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The bail hearing of Tiffany Meek, the mother of slain 11-year-old Jayden-Lee continues in the Roodepoort Magistrates court today. Meek insist she is being framed for the murder of her son. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporters, Lerato Makola and Mlamli Maneli 

The government of Lesotho has reportedly claimed that there are illegal military training camps on South African farms. According to a report by the Ground Up publication, security chiefs from the Kingdom claim that young people are being lured to the camps by the Malata Naha militant group to fight for return of South African territories to Lesotho. The heads of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF), L...

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)  is holding A briefing the media ahead of its 12th anniversary celebrations to he held in Cape Town. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Dr Ngqapheli Mchunu, research specialist at the Human Sciences Research Council's  Developmental, Capable and Ethical State Research division.  

FlySafair has announced that South African Airways will accommodate FlySafair's passengers amid the ongoing wage impasse. Lanseria Airport in Johannesburg reported two flight cancellations as FlySafair's pilot strike entered its second day.  The airport's management says the airline has kept it and its passengers informed about developments regarding flight schedules. Trade Union Solidary has...

Accused number five in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Fisokuhle Ntuli, claims he is being tortured at the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre in Pretoria. His allegations led to delays in court proceedings, as Ntuli reportedly refused to leave his prison cell and arrived late at the High Court in Pretoria this morning. Five men are on trial for the 2014 murder of the Bafana Bafana captain. Addressin...

Members of Parliament are currently locked in a crucial debate in the National Assembly as the Appropriation Bill nears its passage. This follows weeks of intense Budget Vote discussions on departmental spending priorities. The Appropriation Bill, central to the national budget process, outlines how public funds will be allocated across government departments and programmes. Today's session marks...

The Patriotic Alliance has confirmed the suspension of its deputy president and Johannesburg Transport MMC, Kenny Kunene, amid a storm of controversy. PA leader Gayton McKenzie has announced that Kunene must step aside for a month while lawyers investigate him. Kunene was found at the premises of DJ Sumbody's alleged murder mastermind, Katiso Molefe when police were arresting Molefe. Patriotic All...

South Gauteng director of public prosecutions advocate Andrew Chauke has been suspended pending an inquiry into his fitness to hold office. President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended Chauke, citing serious accusations and growing concern over politically sensitive prosecutorial decisions. President Cyril Ramaphosa's office says the president had informed Chauke of his decision in writing.  Ramaphosa...

Members of the Joint Portfolio Committees on Police, Justice and Constitutional Development have expressed concern on how rushed the process of adopting a report which sets out guidelines on how parliament will look into allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The committees have since adopted the report despite various objections and points of clarity. EFF's mem...

A group of Cape Town youth taking part in a football tournament in Spain, has been left stranded overseas. This after the football academy allegedly failed to pay for return flights and accommodation. The group left Cape Town on the 6th of July and were due to have arrived back on Wednesday. Eighteen-year-old player, Uan Jumat is among a group of over 20 who have been left with no way home. His mo...

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says the country still needs more resources and assistance in dealing with agricultural diseases that ultimately affect our economy. He says the state cannot do it alone, and needs the help of the private sector. The Department of Agriculture together with the Agricultural Research Council, and other stakeholders are today hosting a high-level national Foot an...

Disgruntled Tembisa community members have barricaded roads with rocks and burning tyres over electricity tariff increases. In April, Eskom increased its electricity tariffs by close to 13% and municipal customers saw an 11,32% increase starting from July the first. Several vehicles including a minibus taxi have been damaged. The Ekurhuleni Mayor, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza has arrived in Thembisa to a...

Trade Union Solidarity says FlySafair could have averted the cancellation of numerous flights today if the airline had come to the negotiating table this past weekend. The union says the strike which was initially planned for only one day has been extended to 14-days after FlySafair decided to lock out the striking pilots for an extended period.  Solidarity has rejected FlySafair's 5.7% offer...

Protesters have gathered in Marabastad, in Tshwane and also marching to the Union Buildings. Defend South Africa and the United Civic Movement are the organizers. They are demanding President Cyril Ramaphosa's resignation The organization  says Ramaphosa knows something about Mkhwanazi's allegations. For more spoke to our reporter Nonhlanhla Ntshingila…

The health department is ramping up its vaccination drive against the Mpox disease as South Africa sees a steady rise in infections. The programme will target Gauteng, the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. The number of confirmed cases has now rises to ten since the beginning of the year, after two people from Cape Town and Johannesburg tested positive for the virus. For more on this we spoke to&nbs...

The mother of Jayden-Lee Meek has raised questions about the investigations leading up to her arrest for the murder of her 11-year-old son. Tiphany Meek is currently applying for bail in the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court, after she was arrested last week and charged with the boy's murder. Speaking through her lawyer, Noven Naidoo, Tiphany has called into question the investigative processes follow...

Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu says he will await the judicial commission of inquiry established by President Cyril Ramaphosa, to give his side. This follows allegations by KwaZulu-Natal provincial commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, linking him to corruption. Mchunu was speaking on the sidelines of the ANC celebration of Mandela International Day in the Musa Dladla region, in Kwa-Z...

SABC Remembers Xolani Gwala's contribution to the National Broadcaster

On the 15th September 1997 an admissions that the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) promoted apartheid emerged at a Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearing in Johannesburg. The Commission was hearing testimony on the media's role in the apartheid years. While former SABC staff members, like television news editor Johan Pretorius, claimed the service minimised the effects of aparthe...

As SABC News celebrates 75 years of existence, we have compiled a few snippets from radio days gone by, which we hope will re-ignite your love and commitment to the airwaves. Today, the Update@Noon team brings you legendary South African broadcaster and journalist, Tim Modise as he walks show anchor, Sakina Kamwendo down memory lane on some of the stories he covered during his days at the public b...

The evolution of the broadcast media has impacted the lives of millions of South Africans. As we mark the more than seven decades of the SABC NEWS and CURRENT AFFAIRS, we look at how the public broadcaster continues to be a leading platform to inform, educate and entertain millions across the country, the continent and abroad. Producer Tshepo Ikaneng compiled this report

the evolution of the broadcast media has impacted the lives of millions of South Africans. As we mark the more than seven decades of the SABC NEWS and CURRENT AFFAIRS, we look at how the public broadcaster continues to be a leading platform to inform, educate and entertain millions across the country, the continent and abroad. Veteran Broadcaster, Tim Modise co-hosted SABC News' Update@Noon radio...

As SABC News celebrates 75 years of existence, we have compiled a few snippets from radio days gone by, which we hope will re-ignite your love and commitment to the airwaves. Today, the Update@Noon team takes you back to the 17th of July 1950, when the SABC'S English Language service aired our first ever News Bulletin. The bulletin was read by BILL PRITCHARD and in a case of history reporting itse...

Another memorable SABC News moment came during the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations Final, where South Africa emerged victorious over the Tunisian national side. Here's a snippet of the winning goal from that historic match.

The United States says it has deported 5 people, it has described as illegal criminal aliens to the Kingdom of Eswatini. The five are citizens of Laos, Vietnam, Yemen, Cuba and Jamaica. In a statement on social media, the US' Department of Homeland Security said the group has been sent to the kingdom after their own countries refused to take them back. They have been convicted of various crimes, i...