Defend our Democracy Movement is urging individuals and organisations to register to observe the 2024 elections. The organisation says observers help protect the integrity of the elections in a politically non-partisan way. The Movement has also called on civil society organisations across the country to collectively observe the elections and share feedback into a common app system. To discuss this further SAFMNews ' Elvis Presslin spoke to Executive Director at Defend Our Democracy, Zaakirah Vadi

Defend our Democracy Movement is urging individuals and organisations to register to observe the 2024 elections. The organisation says observers help protect the integrity of the elections in a politically non-partisan way. The Movement has also called on civil society organisations across the country to collectively observe the elections and share feedback into a common app system. To discuss this further SAFMNews ' Elvis Presslin spoke to Executive Director at Defend Our Democracy, Zaakirah Vadi

Defend our Democracy Movement is urging individuals and organisations to register to observe the 2024 elections. The organisation says observers help protect the integrity of the elections in a politically non-partisan way. The Movement has also called on civil society organisations across the country to collectively observe the elections and share feedback into a common app system. To discuss this further SAFMNews ' Elvis Presslin spoke to Executive Director at Defend Our Democracy, Zaakirah Vadi

South African Post Office workers say the temporary suspension of retrenchments are merely an election ploy by Government. Disgruntled workers are questioning a recent agreement signed by unions and the employer to withdraw retrenchments - saving roughly 4,700 jobs. But workers feel the decision to withdraw retrenchments is aimed at averting a planned strike next week. For more on this SAFMNews ' Elvis Presslin spoke to Nathan Bowers, National Bargaining Coordinator of the Communications Workers Union, CWU

South African Post Office workers say the temporary suspension of retrenchments are merely an election ploy by Government. Disgruntled workers are questioning a recent agreement signed by unions and the employer to withdraw retrenchments - saving roughly 4,700 jobs. But workers feel the decision to withdraw retrenchments is aimed at averting a planned strike next week. For more on this SAFMNews ' Elvis Presslin spoke to Nathan Bowers, National Bargaining Coordinator of the Communications Workers Union, CWU

Former ANC president Thabo Mbeki has commended the party's decision not to expel former President Jacob Zuma for endorsing the MK party. Speaking during a campaign trail in Soweto, Mbeki says the decision to summon Zuma before the party's disciplinary committee is not cowardice but prescribed in the ANC's constitution in terms of procedure. For more on this SAFMNews ' Elvis Presslin spoke to the ANC National Spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri

Former ANC president Thabo Mbeki has commended the party's decision not to expel former President Jacob Zuma for endorsing the MK party. Speaking during a campaign trail in Soweto, Mbeki says the decision to summon Zuma before the party's disciplinary committee is not cowardice but prescribed in the ANC's constitution in terms of procedure. For more on this SAFMNews ' Elvis Presslin spoke to the ANC National Spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri

The ANC in Mpumalanga will today march against gender based violence, crime and drugs in Matsulu township. Disgruntled community members say crime in the area has spiked drastically in recent months. For more on this SAFMNews ' Elvis Presslin spoke to ANC Mpumalanga spokesperson, Sasekani Manzini

The ANC in Mpumalanga will today march against gender based violence, crime and drugs in Matsulu township. Disgruntled community members say crime in the area has spiked drastically in recent months. For more on this SAFMNews ' Elvis Presslin spoke to ANC Mpumalanga spokesperson, Sasekani Manzini

The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa has condemned recent acts of vandalism and theft of election posters. Political parties have raised concern over the removal of their elections posters in the run-up to the May elections. For more on this SAFMNews ' Elvis Presslin spoke to IEC Deputy Chief Electoral Officer, Masego Sheburi

The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa has condemned recent acts of vandalism and theft of election posters. Political parties have raised concern over the removal of their elections posters in the run-up to the May elections. For more on this SAFMNews ' Elvis Presslin spoke to IEC Deputy Chief Electoral Officer, Masego Sheburi

Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng has expressed disappointment that one of the defense counsels in the Senzo MeyiwaTrial did not inform him directly of his absence from today's proceedings. Defence counsel, Thulani  Mngomezulu sent a letter to the court's registra this morning informing the court of his ill health. Mngomezulu represents accused 1, Muzi Sibiya , who is appearing alongside 4 other accused at  High Court in Pretoria for their alleged involvement in the  2014 murder of the Bafana Bafana Captain. SAFMNews reporter, Pearl Magubane is following the story for us and she filed this report.

Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng has expressed disappointment that one of the defense counsels in the Senzo MeyiwaTrial did not inform him directly of his absence from today's proceedings. Defence counsel, Thulani  Mngomezulu sent a letter to the court's registra this morning informing the court of his ill health. Mngomezulu represents accused 1, Muzi Sibiya , who is appearing alongside 4 other accused at  High Court in Pretoria for their alleged involvement in the  2014 murder of the Bafana Bafana Captain. SAFMNews reporter, Pearl Magubane is following the story for us and she filed this report.

On the eve of the first democratic elections in South Africa, in this SAFMNews extract, journalist, Angus Begg visited the community of Pietermaritzburg, in what is now known as KwaZulu-Natal and he spoke to them about their expectations for the historical day ahead. 

On the eve of the first democratic elections in South Africa, in this SAFMNews extract, journalist, Angus Begg visited the community of Pietermaritzburg, in what is now known as KwaZulu-Natal and he spoke to them about their expectations for the historical day ahead. 

Eskom's executives updated the nation on the state of the power utility's systems and the company's winter outloook and operations performance. This as the country has not experienced any loadshedding for almost a month. This has largely been attributed to a better performance by Eskom and private investment into renewable energy by households and businesses. In this SAFMNews extract, Eskom chairman, Mteto Nyathi elaborates.

Eskom's executives updated the nation on the state of the power utility's systems and the company's winter outloook and operations performance. This as the country has not experienced any loadshedding for almost a month. This has largely been attributed to a better performance by Eskom and private investment into renewable energy by households and businesses. In this SAFMNews extract, Eskom chairman, Mteto Nyathi elaborates.

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) says South African bank account holders may rest assured that their deposits are safe in their accounts.  This comes as the central bank launched the Corporation for Deposit Insurance (CODI) in Johannesburg. CODI is a subsidiary of the Reserve Bank that will work with other financial sector players to protect depositors in the unlikely event that their bank fails and is placed into curatorship. SAFMNews ' Nothando Magudulela reports...

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) says South African bank account holders may rest assured that their deposits are safe in their accounts.  This comes as the central bank launched the Corporation for Deposit Insurance (CODI) in Johannesburg. CODI is a subsidiary of the Reserve Bank that will work with other financial sector players to protect depositors in the unlikely event that their bank fails and is placed into curatorship. SAFMNews ' Nothando Magudulela reports...

The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has passed the Pension Funds Amendment Bill without any objections. The Bill was passed by the National Assembly last month and sent to the NCOP for concurrence. Other Bills that were also passed by the NCOP include the Climate Change Bill and the Post Office Amendment Bill as SAFMNews ' Mercedes Besent reports.

The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has passed the Pension Funds Amendment Bill without any objections. The Bill was passed by the National Assembly last month and sent to the NCOP for concurrence. Other Bills that were also passed by the NCOP include the Climate Change Bill and the Post Office Amendment Bill as SAFMNews ' Mercedes Besent reports.

Goitseone Moremi o buisana le Leloko la parliament la committee ya thuto, Ronald Moroatshehla malebana le go tlhaela barutabana ba feta 30 000 mo Afrika Borwa.

The South African Human Right Commission has found that fundamental human rights were violated in the Enyobeni tavern tragedy which claimed the lives of 21 teenagers at Scenery Park, just outside East London in the Eastern Cape. The commission has fingered the Buffalo City Metro together with the province's Liquor Board including the local police, the health and social departments with the department of Trade and Industry. The Enyobeni tragedy involved victims aged between 14 and 20 years who died while celebrating their end of year exams. Owners of the tavern, Siyakhangela and Vuyokazi Ndevu have already been found guilty, of selling alcohol to minors and have been given a five-thounsand rand fine each or a hundred days in prison. In this SAFMNews extract, Commissioner Berlinda Kwinana reads out some of the findings.

The South African Human Right Commission has found that fundamental human rights were violated in the Enyobeni tavern tragedy which claimed the lives of 21 teenagers at Scenery Park, just outside East London in the Eastern Cape. The commission has fingered the Buffalo City Metro together with the province's Liquor Board including the local police, the health and social departments with the department of Trade and Industry. The Enyobeni tragedy involved victims aged between 14 and 20 years who died while celebrating their end of year exams. Owners of the tavern, Siyakhangela and Vuyokazi Ndevu have already been found guilty, of selling alcohol to minors and have been given a five-thounsand rand fine each or a hundred days in prison. In this SAFMNews extract, Commissioner Berlinda Kwinana reads out some of the findings.

As South Africa marks 30 years of Democracy, SABC News is gearing up to launch a programme dedicated to marking this important milestone. In the build-up to the launch of SABC News' Democracy 30 Project on the 26th of April, Update@Noon zooms in on the Boipatong Massacre which is widely regarded as a key moment in South Africa's transition to democracy. The massacre is also frequently cited as an example of the state's complicity in the political violence that shook the country during a period of negotiations and reform. Following the harrowing massacre, the African National Congress announced its sudden withdrawal from the talks with the white-controlled government. The ANC accused the then government of a systematic campaign to subvert democracy through violence. In this SAFMNews ' extract, then ANC leader, Nelson Mandela addressed members of the media where he revealed that the party had issued several demands, including an international inquiry into the massacre.

As South Africa marks 30 years of Democracy, SABC News is gearing up to launch a programme dedicated to marking this important milestone. In the build-up to the launch of SABC News' Democracy 30 Project on the 26th of April, Update@Noon zooms in on the Boipatong Massacre which is widely regarded as a key moment in South Africa's transition to democracy. The massacre is also frequently cited as an example of the state's complicity in the political violence that shook the country during a period of negotiations and reform. Following the harrowing massacre, the African National Congress announced its sudden withdrawal from the talks with the white-controlled government. The ANC accused the then government of a systematic campaign to subvert democracy through violence. In this SAFMNews ' extract, then ANC leader, Nelson Mandela addressed members of the media where he revealed that the party had issued several demands, including an international inquiry into the massacre.

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority says about 4 000 employers have been failing to pay the retirement contributions of workers. According to the FSCA, approximately R7 billion in contributions remain unpaid, with companies lagging between 5 months and 252 months (21 years) in outstanding payments , and the figure covers the period up until July last year. SAFMNews ' Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Retirement Funds Conduct Supervision Manager at FSCA, Takalani Lukhaimane. 

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority says about 4 000 employers have been failing to pay the retirement contributions of workers. According to the FSCA, approximately R7 billion in contributions remain unpaid, with companies lagging between 5 months and 252 months (21 years) in outstanding payments , and the figure covers the period up until July last year. SAFMNews ' Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Retirement Funds Conduct Supervision Manager at FSCA, Takalani Lukhaimane. 

The City of Johannesburg has reiterated that the sheriff of the court has no legal authority to effect a warrant of arrest, saying that it is sorely the responsibility of the South African Police Service (SAPS). This follows an attempt by the sheriff to enforce a warrant of arrest against Johannesburg City Manager, Floyd Brink, at his residence in Roodepoort, Johannesburg. The City failed to adhere to a court order prohibiting its officials from disconnecting services to a client. SAFMNews ' Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Director at Mojapelo Attorneys, Tshepho Mojapelo.

The City of Johannesburg has reiterated that the sheriff of the court has no legal authority to effect a warrant of arrest, saying that it is sorely the responsibility of the South African Police Service (SAPS). This follows an attempt by the sheriff to enforce a warrant of arrest against Johannesburg City Manager, Floyd Brink, at his residence in Roodepoort, Johannesburg. The City failed to adhere to a court order prohibiting its officials from disconnecting services to a client. SAFMNews ' Sakina Kamwendo spoke to , Director at Mojapelo Attorneys, Tshepho Mojapelo.

The City of Johannesburg says the warrant of arrest issued for City manager Floyd Brink is mischievous. This after a sheriff of the court failed to enforce a contempt of court order against Brink at his residence in Roodepoort, Johannesburg. The City failed to adhere to a court order prohibiting the City from unlawfully disconnecting services to a client over rates owed to the City. The City of Joburg has since lodge an urgent application to the court to stay the execution of the warrant. Meanwhile, the Democratic Alliance, DA in Johannesburg says City manager Floyd Brink's warrant of arrest is mired in irregularities. For more on this SAFMNews ' Elvis Presslin spoke to DA's shadow MMC of public safety, Michael Sun

The City of Johannesburg says the warrant of arrest issued for City manager Floyd Brink is mischievous. This after a sheriff of the court failed to enforce a contempt of court order against Brink at his residence in Roodepoort, Johannesburg. The City failed to adhere to a court order prohibiting the City from unlawfully disconnecting services to a client over rates owed to the City. The City of Joburg has since lodge an urgent application to the court to stay the execution of the warrant. Meanwhile, the Democratic Alliance, DA in Johannesburg says City manager Floyd Brink's warrant of arrest is mired in irregularities. For more on this SAFMNews ' Elvis Presslin spoke to DA's shadow MMC of public safety, Michael Sun

The sheriff of the court has raided the house of Diamond Businessman Louis Liebenberg, just days after announcing his independent candidacy for the May elections. The raid comes after Liebenberg's company Tariomix was placed under liquidation In April by the Mahikeng High Court in the North West. The 59-year-old diamond dealer is contesting the upcoming elections as an independent candidate. For more on this SAFMNews ' Elvis Presslin spoke to Mr. Liebenberg 

The sheriff of the court has raided the house of Diamond Businessman Louis Liebenberg, just days after announcing his independent candidacy for the May elections. The raid comes after Liebenberg's company Tariomix was placed under liquidation In April by the Mahikeng High Court in the North West. The 59-year-old diamond dealer is contesting the upcoming elections as an independent candidate. For more on this SAFMNews ' Elvis Presslin spoke to Mr. Liebenberg 

The DA in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will today march against gang violence in the Northern areas of Gqeberha. The march is in honour of 3 year old Emilio Hutchinson who was killed by a bullet while sitting inside his home during a gang shoot out. DA Federal Leader Helen Zille will be leading the march. For more on this SAFMNews ' Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Caucus Leader in Nelson Mandela Bay, Retief Odendaal

The DA in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will today march against gang violence in the Northern areas of Gqeberha. The march is in honour of 3 year old Emilio Hutchinson who was killed by a bullet while sitting inside his home during a gang shoot out. DA Federal Leader Helen Zille will be leading the march. For more on this SAFMNews ' Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Caucus Leader in Nelson Mandela Bay, Retief Odendaal

The leader of the South African Rainbow Alliance (Sara), Colleen Makhubele is proposing a R150 000 voucher for citizens to curb the housing crisis in Gauteng. Makhubele says the ANC-led government has failed over 6,000 Madala hostel residents, especially women, who continue to live in appalling conditions in Alexandra's township in Gauteng. For more on this SAFMNews ' Elvis Presslin spoke to Ms. Makhubele 

The leader of the South African Rainbow Alliance (Sara), Colleen Makhubele is proposing a R150 000 voucher for citizens to curb the housing crisis in Gauteng. Makhubele says the ANC-led government has failed over 6,000 Madala hostel residents, especially women, who continue to live in appalling conditions in Alexandra's township in Gauteng. For more on this SAFMNews ' Elvis Presslin spoke to Ms. Makhubele 

Kelebogile Kgetse o buisana le moitseanape wa dipolitiki,  Dr Thapelo Tselapedi Go fetolwa ga molao wa ditlhopo  Electoral Amendement Act mo ngwageng o o fetileng go dira gore batho ba ba sa golagangweng le makoko a dipolitiki ba kgone go gaisanela maemo kwa kokoano ya bosetshaba le dikokoano-theo-molao tsa diprovince mo ditlhopong.  Diphetogo tseno di dira gore gonne le ballot paper ya boraro, eo baagi ba ka tlhopang bontlhopeng ba ba ikemetseng go nna maloko a kokoano ya bosetshaba. Go ya ka molao wa ditlhopo, bontlhopeng ba ba ikemetseng ba tlile go gaisanela manno a le makgolo a mabedi, go tswa go manno a le makgolo a mane a kokoano ya bosetshaba. Batlhankela ba commission ya ditlhopo - IEC ba re bontlhopeng ba ba ikemetseng ba le barataro ba tlile go gaisanela go nna maloko a kokoano ya bosetshaba.  Fa bontlhopeng ba ba ikemetseng ba ka tlhopiwa, ba tlile go nna le seabe se se jang kwa kokoano ya bosetshaba le kwa dikokoano-theo-molao tsa diprovince? 

Dukhule Ngcongolo o buisana le mookamadi wa commission ya ditlhopo - IEC, Sy Mamabolo ka botlhokwa ba go tshwarwa ga ditlhopo mo ngwageng eno - jaaka e le ngwaga wa bosome-a-mararo wa puso ya democracy. Go setse malatsi a ka nna some a mararo le borataro pele go tshwarwa ditlhopo tsa bosetshaba le di-province mo Afrika Borwa. Ditlhopo tsa ngwaga eno di tsewa e le tse di botlhokwa thata gonne di tshwarwa mo ngwageng ya go keteka dingwaga di le some-a-mararo tsa tsamaiso ya puso ya democracy. 

Goitseone Moremi le motlatsa tona wa ditiro tsa setshaba,  Bernice Swarts, tebang le botlhokwa ba EPWP mo dingwaga di le masome a mabedi fa esale lenaane leno le tlhamilwe.

eThekwini Ratepayers Associations say they feel insulted by the no show of Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda at the budget consultation meeting. The meeting was aimed at discussing the city's proposed tariff hikes for the new financial year. For more on this SAFMNews ' Elvis Presslin spoke to theThekwini Ratepayers Associations Chairperson, Asad Gaffar

eThekwini Ratepayers Associations say they feel insulted by the no show of Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda at the budget consultation meeting. The meeting was aimed at discussing the city's proposed tariff hikes for the new financial year. For more on this SAFMNews ' Elvis Presslin spoke to theThekwini Ratepayers Associations Chairperson, Asad Gaffar

A disgruntled group of grant recipients will today march to Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha's office. The Limpopo Pay-Point Organisation is demanding Sassa and Post Bank to rescind the decision to close all physical cash pay points in the province. For more on this SAFMNews ' Elvis Presslin spoke to the Chairperson of the Limpopo Pay-Point Organisation, Noko Motibane

A disgruntled group of grant recipients will today march to Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha's office. The Limpopo Pay-Point Organisation is demanding Sassa and Post Bank to rescind the decision to close all physical cash pay points in the province. For more on this SAFMNews ' Elvis Presslin spoke to the Chairperson of the Limpopo Pay-Point Organisation, Noko Motibane

The KwaZulu-Natal government has dismissed reports that it fired King Misuzulu KaZwelithini's praise singer Buzetsheni Mdletshe. This after the Zulu King issued a statement raising his discontent with the ANC-led provincial government accusing them of disrespecting the Zulu Monarch. But the provincial government says Mdletshe's extended two year contract expired in 2022 following his retirement in 2020. For more on this SAFMNews ' Elvis Presslin spoke to KZN Provincial government spokesperson Bongi Gwala and Bheki Mtolo, ANC KZN Provincial secretary

The KwaZulu-Natal government has dismissed reports that it fired King Misuzulu KaZwelithini's praise singer Buzetsheni Mdletshe. This after the Zulu King issued a statement raising his discontent with the ANC-led provincial government accusing them of disrespecting the Zulu Monarch. But the provincial government says Mdletshe's extended two year contract expired in 2022 following his retirement in 2020. For more on this SAFMNews ' Elvis Presslin spoke to KZN Provincial government spokesperson Bongi Gwala and Bheki Mtolo, ANC KZN Provincial secretary

Nearly half of South African adults are reportedly borrowing money to afford groceries. This is according to FinMark Trust's latest study, the FinScope Consumer South Africa report. The survey results found 40% of consumers are using credit for household necessities, while two out of five individuals have gone without electricity in the past 12 months, due to the lack of affordability. For more on the statistics, SAFMNews ' Elvis Presslin spoke to Jabulani Khumalo, Senior Data and Analytics Specialist at FinMark Trust

Nearly half of South African adults are reportedly borrowing money to afford groceries. This is according to FinMark Trust's latest study, the FinScope Consumer South Africa report. The survey results found 40% of consumers are using credit for household necessities, while two out of five individuals have gone without electricity in the past 12 months, due to the lack of affordability. For more on the statistics, SAFMNews ' Elvis Presslin spoke to Jabulani Khumalo, Senior Data and Analytics Specialist at FinMark Trust

Investigating officer, Sergeant Batho Mogola has continued to be cross examined by the defence in the Senzo Meyiwa trial at the High Court in Pretoria. Defence counsel, Thulani Mngomezulu accused the investigating team of  "cooking up" the case,  alleging that the team is covering up for the real perpetrator. Five men are on trial for the 2014 murder of the Bafana Bafana captain. SAFMNews ' Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Pearl Magubane.