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Stubborn wage gap: black South Africans earn the least, below national average

Black South Africans earn the lowest wages, below the national average and 21% of what their white counterparts earn.

21 Feb 5AM 2 min

GNU politicking postpones budget, Godongwana & Ntshavheni respond

In a first for democratic South Africa, the 2025 budget speech has been postponed to March 12. We hear the reactions of various parties on the announcement and the finance Minister Enoch Godongwana explains the contentious issues on the table.

19 Feb 9AM 7 min

Motshekga insists SANDF can defend SA despite financial struggles

The defence ministry says the defence force can defend the country against invasion, despite financial challenges. Minister Angie Motshekga also suggested that older government staff be let go for early retirement to help cut costs.

18 Feb 9AM 4 min

Drilling for water at your Joburg home? Here's what you need to know

Illegal borehole drilling in Johannesburg is causing problems. Recently, drilling in Killarney led to water and soil leaking into a tunnel, forcing Gautrain to suspend service between Park Station and Rosebank. Gautrain CEO Tshepo Kgobe said the tunnel is 50 meters underground, and the drillers reached 45 meters before hitting…

18 Feb 5AM 3 min

Political parties urge SA to cast its net away from the US

Debating the recent state of the nation address, the MK party (MKP), UDM, and Rise Mzansi said President Cyril Ramaphosa must look elsewhere, other than the US, to do business.

12 Feb 5AM 4 min

Rescue operation at disused Roodepoort mine shaft put on hold 

The search and rescue operation to assist illegal miners believed to be trapped underground at the abandoned Rand Lease mine in Roodepoort has been temporarily halted due to safety concerns. Johannesburg emergency management services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi elaborated on the conditions faced by rescuers and the time frame of the operation.

10 Feb 8AM 3 min

No 'white puppet' acts like Ramaphosa: Ndlozi defends president as he quits EFF

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, who recently left the EFF, says President Cyril Ramaphosa is no puppet of white supremacy. Ndlozi spoke to SABC News for the first time since remaining silent after being banned from attending the EFF’s crucial conference in December.

10 Feb 3AM 2 min

Ramaphosa’s bold moments in global diplomacy

While not letting President Cyril Ramaphosa off the hook for failings in the provision of service delivery at home, there have been moments where he defiantly stood firm on the global stage in high-stakes situations, representing South Africa and the African continent with a mature approach.

7 Feb 8AM 6 min

'We will not be bullied,' says firm Ramaphosa amid global tensions

South Africa "will not be bullied," President Cyril Ramaphosa said, referencing global political shifts and tensions during his State of the Nation address on Thursday.

6 Feb 12PM 2 min

Mashaba calls for treason probe into AfriForum

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has called for an investigation into lobby group AfriForum for “pursuing treason” after it said it would approach the US to target South African politicians on the land issue.

4 Feb 9AM 3 min

'Kagame can’t address us like that' – Malema hits back after fiery confrontation

EFF leader Julius Malema has voiced his frustration at Rwandan President Paul Kagame’s response to President Cyril Ramaphosa, saying: “He can’t address us like that."

3 Feb 1PM 2 min

EFF on ‘doorstep’ of GNU, says Malema as he accuses DA of influencing Trump

EFF leader Julius Malema says the party is on the verge of entering the government of national unity should the ANC boot out the DA.

3 Feb 8AM 1 min

‘If Trump withdraws aid, we can withdraw minerals’: Mantashe

Mineral and petroleum resources minister Gwede Mantashe has scoffed at US President Donald Trump's threat that the world’s largest economy will withdraw aid to the South African economy, saying South Africa could leverage its minerals in kind.

3 Feb 5AM 2 min

MPs debate free booze, comfort of venue for next week's Sona

The ANC argued for free alcohol at the state of the nation address (Sona) as the majority of MPs raised concerns about how comfortable the City Hall would be for them as the venue for the event. The National Assembly was meeting ahead of the Sona, which will be delivered…

30 Jan 9AM 5 min

‘Charges are malicious and politically motivated’ - Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla on July unrest case 

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has been released with a warning. The daughter of former president Jacob Zuma appeared before the Durban magistrate's court on Thursday where she faces charges relating to the July 2021 unrest. Zuma-Sambudla said the charges against her were malicious and politically motivated, aimed at settling the current regime's political scores with her…

30 Jan 6AM 5 min

State of GNU calls for a reset in relations, says Steenhuisen

DA leader John Steenhuisen has criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa for not consulting the government of national unity (GNU) partners before signing the Expropriation Bill. Steenhuisen said despite the challenges in the GNU, the DA was is not exiting. The DA leadership was briefing the media on Tuesday after its first…

28 Jan 7AM 4 min

Gogo Maweni granted bail despite previous convictions and withholding information 

Traditional healer Makhotso Mofokeng, known as Gogo Maweni, has been granted bail of R5,000 by the Protea magistrate's court. She is charged with assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, for an incident in 2019. The bail was granted despite the court being told she withheld critical information relating to…

27 Jan 8AM 5 min

EFF lays corruption charge against public works minister over alleged tender interference

The EFF laid a corruption charge against public works minister Dean Macpherson at the Pretoria Central police station on Wednesday. According to the EFF, the minister allegedly interfered in the tender affairs of the Independent Development Trust (IDT). The IDT is mandated to support all spheres of government with social…

22 Jan 5AM 4 min

Blogger Musa Khawula remains in custody

Controversial blogger Musa Khawula will remain in custody after his appearance in the Randburg magistrate's court on Tuesday. He faces charges of crimen injuria and contempt of court. According to the NPA, Khawula has two pending matters.

21 Jan 8AM 1 min

ANC decision to reconfigure KZN and Gauteng PECs will not affect government

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the ANC's plan to reconfigure its provincial executive committees (PECs) in Gauteng and KZN will not affect government work. This means that Panyaza Lesufi will remain as Gauteng premier of the province while S'boniso Duma is likely to continue as Economic Development MEC in KwaZulu-Natal. During a media briefing on Monday,…

20 Jan 7AM 2 min