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On 15 August 2026, the iconic Sun City Superbowl will host the 32nd edition of South Africa's premier music celebration – a "Homecoming Edition" that promises to reignite the cultural flames of a province rich with history, talent, and untapped potential.

Lindiwe Nzuza laments the systemic failures in addressing gender-based violence (GBV), while highlighting the influence if money in cases and the urgent need to re-enforce whitsleblower protection in South Africa.

Gender-based violence (GBV) expert Dr Nadia Bernon says the rising cases of GBV have led government to officially declare GBV and femicide as a national disaster in November last year.  Numbers remain high especially in intimate partner violence as it is the primary driver of femicide.

Daily gender-based violence (GBV) statistics are creating conversation but also unexpected reaction on social media.SABC News speaks to TEARS Foundation’s Celeste Louw on why accountability remains hard to get a hold of.A look at how social media reveals South Africa’s struggle to confront gender-based violence. 

Global creative collective Homies has launched a campaign centred on Youth Day, using music and storytelling to highlight the ongoing power and cultural legacy of South African youth.

Today, the world marks World Press Freedom Day. We talked to Professor Sisanda Nkoala about press freedom and the implications of AI on press freedom.  

In observance of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Shudufhadzo Musida, the former Miss South Africa and UNFPA Regional Champion, shares insights on this important day, February 6.

Legal Counsel Ashleigh Laurent gives legal insights on  the importance of vetting school staff and legal implications of the subject.

Fak'ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival's creative director, Eduardo Cachucho discusses the festival and its significance. 

Dr Nomvuyo Nokwe, daughter of former African National Congress (ANC) Secretary General, Duma Nokwe details her family's feelings on the repatriation of their father. 

By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Taresh Hareerparshad - The world famous Hindu Festival of Chariots is heading to the bustling township of Soweto. Tomorrow the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) will take Indian song, dance and food- to the Vilakazi Precinct, south west of Johannesburg. Spokesperson Krsangi Radhe explains how this is an amalgamation of South African culture...

The New Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Mondli Gungubele says his wish is to see the appointment of the SABC Board finalized as soon as possible. 

the early closure of schools will help increase the vaccination of employees in the education sector.

the early closure of schools will help increase the vaccination of employees in the education sector.

SANEF's Secretary-General - Mahlatse Mahlase, says government has informed them that journalists will receive the jab

SANEF's Secretary-General - Mahlatse Mahlase, says government has informed them that journalists will receive the jab

The High Court in Polokwane, Limpopo, will today hear an application by the Modikwa platinum mine outside Burgersfort to stop mining by another company, Nkwe platinum mine.

The roll-out of the second dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, administered to senior citizens, commenced across the country today.

The North West Social Development MEC Boitumelo Moiloa has called for a partnership between government and local communities in the fight against drugs and substance abuse.

Basic Education minister, Angie Motshekga says the department has gazetted the new date for the re-opening of schools as the 19th of July

The Free State has announced that it has managed to vaccinate 50 percent of its target of 32-thousands educators

The Sol Plaatje Municipality in Kimberley says plans are on the table for another water pipeline in the city, due to the population growth.

The Department of Basic Education says the learners enrolled at hostels and special schools have until Friday to be released for their winter holidays.

Labour Federation, COSATU, has suggested that government provide financial relief to businesses that will be negatively impacted by the new lockdown restrictions.

Police in Mpumalanga are investigating two separate crashes that claimed the lives of seven people on the N4 Toll road near Mbombela.