Best MPL Podcasts (2026)

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KZN Speaker: Suspended NFP MPL Mbali Shinga remains in legislature unless she resigns. 8:49

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The National Freedom Party has reaffirmed its decision to withdraw from the KwaZulu-Natal's Government of Provincial Unity. Speaking at a media briefing in Durban, party leader Irvan Barnes said the decision was due to administrative challenges and political agreements that were not honoured by coalition partners. For a reaction to this and to put …

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Relief efforts continue in Kouga municipality in the Eastern Cape as firefighters battle multiple veld fires 5:58

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The Kouga Municipality in the Eastern Cape says there has been little damage to property, as a few houses were affected by the current fires. The municipality says they have also had no reports of fatalities. Parts of a plastic factory were also damaged, with no damage to the building. Firefighters are still busy with a concerning blaze in the Kabe…

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Listen to our weekly feature, Coalface, with Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News and Mining Weekly. 4:56

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SAFM's Update at Noon presents another update from the coalface. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly.By SAfm

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Strong winds fuel runaway Kouga veld fires. 7:46

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Relief efforts continue in Kouga municipality in the Eastern Cape as firefighters battle multiple veld fires. Firefighters worked throughout the night trying to contain the fires in the affected areas. The Humansdorp region is currently the most affected and resident residing near the R330 have been evacuated. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Linton Rensbu…

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Africa's oldest liberation movement ANC turns 114 today. 4:43

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says all South Africans are inheritors and beneficiaries from the struggle that was waged by the African National Congress against the apartheid government. He was speaking in a wreath-laying ceremony at the grave of former ANC Treasurer-General and SA Communist Party General Secretary, Moses Kotane. Ramaphosa is in the No…

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half-naked teens rescued in Johannesburg trafficking bust. 18:29

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A 47-year-old man has appeared in the Booysens Magistrate's Court, Johannesburg, on kidnapping charges. The arrest follows the rescue of ten teenage boys in Mulbarton. To look at the phenomenon of human trafficking of young people. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the president of the United Africa Movement and Ethiopian businessman, Hailey Shamebo, and an…

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NFP withdraws from the government of provincial unity in KZN. 8:56

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KwaZulu-Natal Premier and provincial IFP chairperson Thami Ntuli says he has not received any formal communication regarding the National Freedom Party's decision to withdraw from the Government of Provincial Unity. His comments comes after the National Freedom Party released a statement citing that it has resolved to pull out from the KwaZulu-Nata…

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Trump withdraws US from 66 international organizations. 5:59

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US President Donald Trump has withdrawn the US from dozens of international organisations, including many that work to combat climate change. Among the 66 groups, nearly half of them are bodies of the United Nations, including the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, a treaty that underpins all international efforts to combat global warming. …

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Trump claims control of Venezuelan oil proceeds 8:55

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Venezuela's oil industry is one of the most striking illustrations of how politics can both create and destroy economic prosperity. According to Chief Economist, Don Consultancy Group Chifipa Mhango, Venezuela is endowed with the world's largest proven oil reserves and should, in theory, be among the most prosperous energy economies globally. Inste…

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Zuma and Mbeki's foundations seek Khampepe's recusal from the TRC Commission. 10:32

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Former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki have moved to have retired Justice Sisi Khampepe recused from chairing the TRC prosecutions inquiry, a move angering some victims' families. They cite alleged conflicts of interest linked to her past roles and question her impartiality. Khampepe rejects the claims. The commission has confirmed it receive…

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President Ramaphosa appoints Mothibi as new prosecutions boss. 10:30

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed current Head of Special Investigating Unit Andy Mothibi as the next National Director of Public Prosecutions with effect from the first of February. This comes as the tenure of the current head Shamila Batohi comes to an end. Ramaphosa's decision follows the conclusion of an advisory panel process in which si…

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Parliament's ad hoc committee on Mkhwanazi allegations meets to map way forward. 6:10

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Addressing members of Parliament's ad hoc committee, chairperson Soviet Lekganyane says the committee is working under tight deadlines. Lekganyane says the technical team wants all oral hearings wrapped up by 6 February, allowing time to draft a final report by mid-February. Lekganyane has urged members to carefully manage hearings scheduled betwee…

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Johannesburg faces water disruptions during Rand Water upgrades. 5:05

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Johannesburg residents are bracing for another period of limited water supply and disruptions as Johannesburg Water begins Phase Three of its scheduled maintenance operation. Residents are urged to prepare for these water disruptions. The work forms part of Rand Water's scheduled infrastructure upgrade aimed at improving the reliability of bulk wat…

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NSFAS preparations for the 2026 academic year 26:58

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The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has announced that they have already processed all the 2026 funding applications prior to the beginning of the new academic year. The announcement was made by NSFAS Acting Board Chairperson, Dr. Mugwena Maluleke, in Pretoria on Tuesday. He was briefing the media on NSFAS's comprehensive preparations…

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Polokwane mayor denies municipal water link to Seshego diarrhoea cases. 4:52

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Mayor John Mphe has denied any connection between the municipal water supply and the recent outbreak of diarrhoea cases in Seshego. The mayor visited the Seshego water treatment plant today amid reports of scores of residents falling ill with symptoms including severe diarrhoea, after drinking tap water. Mayor Mphe told the media that tests conduct…

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Wits lecturer condemns US Maduro capture as selective aggression. 12:52

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Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez has met with the country's cabinet of ministers following the abduction of Venezuela's deposed President Nicolas Maduro. Rodriguez has expressed willingness to work with the US. US president Donald Trump had earlier warned of serious consequences if Venezuela fails to cooperate. Trump threatened that th…

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Three bathers remain missing along the KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape coastlines. 4:27

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Authorities are pleading beachgoers and those relaxing at other bodies of water to be responsible and vigilant. Three people are still missing in at least drowning incidents along the KZN and EC coastline. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has urged beachgoers to only swim at beaches with lifeguards and to heed their warnings. NSRI says curr…

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Cape Town streets come alive with the vibrant Kaapse Klopse carnival. 7:26

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Cape Town's streets are buzzing with music, colour and festivity today as thousands of minstrel's parade through Green Point for the annual Kaapse Klopse carnival. This proud display of Cape Coloured cultural heritage features rhythmic beats and traditional songs. The event, organised by the Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association, proceeds following a …

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ATNS implements measures to prevent OR Tambo delays. 10:46

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Air Traffic and Navigation Services says flight operations at OR Tambo International Airport have stabilised and are running normally. This follows delays and diversions experienced yesterday (on Sunday) as thousands of travellers returned from the festive break. ATNS has clarified that disruptions were caused by a combination of severe thunderstor…

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Pedestrians account for 45% of road deaths, RTMC reveals. 4:42

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High traffic volumes are expected on all major routes in the country this weekend as the festive season holidays come to an end. Law enforcement officers are maintaining a high levels of visibility and motorists are advised to plan their trips carefully. Drivers are urged to take sufficient breaks to avoid fatigue. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the Road T…

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Limpopo police arrest a suspect for impregnating underage girls. 6:55

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A 19-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with raping and impregnating two minors is this morning expected to make his first appearance in the Lephalale Magistrate's Court in Limpopo. Police say the minors, aged 14 and 15, from Marapong township, were found to be pregnant after undergoing medical examinations at a hospital. Police are i…

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Minister warns parents face arrest amid 41 initiation deaths. 11:33

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Initiation is a time honoured African custom where a boy enters initiation school to be taught endurance and the basic societal roles a man is to play, however, it is also a time of worry for many because of the health risks involved with this rite of passage to manhood. Already the death toll for the current initiation season stands at 41 accordin…

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Joburg residents demand transparency on foul-smelling tap water. 7:18

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WaterCAN, the civil society movement, says it notes Johannesburg Water's latest update following a warning to residents in parts of the CBD and Bezuidenhout Valley not to drink tap water amid possible contamination. The group says the problem appears localised, with no reason for citywide panic. However, it stresses the need for urgent transparency…

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Seshego reports numerous diarrhoea cases as municipal water tests continue. 4:13

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There seems to be an outbreak of diarrhea disease around Polokwane. Some residents in Polokwane, Limpopo, are reportedly suffering from gastro-intestinal infections. The residents say they are experiencing diarrhea, stomach pain and fever among other symptoms. They say they have been consulting clinics, hospitals and surgeries as well as buying med…

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IPSS Medical Rescue urges swimming only at lifeguard-protected beaches amid searches. 4:58

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The search for two bathers who are believed to have been swept out to sea while swimming at Main Beach Pennington on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast has resumed. The second body of a group of five swimmers has been recovered. Five swimmers were washed out to sea on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, yesterday. Meanwhile, rescuers and medical personnel ha…

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KZN police are confident of arresting Mdweshule murder suspects. 4:21

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KZN police have confirmed that four members of a family were killed in Port Shepstone on the province's south coast. The shooting allegedly occurred during New Year celebrations. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Colonel Amanda FunaniBy SAfm

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Toxin shellfish warning: risk paralysis, hospitalization. 7:24

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The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has issued a stern warning to the public not eat white mussels and other shellfish washed up on the West Coast of the Western Cape. A large numbers of dead white mussels, whelks and other shellfish being washed up at St Helena Bay and Elands Bay on the West Coast over the past 48 hour…

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Over 7,100 intercepted for illegal border crossings. 8:52

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The border management authority says it has wrapped up the exit leg of its festive season border operations and is now shifting focus to the return phase, running from today 1 to 15 January 2026. The authority says it processed heavy traveller volumes across all 71 ports, intercepting over 7,000 undocumented movements, mostly at land borders. Grobl…

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At least 73 New Year's babies are born in Eastern Cape facilities. 9:17

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Acting Eastern Cape MEC for Health Bukiwe Fanta has welcomed newborns at Frere Hospital in East London and raised concerns about teenage pregnancy in the province. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Eastern Cape Health HOD Dr. Rolene WagnerBy SAfm

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Police open a docket for alcohol supplied to minors. 6:05

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Eastern Cape police have traced the parents who allegedly supplied alcohol to minors during an incident on Christmas Day in Santini location in the Khothane administrative area. The video, which shows children aged between six and twelve freely drinking while adults watch. It has sparked widespread public outrage and condemnation. Bongiwe Zwane spo…

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Melusi Xulu: NPA challenges are healthy for transparency and accountability. 9:27

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Another legal hurdle has emerged in the process to appoint South Africa's next National Director of Public Prosecutions. An advisory panel and President Cyril Ramaphosa have until today to file court papers opposing an urgent High Court application seeking to halt the appointment. Law firm B Xulu and Partners Incorporated firm argues the selection …

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Police urge revellers: avoid strangers amid rising drink-spiking incidents. 7:00

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The South African Police Service has issued a festive season warning over a surge in drink-spiking incidents linked to organised crime syndicates. Police say young women are being used to lure men at taverns, clubs and concerts, where drinks are spiked before victims are robbed, and in some cases killed. SAPS has also raised concern over women bein…

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Kagiso Phasha: Most fireworks sellers show strong compliance from year-round education. 6:58

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As Johannesburg gears up to ring in the New Year, the City's Emergency Management Services (EMS) is tightening fireworks rules ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations. EMS is conducting emergency and fire safety enforcement operations in the Johannesburg Inner City. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the City of Johannesburg EMS spokesperson Kagiso Phash…

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Port St Johns locals furious over R250 beach access permit. 5:38

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In Port St Johns on the Wild Coast, locals and business owners remain outraged over the R250 vehicle access permit required at the Beach boom gate during peak festive days, insisting public beaches should not be monetised while the municipality defends it as a temporary safety and crowd-control measure. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC reporter Nomzwane…

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Israel's Somaliland recognition outrageous but unsurprising: Dr. Hassan Khannenje. 11:08

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South Africa, is the latest country to condemn Israel's recognition of Somaliland. It has warned that it threatens Somalia's sovereignty and the regional stability. Somaliland proclaimed independence from Somalia in 1991, but has failed to win international recognition for its sovereignty. In a statement, Department of International Relations minis…

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Defence Minister Angie Motshekga extends condolences to drowned SANDF members' families. 4:17

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Rescue teams have recovered remains believed to be those of the missing SANDF member on the borderline of Mozambique and South Africa in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga. Two soldiers were swept by the Nkomati river on Christmas Day when they were trying to cross on the low-lying bridge towards the Lebombo border post in a vehicle. The remains were found ab…

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Outlets sell alcohol to minors for profit, parents enable it: Zaid Kalla 8:03

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The Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism has sent out a strong warning to some liquor restaurant license holders who sell of alcohol to minors. The department say it viewed the continued violation of the Liquor Act with "great disgust", particularly during the festive season when alcohol-related risks increase. Bongiw…

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Miles Bhudu supports Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's relocation if procedures are followed. 8:37

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The Department of Correctional Services has confirmed that high-profile attempted murder accused Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala has been transferred from Kgosi Mampuru II C-Max in Pretoria to eBongweni Super Maximum Facility in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal.The move, announced earlier, is described by Department of correctional services as routine operational pro…

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Mozambique monitors search for missing SANDF soldier after Christmas flood tragedy. 7:42

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Search and rescue operations have resumed near Komatipoort in Mpumalanga for the missing SANDF soldier, he is one of two soldiers who were swept away during a Christmas Day border patrol. After a brief suspension of the operations yesterday, Police say teams are again combing the Komati and Nkomazi rivers using helicopters, drones and divers. One s…

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Outrage over video showing parents giving alcohol to young children. 8:24

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Eastern Cape Social Development MEC Bukiwe Fanta has condemned a viral video showing young children consuming alcohol in the presence of adults during what appears to be a festive family gathering.The MEC described the incident as unacceptable and a serious threat to the health and wellbeing of the children involved, warning that it exposes minors …

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KZN Transport Department urges an end to deadly speeding and drinking. 5:14

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KwaZulu-Natal Transport authorities have voiced concern that speeding and drunken driving remain a problem on the province's roads as they prepare for an uptick in traffic volumes ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations. This comes after more than 100 motorists were nabbed during road safety operations this past weekend. Traffic has started to slowly …

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Backlash over proposed salary increases for public office bearers which include the President, his deputy and ministers 6:14

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The Forum For South Africa has come out against the proposed salary increases for public office bearers which include the President, his deputy and ministers. The forum maintains that this is a slap in the face of South Africans who continue to battle unemployment, the high cost of living and exorbitant food prices. The Independent Commission for t…

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N1 road outside Louis Trichardt in Limpopo, has been closed off 4:41

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The N1 road outside Louis Trichardt in Limpopo, has been closed following a crash which involved four vehicles. A truck, a bus, a sedan and bakkie collided with each other. According to eye witnesses, the bus driver allegedly ignored a stop-and-go sign and lost control and crashed into other vehicles. Sakina Kamwendo caught with our reporter Rudzan…

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SACP labels the actions of Bitou Municipality's deputy Mayor, Nokuzola Kolwapi as reckless 9:12

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Bitou Municipality's deputy Mayor, Nokuzola Kolwapi says the gun she used to shoot into the air at the welcome home ceremony for initiates at KwaNokuthula in Plettenberg Bay was a toy gun. Kolwapi faced criticism after a video started circulating on a social media video, allegedly showing her firing several shots into the air. Kolwapi is the Presid…

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Death toll of initiates in the Eastern Cape rises to 20 5:34

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As the summer initiation season draws to an end many homecoming ceremonies were held across the Eastern Cape over the past weekend. These are known as imigidi which are meant to celebrate the successful transition from boyhood to manhood. Unfortunately, the initiation season wasn't without any tragedies, as the number of young men who hasve lost th…

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SIU reaches settlement agreement with media personality Minenhle Dlamini over Lottery funds 6:28

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The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it has successfully concluded a settlement agreement with Minenhle Dlamini, whom is one of the beneficiaries of funds irregularly received from the Mshandukani Foundation NPO as part of an ongoing investigation into the misappropriation of National Lotteries Commission (NLC) grant funding. Sakina Kamwendo c…

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Three people are missing in latest KZN Floods 10:52

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Three people are reportedly missing after the vehicle they were traveling in was washed away during heavy rain last night in Amanzimtoti south of Durban. This as several areas in KwaZulu-Natal have experienced flooding with Margate being the hardest hit. Our reporter Dries Liebenberg reports, followed by a chat with the province's premier, Thami Nt…

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Police confirm that two suspects have been taken in for questioning over the killing of popular DJ Warras, real name Warrick Stocks 5:52

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Acting Police Minister, Professor Firoz Cachalia, and North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi, are visiting the Bapo ba Mogale Traditional Authority following a surge in illegal mining activity in the Bapong village near Brits. Cachalia is accompanied by National Commissioner of Police, General Fannie Masemola, and Acting North West Provincial Commissio…

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EThekwini has 23 beaches, with 19 currently open and safe. 7:14

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The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality has temporarily closed four bathing beaches following the detection of pollution. The City says in a statement that it has established a dedicated team comprising senior municipal management to investigate the source of the pollution. The affected beaches are Blue Lagoon, eThekwini, Country Club and Battery. …

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Family, friends hail DJ Warras as joyful activist icon. 4:36

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Family, friends and colleagues are attending media personality Warrick 'DJ Warras' Stock's memorial service which took place in Sandton, Johannesburg. He was shot dead on Tuesday outside a building where he had been providing security services in the Johannesburg CBD...lets take a listen to this collage of words from personalities such as Sizwe Dhl…