Free State say GBV may have been behind murder of 27-year-old woman and her 18-month-old baby

A man from Lindley in the Free State was arrested last night for the alleged murder of his girlfriend and their daughter. This after police discovered the decomposing bodies of the 27-year-old woman and an 18-month-old baby girl following a complaint by the community. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Free St…

Activists call for swift prosecution and imprisonment for men who impregnate children between ages of 10 and 14-years-old

South Africa has one of the highest 'teen pregnancy' rates in the world. According Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) over 90-thousand girls aged ten to 19 years gave birth from March 2021 to April 2022 in all nine provinces. Yesterday, the Eastern Cape Department of Health expressed shock and conc…

Community of Westbury demands answers from local clinic, following death of pregnant woman & unborn child

The Gauteng Department of Health says an investigation is underway following the death of a 32-year-old Johannesburg, who died along with her unborn baby, while seeking medical attention at the Westbury Clinic. The circumstances leading to the deaths are yet to be established, with community member…

"I doubt that the GNU has delivered anything" - Political Analyst, Professor Tumi Senokoane says 2025 poses serious challenges for GNU

As we welcome 2025, South Africa's political landscape is poised for significant developments. The year 2024 was marked by the ANC's loss of majority in Parliament, prompting the formation of a government of national unity. Last year we also witnessed senior ANC officials in court facing corruption…

Eldorado Park community up in arms following murder of 22-year-old, Chesnay Keppler

The memorial service for 22-year-old Chesnay Keppler is currently underway at the Don Mateman Hall in Eldorado Park, Soweto. Chesnay, a crime prevention warden, tragically lost her life in a brutal shooting allegedly at the hands of her police officer boyfriend, following a domestic dispute on Boxi…

"Who are these NGOs that are suddenly behind these (illegal) miners" - Police question what NGOs stand to benefit

The Constitutional Court is set to hear an urgent application from the Mining Affected Communities United in Action, MACUA, to compel the government to rescue and provide aid to illegal miners still underground in Stilfontein, North West. The miners have been stuck for months with reports of severe…

Economist warns that unrest in Mozambique may have negative impact in SA economy

As we step into 2025, South Africa's economic landscape is poised for significant developments, following a tumultuous 2024 marked by persistent inflation, a struggling rand, and the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The country's economic growth slowed down in 2024, and the unemployment rat…

North West premier demands probe after 16-year-old girl gave birth to her second child on New Year's Day

North West premier, Lazarus Mokgosi,  has ordered an investigation into possible statutory rape, after a sixteen year old teenager gave birth at one of the local health facilities at Kagisano Molopo Local Municipality. The Premier's spokesperson, Sello Tatai, spoke to SABC reporter, Bongiwe Zwane

President Cyril Ramaphosa says 2024 has laid foundation for economic reforms in SA.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described 2024 as a year of change and progress. In his New Year's message the President says the far-reaching economic reforms that government started in the sixth administration are showing results. He however says while progress has been made this year, there's much…

Gauteng Health Department welcomes 13 babies born on New Year's Day

The Gauteng Departmenty of Health has welcomed 13 babies, who were born in the province on New Year's Day. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC, reporter Calvin Dludla