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The State prosecutor in the Senzo Meyiwa trial says authorities are unable to find tracking data for the vehicles involved in the 2020 arrest and transporting accused number one, Muzi Sibiya. This follows a request from defence counsel, Charles Mnisi, for the records to be presented as they are central to Sibiya's defence. Five men are on trial in the Pretoria High Court for the 2014 murder of the...

A significant number of South African school staff screened between March 2024 and February 2025 have been flagged for criminal activity, including violent and sexual offence. This is according to  to a report from background screening provider TPN. The report, which reviewed thousands of educators, coaches, administrative workers and grounds staff across SA schools, showed that one in 34 had...

A 26 year old woman has appeared before the New Brighton Magistrate's Court, in the Eastern Cape after she was arrested for allegedly abducting two premature babies from the Dora Nginza Hospital. In her first appearance in court, the state dropped charges against her co-accused. The babies were abducted at maternity ward while still in incubators. SABC News Reporter, Sisipho Ngcembe filed this rep...

KwaZulu Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, says that the police expect to uncover more victims of crimes committed by the main suspect in murder of Olorato Mongale. This is after Philangenkosi Makhanya was killed in the early hours of this morning* in shootout with the police in Amanzimtoti- south of Durban. Mkhwanazi said that they received tip offs regarding Makhanya's whereabouts. He...

The body two-year old Gauteng boy,  Kutlwano Shalaba, who went missing last November, has reportedly been found. The Sowetan newspaper is reporting that the remains were located in a shallow grave at an abandoned mine near Randfontein, west of Johannesburg. The publication is also reporting that a 50-year-old sangoma, who operates at the Vereeniging area, has been arrested. Sakina Kamwendo sp...

The Western Cape High Court, sitting in Saldanha Bay, has sentenced all three people convicted in the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith, to life inprisonment for human trafficking and an additional ten years for kidnapping. The sentences of the girl's mother, Kelly Smith, Jacqueen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn will run concurrently. Here is what Judge Nathan Erasmus said in handing down...

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) says it has taken steps to address the allegedly unlawful use of Starlink in the country. Starlink is a low-Earth orbit satellite broadband service operated by SpaceX, in which South African-born Elon Musk owns an estimated 42% stake. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Icasa chairperson, Mothibi Ramusi.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is cracking down on social grant beneficiaries who may be receiving income that they have not disclosed to SASSA. SASSA says about 210-thousand people have been identified through credit bureau checks. SASSA says it was acting in terms of the Social Assistance Act, which requires beneficiaries to declare all sources of income when applying for a gra...

Several people have reportedly been wounded in what appears to be taxi violence at the Kathlehong Taxi rank, on Gauteng's east rand. Eye witnesses say the alleged shooting incident left a female scholar transport driver and security guards, among those injured. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Reporter, Lopang Alamu

Police say investigations into the murder of Olorato Mongale are continuing and the search for suspects has reached a critical stage. Mongale was brutally murdered and dumped in a sidewalk in Lombardy, Johannesburg just two hours after she had informed her loved ones that she was going on a date at the weekend. The 30-year-old reportedly met the man in Bloemfontein, Free State, last week and they...

A concerning figure of almost one quarter of South Africa's households, representing 22.2 percent, consider their access to food as inadequate or severely inadequate, a 4 percentage points higher than in 2019 before the outbreak of COVID-19. This is according to the findings of Statistics South Africa's General Household Survey for 2024 release yesterday. The data also indicate that between 2003 a...

The Road Accident Fund chief executive, Collins Letsoalo, has been placed on special leave. Letsoalo appeared before the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) this morning, was suspended  allegedly with full pay.  This emerged before the Standing Committee on Public Accounts when RAF was updating the committee on investigations conducted by the Special Investigating Unit. Lets he...

Families that have not been able to bury their loved ones that form part of the three bodies that were stolen from a funeral parlour in Kuruman two months ago remain in the dark about the whereabouts of their loved ones. The three bodies which includes that of a minor girl were stolen on March 18th. Two men entered the guardroom at Motheo wa Bophelo mortuary,  assaulted security and stole thr...

There is still half a match to be played in Africa's richest league. Tomorrow, SuperSport United continue their load-shed match against Golden Arrows at midday with the score locked at 1-1. The match was abandoned more than three months ago. Mathematically, Golden Arrows could still reach the coveted Top 8 if they win the match with a margin of six goals. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Sports News...

The management at the South African Post Office says the Business Rescue Practitioners at the state-owned entity are on track to implement a sustainable plan for the organisation, moving forward. Speaking during SAPO's briefing to Parliament's portfolio committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, SAPO's Acting Chief Financial Officer, Fathima Gany, said a number of interventions have bee...

A small group of women has held a prayer gathering outside the venue for the sitting on the Joshlin Smith matter, in Saldanah Bay, in the Western Cape province. Sentencing procedures are underway at a local community hall after the 6-year-old's mother, Kelly, her co-accused Jacquen Appollis and Steveno Van Rhyn were convicted on charges of child trafficking. Joshlin went missing from her Middlepos...

Statistician-General, Risenga Maluleke says while 76,8% of South African households have access to improved water sources in the dwelling or in the yard, much needs to be done to address the needs of those who still have no access to water. Speaking during the release of Stats SA's General Household Survey findings for the 2024/25 financial year, Maluleke also highlighted the long distances that s...

South Africa's Lloyd Harris comes up against World number 15, Andre Rublev. This is a golden opportunity for the former world No. 31, and a strong run in Paris over the coming days could potentially help revive his career.  However, that seems unlikely at the moment, as he hasn't won a main-draw match at a tour-level event since Wimbledon last year and hasn't defeated a top-20 player since th...

Legendary South African actor Presley Chweneyagae has died at the age of 40. The passing of "Cobra/Mokwepa" as known by many was confirmed by the agency - MLA that represented him. His family says they are on their way to Pretoria to his residence before they can give more details.  This after the news broke on social media this morning. The actor rose to prominence for his starring role in T...

Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi says he believes transformation is sacrosanct and cannot be postponed in the ICT Sector. Malatsi is briefing the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies on his proposed policy directions in the ICT Sector as gazetted last week Friday. He says the proposed draft policy that recognises alternatives to Black own...

The testimony of a new state witness has been delayed following the late arrival of one of the accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, in the Pretoria High court. Today's proceedings began after the cross examination of lead investigator, Brigadier Bongani Gininda was paused last week. Five men are on trial for the 2014 murder of the Bafana Bafana goal keeper. SABC Reporter, Pearl Magubane filed...

Residents of Toekomsrus in the West Rand are fearing for their lives as gangs in the area continue to wreak havoc. Residents say the turf war between the Umbrellas and Varados has led to some in the community being collateral damage. They say Toekomsrus has become the new Westbury as police struggle to deal with the crime. Gang violence has been highlighted on the international stage following com...

Akani Simbine claimed his third 100m Diamond League win of 2025 in Rabat last night. The speedster found his stride in the middle of the race, finishing in a time of 9.95, just outside his season's best of 9.90. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Sports News Anchor, Jon Gericke

The Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium kicks off today  in Cape Town today. Now in its fourth year, this gathering of experts, decision-makers, and industry leaders puts infrastructure in the spotlight. With government championing a trillion-rand push to transform South Africa into a construction powerhouse. Dean Macpherson Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure  says...

The African Development Bank Group has conceded its annual meeting in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, with a key focus on electing new leadership. South Africa is throwing its weight behind Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala, to replace outgoing President, Akinwumi Adesina, of Nigeria. The high-stakes gathering unfolds against a backdrop of global uncertainty. Delegates aim to strategise Africa's economic...