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Senior SAPS ballistics analyst, Captain Lawrence Makgotloe, has been granted bail of R15 000 in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court. Makgotloe face several charges including defeating the ends of justice, unlawful possession of a firearm and being an accessory to murder after the fact. The State alleges he intentionally manipulated ballistic evidence in high-profile murder cases, including the killing...

Four people have been killed and another seriously wounded in a suspected gang-related shooting in Lotus River on the Cape Flats. Police say gunmen opened fire on five men seated outside a block of flats on Thursday night. The victims, aged between 32 and 44, died at the scene. Police say Anti-Gang Unit detectives are investigating, with no arrests made.  Western Cape police spokesperson Brig...

The United States and Iran have signed a landmark interim agreement aimed at ending months of a devastating war. Speaking at the G7 summit in France, US president, Donald Trump says he wants Iran to honour the agreement, while threatening severe consequences for any violations. Iranian officials have hailed the deal as a diplomatic victory, saying negotiations have achieved far more than military...

The Independent Electoral Commission's CEO Sy Mamabolo says a total of 23 706 voter registration stations will operate from 8am to 5pm this weekend. This includes 22 718 permanent stations, 960 temporary sites, and 28 mobile stations for remote areas. KwaZulu-Natal leads with 5 021 stations, followed by Eastern Cape with 4 984, Limpopo 3 317, and Gauteng 2 832. The Commission has revealed it has d...

Bafana Bafana will play crucial must-win world cup game against Czechia later today.  Bafana coach Hugo Broos has says that he and his charges began preparing two days after the heartbreak against Mexico and that he might have a few tactical tricks up his sleeve. To look more into the match between the two countries. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to a Senior SABC Sports Reporter, Vincent Sitsula.

The Chairperson the Impeachment Committee on the Section 89 Inquiry, Makashule Gana says the Section 89 Impeachment Committee has resolved to oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa's urgent court bid to halt the impeachment process. Gana says the majority of committee members support opposing the application and that he will act on the committee's behalf. He says the Speaker of Parliament will be petiti...

Various organisations including the Xolani Khumalo Foundation and the Tembisa Community Forum have taken it to the streets marching against undocumented immigration. The march follows growing concerns over undocumented immigrants and allegations linking some foreign nationals to criminal activity. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to  SABC News reporter Horisani Sithole.  

The IEC says as we commemorate Youth Month, it encourages the youth to become active citizens and participate in democratic processes. The Independent Electoral Commission says young citizens can engage in participatory democracy through various means, including assemblies, demonstrations, petitions, and through direct consultations and elections. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Assistant Manager: Ci...

The Presidency says president Cyril Ramaphosa is applying his mind to the DA's request to have its deployee, Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen removed from cabinet.  The party wants the Fisheries, Forestry and Environment minister Willie Aucamp to replace Steenhuisen. The DA also wants Western Cape Education minister, David Maynier to take over Aucamp's cabinet position. The party also wa...

The attempted murder case against Vusimuzi "Cat" and his co-accused has been postponed to the 30th of this month in the High Court in Johannesburg. This is for accused number one in the matter - Musa Kekana - to sort out his funding issues with his legal representative. Matlala and his co-accused are facing charges of attempted murder for the botched assassination attempt of socialite Tebogo Thobe...

Minister of Small Business Development Stella Ndabeni says they are now focused on meeting the target of creating jobs through creation and support of small businesses. Ndabeni says the private sector also has to work with government to support the establishment and success of small businesses. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the Minister of Small Business Development Stella Ndabeni

The CEO of the National Youth Development Agency says unemployment is a big factor defining life for youth in South Africa today. CEO of NYDA, Ndumiso Kubheka, states that the agency faces funding challenges in meeting the financial needs of the youth. Kubheka says their funding can only cover 2600 young people instead of 4.7 million people. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Ndumiso Kubheka, the CEO of the N...

Youth Employment Service says it has worked with private sector to create over 200 000 employment opportunities. YES's Bongekile Mzolo  they are still working and pushing for more as it is not enough. YES says it is helping skill young people from schools and universities to help in fast tracking their employment. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Youth Employment Service's Bongekile Mzolo 

The case of alleged underworld kingpin Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala and three co-accused, has been postponed to Wednesday in the High Court in Johannesburg. The accused were in court this morning. Matlala is accused of orchestrating the failed attempt to kill his former girlfriend, Tebogo Thobejane, businessman Joe Sibanyoni, and music producer Seunkie Mokubung, popularly known as DJ Vettys. Bongiwe Zwa...

Pakistan and Qatar have welcomed the preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as an important step towards peace and lasting stability in the region. While still a framework, the deal marked the biggest breakthrough towards resolving the conflict that has killed thousands and upended energy markets since it began &zw...

Buses have arrived at Durban's Sherwood Hall playground to start repatriation of thousands of displaced Malawian nationals to their country of origin. The group had sought refuge at the site after targeted threats from anti-foreigner groups forced them to flee their communities. Humanitarian groups, including Gift of the Givers, have continued to provide emergency relief while authorities co-ordin...

MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma says the government, working with international partners, successfully repatriated the mortal remains of Sihle Makhanye from Russia after a 69-day process. He says the remains travelled via Istanbul before arriving in South Africa and were handed over in KwaZulu-Natal. The funeral will take place on Saturday under uMvoti Municipality with logis...

Anti-crime activists and community leaders on the Cape Flats, Western Cape are raising alarm over the growing number of young people being drawn into gangsterism. Poverty, unemployment, school dropouts, and a lack of recreational facilities are among the factors being blamed. Activists say gangs often fill a void by offering a sense of belonging, protection, and financial support. Children as youn...

The Children Institute and Legal Resources Centre wants the Western Cape High Court to order home affairs to develop and execute a plan to clear its birth registration backlog. The institute says thousands of children currently live without legal recognition and documentation denying them access to healthcare, grants and education. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Attorney at Legal Resources Centre, which i...

The DA has submitted a comprehensive dossier to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to investigate the numerous failures of government departments in reporting child pregnancy, which in many cases is evidence of statutory rape and a violation of a child's right.  Bongiwe Zwane Spoke to SABC News Reporter Culvin Mabasa 

The search for the missing 21-year-old Zenande Chiloane continues. He went missing on Sunday after the vehicle which he was traveling in together with two other persons plunged into the Crocodile River in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. The bodies of the other two were recovered inside the vehicle when it was pulled out of the river. Family and friends have gathered at the scene to help with the search. Bon...

This Friday, SAfm’s radio anchor Bongiwe Zwane, once again spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly, delving deeper into the world of mining and engineering.

The South African Social Security Agency has distanced itself from an alleged scam targeting elderly grant beneficiaries. SASSA says pensioners are reportedly being misled into signing up for funeral policies after being promised free food parcels. The agency stresses that all its services are free and warns beneficiaries never to share personal information with strangers. SASSA urges grant recipi...

A helicopter has been brought in to assist in the search of Zenande Chiloane who is missing since Sunday morning after their vehicle plunged into the Crocodile River in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. It is believed that the 21-year-old was in the company of the two people whose bodies were found in the vehicle when it was pulled out. The bodies of the two have been identified as that of Godfrey Virgo and T...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says South Africans will be proud of their national team at this years' FIFA World Cup. South Africa will play in the opening match of the tournament against co-hosts Mexico at nine o'clock tonight at Mexico City Stadium. Broos says their aim is to become the first senior team to progress to the second round of the tournament. But history is stacked against South Afr...