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Eskom says its financial and operational recovery is beginning to take a structural shape
Eskom says its financial and operational recovery is beginning to take a structural shape, giving the power utility a stronger platform to drive economic reform and adapt to a changing electricity market. Eskom appeared before Parliament's Electricity and Energy Portfolio Committee to table its annual report for the 2025/26 financial year, reporting a 30-point-three-billion-rand profit. The utility says the improvement comes despite pressure on electricity sales volumes, while government says Eskom's recovery is important to the broader economy. Mkhokheli Bandla reports...
Across South Africa, thousands of people are still waiting for decent housing
For families living in informal settlements, heavy rain can bring a familiar worry: leaking roofs, flooded floors and another night spent trying to keep the water out. Across South Africa, thousands of people are still waiting for decent housing. In Cape Town, questions about where homes should be built and how quickly projects can be delivered have come into sharp focus ahead of the Local Government Elections. But for many residents, the question is far simpler: when will they finally get a home of their own? Shamiela Fisher reports…
With less than four weeks to go before election day, the IFP took its election campaign to Denver Hostel in Johannesburg
With less than four weeks to go before election day, the IFP took its election campaign to Denver Hostel in Johannesburg yesterday. The party's KwaZulu-Natal chairperson and KZN Premier, Thami Ntuli, together with IFP Johannesburg mayoral candidate, Mlungisi Mabaso, have urged residents to come out in large numbers and vote for the IFP in the City of Johannesburg. Ntuli says his party should be judged by its track record. Sibahle Motha reports.
Testimony of self-proclaimed political fixer, Brown Mogotsi, cannot be trusted and admitted in the final report
The majority of members of the Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system have agreed that the testimony of self-proclaimed political fixer, Brown Mogotsi, cannot be trusted and admitted in the final report without further scrutiny. This emerged during the deliberations of the committee's draft report. Yesterday marked a year since KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi who made the allegations, was the first witness to testify before the committee. Abongwe Kobokana reports.
Government strengthens response to asylum judgment
The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration says government is strengthening its response following a court judgment on the asylum system. Chairperson Mmamoloko Kubayi says authorities are improving refugee processing, biometric screening and the speed of asylum applications. Kubayi says Government is also considering legal options to manage the judgment's implementation.
Second witness testifies in AKA murder trial
A second witness has taken the stand at the Durban High Court in the trial of seven men linked to the murders of rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and businessman Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane. The witness who is a South African Police Service sergeant told the court that, in April 2023, police arrested accused number three, Siyanda Eddie Myeza, and another man in Umlazi for allegedly being in possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. The officer testified that Myeza was limping and using crutches at the time of his arrest. She told the court that crime intelligence had asked police to assist in arresting a suspect believed to be in possession of an unlicensed firearm. Officers were shown a photograph of Myeza before the arrest. SABC News reporter Celumusa Zulu has filed the report
Pirates face Sundowns in MTN8 final
The MTN8 Final is on Saturday in Durban with Pirates up against Sundowns. SAfm's sports Anchor Jon Gericke Has more
Police uncover suspected drug lab in Krugersdorp
SAPS Crime Intelligence and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations have uncovered a multi-million-rand drug manufacturing laboratory at a farm in Krugersdorp, Gauteng. Police found quantities of Mandrax and ecstasy tablets at the suspected laboratory.Police say five South African nationals found on the premises have been arrested. National police spokesperson is Brigadier Athlenda Mathe
Umalusi declares country ready for matric exams
Umalusi CEO Mafu Rakometsi says the country is ready for the 2026 year-end national examinations. He has called on political parties and other sectors of society to minimise disruptions at schools serving as examination centres and urged everyone to support candidates during this critical period. Rakometsi was earlier briefing the media on the state of readiness of the public and private assessment bodies to conduct, administer and manage the 2026 matric exams.
MISTRA releases latest Coalition Barometer findings
The Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA) has launched its 2026 COALITIONS BAROMETER. The barometer include data sets on coalition formations, termination, party roles, coalition typology, governance outcomes and more. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Researcher in the Humanity faculty at Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA), Laurence Caromba...
Babsy Mlangeni remembered
For nearly six decades, Babsy Mlangeni's distinctive voice became part of the soundtrack of South African life, carrying stories of love, resilience and the everyday experiences of ordinary people. Now, following his death at the age of 83, the music icon - who lost his sight during childhood - is being remembered not only for the songs he gave the nation, but for a legacy that transcended generations and brought communities together. As his family and fans prepare to lay him to rest in the place where his musical journey began, Soweto is preparing to bid farewell to one of its own. Zine Buthelezi reports
South Africa is moving to strengthen its pharmaceutical independence
South Africa is moving to strengthen its pharmaceutical independence, with the CSIR's FuturePharma facility launch in Pretoria. The facility aims to reduce the country's reliance on imported pharmaceutical ingredients by bridging the gap between scientific research and local medicine production, helping to turn South African innovations into products that can be manufactured locally. Nonhlanhla Ntshingila reports
The cancellation of the multi million rand Medicare24 Tshwane District contract has led to a deficit of police officers on the ground.
The SACP in Limpopo is unhappy with the Independent Electoral Commission over the registration of one of its ward councillor candidates. The party says its ward 35 candidate in the Fetakgomo-Tubatse municipality was moved and registered in a ward in the City of Tshwane, before the IEC's registration deadline. The SACP opened a case of fraud and wants Motlepe Nchabeleng to be reinstated as its ward 35 councillor candidate in Fetakgomo-Tubatse. This will allow him to contest the local government elections on the fourth of November. Our reporter, Nsuku Shiluvana has the details...
SACP in Limpopo unhappy with the Independent Electoral Commission over the registration of one of its ward councillor candidates.
The SACP in Limpopo is unhappy with the Independent Electoral Commission over the registration of one of its ward councillor candidates. The party says its ward 35 candidate in the Fetakgomo-Tubatse municipality was moved and registered in a ward in the City of Tshwane, before the IEC's registration deadline. The SACP opened a case of fraud and wants Motlepe Nchabeleng to be reinstated as its ward 35 councillor candidate in Fetakgomo-Tubatse. This will allow him to contest the local government elections on the fourth of November. Our reporter, Nsuku Shiluvana has the details.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi condemns the kidnapping and death of a four-month-old baby
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has condemned the kidnapping and death of a four-month-old baby and alleged rape of the mother in Atteridgeville. Preliminary reports say a pastor and his wife lured the woman to the Hennops River near the R511 under the pretext of performing a ritual. The woman was allegedly tied up and assaulted while the wife stayed with the baby. Police have arrested the pastor's wife, while the pastor remains at large. Gauteng Government Spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga has more.
Department of Employment and Labour says proposed amendments to the Employment Services Act do not create new employment rights for refugees or asylum seekers.
The Department of Employment and Labour says proposed amendments to the Employment Services Act do not create new employment rights for refugees or asylum seekers. Minister Nomakhosazana Meth says social media claims that refugees will no longer be regarded as foreign nationals are incorrect. Ministry Spokesperson, Thobeka Magcai elaborates.
As the country marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a new memoir titled I Choose Life has been launched
As the country marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a new memoir titled I Choose Life has been launched. The book explores resilience, faith, motherhood and survival following a breast cancer journey. Author Tebele Makhetha reflects on major life transitions, her corporate career and lessons on courage and purpose. She spoke to Tracey Boomgaard about what the title means to her personally.
Border Management Authority dismisses claims that US deportees are slipping into South Africa through informal crossings from Eswatini
The Border Management Authority has dismissed claims that US deportees are slipping into South Africa through informal crossings from Eswatini. The BMA maintains that all land ports with Eswatini are secured and under surveillance. Meanwhile, Eswatini's government says three nationals from Yemen, Belize and Laos have voluntarily left the kingdom for their home countries in recent weeks. Eswatini maintains it is housing US deportees under a bilateral deal said to be worth around 100-million-rand. We spoke to Swaziland News editor, Zweli Martin Dlamini.
Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration says it is aware of panic and confusion following the recent Constitutional Court judgment on asylum seekers and the Refugees Act
The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration says it is aware of panic and confusion following the recent Constitutional Court judgment on asylum seekers and the Refugees Act. Chairperson Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says government is treating the matter with utmost urgency. The IMC hosted an urgent meeting with departments, legal experts and stakeholders to consider the implications. Government says it remains committed to protecting the integrity of the migration system and upholding the rule of law. We spoke to Deputy Government Spokesperson, Mr. William Baloyi.
DA to hold a major march against gender-based violence in Pretoria today
The Democratic Alliance will hold a major march against gender-based violence in Pretoria today. Party leaders, including Tshwane mayoral candidate Cilliers Brink, Helen Zille and Solly Msimanga, will march from Burgers Park to the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre. The party says women cannot continue to be told to be vigilant while violent criminals terrorise communities. For the latest we spoke to DA Tshwane mayoral candidate, Cilliers Brink.
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