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Political parties contesting the upcoming municipal elections in KwaZulu-Natal have taken a strong stand against political killings, violence and intimidation. Seventeen political parties contesting all wards in the province have signed the Independent Electoral Commission's provincial Code of Conduct in Durban. They thereby commit themselves to upholding the rules for free, fair and peaceful elec...

COSATU says the US Embassy should engage the South African government through diplomatic channels to address disagreements between the two countries. The trade union federation has criticised recent statements and media activity by the embassy, arguing that they undermine South Africa’s sovereignty and diplomatic relations. Matthew Parks is (COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator)  

The demand for housing continues to grow as more people move to urban areas in search of work and opportunity. But for many, living closer to economic hubs is becoming increasingly unaffordable. And while Temporary Relocation Areas are meant to provide short-term relief, in some cases, residents have spent years waiting for permanent homes. Shamiela Fisher reports..

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a four-point plan to effectively deal with the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide in the country. This follows a nationwide outcry after the killing of twelve women in some parts of Ekurhuleni east of Johannesburg in the past two months. Addressing the nation at the Union Buildings last night, Ramaphosa instructed law enforcement agencies to focus...

Iran is again threatening the region's oil infrastructure just as mediators try to revive negotiations with the United States. Tehran says no country in the region will be able to export oil if Iran is prevented from selling its own. The warning comes as reports suggest that shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have begun to recover, raising the stakes for talks aimed at ending the war. Sherwin...

Higher Education and Training Minister, Buti Manamela, says South African universities have played an important role in contributing to society post 1994. He was speaking at the Times Higher Education (THE) World Academic Summit in Cape Town. It is the first time the summit is being held in Africa and is being hosted by the University of Cape Town. Mlamli Maneli reports...

Foreign visitors to mainland Tanzania will need compulsory travel insurance from October 1st, under new regulations issued by the Ministry of Finance. The move follows a similar scheme in the semi-autonomous Islands of Zanzibar, and comes weeks after Kenya adopted its own insurance requirement for foreign visitors. SABC's Isaac Lukando has more.

Parliament will have a hectic week ahead in its legislative processes. Parliamentarians are expected to return from the constituency break to resume their fourth quarter programme. Both the Ad Hoc Committee and the Impeachment Committee are part of the line up. In addition, the Powers and Privileges Committee into allegations of alleged misconduct constituting contempt of Parliament committees by...

Twenty-five years after the adoption of a landmark declaration against racism in Durban, UN Secretary-General António Guterres is calling for concrete measures to deliver reparatory justice for the enduring consequences of slavery and colonialism. Addressing a commemorative meeting in New York, he said governments must also dismantle systemic discrimination and ensure the fight against raci...

The Commission for Gender Equality says it is concerning that the country is still facing a huge challenge of DNA backlogs for Gender Based Violence cases. The commission is holding a five-day Joint National Inquiry on Gender Based Violence and Femicide in Johannesburg. The Inquiry is hosted by the the CRL Commission, the SA Human Rights Commission and the Commission for Gender Equality.   Th...

Western Cape Police Commissioner, Sizakele Dyantyi, says the business owner of a shisanyama in Lwandle, in the Strand, where twenty-one people were shot inside the premises on Sunday morning (27 September) will be charged for contravening the Liquor Act. Ten  people were killed, while eleven were wounded. The venue was reportedly not permitted to sell alcohol or allow it on the premises. In a...

Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says Cabinet is deeply concerned about the rise in gender-based violence and femicide. She says the number of women murdered in Gauteng has increased to 13. Four suspects have been arrested and remain in custody after being denied bail. Ntshavheni says government is supporting investigations and calls on communities to report information to police an...

Businessman and taxi boss Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni says he discussed allegations against the Kwagga 20 group with Mr Sindane. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission, Sibanyoni says he disapproved of the alleged activities of the group. He also says he questioned his nephew, after reports linked him to the group. Sibanyoni says he advised his nephew to approach police and clear his name. 

Businessman and taxi boss Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni says the taxi association assisted with legal fees for Gwabo a convicted taxi-marshal killer. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission, Sibanyoni says Gwabo's family approached him for assistance. He confirms meeting an attorney in December 2024 to confirm an arrangement for Gwabo's legal fees to be covered through the association. Sibanyoni says...

SAPS Gauteng, working with the SANDF, DPCI, Home Affairs officials and Sibanye-Stillwater security, has arrested 121 suspected illegal miners in Fochville. The arrests were made during Operation Prosper and Karabo at Mphahla village early this morning. Police also recovered five firearms, including three pistols, an AK-47 rifle and a homemade pistol, along with ammunition. Illegal mining equipment...

The Commission for Gender Equality says it is concerning that the country is still facing a huge challenge of DNA backlogs for Gender Based Violence cases. The commission is holding a five-day Joint National Inquiry on Gender Based Violence and Femicide in Johannesburg. The Inquiry is hosted by the the CRL Commission, the SA Human Rights Commission and the Commission for Gender Equality.   Th...

Parliament will have a hectic week ahead in its legislative processes. Parliamentarians are expected to return from the constituency break to resume their fourth quarter programme. Both the Ad Hoc Committee and the Impeachment Committee are part of the line up. In addition, the Powers and Priviledges Committee into allegations of alleged misconduct constituting contempt of Parliament committees by...

Twenty-five years after the adoption of a landmark declaration against racism in Durban, UN Secretary-General António Guterres is calling for concrete measures to deliver reparatory justice for the enduring consequences of slavery and colonialism. Addressing a commemorative meeting in New York, he said governments must also dismantle systemic discrimination and ensure the fight against raci...

Western Cape Police Commissioner, Sizakele Dyantyi, says the business owner of a shisanyama in Lwandle, in the Strand, where twenty-one people were shot inside the premises on Sunday morning (27 September) will be charged for contravening the Liquor Act. Ten  people were killed, while eleven were wounded. The venue was reportedly not permitted to sell alcohol or allow it on the premises. In a...

Foreign visitors to mainland Tanzania will need compulsory travel insurance from October 1st, under new regulations issued by the Ministry of Finance. The move follows a similar scheme in the semi-autonomous Islands of Zanzibar, and comes weeks after Kenya adopted its own insurance requirement for foreign visitors. SABC's Isaac Lukando has more.

Police say a person of interest has been identified in connection with the murder of a 23-year-old woman in Tembisa. She was shot at around 5:45 this morning while reportedly on her way to work, with her belongings taken. Police are treating the case as murder and robbery and are tracing the person of interest. Authorities have ruled out a link to the recent women's bodies found in Ekurhuleni. Bon...

Madlanga Commission Chairperson Mbuyiseli Madlanga says a request to postpone Major General Firoz Khan's testimony has been refused. Khan will not appear physically but is expected to testify virtually, with a separate application for in-camera testimony pending. Madlanga says the commission's secretary, Dr Nolitha Vukuza, will lay criminal charges against Khan for failing to appear and ignoring a...

This Monday, SAfm anchor Bongiwe Zwane once again spoke to  Zimele Mbanjwa, FNB Wealth and Investments analyst, for the latest market update.

The Madlanga Commission continues hearing evidence related to Bafana Sindane, as it probes alleged criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system. Chairperson Mbuyiseli Madlanga has directed that evidence concerning Sindane's WhatsApp messages be presented. Meanwhile, the Gauteng High Court has struck an urgent application by taxi boss Oupa Jossiah Sindane from t...

A joint national inquiry into South Africa's criminal justice response to GBVF begins today in Johannesburg. It focus on reporting, victim support, investigations and pre-trial processes. Led by the Commission for Gender Equality, SAHRC and CRL Rights Commission, the inquiry will run until 2 October. The Chapter 9 institutions say the inquiry stems from the persistent scourge of violence against w...