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Slow voter registration day in Nkandla
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- Slow voter registration day in Nkandla
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- 1:36
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- 4 days ago
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- Young eligible voters in the rural community of Nkandla in KwaZulu-Natal say unemployment and limited economic opportunities are issues which drove them to register to vote in the upcoming local government elections in November 2026.
The IEC has raised concerns about low voter registration among young voters between the ages of 18 and 29.
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- EFF ready to govern independently
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- 2:49
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- 4 days ago
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- EFF leader Julius Malema says his party is more determined than ever to take control of municipalities and govern independently after the 2026 local government elections.
Speaking while monitoring the first day of the the voter registration weekend in Mamelodi, Pretoria Malema said the EFF’s priority is creating sustainable jobs for young people and empowering local businesses through municipal procurement.
Malema also encouraged young people to go to their nearest registration stations or the IEC's online portal to get on the voters roll.
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- Nthabiseng Mamabolo on ensuring youth's active participation in development
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- 8:23
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- As the country continues celebrating youth month, advocacy group, A Seat at the Table has intensified its youth engagement campaign by gathering various stakeholders to discuss challenges faced by young people.
SATT on Friday hosted the Connect Youth in Dialogue Summit, bringing together young leader, policy makers and entrepreneurs under the same roof.
Held under the theme From Resolution to Reality: Youth Implementing Action for Impact, the gathering aimed at ensuring implementation of last year's resolutions.
SATT co-founder and Director, Nthabiseng mamabolo joins us in studio.
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- Reimagining SA's race & transformation conversation
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- 9:09
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Race, identity, and South Africa's future continue to spark difficult conversations with some voices challenging the way we understand our past and the present.
Political commentator Pieter Kriel has become one of those voices, often pushing against popular narratives around race, power, and transformation.
His views have drawn both support and criticism, placing him at the centre of wider debates about equality, history, and the direction of the country.
Pieter joins us now
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- Libode youth introduced to 4IR
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- 3:10
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies in partnership with its entities provided young people in Libode, Eastern Cape with information on digital skills, innovation, technology, and opportunities aimed at empowering them with knoweldge and tools needed to participate meaningfully in the country's growing digital landscape.
The department's Director General Nonkqubela Jordan -Dyani, says the objective is to introduce the Fourth Industrial Revolution to young people.
SABC News reporter Nkululeko Nyembezi filed this report.
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- Trendz Live | Gaming and Festivals | 20 June 2026
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- 51:22
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- 4 days ago
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- In this installation of all things lifestyle and entertainment. We step onto the dance floor to discover how Kizomba is bringing people together and why more South Africans are embracing the social dance phenomenon.
Award winning musician Linda Tshabalala's sounds through the saxophone serenades us with melodies from her second offering and discusses her musical endeavours.
We give you a brilliant idea on how you can save the day and surprise dad this Father's day with a Formula 1 Racing Car Simulator experience at Hydepark Corner, North of Jozi.
In gaming-We explore how artificial intelligence is at the very heart of this revolution and how players now use AI as the ultimate training partner.
Then, from building dream cars and flower bouquets and rediscovering creativity, we visit Lego's latest "Never Stop Playing" field to keep the inner child alive.
Finally, the Basha Uhuru Freedom festival celebrates young people a...
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- DA ward candidate Sinovuyo Dyokwe shot dead in Dunoon
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- 5:49
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- 4 days ago
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- A DA ward by-election candidate has been gunned down in Dunoon in Cape Town.
Sinovuyo Dyokwe was shot and killed en route home from the voter registration venue.
For more, we are joing by DA Constituency Head in Dunoon, Nicholas Gotsell.
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- Voter Registration | Smooth start to voter registration weekend in EC
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- 2:21
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- 4 days ago
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- The first day of the voter registration weekend has wrapped up in the Eastern Cape with the IEC reporting that the process proceeded smoothly.
To improve access, the number of voting stations in the province has been increased from 4,809 in 2021 to 4,984 this year, while special arrangements have been put in place to ensure residents in flood-affected communities are not left behind.
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- Voter Registration | Masego Sheburi on first day of national voter registration weekend
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- 7:28
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The IEC has concluded the first day of the national voter registration weekend.
This Saturday and Sunday have been set aside for all eligible voters to go out and verify their details and register to vote in the 4th of November local government elections.
23 706 Voting stations across all municipal districts in the country have been opened since 8-AM to 5-PM on Saturday and Sunday.
According to the IEC, more than 39 million South Africans are eligible to vote but only 28 million are registered on the voters roll.
IEC Deputy Chief Electoral Officer for Electoral Matters Masego Sheburi joins us for more.
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- DA by-election ward candidate shot dead in Dunoon
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A Democratic Alliance (DA) by-election ward candidate has been gunned down in Dunoon, Cape Town.
Sinovuyo Dyokwe was shot and killed en-route home from the voter registration venue.
This after she worked to register or re-register DA voters during day one of registration weekend.
Constituency Head Nicholas Gotsell says they’re engaging with the South African Police Service (SAPS) to ascertain the facts. He says they will be monitoring the situation closely.
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- Voter Registration | No serious glitches in W Cape voter registration
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The first day of voter registration in the Western Cape has gone without serious glitches.
Only five voting stations were inaccessible due to the recent storms.
While registration has been slow, authorities say it has been a smooth and hassle-free day.
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- Teens Self-Belief Conference held in Mthatha
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- 2:39
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- 5 days ago
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- More than two thousand learners from Mthatha and surrounding areas attended the Teens Self-Belief Conference in Mthatha, Eastern Cape.
The conference addressed challenges faced by teens.
The focus was on the significance of self-belief to achieve goals at a tender age.
The teens were also encouraged to familiarise themselves with local and international matters.
The 18-year-old author of the book, Self-Belief, Bhaswelihle Zilwa, says teens need to be informed about socio-economic issues around the globe to prepare for a better future.
SABC News reporter Nkululeko Nyembezi reports.
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- Boks score 12 tries in Baabaas win
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The Springboks come out on top in a festival of running rugby against the Barbarians in Gqeberha.
The Boks won 80-points to 31, scoring 12 tries while the Baabaas got five of their own.
The match kicked off the Springboks' international season and provided an appetizer of what lies ahead.
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- A look at migration fueled by economic conditions in Zimbabwe
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- 11:50
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- We look at Zimbabwe's ongoing economic challenges, which have pushed many citizens to seek opportunities in South Africa, as well as broader questions around regional migration, integration, and governance in the region.
For more on this we are joined by Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa who is the Former Minister of War Veterans in Zimbabwe.
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- Voter Registration | IEC vote registration weekend - Mbalenhle Mthethwa on Malema's campaign trail
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- 7:24
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The IEC has deployed more than 39,000 Voter Management Devices at voting stations nationwide, with polling stations operating from 8am to 5pm throughout the weekend.
Our reporter, Mbalenhle Mthethwa, spent the day following EFF President Julius Malema as he visited several voting stations.
She joins us now live instudio with the latest developments and reactions from the campaign trail.
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- Voter Registration | Youth urged to vote
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Civil rights activist, Siyabulela Jentile, has called on young people to show up in their large numbers at voting stations to register to vote or update their voter registration details.
His call comes amid concerns over low registration levels of young people at some voting stations in the Johannesburg CBD.
The IEC has revealed that more than 70% of South Africans aged between 18 and 19 have not registered to vote despite being eligible.
The Commission has earlier announced that more than 330,000 voter registration applications have been processed by midday on the first day of the national voter registration weekend campaign.
Jentile hopes that the low registration among young people at voting stations could mean that many have opted for online registration platform.
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- Voter Registration | Gauteng residents register to vote
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- 2:59
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Residents across Gauteng visited voter registration stations as part of the first day of the IEC's voter registration weekend ahead of the upcoming Local Government Elections.
From townships to suburban communities, residents queued to register and verify their details, with many saying they hope their vote will help bring meaningful change to their communities.
While some first-time voters expressed excitement about participating in the democratic process, others highlighted challenges such as unemployment, crime, poor service delivery and a lack of economic opportunities.
Luyanda Danca reports
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- Discussion | Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda on World Refugee Day
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- 6:04
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- World Refugee Day is observed annually on 20 June to recognize the courage, strength, and resilience of people who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, violence or human rights violations.
This year also marks the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, commemorated under the global theme 'Until Everyone Is Safe'.
For more on this, we are joined by Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda, Chairperson at the African Diaspora Global Network.
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- Efforts under way to assist displaced Malawians in Durban
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Emergency efforts are under way in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal to assist Malawian nationals who've allegedly fled anti-migrant violence and forced evictions in Pietermaritzburg.
Officials and volunteers say the voter registration effort is taking place against the backdrop of a humanitarian crisis, with the community hall meant to serve as a voting station now being turned into a shelter for displaced families.
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- Ramaphosa confident Ekurhuleni budget will be passed
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is confident that the city of Ekurhuleni's budget will be passed.
This is despite the council's failure to pass the proposed R71-billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year.
The latest in a series of setbacks occurred on Thursday during an extraordinary council sitting in Germiston, where 105 councillors voted against the budget and only 95 in favour.
Speaking in Ekurhuleni where he led the party's voter registration campaign, Ramaphosa said the city's budget must be passed by the end of the month
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- Voter Registration | Youth future concerns in Cape Town ahead of LGE 2026
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- 3:44
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Communities across Cape Town are facing serious challenges heading into the local government elections, with residents citing the future of young people as their biggest concern.
Local business owner, Cathy Ries, says many young people in areas like Mitchell's Plain are being drawn into gangsterism because of a lack of opportunities, unemployment and a feeling of hopelessness.
She says government needs to focus on creating opportunities for youth, warning that without intervention, communities risk losing another generation to crime and violence.
Meanwhile, ActionSA's Cape Town Mayoral Candidate, Dereleen James, says addressing these concerns requires focus on safety, tackling gangs and drugs, as well as ensuring that residents have access to essential services.
James says the city needs stronger community-based interventions, including support structures to address social challenges, while also responding to the affordability cris...
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- Police divers continue with Vaal River search
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Northern Cape police divers continue to comb the Vaal River for the body of a farm worker who drowned at a farm in Douglas on Thursday.
Bodies of five workers who drowned when their makeshift boat capsized were retrieved on Thursday and Friday.
A makeshift boat ferrying the farm workers from Vaalus Farm to Olierivier Farm capsized claiming the lives of six workers.
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- Ngizwe Mchunu found guilty of hate speech: SAHRC's Jessica Lawrence reacts
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- 7:28
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The Johannesburg High Court has ordered controversial socialite NgizwenkosiMchunu to pay R250,000 and also attend a compulsory sensitivity training with the Human Right Commission amongst others.
This is after he was found guilty of hate speech, harassment, and unfair discrimination by the Equality Court sitting at the High Court in Johannesburg. Mchunu has also been ordered to pay costs of counsel.
Let's speak to the Head of Legal Services at the SA Human Rights Commission Jessica Lawrence
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- Didiza declines to oppose President's bid to halt impeachment inquiry: Advocate Lufuno Nevondwe
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- 9:18
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The Speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, has indicated that she will not oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa's court application to interdict Parliament's Section 89 Impeachment Committee.
The matter will now be left in the hands of the courts, which will decide whether the committee's proceedings should be suspended pending the President's review of the independent panel's report.
To unpack the constitutional and legal implications of this development, we are joined by constitutional law expert from the University of Limpopo, Advocate Lufuno Nevondwe.
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- Voter Registration | Garden Route, Karoo communities urged to register to vote
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Communities still recovering from severe storms across the Garden Route and Karoo are being encouraged to check and update their voter registration details online.
The call comes as the IEC continues its voter registration weekend ahead of the local government elections in November, with some residents still facing challenges reaching registration stations due to damaged roads and infrastructure caused by recent adverse weather.
At voting stations in parts of the Garden Route today, older residents appear to be among those most committed to taking part in the electoral process.
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- Voter Registration | Unpacking IEC voter registration drive
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- 6:55
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The IEC is holding its nationwide Voter Registration Weekend, raising key questions about its significance and what turnout will reveal about public confidence in democracy.
It also comes as the IEC tracks trends in voter registration across recent election cycles.
For more on this, we are joined by Nkosikhulule Nyembezi, policy analyst and convenor of the election monitoring network.
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- Voter Registration | Voter registration weekend update from Mahikeng: Tebogo Phakedi
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- 5:24
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The Independent Electoral Commission in the North West province says voter registration is going well, since they opened their voting stations this morning (20 June 2026).
For the latest let's now cross live to SABC News Reporter, Tebogo Phakedi.
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- Voter Registration | IEC's James Aphane updates on nationwide vote registration
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- 9:30
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- To get an update on how the IEC nationwide voter registration weekend has been going so far, we are joined by James Aphane, General Manager for Electoral Matters at the IEC.
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- Voter Registration | IEC deploys 39,000 Voter Management Devices
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- 7:36
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The IEC has deployed more than 39,000 Voter Management Devices at voting stations nationwide, with polling stations operating from 8am to 5pm throughout the weekend.
Our reporter, Mbalenhle Mthethwa, spent the day following EFF President Julius Malema as he visited several voting stations.
She joins us now live from Pretoria with the latest developments and reactions from the campaign trail.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- Voter Registration | Update from Bloemfontein with Makgala Masiteng
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- 7:05
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Young people in Bloemfontein in the Free State have been urged by their peers to participate in this weekend voter registrations drive by the IEC.
Let's now cross live to SABC News Reporter, Makgala Masiteng to give us the latest in the Free State.
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- US-Iran Deal | Iran says Strait of Hormuz to be closed: Is there still a chance for peace?
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- 8:21
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Iran's top military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, has announced that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed to vessel traffic, citing what it called U.S. and Israeli violations of a ceasefire Memorandum of Understanding, according to Iran's Mehr state news agency.
Director at Africa Asia Dialogues, Thembisa Fakude weighs in.
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- SABCNews PM Headlines @17H00 | 20 June 2026
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- * The IEC says over 330-thousand voter registration applications have been processed with indications pointing to young people as the majority of applicants.
* First-time voters and youth leaders have urged their peers to register and make their voices heard.
* Parliament has confirmed that National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza will abide by the outcome of the Western Cape High Court in response to the urgent interdict application brought by President Cyril Ramaphosa against the Impeachment Committee investigation.
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- Voter Registration | SALGA urges youth to register to vote
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- 10:50
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- As voter registration weekend continues, the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has added its voice to call young people to register to vote.
Amid concerns about youth voter apathy and participation, SALGA has intensified efforts to mobilise young people through its Youth Commission.
The Youth Commission is a dedicated political youth structure aimed at enhancing youth development and the implementation of youth programmes in municipalities.
For more on this i am joined on the line by Salga Spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba.
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- Voter Registration | Khayelitsha voters hope unemployment and housing issues will be solved
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- 5:39
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is yet to decide if it will provide another Voter Registration Weekend after this weekend, Saturday June 20 and Sunday, June 21.
The two-day Voter Registration drive is so far the only opportunity voters have to register, verify their status, and to update details ahead of the November 4 Municipal polls.
In Cape Town, voters have been trickling into the OR Tambo Community Hall in Khayelitsha and where SABC News Reporter Yamkela Mtshiyo hs been monitoring developments.
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- Voter Registration | More than 160 000 transactions processed from 2892 Gauteng voter stations
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- 6:21
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- As voter registration weekend continues across the country, turnout at some registration stations appears slower than many may have anticipated.
At Joubert Park in Johannesburg's inner city, IEC officials remain on site and registration facilities are fully operational, but voter numbers remain relatively low this afternoon.
In contrast, daily life in the park continues uninterrupted.
Residents are spending time in the park, others are passing through on their way to and from the city centre, while a group of regular chess players are gathered around their boards as they do on most weekends.
SABC News Anchor, Nhlanhla Sehume has more details from Joubert Park in the Johannesburg inner city.
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- Phala Phala Saga | Didiza's decision to not oppose the interdict untenable, unacceptable: ActionSA
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- 7:46
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Parliament has confirmed that National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza will abide by the Western Cape High Court ruling in response to the urgent interdict application brought by President Cyril Ramaphosa against the Impeachment Committee investigation.
ActionSA Member of Parliament, Athol Trollip reacts to Speaker Didiza's decision to not oppose the court interdict.
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- Youth Month Discussion | Why are young South Africans still fighting for economic inclusion?
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- 13:13
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- On Tuesday South Africa marked exactly 50 years since the historic June 16, 1976 uprising, a defining moment in our country's struggle for freedom and justice.
While the youth of 1976 fought against political oppression, today's generation faces a different challenge: economic exclusion, unemployment, and inequality.
This year's commemoration theme is "RESET@50 – The Future Calls", with the slogan "Our National Commitment to the Future, for Freedom Lives in Every Generation", and is further anchored by the focus "Mapping the Barriers: Auditing Access for Economic Inclusion", prompting an important conversation about whether South Africa's young people have truly gained access to meaningful opportunities five decades later.
Joining us to unpack this is Activist and Researcher, Masonwabe Fuma, and NYDA Board Member, Kelly Baloyi.
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- Discussion | Humanitarian crisis unfolds as thousands of Malawians await repatriation
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- 8:40
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Thousands of Malawian nationals who were displaced during recent anti-immigration protests linked to the March and March movement, have sought refuge at Sherwood Hall in Durban, creating a major humanitarian challenge in KwaZulu-Natal.
With an estimated 10,000 people now sheltering at the site, aid organisations, government departments and the Malawian government are working to provide food, healthcare and temporary shelter, while accelerating repatriation efforts.
As winter conditions worsen and the numbers continue to grow, concerns remain about the humanitarian response, repatriation process, and the long-term solution for those affected.
We examine the humanitarian response, challenges on the ground, and the complex process of repatriating thousands of people safely and with dignity with Ward Councillor for Ward 30 in eThekwini, Warren Burne and Gift of the Givers Founder, Dr Imitiaz Sooliman.
For more news, visit sabcnews.co...
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- Voter registration | Khayelitsha voters pin hopes on upcoimng Local Government Elections
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- 3:22
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Khayelitsha voters are hoping the upcoming Local Government Elections will bring much-needed change to their communities ravaged by violent crime, mass unemployment and poor service delivery.
SABC News Reporter Yamkela Mtshiyo has more details from Khayelitsha in the Western Cape.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- Voter registration | Former Vice-Chair optimistic IEC youth campaign will counter voter apathy
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- 6:53
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The IEC says it has processed over 300 000 voter registrations by 12 noon today. However, concerns around voter apathy still remain.
Getting young people involved has been a key aspect of the Commission's broader voter education campaign.
For more on voter registration and the challenge of voter apathy, Executive Chairman of the Institute of Election Management Services in Africa, Terry Tselane weighs in.
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- Voter Registration | North West Residents hopeful for change amid registration drive
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- 4:57
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Voters in Ganalaagte Village, a small rural village situated in the North West province, and falling under the Tswaing Local Municipality and the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, are happy to have registered for the November Local Government Elections.
The North West province has a potential 2.8 million eligible voters. However, only less than 1.9 million have registered.
SABC News Reporter, Tebogo Phakedi has more details from the North West Province.
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- Voter Registration | Voter registration underway in Joubert Park, Johannesburg CBD: Nhlanhla Sehume
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- 11:12
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- With just hours before voting stations close around the country, we cross to SABC News Anchor Nhanhla Sehume who is in Joubert Park in Johannesburg's inner city, where voter registration is underway.
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- SARB Museum unveiled in Pretoria
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- 3:35
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially opened the renovated South African Reserve Bank headquarters and unveiled the SARB Museum in Pretoria.
The halls of the museum celebrate the oldest African central bank, with a section dedicated to past governors, the history of money as well as exhibitions that encapsulate South African heritage, with works by the likes of Esther Mahlangu on display.
SABC News Economics reporter, Nompumelelo Siziba, filed this report.
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- Voter registration | Citizens voice expectations following South Africa's voter registration
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- 3:34
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- South Africans have expressed mixed views as they head to voter registration stations across the country, ahead of the Local Government Elections in November.
The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has confirmed that over 330 000 applications had been processed by 12:00 today since voting stations opened at 08:00 this morning.
Voters who took advantage of Voter Registration Weekend spoke to SABC News Reporters across South Africa.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- Voter Registration | Marite Village voters register to vote in upcoming Local Government Elections
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- 4:28
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The National Voter Registration Weekend for South Africa's 2026 Local Government Elections is currently taking place on Saturday, 20 June and Sunday, 21 June 2026.
All 23 706 voting stations across the country are open from 08:00 to 17:00 on both days to allow eligible citizens to register, verify their status, or update their residential addresses
SABC News Reporter, Nonhlanhla Jele has more details from Marite Village in Bushbuckridge Local Municipality, Mpumalanga Province.
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- Voter Registration | Young Khayelitsha voter concerned about unemployment ahead of November poll
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- 5:25
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The National Voter Registration Weekend for South Africa's 2026 Local Government Elections is currently taking place on Saturday, 20 June and Sunday, 21 June 2026.
All 23 706 voting stations across the country are open from 08:00 to 17:00 on both days to allow eligible citizens to register, verify their status, or update their residential addresses
SABC News Reporter, Yamkela Mtshiyo is in Khayelitsha in the Western Cape with an update on voter registration in that Province.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms
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- Voter Registration | Platfontein voters share hopes for upcoming local elections
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- 2:57
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The National Voter Registration Weekend for South Africa's 2026 Local Government Elections is currently taking place on Saturday, 20 June and Sunday, 21 June 2026.
All 23 706 voting stations across the country are open from 08:00 to 17:00 on both days to allow eligible citizens to register, verify their status, or update their residential addresses.
Platfontien voters in the Northern Cape tell SABC News Reporter, Tebogo Msimanga what they expected in the up-coming Local Government Elections.
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- SABCNews PM Headlines @15H00 | 20 June 2026
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- Springboks vs Barbarians | Family support for Bok debutants
- Runtime
- 4:10
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Springbok fever has hit the Friendly City as the Springboks gear up to take on the Barbarians in their season opener at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.
While all eyes will be on the world champions, it is a particularly special day for the families of the uncapped players who could take to the field in the green and gold for the first time.
The 23-year old Paul de Villiers is among five uncapped players named in the Springbok squad, and is in line to make his debut.
SABC News Reporter Sisipho Ngcumbe is in the stands and earlier caught up with his family, who are among the thousands of fans hoping to witness a dream, years in the making, come true.
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- Prince Kaybee inspired by late mother, completes inaugural HiPace Cycle Challenge
- Runtime
- 6:47
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Kabelo Motsamai, popularly known as Prince Kaybee joins us in studio after he just completed the inaugural HiPace Cycle Challenge.
This is a gruelling 600 kilometre three-day ride from Midrand in Johannesburg, through the Free State, over the Drakensberg via Oliviershoek Pass, that ends at Durban's South Beach.
A journey that goes beyond endurance; it's a story of resilience, recovery, and pushing beyond life's toughest setbacks.
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