South Africa and Botswana are seeking to strengthen bilateral ties through enhanced co-operation in trade, energy and other strategic sectors. Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Duma Boko wrapped up talks at the Bi-National Commission in Gaborone, as Ramaphosa concludes his two-day state visit to Botswana. Immigration on the continent was also discussed. Ditaba Tsotetsi has more...

South Africa and Botswana are seeking to strengthen bilateral ties through enhanced co-operation in trade, energy and other strategic sectors. Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Duma Boko wrapped up talks at the Bi-National Commission in Gaborone, as Ramaphosa concludes his two-day state visit to Botswana. Immigration on the continent was also discussed. Ditaba Tsotetsi has more...

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By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - A huge tree has fallen in Durban's Casbha: The founder of the iconic Patel's Vegetarian Refreshment Room, at the then Grey Street Precint in Durban, has passed away at the age of 84. Manilall Ranchod Patel was the founder of the restaurant that offered vegetarian meals to patrons in a quarter hollowed-out loaf of bread. At the height of apartheid, people of colour were not allowed to sit and eat in restaurants and this type of meal became popular among workers as it did not require crockery or cutlery. This gave birth to what is now known in Durban culinary circles as the bunny chow. Patel's funeral will take place at the Clare Estate Crematorium tomorrow (Saturday). Former Casbah resident and historian, Buddy Govender, describes the role that Patel's restaurant played in that area.......

By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - A huge tree has fallen in Durban's Casbha: The founder of the iconic Patel's Vegetarian Refreshment Room, at the then Grey Street Precint in Durban, has passed away at the age of 84. Manilall Ranchod Patel was the founder of the restaurant that offered vegetarian meals to patrons in a quarter hollowed-out loaf of bread. At the height of apartheid, people of colour were not allowed to sit and eat in restaurants and this type of meal became popular among workers as it did not require crockery or cutlery. This gave birth to what is now known in Durban culinary circles as the bunny chow. Patel's funeral will take place at the Clare Estate Crematorium tomorrow (Saturday). Former Casbah resident and historian, Buddy Govender, describes the role that Patel's restaurant played in that area.......

#PODCAST: The end of an era - Founder of Patel's Vegetarian Refreshment Room in Durban passes away

Police union, Popcru says it expects the quarterly crime statistics to paint a concerning picture, especially regarding violent crime facing the country's communities. The union says it remains particularly concerned about murders, gender-based violence and police killings. The South African Police Service's third-quarter crime statistics covering October to December 2025 showed an 8.7 percent decrease in murders and a 6.7 percent drop in total violent contact crime compared to the same period in the previous year. Despite these national declines, violent crimes remain unacceptably high. Thabiso Radebe reports…

Police union, Popcru says it expects the quarterly crime statistics to paint a concerning picture, especially regarding violent crime facing the country's communities. The union says it remains particularly concerned about murders, gender-based violence and police killings. The South African Police Service's third-quarter crime statistics covering October to December 2025 showed an 8.7 percent decrease in murders and a 6.7 percent drop in total violent contact crime compared to the same period in the previous year. Despite these national declines, violent crimes remain unacceptably high. Thabiso Radebe reports&hellip;

#PODCAST PREVIEW: Popcru warn that the upcoming quarterly crime stats will paint a grim picture of violence #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - A local Durban party is trying to make a comeback after falling into political oblivion to take over the mayor's office. Minority Front leader Shameen Thakur-Rajbansi has hit the ground running ahead of the November local government elections, declaring that the party is ready for a major political comeback in Durban. She believes she stands a realistic chance of becoming Durban's next mayor. Political analysts say the race for control of the metro is expected to be fiercely contested. The Minority Front hopes to capitalise on growing voter frustration over service delivery and coalition instability. In an interview with Newsbreak, Rajbansi explains the importance for people to register to vote next month...

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - A local Durban party is trying to make a comeback after falling into political oblivion to take over the mayor's office. Minority Front leader Shameen Thakur-Rajbansi has hit the ground running ahead of the November local government elections, declaring that the party is ready for a major political comeback in Durban. She believes she stands a realistic chance of becoming Durban's next mayor. Political analysts say the race for control of the metro is expected to be fiercely contested. The Minority Front hopes to capitalise on growing voter frustration over service delivery and coalition instability. In an interview with Newsbreak, Rajbansi explains the importance for people to register to vote next month...

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