It’s been five years since Dan Tloome was established as a government “mega housing project” designed for integrated living. But for the families relocated here from across Johannesburg, the promise of a better life remains unfulfilled. With no schools, No clinic, and no police station, Dan Tloome isn’t a community yet- it’s just a collection of houses in the middle of nowhere. For these residents’ integration feels more like isolation.
The storry looks into the dangers of taverns operating in school's proximity in some of the communities in the Eastern Cape- something that lures minors to allegedly abuse alcohol. The story emanates from a recent incident where minors were seen consuming alcohol infront of their parents. The question is, are authorities doing enough to curb the scourge of alcohol abuse?
A night out that turned deadly. A young life lost to the shadows of trust and manipulation. Cutting Edge uncovers the tragic story of Vuyelwa Kubheka, a teacher brutally killed after meeting a stranger at a Soweto pub. Her story exposes the dark reality of gender-based violence in SA.
Rebuilding After the Floods ,Mpumalanga & Limpopo In the wake of devastating floods in Mpumalanga and Limpopo, families who lost homes, belongings and livelihoods are trying to rebuild from the ground up, often with little more than donated food parcels and temporary shelter. This story follows flood-affected communities as they navigate damaged roads and bridges, unsafe water sources, and the slow process of restoring schools, clinics and basic services. At the centre are ordinary residents who say recovery is not just about fixing infrastructure but restoring dignity and stability, especially for children, the elderly and those living in rural villages cut off from help. As government and aid organisations roll out relief and repair plans, questions remain around how quickly assistance reaches the most vulnerable, what “rebuilding” really looks like months later, and whether these provinces are becoming more prepared for extreme weather events that keep returning For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
Baleni: Salt of the Earth follows the women of Baleni in Limpopo who have harvested salt by hand for generations. It looks at their traditional methods, the spiritual value of the land, and the challenges threatening the future of this sacred practice as support declines and younger people lose interest.
In the lead-up to the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg, the city launches a massive crackdown on inner-city informal traders, suddenly enforcing long-ignored bylaws and introducing a strict verification and new permit system. Hundreds of street vendors – many of whom have traded legally for years – are forcibly removed from prime spots such as De Villiers and King George streets, accused of trading illegally or lacking proper facilities. The episode follows several traders, including Mama Felani Kheswa (a food vendor with a valid city-issued permit and certificate of acceptability) and Miriam Gabone, who are bewildered and financially devastated after being barred from their usual pitches despite holding documentation. At the heart of the story is the politically charged verification process ordered by the High Court: thousands of traders – especially non-South Africans – simply do not come forward, fearing deportation or because they lack the required paperwork. The programme exposes the growing influence of nativist movements: Patriotic Alliance activist Victoria Mogoba openly calls for mass deportation of African migrants, while Operation Dudula’s Thabo Moeketsi (of the now-banned “SA Standard” TikTok account) is shown blocking foreign nationals (including parents with sick children) from accessing public clinics in Soshanguve – actions later interdicted by the Gauteng High Court. Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero insists the clean-up is purely about bylaw enforcement and creating a “clean, safe city ahead of the G20, rejecting claims it is an anti-foreigner campaign timed for political gain before the 2026 local elections. Yet the South African Informal Traders Forum accuses him of using the operation to counter the rising popularity of Operation Dudula and parties like the Patriotic Alliance. With nationalist rhetoric surging, foreign nationals increasingly scapegoated for crime and unemployment, and traders left unable to feed their families, “Traders” asks whether Johannesburg’s historic promise of hope and opportunity – the very essence of the City of Gold – is being permanently rewritten in favour of a narrower, more exclusionary vision.
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