamwe…

Former EFF Chairperson, Advocate Dali Mpofu has announced his departure from the party to join uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party. Mpofu says he believes the MK Party is the only vehicle to achieve unity and true emancipation. Meanwhile, EFF leader, Julius Malema says all is well, the party will keep on standing and rising. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Politi…

Sporadic protests in Mozambique have kicked-off ahead of the much-anticipated march to the Capital of Maputo. Twenty-four people are confirmed to have died in violent clashes with security forces as opposition supporters demonstrate against what they say is a fraudulent election win by Frelimo, the party that has ruled Mozambique since 1975. The Le…

Frustrated travelers still remain stuck on the Lebombo Border Post with Mozambique as mayhem continues in major cities such as Maputo. Earlier the Border Management Authority took a decision to temporarily close the border on the South African side due to safety concerns. Truck operators transporting goods have formed long queues while those seekin…

INTRO: The Mankweng Magistrate's Court, outside Polokwane, in Limpopo has postponed the case against pig farmer Zacharia Olivier and two co-accused. Olivier and his employees, Rudolf De Wet and William Musora remain in custody following their alleged involvement in the August 2024 murder of Maria Makgato and Kudzai Ndlovu. SABC reporter Rendani Ral…

Former US president and Republican nominee, Donald Trump has declared victory in the presidential election and promised a new golden age for America. Addressing jubilant supporters at his campaign headquarter in Florida, Trump said America had given him an unprecedented mandate and vowed to help the country heal…

The tragic incident of three children who died after consuming food that was allegedly bought from local spaza shops in Katlehong, east of Johannesburg, has led to questions being asked about the quality of food at spaza shops. Speaking outside the family home of two of the children who died last week - Gauteng acting premier Kedibone Diale-Tlabela…

A twenty-four year-old-rape suspect is under police guard in Tonga hospital after being beaten by community members for allegedly raping two six year old girls. It is alleged that the two girls would be raped during the day by the suspect when there is no one at home. The rape was happening continuously with the man giving the children R5 to shut t…

Police say two suspects are expected to appear in the George Magistrates court today in connection with the murder of alleged underworld kingpin, Mark Lifman. The 57 year old was gunned down at the Garden Route Mall in George on Sunday. He was scheduled to appear in the High Court in Cape Town a day later, on a number of charges including the murde…

Former Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa says he is ready to assume his duties within the ANC. Kodwa was speaking shortly after corruption charges against him were withdrawn earlier today by the Director of Public Prosecutions. Kodwa has thanked the support he received from within the ANC since he resigned as Minister back in June. C…

Presidential nominees in the United States will continue their late blitz of key swing states a day before day Election Day when ballots start being tabulated. Nearly 75 million people have cast ballots in early voting across states around 47 percent of the number of people that voted in the 2020 election. Democratic Nominee Kamala Harris will spen…

Concerned family members of the illegal mine workers in Stillfontein in the North West are awaiting any news about their well being. This as close to 600 zamazamas were forced to come to the surface after police and the SANDF stopped supply of water and food to them. An unknown number still remains underground. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporte…

The trial of alleged underworld gang bosses, Mark Lifman, Jerome “Donkie” Booysen and André Naude has been postponed to next week at the Cape Town High Court, following the murder of Lifman in George. His legal representative, Advocate Estelle Killian confirmed his death during court proceedings. Lifman, was gunned down in a hail of bullets at the …

The Gauteng Health Department has confirmed that a mother and her son from Alexandra township, north of Johannesburg, are in stable condition at the Edenvale Hospital, following a suspected foodborne illness. Regrettably her 10-year old daughter died after she was taken to the nearest clinic on Saturday night. Police struggled to control the situat…

The trial of five men accused of involvement in the murder of soccer player, Senzo Meyiwa has resumed in the High Court, in Pretoria. Last week, lead investigating officer, Bongani Gininda testified that there was no proof that Longwe Twala was treated for an injury at a medical facility following the murder. Meyiwa was gunned down while visiting t…

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The Special Investigating Unit has conducted a surprise raid in the Makana Municipality in Makhanda in the Eastern Cape. This comes shortly after President President Cyril Ramaphosa, authorised the Hawks to investigate allegations of serious maladministration involving seven tenders in the in the education-centered town where Rhodes University stan…

Botswana Democratic Party has suffered a historical defeat after governing Botswana for close to six decades. Results indicates that the BDP has only won 1 seat losing its parliamentary majority in this week's general election. BDP President Mogkweetsi Masisi's has ultimately lost the parliamentary majority, ending a 58-year rule by the party. Vote…

Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor in the Eastern Cape, Gary Van Niekerk has resigned from the position and is expected to be replaced by his deputy and ANC councillor, Babalwa Lobishe. Van Niekerk, who hails from the National Alliance is expected to take up the position of deputy mayor. The ANC has now retained back mayoral positions in Nelson Mandela Bay, …

The Department of Education in KwaZulu-Natal has confirmed that seven learners from Bongucele Secondary School in Mthwalume on the South Coast of the province, have been treated at a clinic for alleged food poisoning, after consuming snacks at a nearby tuckshop. The Department says the pupils were suffering from diarrhea and vomiting and were taken…

Members of various taxi organisations are today marching to the mayor of the City of Johannesburg's office in Braamfontein. They say the mayor has failed to respond to their queries about payments due to taxi owners who surrendered their minibus taxis and operating permits to make way for the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit System. They say the payments…

Six-year-old Amantle Samane has been described as feisty, resilient and stubborn at her funeral service which was held at the Orlando East communal Hall in Soweto. Amantle was found murdered and allegedly raped inside a shack a few metres from her home on Monday last week. A 24-year old Mozambican national, Pethe Sara Simao was arrested after an in…

The public sector wage bill is once again expected to come into sharp focus this week as the finance minister delivers the midterm budget policy statement under the government of national unity. Government has tabled at 4.7-percent wage offer after unions rejected its initial 3-percent offer. Public service unions - who are demanding a 12-percent w…

Citizens of Botswana are today headed to the polls to choose their next leadership. President Mokgweetsi Masisi is said to still be confidently seeking a second term but has to contest this with other candidates. Economic issues are said to have dominated this election campaign. Some analysts suggest that the ruling Botswana Democratic Party is on …

A 43-year-old police officer who allegedly murdered six people for insurance payouts of about ten-million-rand - is expected to apply for bail in the Polokwane Magistrate's Court in Limpopo. Sergeant Rachel Kutumela of the Senwabarwana police station - will appear alongside her 27-year- old daughter and 47-year-old sister -- on several charges. Her…

Unconfirmed reports are that yet another body has been found in Mqhekezweni village in the O.R Tambo district of the Eastern Cape. This follows the fata shooting of a local traditional leader and the rape of five matric learners at a nearby school. Nogcinile Mtirara was gunned down at the Mqhekezweni Great Palace over night. One villager explains w…

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is leading a march to Parliament ahead of the medium-term budget policy statement (MTBPS) today. The action comes ahead of signs of further budget cuts, reduced social spending, and increased economic strain on working-class families. COSATU and civil society organisations want the minister to add…

The case against two men accused of killing five Seti family members at Bityi outside Mthatha in the Eastern Cape has been postponed to the seventh of November for formal bail application. 39 year old Mphumezi Ncambe-Dodobala and 22year old Lukhanyo Gam are facing five charges of murder two charges of attempted murder amongst other charges. They ar…

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU) has approached the Labour Court in defence of Community Healthcare Workers. The union seeks to review the arbitration award that ruled against its application to compel the Department of Health to appoint community healthcare workers permanently. Nehawu president, Mike Shingage explai…

The Home Affairs Department is again on the spotlight following recommendations of the Lubisi Report. A multi disciplinary task team on the implementation of the Lubisi report is today briefing by the Counter Corruption and Security Services on its work to deal with corruption within the Department of Home Affairs. The committee has urged the depar…

The Judicial Conduct Committee has recommended a further probe on impeached Judge President, Dr John Hlophe's complaint against now retired former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng. This stems from Hlophe's 2020 complaint against the former Chief Justice where the former alleged, among other things, that the former Chief Justice "conducted himself impr…

Life Esidimeni families are staging a picket urging the the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to pursue criminal charges against the former Gauteng Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu and the former Director of Mental Health in Gauteng, Dr. Makgabo Manamela for their roles in the Life Esidimeni tragedy. In 2016, 144 people with mental health problems die…