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International Relations Minister, Ronald Lamola has reaffirmed South Africa's position that a group of white Afrikaners who have gone to the United States, claiming prosecution, does not qualify for refugee status. The group is set to arrive in the US today, following a decision by the administration of President Donald Trump, to grant them refugee status. Speaking during a media briefing on the c...

Hosting the the "Soweto Derby" in Durban benefitted KwaZulu-Natal's coffers to the tune of R93 million. According to the KZN premier, hospitality, tourism, and entertainment sectors benefitted the most with township traders also cashing in on the razzmatazz that the event generated. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Sports News Anchor, Jon Gericke.

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), says they have discovered some serious corruption relating to the issuing of roadworthy certificate systems at vehicle testing stations in the country.  OUTA SAYS corruption at these stations contributes to South Africa's high road accident rate, which costs the country over 2% of its GDP according to a report compiled by OUTA,  which has now &n...

Orlando Pirates are the bookies favourites, as they prepare to face Kaizer Chiefs in the rivals' 12th match in a Nedbank Cup Final with three finals. The pair have met in 1971, 1981 and 1988, needing replays to decide a winner. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Sports News Anchor, Jon Gericke 

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, expected to sign memoranda of understanding with three municipalities, in an effort to improve infrastructure delivery at local government level. The signing of the MOUs follows a decision taken at the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Council to embark on this pilot project. Following a meeting late last year, the council ha...

Constable Cebekhulu Linda is being buried today in Bloemforntein in the Free State.  Constable Cebekhulu Linda was among the three constables whose bodies were retrieved from the Hennops river in Centurion, Pretoria, a week ago. Family and friends have described constable Cebekhulu Linda as a person who was destined for greatness. They say from a young age he was tasked with responsibilities...

The families of journalist Aserie Ndlovu's partner Zodwa Mdhluli are pinning their hopes on the DNA tests to be conducted on the remains found in the bushes in Limpopo to determine if they are those of their loved ones. Police recovered the remains believed to be those of the missing couple in Rust de Winter in Limpopo. The couple has been missing since February. Police say one of the five people...

The Joshlin Smith kidnapping case has been postponed to the 23rd of this month, when it will be transferred from the Western Cape High Court to Saldanha Bay for mitigation and aggravation of sentence. Sentencing procedures will begin on the 27th of this month. Judge Nathan Erasmus made the announcement this morning in the High Court, where the girl's mother Kelly Smith and co-accused appeared. Las...

The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) says it will pursue full prosecution of Daybreak for abandonment, neglect, and unnecessary cruelty of animals. This comes after it the NSPCA culled over 200-thousand chickens at poultry farm operated by Daybreak Foods near Delmas, Mpumalanga. The chickens were severely neglected, left without feed for days, resulting in mass cannibalism. The state owned poultr...

National Police Commissioner, General Fanie Masemola has thanked Constable Boipelo Senoge for her dedication in serving her country through the SAPS. He spoke at her funeral held at St. Peter Anglican church at Rocklands in Bloemfontein. Senoge was stationed in Parkweg Police station in Bloemfontein since July 2024.Constable Senoge died alongside two of her colleagues - Costables Cebekhulu Linda a...

Hawks Head, General Godfrey Lebeya says operations are underway to clamp down on the rise in cases of kidnapping for ransom in South Africa. Speaking members of the media during an update on the unit's activities for the fourth quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year, Lebeya said a total of 24 kidnapping for ransom cases had been reported to the period in question.

Afrikaans, one of South Africa's 12 official languages, turns 100 years old today. It was officially recognised as a language distinct from Dutch in 1925. With roots stretching across continents and cultures, the language has long been at the centre of South Africa's cultural, political and educational landscape. But its future continues to stir debate, particularly in light of recent changes to t...

The Pretoria High Court is today expected to make a ruling in the 20 years illegal cigarettes trading allegation against Hennie  Delport  by SARS. The R264 million case is against Delport for allegedly claiming false VAT and exercise duties from Sars resumes in the High Court in Pretoria today. Delport has cited collusion between the South African Revenue Service (Sars) and British Ameri...

The SA National Editors Forum - SANEF - says it hopes the criminal case against four suspects arrested in connection with the disappearance of journalist and his partner will result in  the couple being found. National Press Club committee member Aserie Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Mdhuli have been missing since February. On Sunday police arrested four people - one of them was the last person...

Former Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo, says he is doubtful whether Parliament had put in place measures to prevent corruption from taking place, as per the recommendations from the Zondo commission. He delivered the keynote address at the four day 15th Commonwealth Regional conference for heads of Anti Corruption Agencies in Africa, taking place in Cape Town. Zondo chaired the commission of inquiry...

The election of a new Pope is currently underway in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. Catholic cardinals from all over the world have gathered behind closed doors casting their votes for a new Pope. The election comes after the passing of Pope Francis last month after suffering from stroke and heart failure. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC correspondent in Rome, Trent Murray 

The Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing sexual harassment allegations against the Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge continues. The evidence leader is still calling witnesses to the stand as the probe continues in Sandton , Johannesburg. Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge faces a landmark Judicial Conduct Tribunal following serious allegations of sexual harassment by judges' secret...

The Democratic Alliance in Johannesburg claims the City of Johannesburg is in a state of total collapse. The party has cited among others the crumbling infrastructure, potholes, broken traffic lights, electricity and water supply problems.  The DA's Johannesburg Caucus briefed the media in Johannesburg on what it believes is the True State of the City. This comes as Johannesburg mayor council...

A joint memorial service for the three police constables whose bodies were retrieved from the Hennops River in Centurion last week is taking place at the Bobbies Park in Bloemfontein this afternoon. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola and Free State Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae are expected to attend the service. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Ishmael Modiba

The South African Municipal Workers' Union (SAMWU) has called on the City of Ekurhuleni to discontinue disciplinary action against nearly 400 metropolitan police officers over an unprotected strike. A dispute over salary adjustments and over-time compensation sparked the strike which took place in March. The city says it has issued pre-dismissal notices to 389 officers for misconduct. Sakina Kamwe...

A stand-off ensued between City of Johannesburg officials and business operators believed to have illegally occupied a six-story building in the inner city. City officials are trying to evict the business people from the building. The City says the business operators are not paying any money to lease the property. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News reporter, Mbalenhle Mthethwa 

A new committee  has been appointed to gauge and research impact funding or the lack thereof following the recent cuts  that the United States has made to its federal research budgets, some of which affect South Africa. This is according to  South Africa's science Minister  Blade  Ndimande  who told Members of Parliament that a "deeply concerning" 2 billion rand of So...

Eskom has promised South Africans a stable electricity supply in the winter months to come. Speaking at a media briefing at Megawatt Park on Monday, energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said the interventions that have been implemented at Eskom have put the utility in a position where driving energy stability has taken priority.

Mpumalanga Premier, Mandla Ndlovu says the procurement process was not followed when 22 laptops were bought by the provincial Department of Education.  He says the devices, that allegedly cost over two-million-rand, were also not in a good condition and of lesser quality. Ndlovu said the money spent on the laptops would be recovered from the service providers that allegedly connived with depa...

The South African men and New Zealand's women won the Rugby Sevens World Championship 2025 titles last night. The Blitzboks beat Spain 19-5 in the men's final while New Zealand's Black Ferns added to their trophy haul with a 31-7 victory over Australia in the women's final. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Sports News Anchor, Jon Gericke