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The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi, has apologised after an unauthorised letter issued by an official in her department led to a Sherriff approaching the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, to serve her with court papers yesterday. The Italian human rights lawyer and author delivered the 23rd Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture in Johannesburg. To get more clarity, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Terrence Manase, spokesperson of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development.
Two witnesses testified THIS WEEK at parliament's ad-hoc committee probing political interference and alleged criminal infiltration of the SAPS – on leave police minister Senzo Mchunu, and his predecessor Bheki Cele. To discuss the week's evidence from both parliament's ad hoc committee and the Madlanga Commission, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Retired Interpol Ambassador and Security Strategist, Andy Mashaile and Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu, Director of the Centre for the Advancement of Non-Racialism and Democracy at Nelson Mandela University
South Africa's unbeaten run at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup has come to an end with a crushing seven-wicket defeat to Australia in a top-of-the-table match in Indore, India. The unbeaten Aussies who decided to bowl first, skittled the Proteas for a paltry 97 inside 25 overs The result means Australia will play fourth placed India in Thursday's second semifinal, while South Africa and England will clash in Guwahati in the first semifinal on Wednesday. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC senior sports reporter, Samantha Marie.
The Institute for Security Studies - ISS - has raised concerns with the African Union's decision to expel the island nation of Madagascar following a military coup that led to the flight of former President, Andry Rajoelina. The coup was a culmination of demostrations by mostly Gen Z protestors, which brought Rajoelina's six-year reign to an abrupt halt and culminated in the installation of military leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina as the country's new president. The ISS says the AU's zero tolerance of coups should be matched by a similar attitude towards the poor governance that provokes youth protests. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Martin Ewi, the ISS' Southern Africa Regional Organised Crime Observatory Coordinator
The Women Proteas will TODAY play their final pool match of the World Cup against Australia in Indore, India. Today's result will determine who finishes top of the log after the league phase. While both teams have already qualified for the last four, as have England and India, it is not yet known who will face who in the semi-finals. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC senior sports reporter, Samantha Marie
Last week's cancellation of the Cape Town Marathon, has brought into sharp focus, the need for event organisers to be up to date with their cancellation insurance policies. Thousands of runners were left stranded last weekend when heavy winds forced the marathon's cancellation, to the disappointment of many spectators and service providers. In light of these development, insurance provider, iToo has sounded a call for ticket holders and event organisers alike, to recognise the importance of understanding what their respective rights are and what responsibilities they carry when things unexpectedly go wrong. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Product Head for Events at iToo Insurance, Mamoeti Nosi
Motorists in Gauteng can expect a second day of traffic disruptions in the major metros TODAY as the province's traffic officials conduct a coordinated joint operation in preparation for next month's G 20 Summit. The operations, which were also conducted yesterday, will target high-security routes, including major national highways and central urban arteries. Rolling road closures across the province will be conducted in the morning and afternoon. To tell us more, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department - JMPD - spokesperson, superintendent Xolani Fihla
South Africa has been removed from the grey list of a global anti-money-laundering group. The Paris based Financial Action Task Force - FATF - announced YESTERDAY that it reached it's decision because the country has addressed all 22 deficiencies identified two-and-a-half years ago. South Africa was placed on the grey list in February 2023 due to limitations on its ability to stop money laundering and terrorist financing. The grey list places countries under increased monitoring and scrutiny, with global investors concerned about possible financial risks. To make sense of the development and what that means for you and I, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to independent analyst, Khaya Sithole
The Cape Town Marathon which was supposed to have taken place this morning, has been cancelled due to safety concerns. Gale force winds blew over temporary structures along the route which could've jeopardised the safety of runners and spectators. Twenty-four thousand runners entered the race, some of whom had already arrived at the starting point when it was called off at 5 AM. It is also a set back for the organisers. This year's event was supposed to be phase two of their bid to secure Abbott World Marathon Major status. Bongiwe Zwane spoke one of the runners, Tumi Sole and Ondela Mbana, a colleague from SABC,
One of Kenya's most revered politicians, opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, will be buried TODAY at his farm in Bondo, in western Kenya. Odinga, who died at a hospital in India aged 80 on Wednesday, never made it to Kenya's presidency - failing five times. The former political prisoner was a major figure for decades in Kenyan politics and many Kenyans believe he was cheated of the presidency by electoral fraud. Tens of thousands of people - many carrying branches as a traditional symbol of grief and wearing T-shirts printed with his image - wept and sang at Friday's service at Nyayo National Stadium in the capital Nairobi, where they paid their final respects. Two people were killed and more than 160 others were injured in a stampede at the stadium. Bongiwe Spoke to Zubeidah Kananu, President of Kenya Editors Guild from Nairobi.
As South Africa's 2025 matric class prepares to begin their final exams, psychologists have urged parents and caregivers to be sensitive to the pressures learners face during this period. This comes as the United Nations' South African office pointed to systemic challenges in the country's education which threaten some matriculants' readiness for this milestone. It UNICEF has cited education inequality and socio-economic conditions as some of the obstacles facing some of the more than one-million candidates taking the assessments across three assessment bodies. Education quality watchdog, Umalusi, has given the green light for the exams beginning next week. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Basic Education Programme Coordinator at the NorthWest University, Dr Judicial Sebatana
The South African government has strongly condemned the suspected attempt to smuggle prescription medicines, including antiretrovirals, out of the country. This comes after a shipment of the medicines was found in the wreckage of a bus that crashed in Limpopo on Sunday. Over 40 people died in the tragic accident. Speaking at the post-Cabinet briefing in Pretoria on Thursday, Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, said attempts to smuggle pharmaceuticals away from the sick, undermine the fight against diseases, including HIV. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Health Minister, Dr Aaaron Motsoaledi
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has partnered with the National Consumer Commission in issuing a stern warning to foreign-owned online shopping platforms that fail to comply with South African laws and regulations. This comes after the department revealed that online platform, Temu has been advertising that it has an SA-based warehouse, despite not owning or operating any warehouses in the country. The Chinesse company began advertising the warehouse in July but later said it uses third-party logistics companies that store and deliver its goods in South Africa. For a look at what this means for the country's consumers, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Spokesperson for the Minister of Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), Kaamil Alli
Police minister, Senzo Mchunu, says he briefed President Cyril Ramaphosa that he had disbanded the KwaZulu-Natal Political Killings Task Team and that Ramaphosa was in agreement with him. Mchunu, who has been placed on a leave of absence, appeared before Parliament's ad hoc committee. The committee is looking into wide-ranging allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system made by KZN police commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Zalene Merrington reports
Madagascar's coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as president YESTERDAY to loud cheers, days after taking control of the island nation in the wake of youth-led protests that forced out his predecessor. Ex-leader Andry Rajoelina, whom lawmakers impeached after he fled abroad last weekend, has condemned the takeover and refused to step down while in exile. The African Union and the United Nations have condemned the coup, which came after weeks of "Gen Z" protests initially triggered by severe, chronic power and water shortages. SADC has also taken a decision to deploy a team comprising Organ Troika member states to undertake a fact-finding mission to Madagascar. For the latest, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Professor Solofo Randrianja, political analyst from the University of Toamasina in Madagascar
South Africa have sealed a Women's Cricket World Cup semi-final spot with a dominant win against co-hosts Sri Lanka despite rain delay at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The proteas women, who registered their fourth win at the World Cup, crushed Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in a game reduced to 20 overs. The Proteas will now play Pakistan at the same venue on Tuesday. To review this match, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Janet Whitton, SAfm Sports Anchor
Mourners have gathered at the Dondotha Stadium in KwaMbonambi, in KwaZulu Natal, where South Africa's Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa will be laid to rest this morning. The late ambassador will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2, with President Cyril Ramaphosa expected to deliver the eulogy. Mthethwa served as the country's Head of Mission in Paris before passing away in the French capital last month. For the latest on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to SABC News Anchor, Bongiwe Zwane, who joins us from KwaZulu Natal...
Members of Parliament's Ad Hoc committe established to look into wide-ranging allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system THIS WEEK grilled Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola and KwaZulu-Natal police boss Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The committee is focusing on Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's explosive allegations, including political and criminal interference in the SAPS and related corruption; the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team; and allegations against MPs. The objective is largely to assess the failure of oversight and the need for policy or legal reform. In contrast to the ongoing Madlanga Commission, each MP is accorded ample time to pose questions to the witnesses. While some have welcomed the intense nature of the grilling by some parliamentarians others have registered reservations and have questioned the style of cross examining which has tended to highlight the political nature of Parliament's ad hoc committee. Elvis Presslin spoke to Political Analyst, Dr Levi Ndou and Assistant Lecturer at UKZN's Department of Criminology and Forensics, Sanele Shabane
: The inquest into the killings of the Cradock Four - Fort Calata, Matthew Goniwe, Sicelo Mhlauli, and Sparrow Mkonto-, will resume with its second sitting from TOMORROW at the Gqeberha High Court. Aside from the first two days, this 2 week session will focus primarily on the persons of interest. The inquest is expecting to hear the evidence of, among others, Mbulelo Goniwe, nephew of the late Matthew Goniwe -, Bantu Holomisa, former Chairman of the Transkei Military Council and Council of Ministers and Eugene de Kock, former Vlakplaas commander. This is the third inquest to examine the circumstances of the deaths of the Cradock 4 and comes after decades of obstruction, political interference, and institutional failure. The Cradock 4 were stopped at a roadblock in June 1985 by security officers. They were beaten, strangled with telephone wire, stabbed and shot to death in one of the most notorious killings of South Africa's apartheid era. Lukhanyo Calata, son of Fort Calata, spoke to Elvis Presslin
Bafana Bafana's chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup now hang by a thread after they drew Nil - all with a ten-man Zimbabwe in their penultimate qualifier in Durban YESTERDAY. Benin beat Rwanda 1-NIL in another Group C qualifier in Kigali - and now sit atop the group with 17 points while Bafana are second with 15 points. Bafana Bafana will have to beat Rwanda on Tuesday and hope Nigeria beats or draws with Benin for them to qualify for the global showpiece. To review these games, Elvis Presslin spoke to Mathews Mpete, SABC soccer analyst
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