The government is warning groups targeting undocumented foreign nationals, insisting that immigration enforcement remains the responsibility of law enforcement agencies and not private citizens.

Government is stepping up efforts to secure South Africa's borders through improved infrastructure, technology, surveillance and coordinated law enforcement operations. This part of the implementation of the Five-Point Plan on Migration Management. Speaking during the media briefing in Pretoria, IMC Chairperson Mmamoloko Kubayi says a significant progress has been made in strengthening border management and improving coordination among agencies operating at ports of entry and vulnerable border areas. For more on this matter we're now joined by the deputy government spokesperson, William Baloyi

Household budgets are under sustained pressure as electricity, water, petrol, transport, healthcare and communication costs continue to rise faster than overall inflation. That's according the Competition Commission's '2026 Cost of Living' (COL) report. The commission has found that essential goods and services remain at record highs even where producer costs have fallen. To discuss this matter, we are now joined by a principal economist at the Competition Commission, Raksha Darji.

Human Rights Watch Africa Executive Director Mausi Segun says countries need an honest conversation about migration and its challenges. Her remarks follow Kenyan President William Ruto's announcement that foreigners will not be allowed to participate in certain small-scale businesses, including hawking. The move comes amid protests against undocumented foreign nationals in parts of South Africa. Some foreign-owned spaza shops have been forced to close, leaving many migrants without livelihoods. In an exclusive interview with SABC News, Segun says migrants seeking better economic opportunities are often exposed to human rights violation

Kabelo Mabalane was one the Kwaito trio TKZee. His story of rock bottom and recovery, addiction and sobriety, the pulpit finding him after the darkest chapters found him first.

Yvonne Chaka Chaka has consistently used her platform to create opportunities for others. From becoming one of South Africa’s pioneering black television performers to building a career in music, acting, business and humanitarian work,. Through her Princess of Africa Foundation, she has championed health and education, while her advocacy has focused strongly on the empowerment of women and girls. As we celebrate Women’s Month, we sit down with the Princess of Africa to reflect on a remarkable journey.

Dept of Mineral and Petroleum Resources says petrol will increase by R1,34 cents per litre, diesel grades go up by between R2,93 cents per litre and R3,14 cents per litre., with effect from midnight tonight. LPGas increases by 69c, with 79c increase in WC. For more on this, we are joined by Professor Jannie Rossouw from the Wits Business School.

When Women Rise, episode three airs at 06_00 & repeats at 22_00 Saturday. WATCH ON: https://sabc-plus.com/show/240979/Short-Documentaries

Retired Hawks Head Lt-Gen Godfrey Lebeya testifies at the Madlanga Commission

Botswana will continue to ensure that the Human Rights are respected and protected in country. The Speaker of Parliament in Botswana Dithapelo Keorapetse spoke to the SABC in Gaborone Botswana. He also touched on the thorny issues such as death penalty and mixed marriages. Botswana is the only country in the SADC group that has not outlawed the death penalty.

Delegates at the Human Rights Conference in Botswana have called on countries to ensure that there human rights are protected and defended. The theme of the conference Reimagining the Future of Human Rights in Africa is aimed at securing gains made on culture of human rights on the continent. SABC Specialist correspondent Sophie Mokoena spoke to Unity Dow a former Judge of High Court who is now a Member of Parliament in Botswana .

The UN Human Rights office of the commissioner in the Southern African region has called for more alliances in the protection and promotion of human rights in Africa. Speaking to the to SABC in Gaborone Botswana the senior official UN Human rights office says it is important to protect human rights.

Madlanga Commission: Independent Security Analyst, Dr Mxolisi Mathebula. helps us unpack Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala's testimony further.

Minister of Correctional Services, Pieter Groenewald says Zimbabwe and South Africa signed landmark MoU on interstate offender transfers. He also touched on gangs in prisons

Trade and Industry Minister, Parks Tau welcomes US Senate decision to extend AGOA, Speaking on the sidelines of the South Africa-Zimbabwe Business Forum, Tau says South Africa will continue to engage with the US on the challenge of tariffs.

Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa speaks on SA's electricity and regional exports