Telecomms giant MTN is facing deeper legal scrutiny in the United States over allegations involving both the Taliban in Afghanistan and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Telecomms giant MTN is facing deeper legal scrutiny in the United States over allegations involving both the Taliban in Afghanistan and Iran&rsquo;s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

MTN faces court battle over alleged Taliban, Iran links

On 15 August 2026, the iconic Sun City Superbowl will host the 32nd edition of South Africa's premier music celebration – a "Homecoming Edition" that promises to reignite the cultural flames of a province rich with history, talent, and untapped potential.

On 15 August 2026, the iconic Sun City Superbowl will host the 32nd edition of South Africa's premier music celebration &ndash; a "Homecoming Edition" that promises to reignite the cultural flames of a province rich with history, talent, and untapped potential.

SAMA32 returns to the North West

Lindiwe Nzuza laments the systemic failures in addressing gender-based violence (GBV), while highlighting the influence if money in cases and the urgent need to re-enforce whitsleblower protection in South Africa.

Lindiwe Nzuza laments the systemic failures in addressing gender-based violence (GBV), while highlighting the influence if money in cases and the urgent need to re-enforce whitsleblower protection in South Africa.

Family calls for accountabilty and protection of whistleblowers

Gender-based violence (GBV) expert Dr Nadia Bernon says the rising cases of GBV have led government to officially declare GBV and femicide as a national disaster in November last year.  Numbers remain high especially in intimate partner violence as it is the primary driver of femicide.

Gender-based violence (GBV) expert Dr Nadia Bernon says the rising cases of GBV have led government to officially declare GBV and femicide as a national disaster in November last year.&nbsp; Numbers remain high especially in intimate partner violence as it is the primary driver of femicide.

Intimate partner violence and femicide in SA: Dr Nadia Bernon weighs in

Daily gender-based violence (GBV) statistics are creating conversation but also unexpected reaction on social media.
SABC News speaks to TEARS Foundation’s Celeste Louw on why accountability remains hard to get a hold of.
A look at how social media reveals South Africa’s struggle to confront gender-based violence. 

Daily gender-based violence (GBV) statistics are creating conversation but also unexpected reaction on social media. SABC News speaks to TEARS Foundation&rsquo;s Celeste Louw on why accountability remains hard to get a hold of. A look at how social media reveals South Africa&rsquo;s struggle to confront gender-based violence.&nbsp;

Why GBV conversations turn defensive: Celeste Louw weighs in 

Global creative collective Homies has launched a campaign centred on Youth Day, using music and storytelling to highlight the ongoing power and cultural legacy of South African youth.

Global creative collective Homies has launched a campaign centred on Youth Day, using music and storytelling to highlight the ongoing power and cultural legacy of South African youth.

Global creative Homies honours spirit of Youth Day through music

Today, the world marks World Press Freedom Day. We talked to Professor Sisanda Nkoala about press freedom and the implications of AI on press freedom.  

Today, the world marks World Press Freedom Day. We talked to Professor Sisanda Nkoala about press freedom and the implications of AI on press freedom.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Professor Sisanda Nkoala speaks on AI implications on Press Freedom

In observance of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Shudufhadzo Musida, the former Miss South Africa and UNFPA Regional Champion, shares insights on this important day, February 6.

In observance of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Shudufhadzo Musida, the former Miss South Africa and UNFPA Regional Champion, shares insights on this important day, February 6.

 Shudufhadzo Musida on raising awareness about female genital mutilation

Legal Counsel Ashleigh Laurent gives legal insights on  the importance of vetting school staff and legal implications of the subject.

Legal Counsel Ashleigh Laurent gives legal insights on&nbsp; the importance of vetting school staff and legal implications of the subject.

Legal Counsel Ashleigh Laurent on the importance of vetting school staff

Fak'ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival's creative director, Eduardo Cachucho discusses the festival and its significance. 

Fak'ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival's creative director, Eduardo Cachucho discusses the festival and its significance.

Fak'ugesi to unlock Africa's digital creavity

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By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Taresh Hareerparshad - The world famous Hindu Festival of Chariots is heading to the bustling township of Soweto. Tomorrow the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) will take Indian song, dance and food- to the Vilakazi Precinct, south west of Johannesburg. Spokesperson Krsangi Radhe explains how this is an amalgamation of South African culture...

By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Taresh Hareerparshad - The world famous Hindu Festival of Chariots is heading to the bustling township of Soweto. Tomorrow the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) will take Indian song, dance and food- to the Vilakazi Precinct, south west of Johannesburg. Spokesperson Krsangi Radhe explains how this is an amalgamation of South African culture...

#PODCAST The iconic Festival of Chariots rolls into Soweto

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Residents from Clayfiend and Stonebridge in Phoenix, north of Durban have been without water for a three days now. IFP PR Councillor, Jonathan Annipen says residents are irate over the water outages they face on a regular occurrence. In response to Newsbreak's queries, the eThekwini Municipality says they are aware of the interruption of water supply in areas supplied through the Northern Aqueduct, which is due to constrained supply from Umgeni's Durban Heights Water Works. The City says interventions to improve water levels have commenced. However, Annipen says the municipality is dragging it's feet in providing the community with a basic service....

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Residents from Clayfiend and Stonebridge in Phoenix, north of Durban have been without water for a three days now. IFP PR Councillor, Jonathan Annipen says residents are irate over the water outages they face on a regular occurrence. In response to Newsbreak's queries, the eThekwini Municipality says they are aware of the interruption of water supply in areas supplied through the Northern Aqueduct, which is due to constrained supply from Umgeni's Durban Heights Water Works. The City says interventions to improve water levels have commenced. However, Annipen says the municipality is dragging it's feet in providing the community with a basic service....

#PODCAST Water outages leave residents north of Durban frustrated

By Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Residents of Savannah Park in Chatsworth, south of Durban have been left without water for 6 days now. Many have lamented the challenges in accessing water during this time. A senior citizen from the area - Maggie Chetty says water tankers are not visible in the area...

By Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Residents of Savannah Park in Chatsworth, south of Durban have been left without water for 6 days now. Many have lamented the challenges in accessing water during this time. A senior citizen from the area - Maggie Chetty says water tankers are not visible in the area...

#PODCAST Savannah Park residents irate over water outages

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The EFF says the Polish government is racist - after it detained journalists and President Cyril Ramaphosa's security staff on board a flight at the weekend. The party has called for the downgrading of the Polish embassy in South Africa. The plane was grounded at Warsaw airport for over 26 hours. But the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Dr Naledi Pandor said that the ordeal did not affect the relationship between the two countries. However, EFF Head Of International Relations - Godrich Gardee - explains why the Polish ambassador needs to recalled after the treatment of South Africans in Warsaw... 

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The EFF says the Polish government is racist - after it detained journalists and President Cyril Ramaphosa's security staff on board a flight at the weekend. The party has called for the downgrading of the Polish embassy in South Africa. The plane was grounded at Warsaw airport for over 26 hours. But the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Dr Naledi Pandor said that the ordeal did not affect the relationship between the two countries. However, EFF Head Of International Relations - Godrich Gardee - explains why the Polish ambassador needs to recalled after the treatment of South Africans in Warsaw...

#PODCAST The EFF call for the immediate downgrading of the Polish embassy in South Africa #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The cost of living could get cheaper: as consumer inflation slowed to 6-point-3 percent in May - down from 6-point-8 percent in April. This the lowest it's been in a year. Inflation is the rate at which prices increase. Sadly food inflation remains elevated at 11.8% year on year. But senior FNB economist Koketso Mano says this is positive news - after months of financial turmoil on the markets...

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The cost of living could get cheaper: as consumer inflation slowed to 6-point-3 percent in May - down from 6-point-8 percent in April. This the lowest it's been in a year. Inflation is the rate at which prices increase. Sadly food inflation remains elevated at 11.8% year on year. But senior FNB economist Koketso Mano says this is positive news - after months of financial turmoil on the markets...

#PODCAST After months of financial turmoil, a glimmer of positive news emerges - as consumer inflation slows to 6.3% #sabcnews

In a bid to raise awareness around the importance of recycling and encourage people to take action to reduce waste and protect the environment, the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) have partnered with Sun International to create eco-classrooms and build environmental resilience in 18 schools and communities around the country. The two year relationship themed "Creative Innovation' calls on pupils and communities to think outside the box and find new ways to reduce, reuse and recycle waste in their environment. WESSA hopes the eco-classrooms initiative would help prove that the world can recycle items to create new ideas. WESSA Project Coordinator - Mahlatse Moabelo points to a serious study which shows only 7.5% of South Africans recycle waste resulting in 90% of waste ending up in landfills.

In a bid to raise awareness around the importance of recycling and encourage people to take action to reduce waste and protect the environment, the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) have partnered with Sun International to create eco-classrooms and build environmental resilience in 18 schools and communities around the country. The two year relationship themed "Creative Innovation' calls on pupils and communities to think outside the box and find new ways to reduce, reuse and recycle waste in their environment. WESSA hopes the eco-classrooms initiative would help prove that the world can recycle items to create new ideas. WESSA Project Coordinator - Mahlatse Moabelo points to a serious study which shows only 7.5% of South Africans recycle waste resulting in 90% of waste ending up in landfills.

#PODCAST Reiterating the importance of recycling, WESSA partner with Sun International to create 18 more "eco-classrooms" across SA #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Civil society organisation - Chatsworth Concerned Citizens - will be hosting a Family Fun Sports Carnival Day on Sunday to bring families together and promote a healthy lifestyle. The event is free and will take place at the Chatsworth Stadium. Spokesperson for the Chatsworth Concerned Citizens, Selvan Moodley, says he hopes this event will also curb the many social ills residents currently face...

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Civil society organisation - Chatsworth Concerned Citizens - will be hosting a Family Fun Sports Carnival Day on Sunday to bring families together and promote a healthy lifestyle. The event is free and will take place at the Chatsworth Stadium. Spokesperson for the Chatsworth Concerned Citizens, Selvan Moodley, says he hopes this event will also curb the many social ills residents currently face...

#PODCAST Family Sports Carnival Day aims to address the many societal ills faced by residents in Chatsworth, south of Durban #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) says although many people assume that most drownings occur in the ocean, statistics actually paint a very different picture. In South Africa during 2016 to 2021, the highest number of drownings actually occurred in freshwater with over 3,700 reported. It's with this in mind that the NSRI has this week announced its water safety programme - now fully activated in all nine provinces. Drowning Prevention Manager Andrew Ingram says while the focus is on primary and secondary school learners, they've also included those in the agri sector and persons working in and around water... 

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) says although many people assume that most drownings occur in the ocean, statistics actually paint a very different picture. In South Africa during 2016 to 2021, the highest number of drownings actually occurred in freshwater with over 3,700 reported. It's with this in mind that the NSRI has this week announced its water safety programme - now fully activated in all nine provinces. Drowning Prevention Manager Andrew Ingram says while the focus is on primary and secondary school learners, they've also included those in the agri sector and persons working in and around water...

#PODCAST New statistics released by the NSRI show that over 3,700 drownings occurred in SA between 2016 & 2021 #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Jadatharaya Centre for Yoga and Right Living in Verulam, north of Durban will commemorate international yoga day this Sunday. The programme in Fairview drive - Brindhaven will entail physical postures, yoga discourses, breathing techniques, guided meditation and stick dancing. The free event is aimed at instilling a spiritual, mental and physical form of well-being into the community. Organiser Dr Suren Pillay explains...

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Jadatharaya Centre for Yoga and Right Living in Verulam, north of Durban will commemorate international yoga day this Sunday. The programme in Fairview drive - Brindhaven will entail physical postures, yoga discourses, breathing techniques, guided meditation and stick dancing. The free event is aimed at instilling a spiritual, mental and physical form of well-being into the community. Organiser Dr Suren Pillay explains...

#PODCAST Verulam's Jadatharaya Centre for Yoga to commemorate #InternationalYogaDay with a free event this weekend #sabcnews

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