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Three Limpopo police officers arrested for alleged corruption in Polokwane. The three officers were under investigation for alleged corruption. They are attached to police stations in the Sekhukhune District. For more visit Credit: Anna Masipa

Three Limpopo police officers arrested for alleged corruption in Polokwane. The three officers were under investigation for alleged corruption. They are attached to police stations in the Sekhukhune District. For more visit Credit: Anna Masipa

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South Africa has made history at the WorldSkills Competition 2026 in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, after securing a silver medal in Aircraft Maintenance. The country was represented by 29 students competing across 27 skills, joining approximately 1 400 competitors from more than 90 countries. Picture credit: Nonjabulo Mntungwa- Makamu and Nomhle Ngubane

South Africa has made history at the WorldSkills Competition 2026 in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, after securing a silver medal in Aircraft Maintenance. The country was represented by 29 students competing across 27 skills, joining approximately 1 400 competitors from more than 90 countries. Picture credit: Nonjabulo Mntungwa- Makamu and Nomhle Ngubane

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Gayton McKenzie and Kenny Kunene greeting supporters of the party at the Dr Petrus Molemela stadium in Bloemfontein at the party’s manifesto launch. Despite the rain the McKenzie and Kunene went on forgetting the rain to interact with party supporters. Credit: Ishmael Modiba

Gayton McKenzie and Kenny Kunene greeting supporters of the party at the Dr Petrus Molemela stadium in Bloemfontein at the party’s manifesto launch. Despite the rain the McKenzie and Kunene went on forgetting the rain to interact with party supporters. Credit: Ishmael Modiba

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VISUALS | The Bapedi Royal House in Sekhukhune, Limpopo, has taken steps to rehabilitate areas affected by illegal chrome mining in Atok. The Royal House has obtained a court order against the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, with the order effectively suspending the mining licence and giving the Bapedi Kingdom control over the affected mining area. Communities in Atok continue to raise concerns over dangerous tunnels, open trenches and damaged infrastructure, with some tunnels running beneath homes and primary schools. Credit: Rendani Raliphaswa

VISUALS | The Bapedi Royal House in Sekhukhune, Limpopo, has taken steps to rehabilitate areas affected by illegal chrome mining in Atok. The Royal House has obtained a court order against the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, with the order effectively suspending the mining licence and giving the Bapedi Kingdom control over the affected mining area. Communities in Atok continue to raise concerns over dangerous tunnels, open trenches and damaged infrastructure, with some tunnels running beneath homes and primary schools. Credit: Rendani Raliphaswa

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LGE 2026 | "The Electoral Court will decide, and the ANC will abide," says ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula.

LGE 2026 | "The Electoral Court will decide, and the ANC will abide," says ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula.

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EFF leader Julius Malema's wife, Mantoa Malema has arrived at the Magistrate’s Court in KuGompo City ahead of her husbands sentencing. #sabcnews #JuliusMalema 📸: Lumko Jimlongo

EFF leader Julius Malema's wife, Mantoa Malema has arrived at the Magistrate’s Court in KuGompo City ahead of her husbands sentencing. #sabcnews #JuliusMalema 📸: Lumko Jimlongo

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BREAKING NEWS | A truck carrying illicit cigarettes has been intercepted at the Groblersbridge Port of Entry in Limpopo. Cigarettes with an estimated value of R2 million have been confiscated.

BREAKING NEWS | A truck carrying illicit cigarettes has been intercepted at the Groblersbridge Port of Entry in Limpopo. Cigarettes with an estimated value of R2 million have been confiscated.

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A group of disgruntled South Africans have gathered outside the Department of Home Affairs Refugee Reception Centre on Che Guevara Road demanding operations at the centre be halted. The group accused police gathered outside the centre of prioritising the rights of migrants over South Africans. This as hundreds of foreign nationals queue outside the centre to apply for asylum. For more visit Credit: Taliesha Naidoo

A group of disgruntled South Africans have gathered outside the Department of Home Affairs Refugee Reception Centre on Che Guevara Road demanding operations at the centre be halted. The group accused police gathered outside the centre of prioritising the rights of migrants over South Africans. This as hundreds of foreign nationals queue outside the centre to apply for asylum. For more visit Credit: Taliesha Naidoo

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Video | The Polokwane Magistrate's Court has heard that lawyer Charlotte Tibana allegedly told an investigating officer that she would take her own life if released on bail. Tibana and her husband, Tshwane Metro Police Department officer and social media personality, Peter Nonyane known as Gagash, are facing charges of fraud and money laundering. The couple is accused of defrauding three deceased estate accounts of more than four-million-rand. The investigation officer, Constable Phuthisho Thobejane is arguing against the bail application by the couple. Thobejane says Tibana allegedly used some of the money to purchase two vehicles, which were later registered in the name of her sister, Rirhandzu Tibane. Thobejane testified that Tibana could interfere with police investigations if released on bail. Credit: Nsuku Shiluvana

Video | The Polokwane Magistrate's Court has heard that lawyer Charlotte Tibana allegedly told an investigating officer that she would take her own life if released on bail. Tibana and her husband, Tshwane Metro Police Department officer and social media personality, Peter Nonyane known as Gagash, are facing charges of fraud and money laundering. The couple is accused of defrauding three deceased estate accounts of more than four-million-rand. The investigation officer, Constable Phuthisho Thobejane is arguing against the bail application by the couple. Thobejane says Tibana allegedly used some of the money to purchase two vehicles, which were later registered in the name of her sister, Rirhandzu Tibane. Thobejane testified that Tibana could interfere with police investigations if released on bail. Credit: Nsuku Shiluvana

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VISUALS | Zimbabwean nationals have gathered outside the Zimbabwean Consulate in District Six, Cape Town. The city says the Zim nationals will be relocated to the Department of Home Affairs Repatriation Centre in Epping. For more, visit Credit: Vanessa Poonah

VISUALS | Zimbabwean nationals have gathered outside the Zimbabwean Consulate in District Six, Cape Town. The city says the Zim nationals will be relocated to the Department of Home Affairs Repatriation Centre in Epping. For more, visit Credit: Vanessa Poonah

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VISUALS | Hundreds of foreign nationals have gathered at Bosman Station in Pretopria, waiting for buses to return to their home countries. They say they no longer feel safe in the areas they have been living in. Those leaving include Malawians, Zimbabweans and Mozambicans. For more, visit Credit: Thabiso Radebe

VISUALS | Hundreds of foreign nationals have gathered at Bosman Station in Pretopria, waiting for buses to return to their home countries. They say they no longer feel safe in the areas they have been living in. Those leaving include Malawians, Zimbabweans and Mozambicans. For more, visit Credit: Thabiso Radebe

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BREAKING NEWS | President Ramaphosa gives go ahead for full implementation of BELA Bill.

BREAKING NEWS | President Ramaphosa gives go ahead for full implementation of BELA Bill.

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VISUALS: The SAPS National Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Unit is forcefully opening shops that were locked ahead of the raid in the Johannesburg CBD this morning. Police say they are executing a search warrant at the identified targets. Credit: Nomvuyo Ntanjana

VISUALS: The SAPS National Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Unit is forcefully opening shops that were locked ahead of the raid in the Johannesburg CBD this morning. Police say they are executing a search warrant at the identified targets. Credit: Nomvuyo Ntanjana

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Wherever you are, SABC News brings the G20 Summit to you. Stream the G20 Pop-up channel on the SABC+ app for live coverage and insights, subscription-free.

Wherever you are, SABC News brings the G20 Summit to you. Stream the G20 Pop-up channel on the SABC+ app for live coverage and insights, subscription-free.

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Three Lesotho nationals appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court this morning for allegedly shooting and killing 13 people at the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland last month. The case was postponed to Thursday next week for a formal bail application. For more visit Credit: Lerato Makola

Three Lesotho nationals appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court this morning for allegedly shooting and killing 13 people at the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland last month. The case was postponed to Thursday next week for a formal bail application. For more visit Credit: Lerato Makola

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BREAKING NEWS | North West controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi is set to take the stand at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry tomorrow.

BREAKING NEWS | North West controversial businessman Brown Mogotsi is set to take the stand at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry tomorrow.

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KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department says snow chasing is prohibited in the province as the R617 between Underberg and Kokstad remains closed due to snow fall. Despite tye warning, motorists flock to Impendle, Bulwer and Underberg to see the snow. Credit: Mlondi Radebe

KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department says snow chasing is prohibited in the province as the R617 between Underberg and Kokstad remains closed due to snow fall. Despite tye warning, motorists flock to Impendle, Bulwer and Underberg to see the snow. Credit: Mlondi Radebe

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From global diplomacy to economic reform, SABC News leads G20 coverage with a team of seasoned journalists and analysts. Watch live on SABC News, Channel 404, or stream via the SABC Plus app.

From global diplomacy to economic reform, SABC News leads G20 coverage with a team of seasoned journalists and analysts. Watch live on SABC News, Channel 404, or stream via the SABC Plus app.

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Resident of Robert Sobukwe town, formerly known as Graaff Reinet, are marching in support of the name change of the historic town. Graaff Reinet was established in 1786 and named after the then-governor of the Cape Colony, Cornelis Jacob van de Graaff. The name change for the town to Robert Sobukwe town was gazetted in February and formal objections to the name change closed on the 6th of March. Two weeks ago residents opposing the name change took to the streets in protest. #SABCNEWS

Resident of Robert Sobukwe town, formerly known as Graaff Reinet, are marching in support of the name change of the historic town. Graaff Reinet was established in 1786 and named after the then-governor of the Cape Colony, Cornelis Jacob van de Graaff. The name change for the town to Robert Sobukwe town was gazetted in February and formal objections to the name change closed on the 6th of March. Two weeks ago residents opposing the name change took to the streets in protest. #SABCNEWS

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BREAKING NEWS: Two people have been killed and two others wounded after a shooting incident in Ormonde, south of Johannesburg.

BREAKING NEWS: Two people have been killed and two others wounded after a shooting incident in Ormonde, south of Johannesburg.

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ANC VS IEC | “The Constitution has spoken, and it has spoken for the people of this country,” says ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula, who is emotional and brought to tears following the party’s victory in the Constitutional Court.

ANC VS IEC | “The Constitution has spoken, and it has spoken for the people of this country,” says ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula, who is emotional and brought to tears following the party’s victory in the Constitutional Court.

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BREAKING NEWS | The Constitutional Court has ruled in favour of the ANC in the excluded candidate list dispute, ordering the IEC to include the affected wards on ballot papers for the November local government elections.

BREAKING NEWS | The Constitutional Court has ruled in favour of the ANC in the excluded candidate list dispute, ordering the IEC to include the affected wards on ballot papers for the November local government elections.

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WATCH | President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola’s return to duty, saying his reinstatement was straightforward after the charges against him were withdrawn.

WATCH | President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola’s return to duty, saying his reinstatement was straightforward after the charges against him were withdrawn.

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ASYLUM APPLICATIONS | March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma says South Africans have followed all legal channels to no avail and are now demanding that the Department of Home Affairs take the matter of asylum seekers back to the Constitutional Court.

ASYLUM APPLICATIONS | March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma says South Africans have followed all legal channels to no avail and are now demanding that the Department of Home Affairs take the matter of asylum seekers back to the Constitutional Court.

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EXCLUSIVE | Rwanda's Minister of Sport Nelly Mukazayire has hailed the 10-year Formula 1 agreement as a major milestone not only for Rwanda but for the African continent. The deal will see the country host the African Grand Prix in the early 2030s at a new circuit in Bugesera, near Kigali.

EXCLUSIVE | Rwanda's Minister of Sport Nelly Mukazayire has hailed the 10-year Formula 1 agreement as a major milestone not only for Rwanda but for the African continent. The deal will see the country host the African Grand Prix in the early 2030s at a new circuit in Bugesera, near Kigali.

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WATCH | Businessman Suliman Carrim tells the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court that he has made the trip annually for 17 years, adding that his bags were filled with snacks for the children.

WATCH | Businessman Suliman Carrim tells the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court that he has made the trip annually for 17 years, adding that his bags were filled with snacks for the children.

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IMMIGRATION PROTESTS | A South African businesswoman in Durban CBD, who owns a salon and laundry business and employs about 22 people, says she is devastated after her businesses were broken into, looted and set alight. She says several televisions were stolen as tensions continue to escalate in the city centre.

IMMIGRATION PROTESTS | A South African businesswoman in Durban CBD, who owns a salon and laundry business and employs about 22 people, says she is devastated after her businesses were broken into, looted and set alight. She says several televisions were stolen as tensions continue to escalate in the city centre.

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BREAKING NEWS | Police have uncovered another suspected drug manufacturing laboratory in Meadowlands, Soweto, Gauteng. Four suspects have been arrested.

BREAKING NEWS | Police have uncovered another suspected drug manufacturing laboratory in Meadowlands, Soweto, Gauteng. Four suspects have been arrested.

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ASYLUM APPLICATIONS | Moeketsi Seboko, Founder and Director of MS Immigration Advisory, says the Department of Home Affairs has no right to deport anyone whose asylum application has been rejected.

ASYLUM APPLICATIONS | Moeketsi Seboko, Founder and Director of MS Immigration Advisory, says the Department of Home Affairs has no right to deport anyone whose asylum application has been rejected.

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ASYLUM APPLICATIONS | Protests have erupted outside the Durban Refugee Reception Centre as tensions continue over asylum applications and immigration-related concerns.

ASYLUM APPLICATIONS | Protests have erupted outside the Durban Refugee Reception Centre as tensions continue over asylum applications and immigration-related concerns.

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WATCH | Suliman Carrim tells the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court that the Madlanga Commission opened a case against him despite seeing his medical report, saying he was not given an opportunity to make representations.

WATCH | Suliman Carrim tells the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court that the Madlanga Commission opened a case against him despite seeing his medical report, saying he was not given an opportunity to make representations.

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WATCH | The uncle of Elizabeth "Tsontso" Moselakgomo, Lt. Col. Andries Matlaila, says the deceased’s eight-year-old daughter is the one who alerted the family after realising that her mother was missing.

WATCH | The uncle of Elizabeth "Tsontso" Moselakgomo, Lt. Col. Andries Matlaila, says the deceased’s eight-year-old daughter is the one who alerted the family after realising that her mother was missing.

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LGE 2026 | MK Party secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo says the party has cancelled its local government election manifesto launch to focus on ward-level engagements, stating that filling stadiums is not a measure of electoral success.

LGE 2026 | MK Party secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo says the party has cancelled its local government election manifesto launch to focus on ward-level engagements, stating that filling stadiums is not a measure of electoral success.

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LGE 2026 | EFF leader Julius Malema says the party wants to make electricity more affordable for South Africans. He was speaking during an election campaign in Heilbron, Free State.

LGE 2026 | EFF leader Julius Malema says the party wants to make electricity more affordable for South Africans. He was speaking during an election campaign in Heilbron, Free State.

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WATCH | Stellenbosch University computer science student Joel Cedras has allegedly uncovered a major security flaw in Gauteng’s e-Panic Button app, exposing an unsecured database containing crime reports, users’ names, GPS locations and details of accused individuals.

WATCH | Stellenbosch University computer science student Joel Cedras has allegedly uncovered a major security flaw in Gauteng’s e-Panic Button app, exposing an unsecured database containing crime reports, users’ names, GPS locations and details of accused individuals.

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WATCH | The family of 20-year-old Tshepang Nyathi, who was fatally stabbed on Tuesday during Spring Day celebrations that ended in tragedy, say they have been left shattered and are demanding justice.

WATCH | The family of 20-year-old Tshepang Nyathi, who was fatally stabbed on Tuesday during Spring Day celebrations that ended in tragedy, say they have been left shattered and are demanding justice.

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WATCH | Political analyst Prof Lesiba Teffo weighs in on the government's response to the Constitutional Court ruling on South Africa's asylum system, saying citizens are bearing the consequences of government failures.

WATCH | Political analyst Prof Lesiba Teffo weighs in on the government's response to the Constitutional Court ruling on South Africa's asylum system, saying citizens are bearing the consequences of government failures.

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WATCH | What should have been a day of fitness and celebration turned into a nightmare after more than 100 runners in Johannesburg reportedly had their cellphones stolen during a race, allegedly by criminals posing as fellow participants. SABC News' Neria Hlakotsa has the details.

WATCH | What should have been a day of fitness and celebration turned into a nightmare after more than 100 runners in Johannesburg reportedly had their cellphones stolen during a race, allegedly by criminals posing as fellow participants. SABC News' Neria Hlakotsa has the details.

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WATCH | President Cyril Ramaphosa says soldiers have been deployed to several provinces amid rising gang violence and mass shootings. He says the deployment follows calls from South Africans, with the soldiers tasked with assisting the police in tackling crime.

WATCH | President Cyril Ramaphosa says soldiers have been deployed to several provinces amid rising gang violence and mass shootings. He says the deployment follows calls from South Africans, with the soldiers tasked with assisting the police in tackling crime.

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WATCH | “Apartheid did not merely dispossess Black South Africans of land, it denied them access to land and finance,” says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

WATCH | “Apartheid did not merely dispossess Black South Africans of land, it denied them access to land and finance,” says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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