Former Acting National Police Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane, has acknowledged that political interference in the South African Police Service has been prevalent for a long time.  Phahlane says it began after the ANC Conference held in Polokwane in 2007. He was testifying before the Ad Hoc Committee investigating wide-ranging allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system. The allegations were made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi during a media briefing last year. Abongwe Kobokana reports... 

Former Acting National Police Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane, has acknowledged that political interference in the South African Police Service has been prevalent for a long time. &nbsp;Phahlane says it began after the ANC Conference held in Polokwane in 2007. He was testifying before the Ad Hoc Committee investigating wide-ranging allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system. The allegations were made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi during a media briefing last year. Abongwe Kobokana reports...&nbsp;

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By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The 19th Jaipur Literature Festival, underway in Jaipur, India has transformed Rajasthan's Pink City into a global crossroads of ideas and storytelling. The festival, which runs from the from 15-19 January, will see around 500 speakers from over around the world, including Nobel laureates, economists, artists and writers. The festival will host 266 sessions across literature, geopolitics, science, technology, culture and more. Writer, historian and world traveler, Kiru Naidoo, is attending the festival and share more details...

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The 19th Jaipur Literature Festival, underway in Jaipur, India has transformed Rajasthan's Pink City into a global crossroads of ideas and storytelling. The festival, which runs from the from 15-19 January, will see around 500 speakers from over around the world, including Nobel laureates, economists, artists and writers. The festival will host 266 sessions across literature, geopolitics, science, technology, culture and more. Writer, historian and world traveler, Kiru Naidoo, is attending the festival and share more details...

#PODCAST Jaipur Literature Festival convenes with experts exploring geopolitics & culture in Rajasthan's "pink city" #sabcnews

Authorities have once again called on citizens to stop crossing overflowing rivers and bridges as heavy rainfall continues to pour in Limpopo and Mpumalanga. Two people drowned in Msholozi Village near Mbombela in Mpumalanga. The 45-year-old Esther Mathenjwa, was swept away after attempting to cross an overflowing bridge on Wednesday night. And on Tuesday, a two-year-old toddler drowned in the same area . Mthobisi Mkhaliphi reports...

 

Authorities have once again called on citizens to stop crossing overflowing rivers and bridges as heavy rainfall continues to pour in Limpopo and Mpumalanga. Two people drowned in Msholozi Village near Mbombela in Mpumalanga. The 45-year-old Esther Mathenjwa, was swept away after attempting to cross an overflowing bridge on Wednesday night. And on Tuesday, a two-year-old toddler drowned in the same area . Mthobisi Mkhaliphi reports...
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#PODCAST Authorities issue urgent warning after two drown following heavy rain and floods in Mpumalanga #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Following the release of the 2025 Matric results, wellness experts are reaching out to students and families who may be navigating the emotional weight of unexpected or disappointing outcomes. Student Wellness Specialist Eshana Ratibar Ghela says that these results do not define a person's worth, urging matriculants to prioritize their mental health and use "emotional first aid" to manage any sudden stress. By highlighting alternative academic pathways, Ghela also reminds the Class of 2025 that a temporary setback is simply a detour, not a dead end... 

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Following the release of the 2025 Matric results, wellness experts are reaching out to students and families who may be navigating the emotional weight of unexpected or disappointing outcomes. Student Wellness Specialist Eshana Ratibar Ghela says that these results do not define a person's worth, urging matriculants to prioritize their mental health and use "emotional first aid" to manage any sudden stress. By highlighting alternative academic pathways, Ghela also reminds the Class of 2025 that a temporary setback is simply a detour, not a dead end...&nbsp;

#PODCAST AD Hoc Committee hears that political interference in the police service began to intensify in 2007, following an ANC conference #sabcnews

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