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 Not paying child maintenance could prevent you from getting credit. This, thanks to a Memorandum of Understanding that was signed between the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and other partners. The MOU, called the Maintenance Online Listing of Defaulters, will ensure that the details of defaulting individuals are handed over to the credit bureau and other credit providers. Za...

Close to thirty people that were arrested for public violence after looting spaza shops belonging to foreign nationals are set to appear before the Bloemfontein Magistrate's court today. Residents of Manguang went on a rampage after learners from Ihobe Primary School fell ill and were transported to local health care facilities. The learners had consumed suspected poisoned snacks and sweets. Sakin...

Community members in Soul City informal settlement, in Kagiso, west of Johannesburg are claiming that a nine year old boy is in hospital, after being shot by police from the Kagiso police station. According to residents in the area the police officers entered the informal settlement on Saturday and began looting spaza shops, and when questioned their actions an altercation began between community...

The Correctional Services Department says two of the accused in the Senzo Meyiwa case are high risk offenders hence they remain incarcerated at C-Max section of the KgosiMampuru prison in Tshwane. MthobisiMncube and FisokuhleNtuli filed an urgent urgent application at the Pretoria High Court - seeking the court to rule against their isolated incarceration as it violates their rights. The court did...

Newly-elected Botswana's President Advocate, Duma Boko says he is humbled by the support and faith shown to him by the people of the republic. President Boko took his oath of office a short while ago during his inauguration ceremony currently taking place at the capital Gaborone. This after the long-time ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) lost its power in recent elections to the Umbrella for...

ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula is expected to lead a march in Tshwane today. The party says the march is set to highlight the ANC's commitment to address community concerns and advancing transformative policies for social justice, economic equity, and improved service delivery. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Sibahle Motha...

Amnesty International has called on the African Union together with countries within the SADec region to immediately intervene in the political unrest currently ongoing in neighbouring Mozambique. At least thirty people are reported to have been killed with dozens more injured. This as thousands took to the streets yesterday demanding a recount of the recent election which saw the return of the 49...

The two men who were recently arrested in connection with the murder of five members of the Seti family, in Bityi, in the Eastern Cape province, have abandoned their bail application. Mphumzeni Ncambe-Dodobala and Lukhanyo Xolisa Gam made a brief appearance in court this morning on a range of charges, including five counts of murder.  The pair are accused of gunning down the family about three wee...

The President of the Republic of Botswana, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, has officially declared tomorrow, Friday the 8th of November 2024 as a paid public holiday for citizens. This is intended to allow Batswana to attend the historic moment, being the inauguration of Botswana's new and  6th president, President  Advocate Duma Gideon Boko. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Dikarabo Ramadubu who is in Botswan...

Former EFF Chairperson, Advocate Dali Mpofu has announced his departure from the party to join  uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party. Mpofu says he believes the MK Party is the only vehicle to achieve unity and true emancipation. Meanwhile, EFF leader, Julius Malema says all is well, the party will keep on standing and rising. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Political Analyst, Sandile Swana.

Sporadic protests in Mozambique have kicked-off ahead of the much-anticipated march to the Capital of Maputo. Twenty-four people are confirmed to have died in violent clashes with security forces as opposition supporters demonstrate against what they say is a fraudulent election win by Frelimo, the party that has ruled Mozambique since 1975. The Lebombo entry post remains closed as trucks transpor...

Frustrated travelers still remain stuck on the Lebombo Border Post with Mozambique as mayhem continues in major cities such as Maputo. Earlier the Border Management Authority took a decision to temporarily close the border on the South African side due to safety concerns. Truck operators transporting goods have formed long queues while those seeking to renew their documents remain stranded. Sakina...

INTRO: The Mankweng Magistrate's Court, outside Polokwane, in Limpopo has postponed the case against pig farmer Zacharia Olivier and two co-accused. Olivier and his employees, Rudolf De Wet and William Musora remain in custody following their alleged involvement in the August 2024 murder of Maria Makgato and Kudzai Ndlovu. SABC reporter Rendani Raliphaswa has more 

Former US president and Republican nominee, Donald Trump has declared victory in the presidential election and promised a new golden age for America. Addressing jubilant supporters at his campaign headquarter in Florida, Trump said America had given him an unprecedented mandate and vowed to help the country heal 

The tragic incident of three children who died after consuming food that was allegedly bought from local spaza shops in Katlehong, east of Johannesburg, has led to questions being asked about the quality of food at spaza shops. Speaking outside the family home of two of the children who died last week - Gauteng acting premier Kedibone Diale-Tlabela said children should now stop buying snacks from...

A twenty-four year-old-rape suspect is under police guard in Tonga hospital after being beaten by community members for allegedly raping two six year old girls. It is alleged that the two girls would be raped during the day by the suspect when there is no one at home. The rape was happening continuously with the man giving the children R5 to shut them up. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Nh...

Police say two suspects are expected to appear in the George Magistrates court today in connection with the murder of alleged underworld kingpin, Mark Lifman. The 57 year old was gunned down at the Garden Route Mall in George on Sunday. He was scheduled to appear in the High Court in Cape Town a day later, on a number of charges including the murder of steroid smuggler, Brian Wainstein. Sakina Kam...

Former Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa says he is ready to assume his duties within the ANC. Kodwa was speaking shortly after corruption charges against him were withdrawn earlier today by the Director of Public Prosecutions. Kodwa has thanked the support he received from within the ANC since he resigned as Minister back in June. Charges against his co-accused, ex EOH Executive, J...

Presidential nominees in the United States will continue their late blitz of key swing states a day before day Election Day when ballots start being tabulated. Nearly 75 million people have cast ballots in early voting across states around 47 percent of the number of people that voted in the 2020 election. Democratic Nominee Kamala Harris will spend the day in the key state of Pennsylvania while h...

Concerned family members of the illegal mine workers in Stillfontein in the North West are awaiting any news about their well being. This as close to 600 zamazamas were forced to come to the surface after police and the SANDF stopped supply of water and food to them. An unknown number still remains underground. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Zebilon Maine 

The trial of alleged underworld gang bosses, Mark Lifman, Jerome “Donkie” Booysen and André Naude has been postponed to next week at the Cape Town High Court, following the murder of Lifman in George. His legal representative, Advocate Estelle Killian confirmed his death during court proceedings. Lifman, was gunned down in a hail of bullets at the Garden Route Mall in George yesterday.  He had fac...

The Gauteng Health Department has confirmed that a mother and her son from Alexandra township, north of Johannesburg, are in stable condition at the Edenvale Hospital, following a suspected foodborne illness. Regrettably her 10-year old daughter died after she was taken to the nearest clinic on Saturday night. Police struggled to control the situation as furious community members wanted to destroy...

The trial of five men accused of involvement in the murder of soccer player, Senzo Meyiwa has resumed in the High Court, in Pretoria. Last week, lead investigating officer, Bongani Gininda testified that there was no proof that Longwe Twala was treated for an injury at a medical facility following the murder. Meyiwa was gunned down while visiting the the parental home of his then girlfriend, Kelly...

The Special Investigating Unit has conducted a surprise raid in the Makana Municipality in Makhanda in the Eastern Cape. This comes shortly after President President Cyril Ramaphosa, authorised the Hawks to investigate allegations of serious maladministration involving seven tenders in the in the education-centered town where Rhodes University stands.  The raid is understood to be in relation to t...

Botswana Democratic Party has suffered a historical defeat after governing Botswana for  close to six decades. Results indicates that the BDP has only won 1 seat losing its parliamentary majority in this week's general election. BDP President Mogkweetsi Masisi's has ultimately lost the parliamentary majority, ending a 58-year rule by the party. Voters in Botswana have rejected the country's longes...