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SABC News
3 days ago 6:54
Uplifting
Music Uthando Miss D +6 more
Topics 9

Singer-songwriter Miss D releases 'Uthando', celebrating unconditional love after six-year hiatus

Singer-songwriter Miss D releases 'Uthando', celebrating unconditional love after six-year hiatus
  • 'Uthando' explores unconditional love beyond the honeymoon phase, emphasizing choosing peace and understanding over ego in relationships and friendships.
  • Miss D took a strategic decision to release the single during February (the month of love) rather than immediately after writing it late last year, coordinating the timing with her team.
  • The artist returned to music yesterday, marking one year since ending her six-year hiatus, describing her comeback as intentional and driven by faith in her God-given talent.

“Choosing peace is actually being egotistic. Let's choose to love each other unconditionally and even in relationships as well, you know. Let's be there not only for the honeymoon phase because the honeymoon phase is all sweet and nice and then what? Uthando is about the love that stays.”

— Miss D, singer-songwriter and house music vocalist
SABC News
SABC News
3 days ago 6:37
Uplifting
South Africa Economy Tourism +6 more
Topics 9 Entities 4

Meetings Africa 2026 generates R619m economic impact, supports 2,600 jobs

Meetings Africa 2026 generates R619m economic impact, supports 2,600 jobs
  • Meetings Africa's contribution to the South African economy doubled over three years, rising from R375 million three years ago to R619 million in the previous year.
  • The 2026 event facilitated 6,400 confirmed meetings between 375 international buyers from 53 countries and 325 exhibiting companies across 21 African nations.
  • South Africa's tourism minister received an award from the International Congress and Conventions Association (ICCA), while the 2027 ICCA Congress will be hosted in Rwanda, marking the first African hosting in several years.

“Over the last 3 years the contribution of Meetings Africa to the South African economy has actually doubled. 3 years ago Meetings Africa contributed about 375 million. Last year Meetings Africa contributed about 619 million.”

— Tandi Matibula, head of PR at South African Tourism
SABC News
SABC News
3 days ago 7:50
Uplifting
South Africa Durban Performing Arts +7 more
Topics 10 Entities 7

Durban children's theater musical 'Our Stories, Our Voices' empowers at-risk youth through puppetry and performance

Durban children's theater musical 'Our Stories, Our Voices' empowers at-risk youth through puppetry and performance
  • The Creative Children Arts Team has been working with at-risk youth in Durban's care centers and underprivileged communities for the past five years, with some participating children involved in the program for four years.
  • The production features original stories written by the young performers themselves, combined with original songs created by songwriters including Dave Arnold, Sia Bonga Miz, Triple D, and Siniza, plus choreography by Vuzy Makana and Java Sapiko.
  • Addie Paxton uses puppetry and clowning techniques to encourage shy or insecure children to express themselves by using puppet voices, allowing them to overcome their nervousness and project their own voices.

“We work with at risk youth children in care centers and various underprivileged places around Durban, and what we are aiming to do always is to use creative arts to help those children to develop their confidence, develop some communication skills, socialization.”

— Addie Paxton, comedy and puppetry trainer, Creative Children Arts Team
SABC News
SABC News
4 days ago 3:39
Controversial

Trial resumes with police testimony on arrest procedures and confession statement

Trial resumes with police testimony on arrest procedures and confession statement
  • Police witnesses testified about arrest procedures and how Olifir was induced to sign a confession statement related to a double murder
  • Defense successfully requested a trial within a trial to scrutinize the confession's validity
  • Captain Palad Makola denied making any deal with Olifir in exchange for the confession

“There was no deal. There was no change and there was no thing that I offered.”

— Captain Palad Makola (state witness)
SABC News
SABC News
2 days ago 3:20
Controversial
Anc Governance Budget +5 more
Topics 8

EFF withdraws from all working relations with ANC in Gauteng municipalities

EFF withdraws from all working relations with ANC in Gauteng municipalities
  • The EFF rejected MMC positions offered by the ANC following a cabinet reshuffle in Gauteng municipalities and has relocated to the opposition benches.
  • The ANC is concerned about the impact on provincial budget passage in March, which requires EFF votes for approval.
  • EFF leadership stated that the party's primary conditions for rejoining governance are ensuring EFF policies and ideology are reflected in municipal governance and that any governance arrangement promotes stability and social justice.

“The main point is to ensure that the policies and the ideological perspective of the EFF finds a resonance in governance. We cannot form part of governance that would collapse what would have been ordinarily a thoroughly functioning municipality by expressing ego and creating instability.”

— EFF representative (name not clearly provided in transcript)
SABC News
SABC News
3 days ago 9:51:29
heated (angry debate/confrontation)

Madlanga Commission hears extensive testimony on EMPD procurement fraud and disciplinary failures.

Madlanga Commission hears extensive testimony on EMPD procurement fraud and disciplinary failures.
  • Buena Vista Learning Academy was awarded a training tender despite multiple red flags: company registration 4 days before bid submission, director appointed after bid advertisement, previous company name change from Mako Grill, no VAT registration despite claimed R35 million turnover, and no accreditations in own name.
  • The city paid Buena Vista R3.48 million despite a bid price of R66,500, raising questions about procurement controls and the absence of tender adjudication committee scrutiny.
  • Disciplinary charges against Brigadier Muanazi were abandoned following a meeting between the city manager, chief of police, and advocate Bahari; Tasheka acknowledged following what she characterized as unreasonable instructions from the city manager.

“So these are fraud allegations either it's a VAT fraud or this turnover figure is a fictitious figure. Either way, there is a fraud either on the city or on the receiver.”

— Evidence Leader (Mr. Chasen)
SABC News
SABC News
2 days ago 3:10
Heated
Parliament Eff Paul O Sullivan +5 more
Topics 8

EFF lays criminal contempt complaint against O'Sullivan over Parliament conduct

EFF lays criminal contempt complaint against O'Sullivan over Parliament conduct
  • The EFF formally charged Paul O'Sullivan with contempt of Parliament, alleging he disrespected parliament and violated the Powers, Privileges and Immunities Act, which carries criminal penalties of fines or imprisonment or both.
  • The EFF claimed O'Sullivan obtained citizenship fraudulently, captured justices, trained police without qualifications in criminal justice law or constitutional law, and demanded answers about how he acquired his citizenship.
  • The parliamentary committee is considering recalling O'Sullivan to complete his unfinished testimony and address his walkout, with the evidence leader confirming his evidence has not yet been concluded.

“He is in contempt of Parliament and it does carry a criminal offense which is equivalent to a fine or imprisonment or both.”

— EFF representative
SABC News
SABC News
2 days ago 1:02:15
Heated
Kzn Fmd Foot And Mouth Disease +8 more
Topics 11

Steenhuisen outlines mass vaccination strategy to combat FMD outbreak in KZN

Steenhuisen outlines mass vaccination strategy to combat FMD outbreak in KZN
  • Minister Steenhuisen confirmed that 13.5 million vaccines will arrive by end of March 2024, comprising 1 million Biogenesis Bagó (already distributed), 1.5 million Dolvet arriving Saturday, 5 million Biogenesis Bagó in two weeks, and 6 million Dolvet two weeks after that.
  • A ministerial task team comprising 50% state and 50% private veterinarians recommended the mass vaccination strategy after reviewing epidemiology and past FMD outbreaks, with implementation monitored by the Industry Coordination Committee chaired by private sector representative Devan Olafia from RMIS.
  • Private veterinarians, animal health technicians, and designated vaccinators are already accredited to vaccinate cattle on farms under state supervision, with downloadable forms available on the department website for lodgement with local state veterinarians.

“I've got probably 2,000 milking cows. I've got plans to expand my business, but if we can't get it right, I'm selling up. I've got kids that want to carry on farming, but they don't see a future in it if we can't get this thing right.”

— Rob Stegen, dairy farmer from Coco area
Newzroom Afrika
Newzroom Afrika
2 days ago 6:13
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Infrastructure Kzn State Of The Province +6 more
Topics 9

KZN Premier Ntuli delivers state of province address in Pietermaritzburg today

KZN Premier Ntuli delivers state of province address in Pietermaritzburg today
  • Premier Ntuli is expected to detail government measures to reduce crime and improve safety across KwaZulu-Natal province.
  • The KZN government created 54,000 new job opportunities in the second quarter and the premier is expected to outline further job creation measures.
  • Foot-and-mouth disease, which has significantly affected KZN as an epicenter of the outbreak, will be addressed with details on vaccine distribution and public awareness plans.

“Safety of the KZN province is definitely one of the priorities throughout this term for the premier, and we expect him to touch or go deeper on the measures that he has taken in ensuring that KZN remains a safe province and crime remains decreased.”

— Bongani Gina, Head of Provincial Communications
SABC News
SABC News
2 days ago 3:22
Informative
Service Delivery Da Kzn +7 more
Topics 10

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Dlamini delivers state of province address amid GPU governance

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Dlamini delivers state of province address amid GPU governance
  • Premier Tamsyn Dlamini presented the state of the province address at Woodburn Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on a rainy Friday morning, with the event held outside the normal legislature venue to accommodate larger attendance.
  • The address outlined government plans to tackle the province's pressing challenges, including unemployment, crime, infrastructure backlogs, and service delivery failures.
  • King Misuzulu Kazitini officially opened the legislature on the previous day, marking the start of the third session of the seventh term, with the King expected to attend the premier's address.

“We just seen the premier enter the area where the sitting is taking place. That is premier Tamuli. He will be presenting a state of the province address here at Woodburn Stadium.”

— Zanel Bules, SABC News Reporter
SABC News
SABC News
3 days ago 4:08
Uplifting
South Africa Saps National Commissioner +4 more
Topics 7 Entities 4

SAPS launches seventh National Golf Day targeting R50m for fallen officers' education trust

SAPS launches seventh National Golf Day targeting R50m for fallen officers' education trust
  • SAPS is targeting R50 million through its seventh National Golf Day, with an initial goal of at least R15 million for the current event.
  • Last year's National Golf Day in KZN raised R11 million to support children of police officers who died in the line of duty.
  • National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola stated the fundraising initiative helps orphaned children access school fees, uniforms, tuition fees, and accommodation costs.

“It's about raising funds, making sure that those children that are in need, they can be able to pay school fees, they can be able to buy uniform, they can be able to have tuition fees or accommodation fees. So that the fact that their parents have passed on doesn't mean it's the end of the world.”

— General Fannie Masemola, National Commissioner of the South African Police Service
SABC News
SABC News
3 days ago 39:35
Uplifting

Cape Town Mayor Jordan Hill Lewis Announces Bid for DA Leadership

Cape Town Mayor Jordan Hill Lewis Announces Bid for DA Leadership
  • Lewis announced his candidacy for DA federal leader, with the party congress scheduled for 11 April to elect new leadership.
  • Lewis emphasized the DA's success in Cape Town, citing 470,000 new jobs created and affordable housing investment as proof of effective governance.
  • He committed to four priorities: demonstrating effective governance, closing the gap with millions of non-DA voters, meaningfully engaging in the Government of National Unity, and restoring hope through action.

“South Africa is full of good people who are prepared to work hard to give their children a better life than they had. People who want to see our country move forward, not backwards.”

— Jordan Hill Lewis
SABC News
SABC News
3 days ago 15:00
Uplifting

Unity Concert at Orlando Stadium honours 50 years since Soweto uprising

Unity Concert at Orlando Stadium honours 50 years since Soweto uprising
  • Unity Concert scheduled for 14 June 2024 at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, expected to hold approximately 60,000 people.
  • The 1985 concert at Ellis Park unified 120,000 people across racial lines during apartheid, featuring artists from different townships and suburbs.
  • PJ Powers and Seipo Hotsticks Mabo emphasize that current South Africa faces division through social media and lack of cohesion that existed in 1985.

“I unfortunately I've never had that feeling, mission accomplished. And I doubt that Simple has either. But it gave me the feeling of yes, we can.”

— PJ Powers
Newzroom Afrika
Newzroom Afrika
4 days ago 3:28
Controversial

Constitutional Court to rule on disaster declaration powers today

Constitutional Court to rule on disaster declaration powers today
  • DA challenges section 27 of Disaster Management Act, claiming it gives COGTA minister excessive power to declare and extend national states of disaster
  • The provision allows the minister to issue far-reaching regulations without mandatory parliamentary oversight or tabling requirements
  • COVID-19 pandemic prompted legal challenges to disaster regulations; government closed borders, restricted industries, and confined citizens using these powers

“What the Democratic Alliance wants the Apex Court to do is to declare section 27 of the disaster management act unconstitutional or at the very least ensure and require that when a declaration is declared as well as its regulations that it's tabled before Parliament for oversight.”

— Veronica Makawadi, correspondent
SABC News
SABC News
3 days ago 11:54:57
heated (angry debate/confrontation)

Ad Hoc Committee probes SAPS corruption allegations amid contentious witness testimonies

Ad Hoc Committee probes SAPS corruption allegations amid contentious witness testimonies
  • General Sitole contests his dismissal as unlawful, claiming ministerial overreach without presidential authorization; matter now before Constitutional Court
  • Committee examined alleged irregularities in 360-camera procurement (R31m paid to Timber for non-delivery) and blue lights contract (R62m total expenditure with disputed payment duplications)
  • Paulo O'Sullivan walked out of proceedings after refusing to answer further questions, citing time constraints; triggered contempt of parliament discussion

“I know I'm not glued to the position and that is why somewhere there was a judgment that was being read. That is why I even never challenged the suspension because I understand what the purpose of uh moving away from the environment is to allow an investigation process to take its course.”

— General Sitole
Newzroom Afrika
Newzroom Afrika
3 days ago 16:51
Informative
South Africa Russia Ukraine War Wagner Group +7 more
Topics 10

Lamola confirms death of two SA men fighting in Russia-Ukraine war

Lamola confirms death of two SA men fighting in Russia-Ukraine war
  • Two South African men have died on the front lines of the Russia-Ukraine war, confirmed by the Department of International Relations through diplomatic channels.
  • The 17 South Africans released and repatriated to Durban are not the same individuals as the two deceased men, a distinction the minister stressed to avoid confusion with families.
  • All 17 South Africans who signed release agreements with private military contractors have been freed from the front line, with President Ramaphosa's direct engagement with President Putin credited as instrumental in their release.

“We have been informed that they have passed on. This is also in the context that truly it was not only the 17 that were in the conflict—we don't know the exact number but there were other South Africans.”

— Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations
News24
News24
3 days ago 4:02
Uplifting

Mannenburg community transforms neighbourhood through arts and culture event

Mannenburg community transforms neighbourhood through arts and culture event
  • AIM Society's annual event included soccer tournament, pageant, and live performances in Mannenburg.
  • Organisers stressed community self-determination and internal empowerment rather than waiting for government intervention.
  • Artists and community members aim to reshape Mannenburg's public perception beyond stereotypes of gangsterism and drugs.

“It's a moment for us to not wait on government. It's not waiting for anyone to really own our spaces. I believe the way people rise is from within.”

— Community organiser
SABC News
SABC News
4 days ago 3:22
Informative

Finance Minister avoids major tax hikes amid improved revenue collection

Finance Minister avoids major tax hikes amid improved revenue collection
  • Minister signals no major tax hikes despite ongoing fiscal pressures
  • Improved revenue collection achieved through better law enforcement rather than legislative changes
  • SARS performed better than expected, delivering more revenue than anticipated

“They said you don't need to change the law. You need to improve operational implementation which means the law needs to be enforced.”

— Keith Engel, CEO South African Institute of Taxation
Truth Report News Official Controversial

South Africa's IRP 2025 energy plan targets 105 GW capacity by 2039

South Africa's IRP 2025 energy plan targets 105 GW capacity by 2039
  • IRP 2025 requires 2.2 trillion rand investment to add 105 GW capacity—equivalent to rebuilding Eskom 2.5 times
  • Energy mix includes 34 GW wind, 25 GW solar, 16 GW gas, 5.2 GW nuclear plus storage
  • Current grid remains 83% fossil fuel dependent; low-carbon energy accounts for only 17%

“You can't smelt steel with a press conference. You can't run a mine on a cloudy, windless week.”

— Presenter
SABC News
SABC News
2 days ago 1:27:36
Informative
Ramaphosa Agriculture Livestock +7 more
Topics 10

Ramaphosa opens National House of Traditional Leaders, pledges rural development support

Ramaphosa opens National House of Traditional Leaders, pledges rural development support
  • President Ramaphosa declared the third session of the sixth National House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders officially open, emphasising traditional leadership as 'the roots' of the nation that stabilise democracy and enable economic growth.
  • The government will deploy 10,000 new agricultural extension officers across the country to provide technical support to smallholder and commercial farmers, with the model drawing on Ethiopia's success in transforming agriculture into its top-performing economic sector.
  • South Africa will vaccinate all 14 million cattle in the country against foot-and-mouth disease using vaccines arriving from domestic and international sources, prioritising communal and smallholder farms where the disease has erupted.

“You are the roots of this tree. It is you who our people turn to in times of uncertainty and upheaval and on whom they rely for guidance and wisdom that has been passed down through the ages and generations.”

— Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa