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Sharpeville survivors continue seeking justice and reparations.
Families of the victims and survivors of the Sharpeville Massacre are taking the state to court. They have filed a class action lawsuit against the state, demanding justice, accountability and compensation. Lawyers for Human Rights says victims have waited 66 years for accountability, arguing that apartheid era indemnity laws blocked legal action against the state. The organisation is now challenging the constitutionality of the legislation, seeking meaningful reparations and long overdue recognition for survivors and the families of those who died. Here is Lawyers for Human Rights Charne Tracey-Mamdoo speaking to our reporter Nomvuyo Ntanjana
NICD warns parents about rotavirus risks.
Parents and caregivers are urged to watch closely for signs of dehydration in children as South Africa's rotavirus season continues, with health authorities reporting a drastic increase in cases in Pretoria and one death.We spoke to Head of the Center for Enteric Diseases at the NICD, Prof Nicola Page.
Ditsobotla residents continue struggling with poor service delivery.: Legote
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, is visiting Ditsobotla Local Municipality in Lichtenburg, North West, today. The visit comes a year after the municipality was placed under administration due to governance failures and poor service delivery. Hlabisa will meet with municipal councillors, business representatives and traditional leaders to provide an update on efforts to restore stability, improve basic services and rebuild the municipality's capacity. To share challenges of the municipality we spoke to Amalia Moipupi Legote a resident in Ditsobotla municipality
Bolhuis urges authorities to dismantle drug-trafficking networks
The Chairperson of Parliament's Police Portfolio Committee Ian Cameron, says South Africa must urgently strengthen its response to international drug trafficking networks. He says authorities cannot focus only on arresting street-level dealers while powerful syndicates, financiers and corrupt facilitators remain untouched. Cameron's comments come at the time that police have in recent months discovered large scale drug manufacturing hubs within the country. Jon Gericke spoke to Private investigator and security expert, Mike Bolhuis
Sussman says ANC faces difficult election setback.
The Electoral Commission has denied claims that its Online Candidate Nomination System experienced technical failures. The ANC says it experienced difficulties in submitting its list of candidates contesting the 2026 local government elections. Close to two-thousand-300 candidates from 45 political parties have been disqualified from contesting after missing last week's deadline. We spoke to Elections Analyst, Wayne Sussman
Competition Commission highlights barriers facing township businesses.
The Competition Commission says rural and township businesses face major barriers that limit their growth and ability to compete. The Commission released its first Rural and Township Economy Report today. The report identifies high procurement costs, limited access to major retailers and online markets, and regulatory red tape as key challenges. The Commission says these obstacles also affect consumers through higher prices and fewer choices, warning that removing them is critical to tackling poverty, unemployment and inequality. We spoke to senior economist at Competition Commission, Tessa Bleazard
IEC will not reopen the Candidate nomination system past the deadline
The IEC says it will not reopen the Candidate nomination system past the deadline, despite the ANC experiencing some setbacks Accordingly, the ANC raised concerns about candidates not being able to submit because of technical problems with the system. However, the ANC is one of 45 parties in the same situation. The IEC confirmed that close to 2300 candidates, who were captured but not finally submitted unto the system before the deadline do not qualify to contest in the elections. This IEC briefed the media in Centurion on the outcome of the candidate nomination process, which closed at 5pm, last Friday. Our reporter, Zara Groenewald has more…
Suspected labour and immigration non-compliance at a massive construction site in Sandton, Johannesburg, with 41 undocumented migrants arrested.TPE2
The Department of Employment and Labour says it has uncovered suspected labour and immigration non-compliance at a massive construction site in Sandton, Johannesburg, with 41 undocumented migrants arrested. The operation was led by Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya and was forced to pull back after officials admitted they were overwhelmed by the size of the site, its multiple exit points and the number of people working there, with some workers fleeing when they saw authorities arrive. Sibiya says the aim of these high-impact operations is to intensify enforcement, ensure compliance with labour and immigration laws, and protect workers from exploitation. Culvin Mabasa has more....
Criminal charges against an official over allegedly selling posts in the Durban Metro Police Service
The eThekwini Municipality says its pursuing criminal charges against an official over allegedly selling posts in the Durban Metro Police Service for tens of thousands of Rands. City Manager Musa Mbhele and Durban Metro Police Commissioner Sibonelo Mchunu addressed the media on allegations of jobs-selling and irregularities in the recruitment process. The officials admitted that a yet-to-be-released forensic report found that an official received close to half a million in payments from Metro Police applicants to secure jobs. They denied reports that the amount allegedly extorted from applicants was up to twenty million rand. Zanele Buthelezi reports.....
SAPS pays tribute to Captain Zamani Mzayiya
The South African Police Service in the Western Cape has paid tribute to Captain Zamani Mzayiya, who was killed in a shootout with a suspect in Knysna last week. Mzayiya was part of a police operation following a series of deadly shootings in the area. His colleagues and family have remembered him as a dedicated officer who served in the police for 24 years.Yonda Magubudela reports
Nepal death toll rises
The death toll from the devastating mudslide in Nepal has risen to more than one-thousand according to the latest figures released by Nepal's police. Six South Africans remain missing. Deadly floods struck northern Nepal a week ago, causing massive damage to buildings, road infrastructure and power plants. The Nepalese government has declared the region a disaster crisis zone for at least three months to facilitate resource deployment, strengthen personnel management, and accelerate post-disaster recovery efforts. Ditaba Tsotetsi reports.
Newly formed political party Amalgamated Concerned Residents Association (ACRA) concerned about voter safety
The newly formed political party in North West, the Amalgamated Concerned Residents Association (ACRA), has raised alarm about voter safety in gang infested areas in Gauteng and the Western Cape ahead of local government elections in November. The party has singled out areas such as Westbury, Eldoradopark, Reigerpark, Manenburg, Hanoverpark, Delft, and Nyanga. Addressing the media in Klerksdorp, the party said it has written to the Independent Electoral Commission, IEC, to urgently demand a joint safety and security plan from the commission, the South African Police Services, and the South African National Defence Force. The party also argues that gang violence affects voter turnout in gang infested areas. Our Reporter Zebilon Maine compiled this report
200 ANC ward and PR councilors will miss local government elections after missing the IEC deadline
The ANC says just under 200 of its ward and PR councillors will not contest next year's local government elections after missing the IEC deadline. ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu told SABC News the party hit technical problems uploading names and "a portion of candidates were kicked out by the system". The affected areas include parts of the Eastern Cape, Free State and KZN. But the IEC says it will not reopen the system, arguing enough time was given to all parties. Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri elaborates.
Human Rights Watch Questions South Africa's impact on regional security
South Africa now holds key positions across the AU, SADC, and the UN as conflict and rights abuses escalate across the continent. It took up a two-year seat on the AU Peace and Security Council in April, chairs the SADC Council of Ministers since August, and sits on the UN Human Rights Council until 2028. Government has also publicly defended the ICC in recent weeks. The question is whether Pretoria can turn these platforms into real action on peace and accountability. We spoke to Human Rights Watch Africa Executive Director, Ms. Mausi Segun, to discuss South Africa's role in meaningfully advancing peace and human rights on the continent.
Democratic Alliance pursues new complaints against Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie
The Democratic Alliance says it will take new complaints against Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie to the Public Protector. The DA alleges that public resources may have been used in ways that strengthen the Minister's political position, and says McKenzie has repeatedly avoided Parliamentary accountability. DA spokesperson on Sport, Arts and Culture, Leah Potgieter, will be at the Public Protector's head office this morning to formally lodge the complaint. We spoke to Leah Potgieter to unpack what the DA is alleging, what evidence it has, and what it wants the Public Protector to investigate.
AfriForum calls for independent audit of fuel levies amid price hikes
Civil rights group AfriForum has written to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana demanding an independent audit of the fuel price and all levies. The organization wants scrutiny of how the charges are calculated, where the money goes and the impact on consumers, transport and agriculture. AfriForum says the temporary levy cut should be made permanent or reinstated, arguing global oil prices and pressure on households have worsened since June. We spoke to Ernst van Zyl, Head of Public Relations at AfriForum.
DA weighs in on the dismissal of Crime Intelligence deputy head Major-General Feroz Khan
The South African Police Service has dismissed suspended Crime Intelligence deputy head Major-General Feroz Khan with immediate effect. SAPS says Khan was fired after failing to appear before a disciplinary hearing. Khan's legal team says they will be challenging his removal from the Service. We spoke to Lisa Schickerling, MP and DA Spokesperson on Police.
High-level team to address transport and service delivery crisis in Ngcobo
A high-level government delegation will head to the Eastern Cape to address the volatile situation in Ngcobo following prolonged shutdowns over transport, safety and services. United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa directly petitioned President Cyril Ramaphosa to step in following weeks of intense community unrest. Local residents blocked major transport routes and halted all business operations to demand urgent service delivery upgrades. For more on this, we spoke to UDM Leader, General Bantu Holomisa.
Airlink pulls FNB Flyby as SACAA reviews Cape Town stadium flight data
Airlink says it has withdrawn its application for a formation flyby at FNB Stadium this Saturday due to forecast bad weather. The airline confirms it handed over flight data recorders to the South African Civil Aviation Authority, which is now reviewing last weekend's Cape Town DHL Stadium flypast. Both Airlink and the Aviation Authority say safety was prioritised, with three senior captains on board and a full compliance report will be released once analysis is complete.
The international system must be reshaped to reflect a new multipolar world - António Guterres
The United Nations Secretary-General has used a gathering of some of the world's most powerful non-Western leaders to argue that the international system must be reshaped to reflect a new multipolar world. Addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan — attended by the leaders of China, Russia, India, Iran and others — António Guterres said institutions still largely reflected the balance of power of 1945, calling for developing countries to be given greater representation and influence. But with wars dominating the agenda, he also issued direct appeals for restraint in the Middle East, protection of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab, and an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports.
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