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Dr Nandipha Magudumana's legal team say they will study the full judgment and possibly appeal at the Constitutional Court. Magudumana's bid to have her arrest declared unlawful has been dismissed by the Supreme Court of Appeal. However, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed a judgment to dismiss Dr Nandipha Magudumana's application to have her arrest in Tanzania declared unlawful....

Kaizer Motaung Jr has demanded a top8 finish from his side. They are 9th, on the same points as Chippa, but have a game in hand. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Sports News Anchor, Jon Gericke 

Mamelodi Sundowns were confirmed as Premiership champions last night thanks to a 3-nil win over Chippa United. It's the 8th title in a row for the men from Pretoria securing the title with four games to spare. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Sports News Anchor, Jon Gericke

Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has reaffirmed government's assertion that there is no genocide against white farmers in the country. Speaking to members of the media on the outcomes of cabinet's recent meeting, Ntshavheni added that the 49 alleged refugees who have relocated to the United States, made false and unfounded claims persecutions.

The African National Congress in Gauteng believes it's gradually moving towards the right direction in ensuring they improve in the upcoming 2026 local elections. The party's co-coordinator Panyaza Lesufi mentioned their satisfaction with recent by-elections results, where the party have won. Lesufi was speaking during a media briefing in Johannesburg, where the party outlined resolutions that wer...

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has dismissed claims that the country's HIV-AIDS programme is collapsing. Motsoaledi was addressing the media earlier from Pretoria where he outlined over fifteen facts and key events and programs that government has adopted since the US pulled support funding for the country through the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, commonly known as PEPFAR. Dr M...

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thami Ntuli has appealed to customers of Ithala Development Bank to continue supporting the financial institution, following a recent Pietermaritzburg High Court judgement. The judgement was handed down earlier this week, after Ithala had sought an urgent court interdict against the Repayment Administrator's instruction in January, that Ithala's ABSA accounts be frozen. Spea...

The R255-million asbestos roof replacement tender case has returned to the High Court in Bloemfontein, Free State. This after the state witness fell sick last week. Judge Phillip Loubser was expected to deliver a ruling on whether other defense lawyers in the Asbestos case can cross examine the state witness. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Kamogelo Seekoei

The Communications and Digital Technologies Department has lauded the current SABC board for its efforts towards stabilising the institution. The department, SABC executives and board members are currently briefing parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts, on the public broadcaster's audit outcomes and financial performance. The department's Deputy Minister, Mondli Gungubele earlier said...

Mamelodi Sundowns need just a point to secure their 8th Premiership title in a row and their 18th in total. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Sports News Anchor, Jon Gericke 

The United National Transport Union (Untu) says it is committed to finding lasting solutions to the current wage dispute with Transnet in order to avert an industrial action that could see over 26-thousand of its members down tools. The two parties are engaging at the Commission of Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) in order to find a solution to the wage impasse. A strike action could...

Members of the Public Servants Association (PSA) in Kimberley who have been suspended by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, say their suspension was unlawful. This is after they blew a whistle on some allegedly fraudulent transactions at the department, which include a matter currently before court implicating the Chief Financial Officer, former Head Of Department and another official. Teb...

Electricity and Energy Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says  Eskom is doing its best to manage the national grid as demand for energy increases during winter. This after the power utility implemented stage two rolling blackouts yesterday. This due to a combination of factors, including delays in returning generation units from planned maintenance, unexpected capacity losses, and high-than-exp...

Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso, has been released by the East London Regional court, in the Eastern Cape, where was appearing. Omotoso was arrested at the weekend on charges relating to his alleged contravention of the country's immigration Act. For more on this, we are joined on the line by SABC News Reporter, Lubabalo Dada...

Immense workloads and the inherent risk of death are some of the factors that affects the mental health of members of the South African Police Service. This is according to mental health experts. Police Unions say these factors exacerbate the mental health challenges of their members. Horisani Sithole reports

The National Dialogue Preparatory Committee believes that the resolutions that will emanate from the blueprint of the national compact, will chart a new path for South Africa's unity project. The thirty-year plan of action will be the road map that takes the country forward for the next three decades, and will address social, economic, governance and constitutional issues. The committee briefed th...

The Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing allegations of sexual harrassment against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenge has been adjourned. This is to allow evidence leader, Advocate Salome Scheepers an opportunity to furnish a summary of evidence by gender expert Lisa Vetten to Judge President Mbenenge's legal team. Earlier on, chairperson of the tribunal, reitred Judge President Bernard Ngoepe...

A group of 49 Afrikaner "refugees" has arrived at Dulles International Airport just outside Washington D.C. to a warm welcome from senior officials of the U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security. The group of white South Africans departed Johannesburg overnight and arrived in the United States via Dakar Senegal. They are the first beneficiaries of U.S. refugee status after President Donald...

Orlando Pirates come off the loss against Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup final and need to lift their spirits, as they face Golden Arrows. It's going to be tough as it's Jose Riveiro's last game as coach. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Sports News Anchor, Jon Gericke 

The unemployment rate for the first quarter of the year 2025 has worsened to 32,9 percent, an increase of a 1.0 percent from the last quarter of last year. This was announced a short while ago by the Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke in Tshwane. Maluleke notes that a total of 291-thousand were lost since the fourth quarter of 2024. Discouraged work-seekers increased by 7 000 and the number of...

The trial-within-a-trial in the 255 million rand asbestos roof removal case, has been postponed to Wednesday following the illness of one of the state's witnesses. Judge Phillip Loubser was expected to deliver a ruling on whether defense lawyers can cross examine the state witness. This comes after Laurence Hodes, who is the legal representative of former Free State premier, Ace Magashule, informe...

Various political parties together with religious groups have gathered outside the East London Regional Court in the Eastern Cape televangelist, Timothy Omotoso is expected to make his court appearance. Omotoso was arrested at the weekend on charges of contravening the provisions of the Immigration Act. FSakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Sidima Mfeku...

The Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing sexual harassments allegations levelled against Eastern Cape Judge President, Selby Mbenenge has just started to focus on new CCTV footage which has been brought forward. Mbenenge stands accused by his former secretary, Andiswa Mengo who alleges that she was harrassed by Judge President Mbenege via in-person interaction and electronic communication between Jun...

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has called on all African countries to work together and deal with conflicts and coups on the continent. He says the African Union needs to do more to address the many challenges facing the continent. Speaking at the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Kagame says regardless of the challenges, efforts must be made to finding lasting peace.