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1,663 Episodes
20 – 40

Joshlin Smith 'sold for her eyes and skin', court hears 

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Former accused-turned state witness Lourentia Lombaard says Joshlin Smith's mother Racquel “Kelly” Smith confessed to her that the person who took the girl wanted her “eyes and skin”. Lombaard was testifying in the Western Cape High Court sitting in Saldanha Bay on Monday. 
17 Mar 2025 6AM 4 min

Godongwana bristles at ‘rogue minister’ accusation over VAT increase

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Finance minister Enoch Godongwana didn’t take kindly to being called “rogue” in parliament after defending his decision to increase VAT. He clashed with DA MP Mark John Burke over accusations that he ignored the Treasury’s advice on the controversial tax hike.
14 Mar 2025 10AM 2 min

Court hears contradictory claims about Joshlin Smith’s mom's parenting and mental state after Joshlin's disappearance

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The high court sitting in Saldanha Bay on Tuesday heard contradictory claims of Racquel “Kelly” Smith’s parenting and state of mind after the disappearance of her daughter Joshlin Smith in February 2024.  Two witness testified on Tuesday: Kelly Ziggers, whose mother had employed Smith as a domestic worker and social…
11 Mar 2025 2PM 4 min

Tragic bus crash on R21 near OR Tambo Airport leaves 12 dead and several Injured

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At 06:45 on Tuesday, Ekurhuleni Emergency Services received a report of a severe bus crash on the R21 heading OR Tambo International Airport. At least 12 people have died after the bus overturned at the R21/R24 split, causing major traffic delays and lane closures.
11 Mar 2025 6AM 4 min

Budget crunch: tough choices loom for South Africa

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South Africans will soon learn how their finances will be affected as the government scrambles to address the budget crisis. Finance minister Enoch Godongwana is set to deliver the national budget speech on Wednesday after the budget was sent back to the drawing board last month when parties in the…
10 Mar 2025 10AM 5 min

Solidarity heads to Europe, Africa to pile pressure on government

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Solidarity, the mainstream Afrikaner movement, will embark on a month-long tour of Europe, asking world powers to put pressure on the South African government to rethink certain reform laws.
4 Mar 2025 12PM 24 min

'AfriForum sowing divisions' — Ramaphosa responds to AfriForum and Solidarity's visit to Washington DC

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says what AfriForum and Solidarity trade union are doing in the US is sowing divisions in South Africa. The Afrikaner rights group and Solidarity are visiting Washington after President Donald Trump's executive order regarding refugee status for certain South Africans.Addressing the media on the sidelines of the…
27 Feb 2025 5AM 1 min

GNU politicking postpones budget, Godongwana & Ntshavheni respond

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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 2025 9AM 7 min

Motshekga insists SANDF can defend SA despite financial struggles

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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 2025 9AM 4 min

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

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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 2025 5AM 3 min

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

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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 2025 5AM 4 min

Rescue operation at disused Roodepoort mine shaft put on hold 

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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 2025 8AM 3 min

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

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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 2025 3AM 2 min

Ramaphosa’s bold moments in global diplomacy

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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 2025 8AM 6 min
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