Best SABC News Podcasts (2024)

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SABC News Democracy 30 Project reflects on then ANC leader, Nelson Mandela's response to the 1992 Boipatong Massacre 4:15

6h ago4:15

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As South Africa marks 30 years of Democracy, SABC News is gearing up to launch a programme dedicated to marking this important milestone. In the build-up to the launch of SABC News' Democracy 30 Project on the 26th of April, Update@Noon zooms in on the Boipatong Massacre which is widely regarded as a key moment in South Africa's transition to democ…

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Director at Mojapelo Attorneys, Tshepho Mojapelo, clarifies circumstances under which a sheriff of the court may effect a warrant of arrest 4:49

6h ago4:49

4:49

The City of Johannesburg has reiterated that the sheriff of the court has no legal authority to effect a warrant of arrest, saying that it is sorely the responsibility of the South African Police Service (SAPS). This follows an attempt by the sheriff to enforce a warrant of arrest against Johannesburg City Manager, Floyd Brink, at his residence in …

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Financial Sector Conduct Authority urges pension fund members to actively participate in complaint processes with employers failing to pay retirement contributions 9:44

6h ago9:44

9:44

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority says about 4 000 employers have been failing to pay the retirement contributions of workers. According to the FSCA, approximately R7 billion in contributions remain unpaid, with companies lagging between 5 months and 252 months (21 years) in outstanding payments , and the figure covers the period up until July…

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"Fundamental human rights were violated at Enyobeni Tavern, in the Eastern Cape, where 21 teenagers lost their lives in 2022" - South African Human Right Commission 6:59

6h ago6:59

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The South African Human Right Commission has found that fundamental human rights were violated in the Enyobeni tavern tragedy which claimed the lives of 21 teenagers at Scenery Park, just outside East London in the Eastern Cape. The commission has fingered the Buffalo City Metro together with the province's Liquor Board including the local police, …

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National Director of Public Prosecution defends formulation of new Corporate Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanism 10:15

1h ago10:15

10:15

The National Director of Public Prosecution, Advocate Shamila Batohi has defended the formulation of the new Corporate Alternative Dispute Resolution, insisting that its main objective is to encourage corporates to report themselves in cases of alleged corruption. Batohi's assertions follow criticism against the initiative as corporates corporates …

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Defence counsel in Senzo Meyiwa trial continues cross examination of investigating officer, Sergeant Batho Mogola 1:53

18m ago1:53

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Investigating officer, Sergeant Batho Mogola has continued to be cross examined by the defence in the Senzo Meyiwa trial at the High Court in Pretoria. Defence counsel, Thulani Mngomezulu accused the investigating team of "cooking up" the case, alleging that the team is covering up for the real perpetrator. Five men are on trial for the 2014 murder…

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Election Matters: Electoral Commission Chairperson speaks on 30 years of democracy in SA and how this milestone impacts the May elections 6:06

31m ago6:06

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partnered with the Independent Electoral Commission to bring you a new feature called Election Matters, where we delve deeper into the processes you, as the voter, need to be knowledgeable about. So join the Elections Matter conversation every Wednesday, until the 22nd of May 2024, for a look at everything you need to know before and after election…

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" No sheriff in this country has the legal authority to effect an arrest outside the SAPS" - City of Johannesburg Mayoral Spokesperson on the warrant of arrest issued against City Manager 8:24

34m ago8:24

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A standoff has unfolded outside the Roodepoort home of Johannesburg City Manager, Floyd Brink, after a warrant was issued for his arrest following the city's reported failure to comply with a court order. This was in an attempt to enforce a warrant of arrest on Brink in relation to a matter that involves a resident of the City and a disputed utilit…

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SABC News: Democracy 30 Project reflects on the impact of the 1992 Boipatong Massacre during negotiations with the National Party 3:14

40m ago3:14

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As South Africa marks 30 years of Democracy, SABC News is gearing up to launch a programme dedicated to marking this important milestone. In the build-up to the launch of SABC News' Democracy 30 Project on the 26th of April, Update@Noon zooms in on the Boipatong massacre which is widely regarded as a key moment in South Africa's transition to democ…

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In the build up to the launch of the #SABCNews Democracy 30 project on 26 April 2024, #UpdateAtNoon zooms in on the Reservation of Separate Amenities Act and how late Labour Party Leader, Allan Hendrickse ... 5:50

37m ago5:50

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As South Africa marks 30 years of Democracy, SABC News is gearing up to launch a programme dedicated to marking this important milestone. In the build-up to the launch of SABC News' Democracy 30 project on 26 April 2024, Update@Noon zooms in on the Reservation of Separate Amenities Act, which came into effect in 1953. The act was one of the pieces …

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"Current Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee members are public enemy numbers 1 to 5, overseeing unnecessarily harsh monetary policy" - Economist, Dr Roelof Botha 6:43

5h ago6:43

6:43

Economist at Optimum Investment Group, Dr Roelof Botha says South Africans are paying the cost of an unnecessarily harsh monetary policy. According Dr Botha, South Africa's interest rates do not need to be as high as they currently are. The South African Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee began its current hiking cycle in November 2021, with …

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Defence in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial accuses Longwe Twala of firing fatal gun shot to Meyiwa 7:44

1h ago7:44

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The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has resumed in the High Court in Pretoria, a day after defence counsel, Thulani Mngomezulu accused the investigating team of covering up for the real perpetrator of the 2014 murder. Five men are on trial for gunning down the Bafana Bafana captain in October 2014. Mngomezulu claims that Longwe Twala fired the shot that …

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"More than 500 000 workers are part-owners of the companies they work for" - President Cyril Ramaphosa reveals at inaugural Worker Share Ownership Conference 5:51

1h ago5:51

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says more than 500 000 workers are part-owners of the companies they work for. Ramaphosa was addressing the inaugural Worker Share Ownership conference at the Sandton Convention Centre, in Johannesburg. He says worker share ownership schemes furthermore complement the Black Industrialist Programme, providing another means …

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Growing investment opportunities highlighted for South Africans looking to invest and expand businesses in Mauritius 3:15

1h ago3:15

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Delegates at the Mauritius Investment Promotion and Residency Week conference in Sandton, have heard that there are growing investment opportunities for South Africans looking to invest and expand their businesses in Mauritius. Rated thirteen globally in the ease of doing business, Mauritius offers growth opportunities in key sectors such as manufa…

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Residents of Limpopo told to wait till mid-May to receive water from delayed multi-billion-rand Giyani Bulk Water Project 3:59

5h ago3:59

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Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu says the residents of Giyani in Limpopo will have to wait until mid-May to receive water from the delayed multi-billion rand Giyani Bulk water project. The project which started in 2010, has faced several delays due to alleged maladministration and corruption. It was initially budgeted for 90 million but …

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Boksburg Magistrate's Court postpones case against 4 men accused of killing anti-apartheid activist, Caiphus Nyoka 2:32

3h ago2:32

2:32

The case against the four men accused of killing four anti-apartheid activists 37 years ago has been remanded in the Boksburg Magistrate's Court for a substantive application for postponement. The Foundation for Human Rights and Webber Wentzel say that they welcome the arrest and subsequent indictment of the fourth accused, Pieter Stander, in conne…

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"The ANC has been shown that they can't fight the MK, we are unstoppable" - uMkhonto weSizwe Party founder, Jabulani Khumalo on trademark court victory 8:10

3h ago8:10

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The High Court in Durban has dismissed with costs the ANC's application to stop the uMkhonto weSizwe Party from using a name and logo similiar to that of the governing party's disbanded uMkhonto we Sizwe military wing. The ANC had accused the MK party of violating the Trademarks Act. SABC News reporter Simphiwe Makhanya spoke to the founder of the …

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African National Congress loses High Court case against Umkhonto weSizwe Party 5:58

3h ago5:58

5:58

The African National Congress has been dealt another legal blow after the High Court in Durban dismissed with costs, its case against the Umkhonto weSizwe Party. The ANC had hauled the MK party to court accusing it of violating the Trademarks Act by using the name and logo similar to that of the governing party's disbanded uMkhonto weSizwe military…

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Limpopo Health MEC says 42 of the 45 St Enginas ZCC pilgrims killed in bus crash have been identified 3:54

3h ago3:54

3:54

Limpopo Health MEC, Dr Phophi Ramathuba says only three bodies are yet to be identified from those killed while travelling to Moria for the Easter Pilgrimage. Forty-Five people died when a bus carrying St Enginas ZCC pilgrims plunged into a ravine in Limpopo and burst into flames. Six of the deceased were identified immediately after the accident, …

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Supporters of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party celebrate trademark victory 3:45

3h ago3:45

3:45

Supporters of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party are celebrating another legal victory. This after the Durban High Court dismissed with costs, an application by the African National Congress, accusing the MK party of being in violation of the Trademarks Act by using a name and logo similar to that of the disbanded uMkhonto weSizwe military wing. Elvis Pres…

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Minister in the Presidency assures the public that Eskom has turned the corner on rolling blackouts 4:21

3h ago4:21

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The Minister in the Presidency responsible for electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says Eskom has turned the corner on rolling blackouts. He says the last 27 days without power cuts show the energy action plan is working. Ramokgopa has however cautioned against the stability of the grid being used for electioneering. He says recent days of now no lo…

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SABC News launches project to mark 30 years of the existence of a democratic South African Parliament 7:25

3h ago7:25

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As the sixth Parliament is coming to an end, this year will also mark thirty years of the existence of a democratic South African Parliament after the end of apartheid. As Mercedes Besent reports, advocates of constitutionalism, Parliament and the people of South Africa have expressed their views to reflect on the role of the National Legislature.…

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Mpumalanga community pleads with police to help evict undocumented foreigners from their community 3:53

1d ago3:53

3:53

The residents of Moremela near Graskop, in Mpumalanga, have called on the police to assist them evict undocumented foreigners from their community. They claim the foreign nationals are illegally mining gold in the old mines around the area. Last week, eight houses were set alight after community members rounded up some undocumented foreign national…

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Gauteng Education MEC says department did not approve discipline camp for Daveyton Skills School where two learners with special needs died 11:12

1d ago11:12

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Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane says the camping trip where two learners drowned at the Hennops river in Centurion, Pretoria on Monday, was not authorised by the department. Two learners, aged 13 and 16, from Daveyton Skills School in Ekurhuleni, were attending a discipline camp organised by non-government organisation ,Rising Stars Generatio…

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Pietermaritzburg High Court strikes former President, Jacob Zuma's private prosecution case off the court roll 5:16

9d ago5:16

5:16

The High Court in Pietermaritzburg has struck off the roll the former president Jacob Zuma's case to privately prosecute Advocate Billy Downer and journalist, Karyn Maughan. Zuma has accused Downer, who is the lead prosecutor in his arms deal corruption case and Maughan of illegally leaking a doctor's letter to the media. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to S…

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Independent Electoral Commission partners with Department of Basic Education on Schools Democracy Programme 9:03

6d ago9:03

9:03

In an effort to drive voter education ahead of the 2024 general elections, SABC News has partnered with the Independent Electoral Commission to bring you a new feature called Election Matters, where we delve deeper into the processes you, as the voter, need to be knowledgeable about. So join the Elections Matter conversation every Wednesday, until …

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U.N. Secretary General highlights heartbreaking 1 year anniversary of Sudan civil war 4:26

7d ago4:26

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Marking what he called a heartbreaking milestone of one year since the outbreak a civil war in Sudan, the U.N. Secretary General has expressed his belief that the world is forgetting about the northeast African country. Addressing journalists in New York, Antonio Guterres warned that while the world was focused on escalating tensions in the Middle …

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High Court in Pretoria postpones cross examination of ballistics expert, Chris Mangena to 20 May 2024 3:03

2d ago3:03

3:03

The trial of five men accused of the 2014 murder of Bafana Bafana captain, Senzo Meyiwa has resumed in the High Court in Pretoria, where the cross examination of ballistics expert, Chris Mangena has been postponed to 20 May 2024. Yesterday, the court heard that two of the accused were found in possession of cellphones in their prison cells. A cellp…

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Sentencing of teenager and 2 co-accused convicted of murders of Sebati family members postponed to 3 June 2024 2:27

5d ago2:27

2:27

Sentencing procedures in the trial of a teenager and her two co-accused of the murder of four members of her family members have been postponed to the 3rd of June. Onthathile Sebati, cousins Kagiso Mokone and Tumelo Mokone were found guilty of murdering Sebati's parents, her pregnant sister and a three-year-old brother at their home in Mmakau, near…

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South African Weather Service-issued level 5 alert remains in force in KZN following 5 flood deaths 9:15

2d ago9:15

9:15

A level 5 weather alert, issued by the South African Weather Service, remains in force in KwaZulu-Natal. This as heavy downpours have left a trail of destruction in Margate where at least five people have died in Sunday night's floods. According to the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta), about eight p…

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Department of Correctional Services launches court action to prevent G4S from seeking relief on terminated Mangaung Prison contract 2:00

7d ago2:00

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The department of Correctional Services has brought an application asking High Court to prevent G4S, the operating sub contractor at the Mangaung Prison from seeking relief in ongoing proceedings on a matter relating to the termination of the security company's contract. G4S was contracted by Bloemfontein Correctional Contracts to operate the facil…

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Impeached former Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane seeks urgent intervention on her R10-million gratuity 1:50

2d ago1:50

1:50

Impeached Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane will have her matter heard before the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Thursday. Mkhwebane is seeking the urgent intervention of the court after the Office of the Public Protector allegedly informed her in February this year that she would not be receiving the gratuity due to her impeachment.…

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Israel describes Iran's retaliatory attack as declaration of war 10:48

3d ago10:48

10:48

The Israeli War Cabinet is set to meet again today as the country decides its next steps after Iran's retaliatory attack over the weekend. Israel described the 350-missile attack on the nation as a 'declaration of war'. Meanwhile Iran has warned Israel against retaliation, saying an Iranian response would be "much larger than Sunday's military acti…

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Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes in the High Court in Pretoria following 3-week postponement 3:03

3d ago3:03

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The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has resumed at the High Court in Pretoria. In a previous court appearance, e-Natis expert Christopher Motlou wrapped up his testimony. Judge Ratha Mokgatlheng granted a recess so the defence can prepare for the cross-examination. Five men are on trial for the murder of the Bafana Bafana captain who was shot and killed …

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Electoral Court hears five matters of political parties that failed to comply with the March 8 deadline due to the alleged malfunctioning of IEC's online portal 6:01

11d ago6:01

6:01

The Electoral Court is today hearing five matters in which political parties seek similar relief. The parties are independently arguing that they failed to comply with the March 8 deadline due to the alleged malfunctioning of IEC's portal. Parties were expected to submit their candidate lists on the portal by the 8th. The IEC, the respondent in the…

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ANC president, Cyril Ramaphosa outlines party's priorities for 7th administration of parliament after the May 29 polls 4:27

3d ago4:27

4:27

African National Congress President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the creation of jobs, reducing the cost of living and the provision of decent basic services will be the main priorities of the ANC's 7th administration after the May 29 polls. He was speaking to media after his door-to-door campaign in Orange Farm south of Johannesburg on Sunday. Most resid…

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South African Students' Congress welcomes axing of National Student Financial Aid Scheme board, calls for Higher Education minister to follow suit 5:46

6d ago5:46

5:46

National Student Financial Aid Scheme beneficiaries from various institutions of higher learning are participating in a national shutdown over a number of issues, including the non-payment of allowances. The South African Students' Congress (SASCO) has joined on the march aat Brugers Park in the Pretoria CBD, calling for the Minister of Higher Educ…

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"This is self-inflicted pain for the IEC"- Former Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Commissioner, Terry Tselane, reacts to commission's challenge of MK Party ruling 6:39

6d ago6:39

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The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has called for the immediate resignation of the commissioner of the Electoral Commission, Janet Love for what the party says is her blatant bias. The party has warned that if Love does not exit the commission in the next seven days, it reserves the right to pursue all available avenues including approaching the courts. In…

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"The IEC is playing a very dangerous game" - uMkhonto weSizwe Party expresses concern over urgent appeal by Electoral Commission in Jacob Zuma matter 8:19

6d ago8:19

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The Electoral Commission says it has the responsibility to clarify constitutional principles and make sure that they are correctly applied. This is with regards to the nomination of candidates running in next month's elections. According to the commission's Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo, this is is the reason they are seeking leave to appeal …

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City of Johannesburg issues stern warning to defaulting residential property owners and businesses as it sets to embark on blacklisting process 4:48

7d ago4:48

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The City of Johannesburg has issued a warning to all defaulting residential property owners and businesses that it will soon start blacklisting them to recover debts owed. The city says it also intends to invoke its Credit Control and Debt Collection Policy by reporting defaulting payers to appropriate Credit Bureaus. Udo Carelse spoke to City of J…

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Lesotho hosts inaugural mining indaba 4:13

7d ago4:13

4:13

Lesotho is hosting its inaugural mining indaba. The event aimed at reshaping the future of Lesotho's mining industry. The event brings together key stakeholders in the mining sector to discuss critical issues and chart a path towards sustainable and equitable development. The Indaba is being held at the 'Manthabiseng Convention Centre in Maseru. Th…

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Ekurhuleni Metro set to elect new mayor 3:56

15d ago3:56

3:56

The Ekurhuleni Metro runs the risk of being placed under administration if it fails to elect a new mayor today in what is the council's third attempt since the sacking of former mayor, Sivuyile Ngodwana. Today's extra-ordinary meeting, was meant to start at 10am but has since been delayed with the ANC and EFF caucuses believed to be locked in last-…

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Airlink and Global Airways Operations aim to ground FlySafair for 74% foreign shareholder ownership 5:01

7d ago5:01

5:01

Airline operators, Airlink and Global Airways Operations – which co-own the domestic airline, Lift- have launched complaints with two aviation authorities against FlySafair for allegedly breaching the foreign ownership regulations as set out by the Air Services Licensing Act and the International Air Services Act. The complaint to the International…

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Private prosecution case between former President, Jacob Zuma and President Cyril Ramaphosa postponed to August 2:27

7d ago2:27

2:27

The private prosecution case brought by former President, Jacob Zuma against his successor, Cyril Ramaphosa has been postponed to the 6th of August this year. This as the former President still has pending appeals that need to be concluded for the matter to be heard in the criminal court. Zuma appeared in the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg in h…

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Asset Forfeiture Unit granted preservation order to freeze R4.3 million in bank account belonging to Piggy Farm Trading 4:45

7d ago4:45

4:45

The Pretoria Asset Forfeiture Unit of the National Prosecuting Authority has been granted a preservation order of over R4,3 million by the Pretoria High Court to freeze the bank account belonging to Piggy Farm Trading. It's believed the company is running a Ponzi Scheme, where individuals could purchase up to 50 virtual pigs at R2 750 each, in a di…

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This week on Election Matters, Sakina Kamwendo speaks to Deputy Chief Electoral Officer at the IEC, Mawethu Mosery about the final list of 55 parties and 12 independent candidates vying for 887 national ... 6:32

16d ago6:32

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In an effort to drive voter education ahead of the 2024 general elections, SABC News has partnered with the Independent Electoral Commission to bring you a new feature called Election Matters, where we delve deeper into the processes you, as the voter, need to be knowledgeable about. So, join the Elections Matter conversation every Wednesday until …

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Ratings Afrika's Municipal Financial Sustainability Index shows many of SA's municipalities are in dire financial straits and are unsustainable 7:04

8d ago7:04

7:04

Mossel Bay and Midvaal have been rated among the top municipalities in South Africa for financial sustainability, by ratings agency, Ratings Afrika's Municipal Financial Sustainability Index. According to the index, most municipalities across the country are in dire financial straits and are unsustainable, demonstrating a lack of proper oversight b…

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uMkhonto WeSizwe redeploys party Youth Leader, Bonginkosi Khanyile, and three others in aim to achieve two-thirds majority in the 2024 elections 9:23

8d ago9:23

9:23

The uMkhonto WeSizwe Party has confirmed the sacking of its Youth Leader, Bonginkosi Khanyile from the position of National Coordinator of its Youth League. The MK party says his redeployment, including that of three other party members, namely Gaan Cibane, Thapelo Maisha and Gazuzu Nduli are strategic moves aimed at bolstering the party's efforts …

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Transport Minister, Sindisiwe Chikunga announces that Gauteng's E-Tolls will be scrapped from 12 April 2024 5:17

8d ago5:17

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Transport Minister, Sindisiwe Chikunga says Gauteng e- tolls are now a thing of the past. She announced that from tomorrow, the 11th of April 2024, e-Tolls will be scrapped in Gauteng. South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) will allegedly also be able to borrow funding from National Treasury to substitute the funds generated by e-Toll…

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Hartbeespoort Residents Forum calls for independence from 'badly governed' Madibeng Municipality, in the North West province 10:46

16d ago10:46

10:46

The Hartbeespoort Residents Forum, in the North West, has expressed unhappiness with the poor service delivery in the area and has called for action to be taken against what they call the 'badly governed' Madibeng Municipality. The forum is leading the charge for Hartbeespoort, with a total of 38 wards, to get its own municipality, independent of M…

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