SABC launches LGE program Elections 360: We’ll cover every angle'' I Mzwandile Mbeje gives insight

In conversation with Ambassador Roelf Meyer

Fears are mounting over the possible increase of political killings in the run-up to this year's Local Government Elections. Political parties have again promised to abide by the IEC's Electoral Code of Conduct and ensure a peaceful, free and fair election. But the specter of political violence seems to hang over every election, with fierce competition for access to lucrative municipal resources, public tenders, and political influence.

SABC News speaks to DTIC Minister Parks Tau in New York at the United Nations General Assembly

UNGA: Minister Lamola in conversation with Jendayi Frazer on issues of Conflicts, Trade & BRICS

US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell speaks on SA's BEE policy, the VISA saga and 'Kill the Boer' song. He says the State Department will not release the names of South Africans who will be affected by visa restrictions. Speaking to the SABC Specialist correspondent Sophie Mokoena Ambassador Bozell touched of a range of issues such as South Africa’s BEE policy , the song “ Kill the Boer kill the Farmer and South Africa’s case against Israel.

The Thabo Mbeki Foundation CEO Max Boqwana says the relationship between South Africa and America is not improving. Boqwana was reacting to the recent announcement by the US state department that it will impose visa restrictions on some South Africans. The US Ambassador of US to South Africa, Brent Bozelle met with the Thabo Mbeki Foundation patron, former President Thabo Mbeki.