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Selected news and current affairs clips from SABC radio and digital journalists, used on the SABC News website (www.sabcnews.com).

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Jun 26, 2026

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Chris Yelland on Eskom 28.07.2017

Energy expert Chris Yelland says lenders are finally holding Anoj Singh accountable.

Sizwe Pamla on Makhosi Khoza 27.07.2017

National Spokesperson of Cosatu Sizwe Pamla says they respect the ANC’s right to discipline all members.

Lukhona Mnguni on ANC & Makhosi Khoza 27.07.2017

Political Analyst Lukhona Mnguni says the KZN ANC wants to prove that it will continuously be a firing gun of the faction that is aligning to the president.

Media attention best way to protect Khoza: Reseracher 26.07.2017

The media attention received by African National Congress (ANC) MP, Makhosi Khoza might just be the best way to protect her after the death threats she received following her support of the secret ballot and publicly calling on President Jacoz Juma to step down.

Khoza mistrustful of state protection 26.07.2017

African National Congress (ANC) MP Makhosi Khoza is apprehensive about receiving protection from those assigned to protect her. Khoza says she is scared to accept this protection as she could be harmed.

DA investigates death threats against councillors 26.07.2017

Eastern Cape police in Port Elizabeth are investigating a case of intimidation following alleged death threats against two Democratic Alliance (DA) councillors in Port Elizabeth. Mayor Athol Trollip says says there is a possibility of the existane of a hitman contract to kill the two councillors.

SAHRC's, Gushwell Brooks on Windsor House Academy hair incident 25.07.2017

Gushwell Brooks says schools need to have a relook at their codes of conduct concerning appearence of learners and such must be guided by the Bill of Rights.

Mashaba sentiments mirror Trump policies: Sarakinksy 25.07.2017

Dr Ivor Sarakinsky of the Wits school of governance has compared Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba's sentiments on foreigners to those of US President Donald Trump. Lawyers for Human Rights have slammed him for saying foreigners are not the responsibility of the city but rather of national government. This follows the evictions of residents occupying a dilapidated building in Jeppe street.

Mashaba in hot water over housing 25.07.2017

Democratic Alliance member and Mayor in the city of Johannesburg, Herman Mashaba says that housing in the city will be fast tracked for South African citizens but not for foreign nationals. This follows the occupying of a dilapidated building in Jeppe street. Mashaba says providing housing for everyone is the responsibility of national government and his municipality will not accommodate legal and...

Mandela's Dr says he was asked to write book 24.07.2017

Nelson Mandela's former physician, Vejay Ramlakan talks about the Mandela family asking him to write about the former President's last years.

ANC treasurer-general, Zweli Mkhize on party funding 24.07.2017

ANC treasurer-general, Zweli Mkhize, says political party finances must be open to public scrutiny and must support transparency, accountability, and strengthening democracy.

Lindiwe Sisulu refutes claims she called for Zuma's arrest 24.07.2017

ANC presidential candidate Lindiwe Sisulu has refuted reports that she called for the arrest of President Jacob Zuma. Sisulu's reported to have challenged Zuma to face a disciplinary process for corruption allegations against him.

SA tax burden news hits foreign shores 21.07.2017

Treasury is making plans to repeal a tax exemption on income earned by South Africans working overseas. This comes against the backdrop of news hitting the shore that South Africans who work overseas could possibly be taxed locally for foreign earnings from 2019. Treasury has issued two draft bills since the decision and will introduce them to Parliament along with the South African Revenue Servic...

Moseneke to facilitate Life Esidimeni resolution process 21.07.2017

Retired Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke will lead the Alternative Dispute Resolution Process. This medium will tackle all claims that individuals want to make against the state resulting from the loss of life in the Life Esidimeni tragedy. Last year more than 90 mentally ill patients were moved from the facility into NGOs. The Health Ombudsman later found that none of the NGOs were operating...

Criminal gangs are remotely running the show at Sassa: Scopa 20.07.2017

Chairperson of Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) Themba Godi is deeply concerned about what is happening at the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) where he says criminal gangs are remotely running the show.

CGE's Javu Baloyi on intimidation of women in the workplace 19.07.2017

Baloyi says bullying and harassment of women has become very rampant in the workplace

SAPU 10111 call centre workers due to strike 19.07.2017

The South African Policing Union intends to cripple 10111 call centres countrywide as they embark on strike over 'negative responses' to their demands for increased salaries.

Dr describes Mandela's last moments 18.07.2017

Nelson Mandela's former physician, Vejay Ramlakan describes his medical condition before he died.

Mandela's Dr describes the night he died 18.07.2017

Nelson Mandela's former physician, Vejay Ramlakan describes the night he died.

Sassa CEO’s resignation is strange: Outa 18.07.2017

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) says former South Africa Social Security Agency (Sassa) CEO, Thokozani Magwaza’s sudden resignation is strange.

‘Mandela’s values remain central to the UN’ 18.07.2017

Former late president, Nelson Mandela’s values of building a future where everyone can live in peace, prosperity and in harmony with nature remain principles central to what drives the United Nations (UN) every day.

Solly Mapaila on tripartite alliance 16.07.2017

Speaking on Weekend Live SACP first deputy general-secretary, Solly Mapaila says they still need to make consultations with our alliance, particularly Cosatu the ANC and Sanco.

Terry Bell on SACP 16.07.2017

Labour Expert Terry Bell has warned that the SACP's decision to go it alone is unrealistic.

Andre Nel on technology and the youth 16.07.2017

Speaking on Weekend Live Nel explains the importance of getting young people in technology.

Casac questions Mkhwebane's fitness to hold office 15.07.2017

The Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (Casac) has called into question Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's fitness to hold office.

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