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sabcnews.com Oct 22
BREAKING NEWS | The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has announced changes to its leadership, with Sibonelo Nomvalo removed as Secretary-General ... Show more
sabcnews.com Oct 19
WATCH | Leanne Manas has warned the public about fake social media accounts impersonating her and misinformation circulating online ... Show more
sabcnews.com Oct 22
AKA-TIBZ MURDER TRIAL | The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Durban has heard that accused number four, Mziwethemba Gwabeni, was identified in multiple CCTV ... Show more
sabcnews.com Oct 13
SIBIYA BAIL | The Randburg Magistrate's Court hears an audio clip in which businessman Serge Cabonge alleges that Shadrack Sibiya has close links to ... Show more
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ON AIR | Welcome to the Friday edition of the #FullView with @HeidiGiokos , live now on SABC News Channel 404. These are the top stories we are following at this hour ... Show more
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sabcnews.com Oct 20
BREAKING NEWS: Former Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has been denied bail in the Randburg Magistrate's Court. For more visit Official SABC News - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.
sabcnews.com Oct 21
BREAKING NEWS | Businessman Suliman Carrim is expected to appear in the Musina Magistrate's Court tomorrow, facing additional charges of money laundering ... Show more
sabcnews.com Oct 21
MADLANGA COMMISSION | SABC News anchors Ayanda Nyathi and Mfundo Mabalane recap the key developments and arguments heard during today’s proceedings.
sabcnews.com Oct 09
WATCH | Police in KwaZulu-Natal say they are managing ongoing unrest following marches in Durban CBD that saw some businesses looted and torched ... Show more
sabcnews.com Oct 14
PHALA PHALA SAGA | The EFF and the African Legal Professionals Association are challenging the Section 89 Impeachment Committee's decision to rescind the ... Show more
sabcnews.com Oct 18
SABC News wishes to clarify that reports circulating on social media regarding Morning Live Anchor Leanne Manas’ alleged resignation from the organisation are ... Show more
sabcnews.com Oct 17
A 58-year-old Capricorn TVET employee has been arrested for alleged corruption in Polokwane, Limpopo. The suspect was arrested after receiving R40 000 in cash ... Show more
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sabcnews.com Oct 08
ASYLUM APPLICATIONS | With hundreds of foreign nationals gathered at Marabastad in Pretoria to apply for asylum, Tshwane resident Nonhlanhla Matading voices ... Show more
sabcnews.com Oct 12
BREAKING NEWS | ANC chairperson Gwede Mantashe has walked out of COSATU's reconvened 15th National Congress. SABC News reporter Kagiso Legodi has the ... Show more
sabcnews.com Oct 19
TRC CASES INQUIRY | The Khampepe Commission of Inquiry is listening to an audio recording of former President Thabo Mbeki’s speech at the Cradock Four funeral ... Show more
sabcnews.com Oct 20
BREAKING NEWS: A former police general has been arrested for unlawful possession of SAPS-issued ammunition. He is expected to appear before the Johannesburg ... Show more
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sabcnews.com Oct 09
DEVELOPING | SABC News reporter Taliesha Naidoo reports that a scrapyard has been set alight behind the Durban Refugee Reception Centre as unrest continues in ... Show more
sabcnews.com Oct 15
Key FactsMbalula Questions DA’s Role in South Africa’s GNU
Oct 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- After the ANC’s victory against the IEC, Mbalula said leaders and GNU partners should reassess the DA’s participation.
- He said the DA’s opposition to the ANC’s case contradicted the signed GNU statement of intent.
- The ANC secured its candidates’ inclusion in six municipalities for the local government election on November 4.
- DA federal council chair Ashor Sarupen called the remarks a removal threat; a review could cost six ministerial and six deputy-ministerial posts.
To come to the Constitutional Court to argue against the enfranchisement of hundreds of thousands of South Africans does not sit easily besides the understanding of intent— Fikile Mbalula, ANC secretary-general; spoken at the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg after the ANC's victory against the IEC on including its candidates in six municipalities
sabcnews.com Oct 08
ASYLUM APPLICATIONS | SABC News reporter Taliesha Naidoo is outside the Refugee Reception Centre in Durban, where Mpêndulo Nkwanyana and Nkonzo Mkhwanazi voice ... Show more
sabcnews.com Oct 15
BREAKING NEWS: The ANC wins its appeal in the ConCourt. IEC is directed to include the party’s lists and ward candidate nominations on the ballot papers ... Show more
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sabcnews.com Oct 09
IMMIGRATION PROTESTS | SABC News’ Chriselda Lewis is in the Johannesburg CBD, where protestors are still marching after handing over a memorandum of demands at ... Show more
sabcnews.com Oct 16
WATCH | Suliman Carrim’s bail application will resume on Monday after his arrest at OR Tambo International Airport last night, and he will remain in custody ... Show more
sabcnews.com Oct 07
SIBIYA BAIL | The bail application of suspended Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya has resumed at the Randburg Magistrate’s Court. Tune in to SABC News for live coverage.
sabcnews.com Oct 10
MTN8 FINAL | Large numbers of football fans converging on Moses Mabhida Stadium say they feel safe because of visible law enforcement ahead of the match ... Show more
sabcnews.com Oct 09
IMMIGRATION PROTESTS | Chaos has erupted in Durban's CBD, with protesters damaging business properties and rampaging through the streets ... Show more
sabcnews.com Oct 05
EXCLUSIVE | Former acting National Police Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane speaks to SABC News’ @Chriseldalewis after corruption, fraud ... Show more
sabcnews.com Oct 13
SIBIYA BAIL BID | SABC News reporter Heidi Giokos has the latest as Shadrack Sibiya’s bail proceedings are postponed to tomorrow ... Show more
sabcnews.com Oct 08
DEVELOPING | Violence has erupted in the Durban CBD in KwaZulu-Natal and Soweto in Gauteng, with several vehicles set alight ... Show more
sabcnews.com Oct 08
WATCH | Hundreds of protesters have gathered in Durban CBD, KwaZulu-Natal, amid ongoing tensions in the city. SABC News reporter Taliesha Naidoo has the latest ... Show more
sabcnews.com Oct 08
WATCH | SABC News anchor Heidi Giokos reports that tensions remain high in Orlando, Soweto, following recent violence. Acting National Police Commissioner ... Show more
sabcnews.com Oct 04
COMING UP | SABC News anchors Blain Herman and Thulasizwe Simelane are at the Civic Centre in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, ahead of tonight’s Election 360 town ... Show more
sabcnews.com Oct 05
WATCH | Republicans face growing risks of losing control of both chambers of the US Congress as President Donald Trump's unpopularity threatens the ... Show more
sabcnews.com Oct 06
MADLANGA COMMISSION | The planned virtual appearance of former Crime Intelligence official Feroz Khan is reportedly in limbo after sources close to him told ... Show more
sabcnews.com Oct 09
WATCH | South Africa's Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay has expressed alarm at what she describes as attacks on the independent international judiciary ... Show more
sabcnews.com Oct 05
ON AIR | Welcome to the #LateEdition with Oliver Dickson @oliver_speaking, live now on SABC News Channel 404. These are the top stories we are following at this hour ... Show more
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sabcnews.com Sep 27
BREAKING NEWS | At least 17 people have been shot and killed in a tavern in Carltonville on the Gauteng West Rand. For more visit Official SABC News - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.
sabcnews.com Sep 30
MADLANGA COMMISSION | Mpumalanga businessman Joe " Ferrari" Sibanyoni is back on the witness stand. Tune in to SABC News for the live broadcast.
Key FactsMadlanga Commission examines Sibanyoni’s Ramaphosa meeting
Sep 30, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
- Cross-examination of Joe Sibanyoni resumed Wednesday, focusing on his 2024 meeting with Ramaphosa.
- The footage showed Sibanyoni discussing a local stake in bus company Putco’s operations.
- Sibanyoni said he was seeking a subcontract for two entities but declined to identify the second business.
- He denied telling the president he would interfere in Putco’s operations, describing interference as engagement on those matters.
Please assist us. When you find someone wanting to interfere with the Putco business, you must throw it, assist us. Don't put the wrong thing. Assist us as, how do we get into this space?— Joe Sibanyoni, speaking at the Madlanga Commission hearing, describing how to deal with interference in the Putco business and requesting help to gain access to that space.
sabcnews.com Sep 30
Bafana Bafana thrash Eritrea 5–0 in their Africa Cup of Nations group qualifier at Al-Salam Stadium in Cairo, Egypt.#sabcnews
sabcnews.com Sep 29
HAPPENING NOW | Suspended Deputy National Commissioner Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya, accused of rape, human trafficking, and sexual grooming of a minor ... Show more
sabcnews.com Sep 23
MADLANGA COMMISSION | SABC News reporter Canny Maphanga has the latest on today's proceedings and the ruling expected on taxi boss Oupa “Bafana” Sindane’s ... Show more
sabcnews.com Sep 30
UPDATE | Zimbabwean authorities have confirmed a fatal aircraft crash near Marondera, east of Harare. For more news, visit Official SABC News - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.
sabcnews.com Sep 24
WATCH | What should have been a day of fitness and celebration turned into a nightmare after more than 100 runners in Johannesburg reportedly had their ... Show more
sabcnews.com Oct 02
Key FactsWarrant authorised after Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula misses hearing
Oct 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria authorised the warrant after she failed to attend Friday’s hearing.
- The order is to remain on hold until her next scheduled court appearance on November 11.
- The trial was moved to November 11–20, while another session is scheduled for November 30–December 4.
- She is accused of soliciting R4.5m in bribes; Mapisa-Nqakula denies every charge.
sabcnews.com Oct 02
SIBIYA BAIL | The bail application of suspended Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya has been postponed to 7 October. SABC News reporter Heidi Giokos wraps up today’s ... Show more
sabcnews.com Sep 29
ANC NEC Member Andile Lungisa says he is here to defend himself against the party that has gone against its position of finding a political solution to his ... Show more
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sabcnews.com Sep 28
BREAKING NEWS | Police have confirmed that a man suspected of murdering 23-year-old Boitumelo Mashita in Thembisa has been found dead inside a vehicle in ... Show more
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sabcnews.com Sep 22
WATCH | SABC News anchor Heidi Giokos speaks to Dr Maumela, who was present when the 59-year-old SAPS lieutenant-general was arrested ... Show more
sabcnews.com Sep 27
BREAKING NEWS | Police have confirmed the discovery of the body of an 11th woman along the railway line in Struisbult, Springs, Ekurhuleni ... Show more
sabcnews.com Sep 16
BREAKING NEWS: Former SABC Sports presenter Owen Ndlovu has been found dead. Ndlovu was hijacked and kidnapped in Katlehong on Gauteng's East Rand last ... Show more
sabcnews.com Sep 28
Key FactsRamaphosa weighs Masemola’s reinstatement as police commissioner
Sep 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- Ramaphosa said the NPA decision had been noted and Masemola’s reinstatement remained under consideration.
- The NPA reviewed the evidence and concluded that a successful prosecution had no reasonable prospects.
- The allegations concerned an NPA-valued Medicare24 contract worth about R228m; the overall procurement was previously reported at about R360m.
- The broader criminal case against other accused over alleged corruption linked to the contract continues.
Have the patience to wait for an outcome.— President Cyril Ramaphosa, speaking to the media during the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in South Africa’s 150th anniversary celebrations in Alberton, Gauteng.
sabcnews.com Sep 29
GBVF CRISIS | SABC News anchor Heidi Giokos speaks with the family of 23-year-old Boitumelo Mashita in Thembisa, reflecting on the President Cyril ... Show more
sabcnews.com Oct 01
WATCH | Tributes continue to pour in following the death of controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo in a helicopter crash yesterday ... Show more
sabcnews.com Sep 30
MADLANGA COMMISSION | After another day of Joe Sibanyoni’s testimony, SABC News reporter Canny Maphanga looks ahead to what’s expected at the Commission ... Show more
