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Lt-Col Duma tells Madlanga Commission container inspection was recorded.
2d ago00:13:15Tap to summarizeLt-Col Justice Jabulani Duma told the Madlanga Commission that he had no interaction with an official who claimed he was not informed about the container inspection that led to a major drug seizure. Duma said he was unaware of the procedures followed by that official and believed any communication failures may have occurred at depot level. He explained that the container had already left Durban Harbour and was located at a depot when the inspection took place. Duma further testified that ORS members were present during the inspection and that information about who attended the operation would ordinarily be recorded in his official report submitted after the operation.
Transcribe →Police probe deadly KwaNonqaba violence outbreak
2d ago00:07:53Tap to summarizeWestern Cape police say they are investigating violence in Mossel Bay following deadly incidents in KwaNonqaba and nearby informal settlements. Authorities say two Mozambican nationals and a South African teenager were killed in separate attacks linked to recent unrest. Police report that about 55 shacks were torched during the violence in Asla Park, prompting rapid deployment of public order units and emergency services. The South African Police Service says calm has since been restored, with several arrests already made on charges including public violence and possession of stolen property. Investigations continue into the killings, with detectives pursuing known suspects in one of the murder cases.Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Sagree Chetty
Transcribe →Police launch manhunt after Nyanga taxi shooting incident
2d ago00:04:37Tap to summarizeTaxi umbrella body SANTACO has called on law-enforcement agencies to act swiftly and decisively to bring to book, those responsible for a taxi-related shooting incident in Nyanga(on the Cape Flats) this morning which left four people dead. Two other were wounded in the shooting. The injured victims were taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Western Cape police spokesperson, Andrè Traut
Transcribe →Sander tells the Madlanga Commission he had no direct involvement in Port Shepstone drug theft incident
3d ago00:07:35Tap to summarizeWarrant Officer Karl Sander of the Directorate for Priority Crimes, the Hawks in KwaZulu-Natal, has told the Madlanga Commission he was called in to provide a statement regarding the alleged Port Shepstone drugs theft. He says he had no direct involvement at the scene and was only brought in for polygraph testing after senior managers informed staff of the incident circulating on social media. .The commission continues its probe into allegations of corruption, political interference, and criminal infiltration within South Africa's criminal justice system.
Transcribe →Brakpan court denies bail to ex-SAPS officer Sotheni
3d ago00:04:08Tap to summarizeThe family of slain Madlanga Commission witness Marius Van Der Merwe has welcomed the Brakpan Magistrate's Court's decision to DENY bail his alleged shooter, Matipandile Sotheni. The court has found that the state has a prima facie case against the accused. Sotheni faces 16 charges—including murder and conspiracy to commit murder—linked to the fatal shooting of Van der Merwe in in front of his family outside their Brakpan home in December last week. The Prosecutor has argued that Sotheni is a flight risk and presented contradictory information in his bail affidavits. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Culvin Mabasa
Transcribe →NGOs civic groups demand tougher child protection measures
3d ago00:04:43Tap to summarizeNGOs and Civic Organisations are calling for stronger measures to protect children from abuse. They also want more effort to ensure perpetrators are held accountable. The organisations say lengthy court delays, inadequate resources and gaps in support services continue to undermine justice for child victims. These concerns were highlighted as a the country celebrates child protection week from 29 May to 5 June. Children accompanied by adults and Gauteng Department of Social Development marched with Chief Justice Mandisa Maya in support of children's rights to safety. Culvin Mabasa reports...
Transcribe →Correction, not recovery, after diesel price decreases – Fuel Association
3d ago00:13:14Tap to summarizeThe Mineral and Petroleum Resources Department has announced the fuel adjustment for june, with petrol and diesel prices moving in opposite directions. The new fuel prices come into effect from Wednesday. Both grades of petrol will go up by R1.43 per litre and diesel will drop by between R3.25 cents and R2.62 per litre, depending on the grade.The department has also confirmed that illuminating paraffin is set to decrease by more than R5 per litre.The maximum retail price of LP gas will be reduced by 17 cents per kilogram countrywide and 20 cents per kilogram in the Saldana area in the Western Cape. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Fuel Retailers Association CEO, Reggie Sibiya
Transcribe →Weekly Coalface feature with Martin Creamer.
6d ago00:04:36Tap to summarizeThis Friday, SAfm’s radio anchor Sakina Kamwendo once again spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly, delving deeper into the world of mining and engineering.
Transcribe →Escourt shop owners fear after looting waves grip town
6d ago00:04:45Tap to summarizeKwaZulu-Natal police say looting in Estcourt has been contained, with calm now restored and no injuries reported. Six shops owned by foreign nationals were targeted as groups moved through parts of the town earlier in the day, forcing some traders to shut down and others to lock up for safety. Authorities say investigations are underway, with increased police visibility. Sakina Kamwendo spoke earlier to SABC reporter Mlondi Radebe
Transcribe →Bheki Twala calls for clear reasons for rejected applications for the R500 million Spaza Support Fund.
6d ago00:07:15Tap to summarizeThe Department of Small Business Development and Trade, Industry and Competition will today outline the implementation of the R500 million Spaza Support Fund. Recently, the fund has faced calls for transparency from civil society groups like the Township Economic Commission of South Africa (TECSA). They are demanding accountability regarding application processing speeds and exact disbursement figures. The fund was launched in April 2025 by the Ministers of Small Business Development (DSBD) and Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), to support South African owned community convenience shops, including spaza shops, to increase their participation in the township and rural areas' retail trade sector. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to founder and president of Township Economic Commission SA (TECSA) and Executive Director of SA Spaza, Bheki Twala....
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