Iran says the time of bullying has passed. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in Iran Dr Saeed Khatibzadeh made this remarks in Pretoria after participating in a Diplomatic Summit hosted by Thabo Mbeki School of Public and international affairs. In an exclusive interview with SABC Specialist correspondent Sophie Mokoena he also shared information on the memorandum of understanding between the United States of America .

The Border Management Authority has facilitated the repatriation of hundreds of Malawian and Zimbabwean nationals through the Beitbridge Port of Entry as part of coordinated efforts with the Zimbabwean and Malawian foreign missions supported by the Department of Home Affairs and the South African Police Service, among others. For more on this we are joined by BMA commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has approached the Western Cape High Court seeking an urgent interdict to halt the commencement of an impeachment inquiry against him. Ramaphosa filed papers on the 12th of June, asking the court to bar National Assembly Thoko Didiza and Impeachment Committee Chairperson Makashule Gana from proceeding with the inquiry, pending the outcome of his review application challenging the Independent Panel report. Parliament confirmed that Speaker Didiza has resolved to file a notice to abide by an explanatory affidavit, alongside the impeachment committee's opposition papers. For the latest developments, we speak to National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza.

President Cyril Ramaphosa and the President of Rwanda Paul Kagame are expected to engage in a high level bilateral engagement with the aim of reviving the relationship between the two countries. This announcement came during the meeting of South Africa’s international relations and cooperation minister and his Rwandan counterpart. The two met in Pretoria . During the exclusive interview with SABC's Sophie Mokoena, the Minister Olivier Nduhungihere said the meeting was very fruitful.

Fifty years after the Soweto Uprising, survivors reflect on sacrifice, exile, freedom, and a vision for a new Soweto. SABC Correspondent Sophie Mokoena spoke to those who were there and those who were not there. This week Africa will observe the Africa Child day. On the 16 of June in 1976 many children were killed in South Africa after the apartheid regime unleashed brutal killing against the school children who were peaceful protesters against the Bantu education that introduced Afrikaans as a medium of instruction. Some of those who survived left South Africa and seek refugee in many African countries. Some were fortunate and returned back to the after the end of apartheid. Those who were in prisons were also released from incarceration. Fifty years on some of those who were wrote a book looking at how Soweto the township were it all began can repackage as a place of hope

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the keynote address at the National Youth Day Commemoration at the FNB Premium Parking precinct adjacent to the FNB Stadium in Nasrec, Johannesburg.

Youth Day | South Africa commemorates 50 years since the June 16 youth uprising

Youth Day 2026 | Interview with Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga. President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the National Youth Day Commemoration and deliver the keynote address in Soweto today. The day marks the golden jubilee of the the historic 1976 Soweto Uprising when police shot dead young people protesting against the apartheid education system. SABC News reporter Samkele Maseko spaeks to Sindisiwe Chikunga, Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and People with Disabilities in Soweto.

Coming Soon on SABC Plus | Exclusive News June 16: Soweto 1976 – 50 Years Later Fifty years after the Soweto Uprising, SABC Correspondent Sophie Mokoena spoke to those who were there and those who were not there. Survivors reflect on the events of 16 June 1976, the sacrifices made by a generation of young people, life in exile, and South Africa's journey to freedom. The feature also explores how Soweto can be reimagined as a place of hope, opportunity, and renewal for future generations. Don't miss this powerful and thought-provoking special.

The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration says it has developed an implementation plan to strengthen migration management. The plan will focus on improved border infrastructure, access to social services, registration of small businesses and informal traders, and a review of asylum and refugee procedures. President Cyril Ramaphosa established the IMC to coordinate government's work on migration in South Africa. For more on this we, are now joined by the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Njabulo Nzuza.

President Cyril Ramaphosa declared that the late King Makhosoke Mabhena of the AmaNdebele Nation will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category One with military honours. His Majesty passed away on Tuesday at the age of 65 and will be laid to rest tomorrow. His funeral service took place at the Solomon Mahlangu Stadium in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga. Deputy President Paul Mashatile also extended his condolences to the amaNdebele nation following the passing of the King

Bafana Bafana received a hero's welcome when they arrived in Mexico City earlier today for their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against co-hosts Mexico. The team was welcomed by scores of local fans, and a handful of travelling South Africans at the team hotel. The team spent a week at their base camp in Pachuca, before moving to Mexico City two days before the much-anticipated opening match of the tournament.

The South African Broadcasting Corporation will provide extensive free-to-air coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from Thursday. Matches will be broadcast across SABC 1, SABC 3, SABC Sport, SABC Plus, and various SABC radio stations, making the tournament accessible to viewers nationwide regardless of subscription status or location. To go into detail about this, we have roped in SABC Sport: Head of Productions, Orapeleng Lebethe.

A month after the release of abducted Vosloorus spaza shop owner Mazwi Kubheka, new details are beginning to emerge. His sister, Nomdeni Kubheka, has spoken exclusively to SABC News reporter Thato Letsaba. Kubheka went missing on the 2nd of April after a suspicious vehicle was allegedly seen patrolling his shop. He resurfaced a month later on the 2nd of May and is currently staying at an undisclosed location due to safety concerns. Mazwi's sister says the matter is bigger than what they expected.