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Western Cape police have launched a murder and attempted murder investigation following a fatal shooting incident in Rocklands, Mitchells Plain, on Tuesday afternoon. This was after three people were shot and fatally wounded. Police say the deceased have been identified as a 39-year-old woman, a 29-year-old man, and a 36-year-old man. A 15-year-old girl was among those who were shot during the inc...

Chief Electoral Officer IEC Sy Mamabolo has announced a special voter registration weekend will be on 20 and 21 June 2026. Mamabolo says this is designed to make it easier for eligible South Africans to register or update their details closer to where they ordinarily reside. Mamabolo says once the voting date has been announced, voters must vote at the voting station where they are registered. Mam...

Police say are executing seven warrant of arrests in relation to a R10 million insurance murder for payout scheme today in Limpopo. The arrests are linked to former police Sergeant Rachel Kutumela. All suspects are believed to have taken out life and funeral policies on 10 people who were later murdered. Three arrests have been made this morning. These include two brothers and a sangoma. More arre...

KZN police say two suspects who were wanted in connection with several cases of murder and attempted murder were shot and fatally wounded in a shootout with police in the Mzomusha area, Newtown C Section, in Inanda on Monday morning. Police say they were searching for at least five suspects, and during an operation that started just after midnight on Monday morning, two of the suspects were locate...

Testifying at the Madlanga Commission of in Inquiry in Pretoria, North-West businessman Suliman Carrim's says he never knew Cat Matlala until he received a call to invest. Carrim says he invested R10 million in the Medi24 tender with a promise of a R20 million return. Carrim also says it is Brown Mogotsi who told him to lie to Cat Matlala about having connections with police minsters. 

The Nkabinde Inquiry investigating suspended South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions, Andrew Chauke's fitness to hold office today heard testimony from a witness Aris Danikas who worked closely with Cato Manor Organized Crime Unit. Chauke's legal representatives have called former police reservist Aris Danikas to testify

The Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee evidence leader advocate Norman Arendse says a list of proposed witnesses to come before the commission this week includes KZN provincial police commissioner Lt. Gen. Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, National Police  Commissioner Lt. Gen. Fanie Masemola, Lt. Gen. Senthumule, and Hon. F. Adams. The Ad Hoc Committee Investigates Allegations made by SAPS KwaZulu-Natal P...

This Friday, SAfm’s radio anchor Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly, delving deeper into the world of mining and engineering.

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) informs consumers about the recall of VW Polo Vivo vehicles by Volkswagen Group. This recall affects 25,729 vehicles. The affected vehicles were made available for sale from February 2025 to February 2026, nationally. The commission says the defect involves the rivet height on the handbrake lever, which may not meet specifications in some units. The National...

The South African National Defence Force says they will be operating together with the SAPS in four provinces namely Gauteng, North West, kwazululu-Natal and Western Cape to deal with Zama Zamas, Gangsterism and Drugs. SANDF Chief of Joint Operations, General Siphiwe Sangweni says their duty is to ensure and help the SAPS to execute its duties in a conducive environment. SANDF was briefing the Joi...

Forensic investogator Paul O'Sullivan has told the Ad Hoc Committee Investigating Allegations of Corruption, Infiltration and political Intereference in the police that Advocate Michael Mashuga lied under oath at the Zondo Commission to help shutdown investigations into corruption allegations against General Khomotso Phahlane. Answering committee member Khusela Sangoni, O'Sullivan alleged that Mas...

Rise Mzansi says many will remember Mosiuoa Lekota, for the political positions he held, but the country should most prominently remember him for his principled positions, even in the face of criticism and humiliation. Lekota died in the early hours of Wednesday morning at a hospital in Midrand at the age of 77. Lekota had stepped back from active politics last year to focus on his health, pr...

The Congress of the People (COPE) has described the death of its leader Mosiuoa Lekota as a huge loss to the party. Lekota died in the early hours of Wednesday morning at a hospital in Midrand at the age of 77. confirm that it received the news early this morning of the passing away of Comrade Terror. The party says he has been ill for quite a while, and he has been in and out of the hospital unti...

Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Jomo Sibiya, conducted a joint in loco inspection at the Ormonde site in Johannesburg South, alongside City of Joburg leadership. The death toll in the building collapse in Ormonde, south of Johannesburg has risen to NINE.  The Johannesburg Emergency Services says its team has managed to locate the third person from the rubble of the collapsed building...

The Middle East is on edge after US and Israeli strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.  It triggered retaliatory missile attacks, emergency U.N. meetings and protests across several countries. World leaders are divided, while civilians across the region brace for further escalation. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Associate Professor of Public International Law, at the University of Joh...

The Hawks' National Serious Corruption Investigation Unit has arrested three suspects from the Health Department this morning. The suspects have been arrested on charges of fraud and theft. The three are set to appear in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court today. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Hawks National Spokesperson, Colonel Katlego Mogale....

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has adjourned for today and will resume on Wednesday morning. North West Businessman Brown Mogotsi, was today expected back on the stand,but failed to appear, citing illness. Evidence leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson told the commission a medical certificate is expected by end of day. Chairperson Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga declared Mogotsi in contempt for now a...

Search and rescue teams are continuing in Mossel Bay in the Western Cape after tug vessel LEO sank about 80 nautical miles south in the early hours of yesterday (Sunday). The vessel sent a mayday late Saturday due to uncontrolled water ingress. Of 18 crew aboard, 13 are accounted for 12 survivors and one presumed deceased. Five remain missing. The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre is coordinatin...

Celebrating 20 years of "Connecting Africa to the World," Meetings Africa 2026 returns this year to the Sandton Convention Centre as a premier catalyst for the continent's business events industry. ​Following a massive R690 million economic contribution in 2025, this year's flagship trade show hosts nearly 300 exhibitors from over 20 African nations and 380+ elite buyers. Beyond the numbers, the e...

Day 10 of the TRC Cases public hearings today hear the testimony of two individuals related to Afrikaner Interest group Afriforum. Kallie Kriel , CEO of Afrifirum has asked the Khampepe commission of Inquiry to ensure that the principle of equality before the law is restored by focusing not only on the prosecuted members of the armed forces, but also on all those who have failed to apply for &nbsp...

Minister in the presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni briefs the media on outcomes and decisions after the cabinet meeting 

A boost in tax revenue has given the National Treasury room to offer the first inflation-linked tax relief since the 2023/24 financial year. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says revenue for the current financial year is projected to come in higher than previously forecast. This has been supported by stronger VAT collections and higher platinum and gold prices. Tabling the 2026 budget in Parliame...

The Hawks in KwaZulu-Natal have launched major raids on multiple drug dens across Chatsworth, south of Durban. Authorities say they've been closely monitoring these locations for nearly a year, targeting drugs linked to well-known syndicates under long-term investigation. One suspect has been arrested during the operation. Police say the crackdown aims to disrupt organised drug networks operating...

The National Consumer Commission has launched an investigation into nine sanitary pad suppliers. This comes after a University of the Free State study found harmful endocrine-disrupting chemicals, including parabens, phthalates, and bisphenols, in some pads and panty liners. The study found these endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are linked to health complications such as hormonal imbalance, i...

The 2030 Reading Panel's 2026 report reveals that reading levels for South African children are still at crisis point. The report released yesterday, reveals that only 30% of learners in grades 1 to 3 are reading at grade level in their home language. In some languages, up to 25% of Grade 3 learners cannot read a single word, while 15% scored zero in reading assessments. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to r...