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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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Govt develops funding model to help municipalities pay their bills 18.01.2017

The Department of Cooperative governance says government has developed a funding model to improve infrastructure in municipalities that have been struggling to pay their electricity bills.

Israel’s envoy slams Security Council 18.01.2017

In its first meeting on the Palestinian question since a landmark resolution demanding Israel halt its settlement activity in occupied territory late last year, the Security Council received a firm rebuke from Israel’s envoy who labelled the Council’s action an inspiration for terror.

SA delegation’s Davos attendance beneficial: Expert 17.01.2017

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is leading an SA delegation on behalf of President Jacob Zuma, to the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

Ford has suffered an enormous reputational damage: Market analyst 17.01.2017

Market analyst from the AAA school of advertising, Cecilia Andrews says the reputational damage suffered by Ford is enormous as it was not open and transparent.

‘Ford too long to recall the vehicles’ 17.01.2017

The family slammed Fords's handling of the matter. Kaveen Jimmy is the brother of Reshall Jimmy, who burnt to death when his Ford Kuga caught alight in December 2015 while on holiday in Wilderness. He says Ford too long to recall the vehicles.

C Town to embark on generating renewable energy sources 17.01.2017

Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille says the city will embark on a program to generate its own energy from renewables by 2020.

Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman on Shiraaz Mohamed abduction 16.01.2017

Founder, Director and Chairman of Gift of the Givers Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman says they are unaware of the location of Photo Journalist Shiraaz Mohamed.

Klaasen lived a full life: Daughter 15.01.2017

In an interview on Saturday with legendary Jazz artist, Thandi Klaasen’s daughter Lorraine she says her mother lived a full life.

History comes alive in the Knysna forests 13.01.2017

The Knysna Forest in the Southern Cape has many amusing and interesting stories associated with it, from visitors' encounters with its rare elephants to its rich history. Some of these stories have inspired the works of many authors, including Daleen Matthee's masterpieces "Kringe in die Bos" and "Fiela se kind". The Garden Route National Park, where the forest is located, has launched a ten-stop...

Affected families reflect on Oppenheimer Stadium disaster 13.01.2017

Families who lost their loved ones at the Oppenheimer Stadium Disaster say the events which unfolded on that fateful Sunday afternoon will forever be etched in their memories.

Plastic SA's Douw Steyn on Plastic packaging 12.01.2017

Director of Sustainability at Plastic SA Douw Steyn says there is misconception about the use and reuse of plastic packages.

Military veterans to clamp down on education fund fraudsters 12.01.2017

The Department of Military Veterans says it will be clamping down on those fraudulently benefiting from its educational support scheme.

MJC calls for SAHRC probe into mosque attacks 12.01.2017

The Muslim Judicial Council has approached the South African Human Rights Commission to investigate a series of attacks against mosques.

Schools in Limpopo without stationery 11.01.2017

Classes will not begin at schools in Limpopo's Vhembe and Mopani districts on Wednesday because stationery has not yet been delivered.

Limpopo school children ready for academic year 11.01.2017

Learners in Limpopo say they are ready to kick start the academic year.

Analyst reduces Fifa awards to beauty contest 10.01.2017

SABC sports analyst Mzimasi Mgebisa, says Ronaldo’s win as Fifa’s best player cannot be taken seriously.

Dti's Xolelwa Mlumbi-Peter on Poultry industry 10.01.2017

The department's deputy director-general Xolelwa Mlumbi-Peter says, they have been working very closely with the poultry industry to ensure that there is a level of protection that is provided. Major chicken producers have announced steps to begin retrenching more than 3500 workers.

Zizi Kodwa on Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma's endorsement. 09.01.2017

The ANC has berated its women's league for endorsing Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma as its presidential candidate. Party spokesperson Zizi Kodwa has labelled the move premature, divisive and in defiance of the national executive committee.

Robotic surgery as treatment for prostate cancer growing in SA: Study 07.01.2017

A recent study has revealed that robotic surgery for the treatment of prostate cancer is growing by 40% per year in South Africa.

Durban-born US actor Adhir Kalyan. 06.01.2017

Durban-born US actor Adhir Kalyan has encouraged the matric class of 2016 to follow their dreams and choose a career path that will ultimately make them happy.

Party-goers welcomed 2017 in style in Tshwane 01.01.2017

Thousands of party-goers filled Church Square in Pretoria CBD to welcome the New Year.

SAPOHR condemns St Albans Prison incident 27.12.2016

The South African Prisoners Organisation for Human Rights (SAPOHR) has condemned the incident at the St Albans Prison in Nelson Mandela Bay.

Ramaphosa on government's efforts on investments 24.12.2016

Deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa says that government has remained focused on driving economic growth

Ramaphosa comments on SA avoiding the credit ratings downgrade in 2016 24.12.2016

Deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa says that a highlight of 2016 was the collective effort of key sectors to work together to save our credit rating.

Political parties send season's greetings to South Africans 24.12.2016

Different political parties have wished all South Africans a peaceful and reflective festive season.

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