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National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola says the South African police intelligence was aware of the 95 Libyan nationals who were recently arrested at a suspected military training camp in White River, Mpumalanga. Speaking to members of the media earlier today, Masemola added that authorities are in continuous communication with their international counterparts in efforts to address c...

As the world commemorates World Ranger Day, Game Rangers Association Association reports that 64 ranger deaths in Africa over the past year, with at least 353 killed by militant groups, terrorists, or poachers. The Associations says rangers are essential to advancing global biodiversity goals and ensuring a sustainable future for both people and nature. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Louise de Bruin from...

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has condemned the assassination of Hamas political bureau leader Ismail Haniyeh, saying Iran considers it a duty to "avenge the dear guest's blood."The statement came hours after Haniyeh, who was in Tehran to attend Iranian President swearing-in ceremony, was killed at his residence in the capital city in the early hours of Wednesday morning. SAFMNews ...

The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Group's Household Affordability Index has noted increases in items including maize meal (2%), rice (3%), chicken livers (2%) & white bread (3%) in July 2024. The index has revealed a 5% or more, increase in the prices for basic food items such as samp (6%), eggs (5%), and green pepper (6%). For more on this, SAFMNews Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Pr...

Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane is this afternoon visiting the families of the two Daveyton Skills School learners who died during a discipline camp for the Daveyton Skills School, in the province's East Rand. Department officials are expected to release an investigative report into the drowning deaths of 15-year-old Siphamandla Peterson and 17-year-old Sibusiso Sibiya, who drowned at Rock...

The City of Johannesburg, in Gauteng has requested that Stats SA correct Census 2022 figures where the city's population was recorded as being 20% smaller it actually is. SAFMNews Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the City's Group Head Strategist, on Policy Coordination and Relation, Zade Ibrahim and Statistician General, Risenga Maluleke.

The Manzini Magistrate's court in the Kingdom of eSwatini has postponed the extradition application of Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande to the 16 of next month for judgement.  The Ndimande siblings are accused of being involved in the murder of Kiernan AKA Forbes and his friend Tebello Motsoane in KwaZulu-Natal, last year.  They are also wanted for two other murder cases and attempted murder.  SAFMNe...

Speaker in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, Nontembeko Boyce says there has been no formal complaints around the costs associated with the opening of the provincial legislature, over two days. AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini is officially opening the legislature in Pietermaritzburg today. This precedes the State of the Province address by Premier Thami Ntuli tomorrow. In this SAFMNews clip, AmaZu...

ANC veterans have welcomed the decision by the party's national disciplinary committee to expel former president, President Jacob Zuma. Party veteran League Deputy President, Mavuso Msimang says the decision to expel Zuma is long over due. Zuma has 21 days to appeal his expulsion from the party. In this SAFMNews, Msimanga says the ANC has been negligent and slow in dealing with the Zuma matter

The 95 Libyan nationals arrested at a camp resembling a military training base in Masoyi near White River in Mpumalanga are expected to appear in court today. The Libyans were arrested at the camp originally designated for security training following a raid that official from the police and Home Affairs conducted last Friday. The men are facing charges of Contravention of the Immigration Act. Saki...

Minister of Electricity and Energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says the unbundling of Eskom will assist in ensuring that government has a better grip of South Africa energy situation. Speaking to members of the media earlier today, in this SAFMNews clip, Ramokgopa outlined the South Africa's recovery plan for energy security, growth and sustainability, adding that there is a need for the country's ener...

The community of uMthwalume are protesting outside the local Magistrate's court where a 16-year-old teenager who's been charged with murder and rape will be making an appearance. The suspect is said to be linked to other serious crimes in the area. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News reporter,  Fanele Mhlongo in KZN....  

The Annual Judiciary Report has revealed that superior courts achieved 85-percent of their performance targets for the 2022/23 financial year. The judiciary had set 13 targets and achieved 11. Two performance targets were not achieved which, among others, relate to the performance of finalised Constitutional Court matters. In this SAFMNews clip, Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo was delivering the repo...

Economic Freedom Fighters leader, Julius Malema says he is available to lead the party for another term. Malema spoke to SABC news ahead of the party's birthday celebrations in the Northern Cape on Saturday. The party will host its 11th anniversary rally at the AR Abass Sports ground in Kimberely. SAFMNews Sibahle Motha reports...

Radio consumption in South Africa continues to thrive with listenership consistently higher than the global average. According to the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) which is South Africa's Industry Measurement Dashboard. In 2024, not much has changed, however, more South Africans are also tuning into their favourite stations via the internet. SAFMNews Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Chris Borain, I...

Mpumalanga police have begun processing 95 Libyan nationals arrested this morning during a raid at a suspected military training camp, in Masoyi, outside White River. The Home Affairs department began investigations after local residents raised concerns over a group of foreign nationals suspected to have misrepresented themselves when applying for Visas in order to enter the country. It is alleged...

The South African Human Rights Commission or SAHRC says the police service failed in its basic mandate to detect the planning and execution of the violent unrest and looting, which devastated parts of Kwazulu-Natal and Gauteng in July 2021. Initially released in January 2024 in KwaZulu-Natal, the July Unrest Report was launched today for the second time in Gauteng, a province that was also severel...

The Skukuza  Magistrate Court, in Mbombela is expected to sentence three men who were convicted of poaching related charges in May this year. Thirty-three-year-old  Dominic Mnisi,31-year-old  Ayanda Ngomane and 31-year-old Lwazi Malambe were convicted of seven counts including, trespassing at a national park, hunting of rhinoceros in a nation park and possession of unlicensed firearm, among charge...

The Democratic Alliance says President Cyril Ramaphosa 'unintentionally' violated the Electoral Code of Conduct when he addressed the country as Head of State shortly before the May 29th Provincial and National Elections. The matter is currently being heard by Electoral Court despite the DA's contention that it tried to reach an out of court settlement with the presidency. Legal counsel for the DA...

The Road Traffic Management Corporation is today raiding trucking companies that owe millions of rands in vehicle license fees.  This operation started last week in Gauteng where they raided over 23 companies. They have already identified more than one thousand 700 trucks in Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal. This recent operation is happen between Ogies and Emalahleni today. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to S...

Civil Society Groups combined under the banner of the Joburg Crisis Alliance have threaten to take to the streets if Johannesburg Mayor, Kabelo Gwamanda does not resign immediately. The group says crippling services in joburg cannot go on unabated. The alliance comprises of several civic organisations including the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Defend Our Democracy and the Organisation Undoing Tax Ab...

The first South African female wheelchair Wimbledon winner Kgothatso Montjane says people with disabilities should be given equal opportunities to showcase their talents in sports. The three-time Grand slam champion Montjane was speaking in Polokwane. She has been congratulated for her recent Wimbledon victory. The event was organised by the Limpopo government. Montjane is pleading with the author...

Dozens of anti-corruption protesters have been detained in the Ugandan capital of Kampala. Reports indicate that at least 60 protesters - mainly students -  have been charged and jailed. These include a television presenter and three protest leaders. For the latest we are now joined on the line by our East Africa correspondent, Leon Ssenyange...

The Premier Soccer League is set to kick-off on the 3rd of next month with a new sponsor in Betway. This was officially annoucned a short while ago by the PSL chairman Dr Ivan Khoza. The annoucement comes at the back of now former sponsor, DStv withdrawing from its sponsorship deal a year before its conclusion. PSL chairman, Dr Irvin Khoza explains...

U.S Vice President, Kamala Harris took a swipe at Donald Trump at her first campaign rally since replacing President Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential candidate, while a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll showed her taking a marginal lead over her Republican rival. In a 17-minute speech, Harris aggressively went after Trump's vulnerabilities, comparing her background as a former prosecutor to his r...