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Researcher and Analyst on Gender, Politics and Cultural issues, Nomboniso Gasa says Ukuthwala is a practice rather than a custom.

The Spokesperson for the Department of International Relations (DIRCO), Clayson Monyela has reaffirmed that South Africa's relationship with the United States remains intact. This follows claims by Defence and Military Veterans Deputy Minister, Kebby Maphatswer that Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela is a CIA agent.

The South African National Defence Union has called on President Jacob Zuma to sack Deputy Minister of Defence, Kebby Maphatsoe.

The structure of the economy needs to change to urgently provide jobs for the unemployed youth.

The attempted coup last weekend is said to have been prompted by King Letsie the third's signing a decision to make Maaparankwe Mahau the new army Chief, replacing Tlali Kamoli.

Legendary Jazz musician Babsy Mlangeni started making music professionally in 1968 and his first hit single titled "Sala Emma".

Legendary Jazz musician Babsy Mlangeni says being blind did not stop him from realising his dreams.

The City of Cape Town says it's demanding that the International Relations Department explain the latest visa issue related to the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama.

Andries Nel deputy minister of co-operative and Trade Affairs say they are going to ensure that all municipalities are performing their basic responsibilities without fail.

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

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

Nearly 45% of South Africa’s main oil imports supply comes from Saudi Arabia. A further 23% comes from Nigeria, 18 % from Angola, four percent from Ghana, and the balance 10% from other sources.

Researcher at the Institute for Security Studies, Dimpho Motsamai on the latest saga in Lesotho.

Gogo Moyo says traditional healers are not given much recognition in South Africa, especially in the health department.

Dr Moeti says the private sector should invest in health.

Ndondo commends the government’s National Development Plan but she points out that there should be an implementation strategy.

Deputy Chairperson of the South African Human Rights Commission Pregs Govender says more needs to be done to ensure access to health for the poor.

The Arms Deal Commission, chaired by Judge Willie Seriti was appointed by President Jacob Zuma three years ago to investigate alleged corruption in the 1999 arms deal.

Helmut Heitman says South African troops should not be sent into Lesotho just yet.

Military analyst, Helmut Heitman says if Lesotho descends into internal violence this will have a huge impact on South Africa.

Lesotho's military has seized control in a possible coup of the tiny African kingdom's police headquarters and jammed radio stations and phones. The armed forces have taken the headquarters of the police. Nthakoana Ngatane reports..

Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema's party caused chaos in parliament last week when it demanded that Zuma specify when he will pay back some of the money used for security upgrades at his Nkandla home in KwaZulu Natal. Malema says his party is ready to render parliament ungovernable.

Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader, Mangosuthu Buthelezi has described the late Mario Oriano Ambrosini as one of South Africa's greatest adopted sons. SABC News spoke to Buthelezi, friends, colleagues and family members of Ambrosini who came to pay their last respects at the St Georges' Cathedral in Cape Town. Some of Ambrosini's former and current parliamentary colleagues all came to bid farewell...

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

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