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Democratic Alliance Federal Council Chairperson, Helen Zille may consider putting her name forward for running for the Mayor of the City of Johannesburg ahead of next year's local government elections. According to the Daily Maverick, the former DA leader and former Premier of the Western Cape Province says she will decide by next week whether to apply for the job as a candidate - within the DA -...

The son of one of the Cradock Four is continuing his testimony in the ongoing inquest into the deaths the anti-apartheid activists. Lukhanyo Calata has recounted the impact of the death of his father, Fort Calata, sentiments shared by former anti-apartheid activist and academic, Professor Derrick Swartz, who testified yesterday. SABC News Reporter, Kim Daniels has more

Eben Etzebeth is will not play for the Sharks in their URC semi-final against the Bulls due to injury. Fellow Bok lock Jason Jenkins is also injured. The Sharks' lock pairing for the trip to Loftus Versfeld is Emile van Heerden and Corne Rahl. Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will captain the side. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Sports News Anchor, Jon Gericke 

US President Donald Trump has threatened to cancel Elon Musk's government contracts after a very public falling-out on social media. Trump said he was "very disappointed" and "very surprised" with Musk's attacks against his signature spending bill. The massive package, which passed the Republican-led House of Representatives by a single vote in May and has been dubbed by Trump as his "one, big bea...

It's that time again on a Friday when Update At Noon presents another Update From The Coal-Face with Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News and Mining Weekly. 1. South Africa's Mintek this week shot ahead of the world by using hydrogen to process ferromanganese. 2. Bulgaria this week reached out to South Africa to collaboratively perfect the generation of green hydrogen. 3. Storing...

The departmement of Agriculture says over 900-thousand doses of vaccines have been ordered to help fight the spread of the Foot-and-Mouth disease outbreak. This follows alarms raised by the Southern African Agri Initiative about the growing number of farmers struggling financially due to their inability to seel livestock. This stems from an FMD outbreak that began in KwaZulu-Natal in December 2024...

Democratic Alliance (DA) Member of Parliament for the Committee on Justice and Constitutional development, Damien Klooper says the NPA is failing at the basics, with the most recent example being the Timothy Omotoso case. The DA held a briefing this morning to discuss the failures of the National Prosecuting Authority regarding priority crimes and state capture. Klopper, says establishing an anti-...

Gauteng has recorded a 7.9% decrease in crimes, with murders decreasing by 10.8%. This is according to Gauteng Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Tommy Mthombeni, who released the provincial crime statistics for the 4th quarter of the 2024/25 financial year this morning. Kidnapping and Cash-In-Transit cases increased by 15.8% and 0.4% respectively.

The Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel, says the escalation in the number of children being recruited to form gangs over the years is worrying. Nel was speaking in Mitchell's Plain (on the Cape Flats) during a child protection commemoration event to mark child protection week. Residents and community organisations in the area gathered to discuss issues such as c...

The Southern African Agri Initiative has raised alarms about the growing number of farmers struggling financially due to their inability to sell livestock. This crisis stems from the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak that began in KwaZulu-Natal in December 2024 and has since spread to major feedlots nationwide. Cattle farmers are now calling on the government to take immediate action to contain the...

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that Ranga Chivaviro has left the club with immediate effect. The forward joined Chiefs in June 2023, and the club chose not to extend his two-year contract. In total, Chivaviro has made 45 appearances for Chiefs while scoring nine goals. Rumours are flying around as to who will fill the spot in front. 23-year-old Nigerian striker Etiosa Ighodaro, who is currently on l...

A former girlfriend of an unidentified man who claimed to be an acquaintance of Philangenkosi Makhanya – the deceased suspect in the Olorato Mongale murder case – has also come out and implicated the man as being part of a syndicate targeting women.  Mary – who's not her real name – says she too was also able to identify the man through the sound of his voice whilst be...

South Africa Under-17 coach Vela Khumalo will be the head coach of the national side for the tournament. It's a tricky balance for the national side with friendlies also scheduled against Tanzania on Friday and Mozambique on Tuesday. With the Sundowns players preparing for the Club World Cup, Bafana coach, Hugo Broos  will be using these matches as a way of testing some new faces. Sakina Kamw...

Zamimpilo Informal Settlement residents, in Riverlea, Johannesburg have gathered and are asking for police intervention to protect the residents. This comes after a body with gunshot wounds was discovered at the Informal Settlement  this morning. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Provincial police Spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo 

The National police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola has condemned an attack on members of the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) while performing their duties in Westbury, near Johannesburg. The officers were seen being chased by community members who threw bottles including stones. Police then withdrew tactically from the operation. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to national police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mat...

Following SABC's interview with an unidentified man in the wake of the fatal shooting of one of the main suspect in Olorato Mongale's murder case, more victims have come forward. They claim to recognise the man's voice and allege he is part of the syndicate targeting women and robbing them. Philangenkosi Makhanya was shot and killed during a shootout with police last week. He was sought for the 30...

 Walter Sisulu University's Mthatha campus has been rocked by fresh student protests following the release of residence manager Manelisi Mampane on R10,000 bail yesterday. The situation is still tense on the N2 road near Walter Sisulu University in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape. This as students are in confrontation with the police who are trying to maintain order. Mampane is facing charges of...

The country's Gross Domestic Product has grown by a mere 0.1 percent in the first quarter of this year as compared to the forth quarter of 2024. Four of the ten industries on the production side of the economy recorded positive gains, with agriculture driving most of the upward momentum. Agriculture production increased by 15,8%, adding 0,4 of a percentage point to GDP growth with good rains contr...

The executive of SAFA is appearing before the parliamentary committee for sport, arts and culture to account for its latest audited financial statements. Safa will also be expected to answer questions about the organisation's governance, provide an update on video assistant referee implementation, give comment on allegations levelled against the president and CEO Danny Jordaan and Safa's inability...

The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg has adjourned to 4 December, the corruption case against former President Jacob Zuma and French arms company, Thales. The adjournment comes after Judge Nkosinathi Chili dismissed applications by both parties to have all charges against them dropped. Zuma's petition to the Supreme Court of Appeal against the dismissal of his application for the remov...

The Eastern Cape High Court in Gqeberha is today expected to inspect the home of one of the Cradock Four, Matthew Goniwe. The inspection forms part of investigations by the re-opened inquest into the deaths of anti-apartheid activists, Fort Calata, Sicelo Mhlauli, Sparrow Mkonto and Goniwe. The men died after apartheid security police abducted while the group attempted to leave the city of Gqeberh...

Former Free State premier, Ace Magashule's former personal assistant Moroadi Cholota is a free woman. This after the High Court in Bloemfontein ruled that her extradition from the US was unlawful. The court also said it did not have the jurisdiction to try Cholota on  corruption that she and Magashule are charged with. The case is related to the 255-million-rand asbestos roofing removal tende...

Health experts, together with government officials have vowed to introduce stricter laws aimed at totally banning smoking in all public spaces and buildings. This follows the World marking No Tobacco Day at the weekend. Experts warn that the continuing false advertisement which portray tobacco products as cool and attractive to young people needs special attention. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Deputy...

The men from Pretoria are drawn with Dortmund, Fluminense and their opening game is on the 18th of June against Ulsan from South Korea. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Sports News Anchor, Jon Gericke 

The inquest into the deaths of the Cradock Four – Fort Calata, Matthew Goniwe, Sicelo Mhlauli, and Sparrow Mkonto, is currently underway in the Gqeberha High Court. The proceedings were postponed last year September due to issues over the funding of legal fees. During this week proceedings only family members are expected to testify. Here is Senior Counsel, Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi makin...