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[LISTEN] Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane warns of tricky AFCON qualifier against Benni McCarthy's Kenya #sabcnews
Bafana Bafana coach, Pitso Mosimane, says Kenya's Harambee Stars will be a tricky opponent in their back-to-back 2027 Africa Cup of Nations clashes as they have nothing to lose. Kenya have already qualified for the tournament as co-hosts alongside Tanzania and Uganda. Mosimane and captain, Ronwen Williams, have urged fans to come out in their numbers to support Bafana Bafana on Friday at the Orlando Amstel Arena in the first of the qualifiers aginst the East African nation. Percy Nkatlo filed this report...
[LISTEN] Newsbreak Fishing Report - 13 November 2026 #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Cast away with this week's Newsbreak Fishing Report, brought to you by KZN angler Sanjay Ramsarup...
[LISTEN] ANC dismisses rumours of President Cyril Ramaphosa's resignation following special NEC meeting on election decline #sabcnews
The ANC has dismissed suggestions that its president Cyril Ramaphosa has offered to resign or will be forced to resign, at its meeting in Boskburg east of Johannesburg on Thursday. The ANC's top brass was locked in an Extended Special NEC meeting to discuss its performance during the 2026 local elections. The party dipped from almost 46 percent in the 2021 local polls to just 30 percent in the recently concluded local elections. Ntebo Mokobo has more....
[LISTEN] March and March movement vows to block asylum applications outside Durban Home Affairs office #sabcnews
March and March founder and leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma says the movement is opposed to asylum applications going ahead because she says large backlogs at the Department of Home Affairs causes a drain on the country's resources. This, as a group of people have been gathering outside a Durban Home Affairs office since September. Ngobese-Zuma say they'll prevent foreign nationals from coming to the centre to have their asylum applications heard. Police and protestors clashed outside the Home Affairs office, earlier this week. Khalesakhe Mbhense reports...
[LISTEN] Diabetes South Africa urges early detection as disease remains leading natural cause of death ahead of World Diabetes Day #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Prodcuer Tashlan Naidoo - South Africa is facing a deadly diabetes crisis, with thousands losing their lives to a disease that can often be managed if detected early. Statistics South Africa recorded nearly 28-thousand diabetes-related deaths in 2023, making it the country's leading underlying natural cause of death. Ahead of World Diabetes Day tomorrow, experts are warning that without urgent intervention, more lives will be lost to a condition millions may not even know they have. National Manager of Diabetes South Africa, Margot McCumisky...
[LISTEN] City Power commits to restoring electricity to affected areas by the weekend
By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Johannesburg City Power are confident that electricity supply will be restored to all affected areas by the weekend. Repairs are expected to be completed by this afternoon. The utility says it will then begin gradually restoring electricity to affected areas, with the SABC, Sentech and Netcare Garden City Hospital among those being prioritised. Areas affected by the explosion include Mayfair, Crosby, Brixton, Auckland Park and surrounding suburbs. SABC reporter, Sashin Naidoo is on the ground and brings us an update....
[LISTEN] Ahead of World Diabetes Day: experts say know you blood sugar
By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Don't wait until you feel sick- to do something about diabetes. That's a clarion call ahead of World Diabetes Day this Saturday. In South Africa- over 2.3 million adults are living with diabetes. But the scary thing is- globally 40% of people with diabetes are undiagnosed. Profmed Clinical Executive Justine Lacy says- all it takes is an annual diabetes screening to understand your blood sugar...
[LISTEN] More than 20 people killed as Cape Town Taxi violence escalates
By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Taxi violence in Cape Town is escalating with more than 20 people killed over the last few weeks. This despite negotiations between warring parties and the authorities. A five-hour long meeting took place yesterday where it was decided that only taxis with valid permits should operate on the affected routes between Delft and Mutual, as well as Delft and Epping. The violence also happens at the time when there is an interim court interdict in place ordering the attacks and all other illegal activities to stop. SABC reporter, Yonda Magubudela is tracking this story and brings us an update....
[LISTEN] HSRC survey reveals declining public trust in government despite positive election day sentiment #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Public trust in government has taken a significant knock over the past five years, with faith in the country's various spheres of leadership deteriorating sharply. That's according to the Human Sciences Research Council's (HSRC) voter participation survey, which paints a concerning picture of growing public discontentment. However, in its Voter Satisfaction Survey on election day, the majority of South Africans said that the recent local government elections were free and fair, and that their vote can still make a difference. As coalition negotiations gather pace, the big question is whether the next five years will restore public confidence or further deepen the trust deficit. Chief Research Specialist at the HSRC, Dr Steven Gordon says some believe that democracy is not the best form of Government for the country...
[LISTEN] National Financial Ombud urges consumers to exercise caution over credit terms ahead of Black Friday #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Now that the Diwali season has passed - the next big retail explosion lies on the horizon: as Black Friday deals slowly start to pop up. This marks the official start to the year-end shopping season. But experts warn that impulse buying could end up putting you in a tight financial squeeze as you have to navigate the terms and conditions of paying interest over a period of time. National Financial Ombud Credit Division manager Kwanda Vabaza explains that consumers need to have enough financial literacy on payment plans, before they swipe their cards...
[LISTEN] Wentworth residents urge incoming eThekwini administration to address decades-long housing decay #sabcnews
Residents of Wentworth, south of Durban, say they have been forgotten for more than two decades as their housing conditions continue to deteriorate. Many are living in municipal flats with crumbling walls, exposed electrical wiring, leaking roofs and broken plumbing. With political parties negotiating a new administration in eThekwini, residents are hoping their plight will finally be prioritised. Gcinokuhle Malinga reports...
[LISTEN] Judges Matter welcome 4% judicial salary hike while COSATU criticises increases for public office bearers #sabcnews
Judges Matter - a think- tank that monitors the judiciary has welcomed the 4 percent salary increment for judges and magistrates. However, the Labour Federation COSATU criticised the 3.5 percent increase for ministers and deputies, Members of Parliament, as well as provincial legislatures and municipal councils. President Cyril Ramaphosa yesterday increased the salaries of public office bearers, following the recommendations of the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office- Bearers. SABC Reporter Yamkela Mtshiyo has the details...
[LISTEN] IFP wins Ward 48 in Phoenix for the first time as new councillor Dr. Jonathan Annipen takes office #sabcnews #LGE26
By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The Local Government Election results have sparked many changes in wards around the city. One particular area is ward 48 in Phoenix comprising of Greenbury, Stonebridge, Rockford, Clayfield, Campbells Town and Rainham. For the first time, the ward has been won by the IFP. New ward councillor, Dr. Jonathan Annipen elaborates...
[LISTEN] Stats SA reports South Africa's unemployment rate increased to 33.7% in Q3 #sabcnews
The official unemployment rate in South Africa has edged higher to 33.7 percent in the third quarter of this year. That's up 0.1 of a percentage point from the 33.6 percent recorded by Stats SA in the previous quarter. The results of its latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey show that despite creating 101,000 jobs between July and September, the number of unemployed people also increased by 97,000 to 8.6 million during the same period. Nosipho Radebe has the story…
[LISTEN] DALRO Visual Arts Merit Award 2026 showcases top ten finalists in Johannesburg #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The Dramatic, Artistic and Literary Rights Organisation (DALRO) is putting South Africa's rising creative talent in the spotlight as the top ten finalists* of the 2026 Visual Arts Merit Award showcase their work in Johannesburg today. The culmination of this year's programme brings together months of intensive professional development, with the exhibition now opening its doors to the public. To get a better understanding of the broader impact of the initiative on the country's visual arts landscape, Matthew spoke to DALRO Managing Director, Laz Serobe... *Meanwhile, overnight at the awards ceremony, Jason Langa was named overall winner of the programme for 2026, with Thinasofaslahlane Mkhulise taking the runners up spot. (MV)
[LISTEN] Techno Touch | Digital marketing expert Valen Govender weighs up social media versus traditional posters in election campaigns #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The Local Government Election saw a lot of political campaigns going digital. While some parties opted for a mix of print and online marketing, some simply chose social media as a way to reach the electorate. Today on Techno Touch we ask: Is a post more effective than a poster? Salma put that question to Digital Media and Marketing Expert Valen Govender...
[LISTEN] Newsbreak chats to more smaller parties in eThekwini who have made it into council #LGE26 #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Newsbreak gets reaction from Al Jama-ah, DLC and political newcomers, ERPM, about winning their seats in eThekwini.
[LISTEN] Medical Monitor | UK launches multi-million pound BRAINIAC initiative for early dementia detection #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A multimillion-pound research project led by the University of Exeter is set to launch across the United Kingdom to develop advanced systems for the early detection and prevention of dementia. Funded by a twenty-million-pound joint investment from government, industry and NHS partners - the BRAINIAC initiative will establish 10 specialised brain health clinics to combine brain imaging, genetics and blood tests into unified diagnostic profiles. Matthew delved deeper into this new initiative for this week's Medical Monitor... Credits: SABC News / BBC News
[LISTEN] LGE 2026 | Dr Lubna Nadvi analyses potentiLocal Unity scenarios in eThekwini #sabcnewsal Government of
By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Smaller parties are expected to enter into coalition talks with bigger parties in order to run municipalities. In eThekwini, even though the MK Party has 86 seats, it does not hold an outright majority in the 233-seat council. That leads to speculation that the ANC, DA, and IFP could work with other parties like ActionSA, The EFF, VF Plus and other smaller parties to reach the 112-seat total for a majority. If these top six parties in eThekwini decide to work together this could translate to about 126 seats for a Government of Local Unity or GLU. If that does happen, will the GLU stick together? Newsbreak put that question to Political Analyst Dr Lubna Nadvi...
[LISTEN] Madlanga Commission rejects challenge by Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala over Section 204 statement #sabcnews
The Madlanga Commission got off to a rocky start on Monday (9 November) when attempted murder accused, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, opposed the use of his Section 204 statement and Section 105A plea agreement before the Commission. However, Chairperson Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga rejected submissions made by Advocate Anneline van den Heever regarding the Section 204 statement. Section 204 of the Criminal Procedure Act provides for a witness to be indemnified from prosecution for offences disclosed in their evidence, subject to certain conditions. Sibahle Motha reports...
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