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Pressure mounts on President Ramaphosa to resign
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- Pressure mounts on President Ramaphosa to resign
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- 24 minutes ago
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- Pressure is piling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign following the Constitutional Court ruling overturning Parliament’s rejection of the Section 89 Panel Report in December 2022.
The Apex Court ordered that an Impeachment Committee be established to investigate any possible wrongdoing on the part of Ramaphosa.
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), ActionSA and the African Transformation Movement (ATM) want the President to resign, while the MK Party has called for a motion of no confidence.
ANC alliance partner, the South African Communist Party (SACP), says the impeachment process must follow sooner, rather than later.
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- MBL encouraging science-curiosity for learners
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- 34 minutes ago
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- Mind Blown league have designed games that promote eco-consciousness and encourage deep thinking while making complex STEM concepts inclusive, and fun for learners in Grade R-12.
To talk to us about this is Co-Founder of Mind Blown League Nireshnee Chetty.
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- ANC KZN intensifies renewal campaign to win back voters
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- 44 minutes ago
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- The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal is intensifying its renewal campaign in an effort to win back voters in traditional strongholds.
Back in his ward, Provincial Task Team Coordinator James Nxumalo led the charge to reconnect with voters.
This is ahead of what is seen as a do-or-die local government election for the party in KwaZulu-Natal.
SABC News reporter Zanele Buthelezi has more.
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- Recent severe weather events classified as national disaster
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- 46 minutes ago
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- The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) head, Dr Elias Sithole, has classified the recent severe weather events affecting several provinces as national disaster.
Last week, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a weather advisory for cold, wet and windy conditions in the Western and Northern Cape.
Several provinces including Free State, Eastern Cape and the Western Cape have all experienced cold and rainy weather conditions.
For more on this, we are joined by COGTA Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa.
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- Mapaila: SACP welcomes ConCourt judgement on Phala Phala
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- 56 minutes ago
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- South African Communist Party's General Secretary, Solly Mapaila, says the party welcomes the Constitutional Court judgment on the Phala Phala matter.
The court ruled that the National Assembly's decision not to refer the Section 89 independent panel report to an impeachment committee for consideration was unlawful and invalid.
Mapaila was speaking at the party's commemoration of Chris Hani held at Acornhoek in Mpumalanga.
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- Taxi fare increase impact on households
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- 1 hour ago
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- With the looming taxi fare increase following the recent fuel hike, concerns mount on whether this could contribute to another wave of inflation placing pressure on consumers, food prices and small businesses already struggling with the cost of living.
To talk to us about what this could mean for households, we are joined by Economist, Dr azar Jammine..
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- Update on weather conditions across the Garden Route District
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- 1 hour ago
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- Heavy rains, strong winds, and flooding have caused widespread disruption across the Garden Route National Park.
To give us an update about current conditions across the Garden Route District Municipality, we are joined by Wouter Jacobs from Garden Route District Disaster Management.
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- Storm cuts off hundreds in Langkloof and Little Karoo
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- 1 hour ago
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- Hundreds of people in the Langkloof and Little Karoo regions of the Western Cape remain completely cut off due to inaccessible roads.
This, after a Level 8 storm earlier this week that brought torrential rain, flooding, and gale-force winds, cutting off roads and damaging critical infrastructure.
Government has formally recognised the severity of weather conditions in several provinces.
The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department has classified the conditions in six provinces as a national disaster.
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- It's Topical | Phala Phala Judgment: What's next for Ramaphosa?
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- 1 hour ago
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- On Friday, the Constitutional Court handed down judgment in an application brought by the Economic Freedom Fighters and the African Transformation Movement regarding the Phala Phala controversy. It concerns the alleged theft of a large sum of foreign currency from the private Game Farm of President Cyril Ramaphosa and the circumstances surrounding that incident. Three judgments were produced.
The ruling revives the possibility of a full impeachment inquiry. President Cyril Ramaphosa says he respects the Constitutional Court's judgment and reaffirms his commitment to the Constitution and the independence of the Judiciary and the rule of law.
So, what's your take on the possible impeachment process against President Cyril Ramaphosa?
To help us unpack this issue, we have Constitutional Law Expert from the University of Limpopo, Adv Lufuno Nevondwe, and Dr Ongama Mtimka who is the Acting Director of the Raymond Mhlaba Centre for Governance and Lead...
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- SABCNews PM Headlines @21H00 | 10 May 2026
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- 1 hour ago
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- * Government has classified the recent severe weather conditions ravaging parts of the country as a national disaster
* The minibus taxi industry says taxi fare hikes are unavoidable due to the high fuel prices
* Gauteng police are investigating two counts of murder and four of attempted murder following a shooting at the Zamimpilo informal settlement in Riverlea
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- Africa-France Summit | Peace and security among the issues to top the agenda
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- 4 hours ago
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- French President Emmanuel Macron has begun his African tour, meeting with his Egyptian counterpart ahead of the upcoming Africa-France Summit in Nairobi, Kenya.
The summit is expected to bring together leaders and government representatives from more than thirty African countries. France is seeking to strengthen its relations with African nations following a decline in its influence in the Sahel region.
Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, says the summit will focus on a broad range of issues affecting the continent and global partnerships.
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- Two cold fronts hit Western Cape
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- 4 hours ago
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- Two cold fronts have hit the Western Cape back-to-back, with the first making landfall on Sunday.
The South African Weather Service says the stronger of the two fronts is expected on Monday. It predicts severe weather conditions, with high rainfall, strong winds, rough seas and possible storm surges.
Authorities in the province are bracing for tough conditions, with joint operations centres activated from the city to the provincial level.
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- Woman seeks justice over childbirth disability
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- 5 hours ago
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- A Northern Cape woman who gave birth at Warrenton Community Health Centre wants the department of health to take responsibility for her disability post birth.
The mother of two minor children claims that while in labour she was given pethidine - an injection that helps with pain management and says after this injection she has not been able to walk.
The young mother has since lost her job and is now advised to sign up for a disability grant.
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- Eastern Cape IDZ unveils digital economy projects
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- 5 hours ago
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- The East London Industrial Development Zone has unveiled a portfolio of digital economy infrastructure projects worth more than R330 million.
The projects were unveiled during the Eastern Cape Digital Economy Summit in KuGompo City.
The province wants to position itself as a future player in the global digital economy.
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- Richtersveld battles poaching, climate threats
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- 5 hours ago
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- The Richtersveld National Park has seen discoveries of new plants and insects in the last few years, but are also frantically trying to save known species as poaching and climate change takes its toll.
The rugged landscape on the border of South Africa and Namibia is a must-see for those loving isolation and beautiful landscapes...
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- Severe Weather classified a National Disaster
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- 5 hours ago
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- Government has classified the recent severe weather conditions ravaging parts of the country as a national disaster.
That's after heavy rainfall destroyed infrastructure and displaced some residents in some provinces. The affected provinces include the Western Cape, the Eastern Cape, the North West, the Free State, the Northern Cape and Mpumalanga.
For more on the story we are joined by Ali Sablay from the Gift of the Givers.
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- Western Cape braces for two more cold fronts
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- 5 hours ago
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- The South African Weather Service has warned that two more cold fronts are expected to hit the Western Cape from Sunday through to Tuesday.
For more on this, we are joined by Western Cape Acting Premier, Minister Ivan Meyer.
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- Whistleblowers' plight in SA
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- 5 hours ago
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- Will the government's legislative reforms aimed at strengthening protection for whistleblowers encourage more South Africans to come forward and expose corruption?
The Justice and Constitutional Development Ministry recently unveiled changes to the law to provide whistleblowers with protection from financial ruin and even physical harm or death.
Government has acknowledged that fear of retaliation has become a deterrent to people wanting to blow the whistle on corruption in the country.
Today, SABC's Abra Barbier and Lucky Tsolo speak to someone who has been in this very difficult position.
For the purposes of telling the story and his protection, we will refer to him as John.
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- Taxi commuters brace for fare increase
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- 5 hours ago
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- The minibus taxi industry says taxi fare hikes are unavoidable due to the high fuel prices.
Some taxi associations across the country have already increased prices, and others are likely to follow suit this month. Some commuters say these increases are a blow to their already overstretched budgets.
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- Johannesburg Mothers celebrated at Joburg Zoo
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- 5 hours ago
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- Mothers who attended the Mother's Day concert at the Joburg Zoo in Parktown, Johannesburg, say it was the best way to celebrate their role as nurturers.
Moms and grandmoms were treated to an intimate session of music performances from the likes of Amu Faku and The Soil.
The event was a musical tribute in honour of all mothers across the city.
SABC News Refilwe Mekoa filed this report.
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- SABCNews PM Headlines @17H00 | 10 May 2026
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- 5 hours ago
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- * Taxi commuters across the country are expected to pay more from Monday as several taxi associations implement fare increases
* A major fuel theft operation has been uncovered in Meyerton after a multi-disciplinary law enforcement team arrested 11 suspects during a coordinated intelligence-driven operation
* The Department of Cooperative Government has declared the provinces wreaked by havoc following extreme weather conditions disaster
* The first passengers have disembarked from the Hantavirus-hit cruise ship anchored off Spain
* The South African Football Association managed to hold it's second national executive committee meeting of the year under very tight security
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- Madlanga Commission Wrap | Maj-Gen Senona 'knew' poor state of facility used to store R200M cocaine
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- 6 hours ago
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- The Madlanga Commission shifted its focus this week to illicit drugs looking at cocaine.
This after the June 2021 KZN drug bust of 541kg of cocaine worth R200 million would become very relevant to the work of the Commission.
The drugs would later get stolen under the watch of KZN Hawks Head, Major-General Lesetja Senona, who authorised the transfer of the drugs to a facility that did not meet the standards to house high value cocaine.
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- Discussion | Two senior police officers arrested in Gauteng
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- 6 hours ago
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- While details remain unclear on this particular arrest, there has been a significant number of high profile police arrests in recent months.
For more on how this reflects on the police force, we speak with Lesiba Thobakgale, who is the spokesperson of the South African Police Union
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- Hantavirus cruise passengers evacuated in Tenerife
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- 6 hours ago
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- The cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak has arrived in the Canary Islands, where the passengers have been taken off.
The MV Hondius arrived in Tenerife in the early hours of Sunday morning, and the evacuation began a few hours later.
With the latest, Sabc News correspondent, John Bevir reports.
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- Phala Phala | Didiza to meet Parliarment's legal team after court judgment
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- 6 hours ago
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- It's believed that National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza will meet with Parliament's legal advisors this week to discuss her options following Friday's Constitutional Court judgment, which ordered the institution to revive impeachment processes against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Another spanner has now been thrown in the works, with the uMkhonto weSizwe Party announcing its plans to file a motion of no confidence in Ramaphosa.
While the two are different processes, they can ultimately have the same outcome.
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- Whistleblowers face deadly risks exposing corruption
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- 6 hours ago
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- While whistleblowing remains critical in the fight against corruption, some who have taken this noble step say it has hurt their lives.
In recent years, some whistleblowers have lost their lives for speaking out against alleged corruption, while others have faced victimisation.
These incidents have left many wondering whether it's worthwhile to blow the whistle.
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- Kalahari floods trigger rare river flow
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- 6 hours ago
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- Flood waters have reached the Kalahari in the Northern Cape, causing the Kuruman River to flow.
It has caused quite a spectacle among residents and tourists in the area.
Severe weather and flooding in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District area in the Northern Cape are the reason for the flow of the Kuruman River.
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- EC Weather | Dams reach full capacity after rainfall
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- 7 hours ago
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- The recent rainfall that hit parts of the Eastern Cape has brought much-needed relief to drought-stricken areas in the province.
The dam levels in most of the municipalities in the province have reached full capacity.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Metro is one of the regions that was gravitating towards day zero.
The combined dam levels supplying the Metro have risen from around 36 percent to above full capacity within days, with the Kouga and Churchill dams now overflowing.
The Impofu Dam has also overflowed for the first time in years.
Sabc News Reporter Sisipho Ngcumbe reports.
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- Santam joins Weather Service to fight climate threats
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- 7 hours ago
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- South Africa's short-term insurer, Santam, has partnered with the South African Weather Service to bolster the country's defence against climate-related disasters.
The partnership will see the rollout of nine high-tech automatic weather stations across several provinces to improve early warning systems.
Sabc News Economics Reporter, Katlego Legodi, has the details.
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- Cost of Living | Taxi fares to increase tomorrow
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- 7 hours ago
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- The fuel price has severly affected the cost of living. And now with taxi fares expected to increase, its likely that South Africans will find themselves under even more pressure.
To expand on how all of this will affect consumers, we are joined by social forecaster, Carmen Murray
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- Debate on lack of transformation in legal profession
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- 7 hours ago
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- A fierce legal battle over transformation in South Africa's legal profession unfolded in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, where the Legal Practice Council is defending the Legal Sector Code against a challenge by some of the country's biggest law firms.
The National Association of Democratic Lawyers argues that despite decades of democracy, the legal profession still reflects the inequalities of South Africa's exclusionary past with white ownership and leadership continuing to dominate major firms and black women remaining severely underrepresented.
At the centre of the debate is a critical question: how should transformation in the legal profession be measured and enforced in modern South Africa?
We are joined by Zincedile Tiya - Secretary General of National Association of Democratic Lawyers (Nadel).
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- Debate on National Health Insurance continues
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- 7 hours ago
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- South Africa's controversial National Health Insurance Act is once again under the spotlight as the Constitutional Court of South Africa reserves judgment in a landmark challenge brought by the Western Cape Government and the Board of Healthcare Funders.
At the heart of the case are claims that Parliament failed to conduct meaningful public participation before passing legislation that could fundamentally reshape the country's healthcare system. Supporters argue the NHI is essential to achieving universal healthcare, while critics warn the process and the practical implications could have far-reaching consequences for both public and private healthcare in South Africa.
We speak with SAMA Chairperson, Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa and Dr Nicholas Crisp - Deputy Director General for National Health Insurance and currently the Acting Director General of the National Department of Health.
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- Motorsport | Nurturing Africa's young racing talent
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- 8 hours ago
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- Motorsport in Africa is gaining momentum, with new efforts to create a clear pathway for young drivers from grassroots karting to racing professionally on a global stage.
Leading that charge is WORR Motorsport, a South African development programme focused on nurturing talent, reducing barriers to entry, and building towards one bold goal - producing Africa's next Formula 1 driver.
Joining us is the founder of WORR Motorsport, Wesleigh Orr and and Project Offricer Bino Tladi.
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- Malema hosts lunch for elderly mothers
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- 8 hours ago
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- EFF Leader Julius Malema is currently hosting a lunch for elderly mothers in Sandton.
Let us listen in.
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- SACP host Chris Hani provincial commemoration in Mpumalanga
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- 8 hours ago
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- The South African Communist Party is hosting the Chris Hani provincial commemoration in Bushbuckridge.
The commemoration is currently being addressed by the General Secretary of the SACP Solly Mapaila.
Let us listen in.
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- Cold front expected to bring more rain and strong winds
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- 8 hours ago
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- Severe weather continues to lash parts of the Garden Route and Eastern Cape after an Orange Level 8 warning triggered flooding, evacuations and road closures in areas including Knysna and George.
Emergency teams remain on high alert as damaged infrastructure, flooded roads and rising river levels continue to affect communities.
And while conditions may ease in some areas, another cold front is expected to bring more rain and strong winds into the new week.
SABC News Meteorologist, Lehlohonolo Thobela explains.
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- Economics news update with Katlego Legodi
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- 9 hours ago
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- We now focus on developments that could have an impact on the economy.
The South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (SACCAWU) has rejected Pick n Pay's proposed overhaul of its store labour model, warning that the retailer's Section 189A process could push workers out despite assurances that no jobs will be cut.
The union is expected to brief the media later this week.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will publish first-quarter unemployment data with the release of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey.
Mobile network operator Vodacom will also release its annual results for the financial year ended 31 March 2025.
And lastly, we continue to closely monitor the potential impact of the Hantavirus on the economy.
To give us more insight into what to expect this week from the economics desk, we welcome SABC News Reporter Katlego Legodi.
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- Connecting the dots with Canny Maphanga
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- 9 hours ago
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- SABC News reporter Canny Maphanga is here to tell us what to expect on SA Today as she reflects on the commissions of inquiry.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- Developing political news with Ntebo Mokobo
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- 9 hours ago
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- The ANC faces another crucial week as internal divisions and leadership questions continue to dominate the political landscape.
The party's National Working Committee is expected to reflect on the Constitutional Court judgment involving President Cyril Ramaphosa.
At the same time, tensions between the ANC and the South African Communist Party over dual membership remain unresolved, with tomorrow, 11 May 2026, marking the deadline for members to declare whether they will campaign for the ANC or the SACP in the November local government elections.
The week will also see the ANC begin the verification and vetting process for prospective mayoral candidates ahead of the polls.
For more on the political stories expected to dominate the headlines this week, we are joined by SABC News Reporter Ntebo Mokobo.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- Eleven suspects arrested in fuel theft operation - Hawks Spokesperson Christopher Singo
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- 9 hours ago
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- A major fuel theft operation has been uncovered in Meyerton after a multi-disciplinary law enforcement team arrested 11 suspects during a coordinated intelligence-driven operation.
The arrests were carried out by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, together with other tactical and organised crime units.
This follows allegations of fuel theft at a fuel plant believed to be under administration.
Investigators are also probing whether security personnel guarding the facility may have been working with the suspects.
I am now joined by Christopher Singo, National Spokesperson for the Hawks.
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- Mother's Day concert underway at Joburg Zoo #sabcnews
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- 9 hours ago
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- In celebration of Mother's Day, mothers are set to be treated to a spectacular concert at the Johannesburg Zoo on Sunday.
Music lovers can look forward to performances by some of South Africa's top artists, including Ami Faku and The Soil, among others, in what promises to be a heartfelt musical tribute to mothers.
SABC News reporter Refilwe Mekoa has more from the Joburg Zoo in Parkview, Johannesburg.
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- Lesotho Ombudsman raises alarm over deteriorating prison conditions
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- 9 hours ago
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- Lesotho's Ombudsman, AdvocateTlotliso Polaki has released a scathing follow-up report, decrying troubling pattern of systemic neglect over the past three years since the publication of a previous report.
The Ombudsman says 70 of the 97 recommendations made for the Mohlomi Mental Health Facility remain unimplemented, while deteriorating infrastructure and inadequate nutritional programmes continue to plague correctional facilities across the country.
SABC News Correspondent in Lesotho Rapelang Radebe has more on the story.
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- Sithembiso Ngema elected DA KZN leader - Zakhele Ndlovu analyses results of the provincial congress
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- 10 hours ago
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- The Democratic Alliance has elected its new leader for the province of KwaZulu-Natal in a tense race.
Sithembiso Ngema, a former deputy provincial leader, succeeds Finance MEC Francois Rodgers.
We now bring in Political Analyst, Zakhele Ndlovu.
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- Joburg Mayor Dada Morero on celebrating mothers
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- 10 hours ago
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- In celebration of Mother's Day, mothers are being treated to a spectacular concert at the Johannesburg Zoo today.
Some of South Africa's top artists, including Ami Faku and The Soil will be taking to the stage in what promises to be a heartfelt musical tribute to mothers.
SABC News reporter Refilwe Mekoa is at the Joburg Zoo in Parkview, Johannesburg
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- 2 senior police officers, civilian arrested for unlawful possession of precious metals
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- 10 hours ago
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- Two senior police officers a civilian allegedly linked to the illegal dealing and unlawful possession of precious metals have been arrested.
They were arrested following investigations into allegations of illicit precious metals transactions, corruption and related offences.
The suspects are expected to appear before the Kempton Park Magistrate's Court on Monday.
National SAPS Spokesperson Brig. Athlenda Mathe has more details
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- 'Prisons are a no-go area in Lesotho' SABC Correspondent, Rapelang Radebe
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- 10 hours ago
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- Following the scathing follow-up report by Lesotho's Ombudsman, Advocate Tlotliso Polaki, on the conditions of the country's prisons, SABC News Lesotho Correspondent, Rapelang Radebe, reports on the humanitarian crisis in that country's prisons.
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- Five shot in Zamimpilo informal settlement
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- 11 hours ago
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- Gauteng police are investigating two counts of murder and three of attempted murder following a shooting incident at the Zamimpilo informal settlement in Riverlea, south of Johannesburg, in the early hours of this morning.
Gauteng police spokesperson Tinstwalo Sibeko says a group of more than forty people had gathered outside a tavern, drinking and socialising, when three unknown suspects approached and started shooting at the patrons.
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- ANC KZN kicks off renewal, rebuilding drive in Intshanga, Durban
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- 11 hours ago
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- As part of the party's renewal and rebuilding programme, ANC KZN coordinator James Nxumalo will address the community of ward 4 in Intshanga in the eThekwini region.
SABC News reporter Zanele Buthelezi has more on the story from KZN.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- Two senior police officers, civilian arrested for illicit metals
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
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- Two senior police officers and a civilian allegedly linked to the illegal dealing and unlawful possession of precious metals have been arrested.
The suspects were arrested following investigations into allegations of illicit precious metals transactions, corruption and related offences.
They are expected to appear in court on Monday.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
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- Fear of death, attrition and extortion is real for whistleblowers in SA: Advocate Paul Pretorius
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- 11 hours ago
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- Concerns continue to grow over the safety of whistleblowers in South Africa, as corruption leaves a trail of fear, intimidation and loss across the country.
Many who have exposed wrongdoing have faced threats, financial ruin and, in some cases, death, highlighting the high personal cost of speaking out.
As corruption continues to undermine public trust and weaken institutions, questions are being raised about whether enough is being done to protect those who risk their lives to hold the powerful accountable.
We bring Advocate Paul Pretorius, Senior Counsel and legal expert into this conversation.
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