Cricket Australia says Steve Smith will remain captain while they investigate the ball-tampering scandal during the third Test against South Africa at Newlands in Cape Town. There have been calls for Smith to step down or be sacked over the premeditated plan hatched during the lunch break on day three.

President Jacob Zuma responds to Questions for Oral Reply in the National Assembly in Parliament, Cape Town. Among the issues, the President is expected to respond to are questions on the recent G20 Summit in July, as well as on the impact of the Siyahlola Presidential Programme and other monitoring mechanisms on the communities. The state of the country's SOE's is also expected to top the agenda. This against the backdrop of what is happening at ESKOM, SABC, SAA and others State Owned Institutions. For more news, visit: s

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The UN World Health Organization is to hold an Emergency Committee on Friday to consider whether the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is a public health emergency of international concern. A decision which could trigger more international involvement, mobilising research and resources. The latest Ebola outbreak has spread to Wangata a city of nearly 1.2 million people in Equateur Province in North West of the country. This is raising concerns the deadly virus may prove tough to contain. For more news, visit: sabcnews.com

The police have swooped on suspects linked to Monday morning's cash-in-transit heist on the Matlala road in Limpopo. For more news, visit: sabcnews.com

Last week Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, accompanied by Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla and Gauteng MEC of Health Dr Gwen Ramokgopa welcomed back Cuban-trained medical students who are returning into the country. The 260 fifth-year medical students returned for their final sixth-year studies and reintegration into the South African health system. The training of the students is one of the national strategies developed by the ministry to strengthen the public health sector. Melody Makgalemane and Matsobane Molomo are here with us to talk about their experience. For more news, visit: sabcnews.com

AB de Villiers has retired from all international cricket with immediate effect. The 34-year-old announced the news on his own app on Wednesday, posting a video to his followers. He said the decision was a hard one. For more news, visit: sabcnews.com

Duduzane Zuma is returning to court today on two counts of culpable homicide and an alternative charge of negligent driving. They relate to a 2014 collision with a taxi, which resulted in the deaths of Phumzile Dube and Nanki Mashaba. The National Prosecuting Authority is expected to ask the Randburg Magistrate's court for a postponement in the matter. For more news, visit: sabcnews.com

To Ethiopia now, where Nine people, including the deputy commissioner of the Addis Ababa Police Commission have been arrested. According to state-run TV, the deputy commissioner is being investigated for shortcomings in security. This after a grenade attack in Addis Ababa injured over 150 people and killed one. The blast happened during a demonstration in honour of the new Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa. For more news, visit: sabcnews.com

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The Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday addressed the function in Cape Town, in honour of the former wife of the late statesman Nelson Mandela. For more news, visit: s

Africa Day is being celebrated across the continent today. The University of Fort Hare, in Alice in the Eastern Cape, has in its 102 years of existence, produced top African scholars and philosophers. They went on to challenge colonialism and the systematic oppression of Africans. It also played a key role towards the emancipation of Africans. As we mark Africa Day, our reporter, Unathi Binqose visited this institution. For more news, visit: sabcnews.com

Following their well known public spats, charismatic Christian pastors, Prophet Bushiri and Prophet Mboro have decided to bury the hatchet. Deciding to put the past behind them, they have committed to working together to ensure that they spread the gospel without any personal animosity between them. For more news, visit: sabcnews.com

Thousands of people converged in Durban for one of Africa's Greatest Horse Racing events. 2018's Vodacom July theme is "It is time..." Mlungisi Khumalo reports.... For more news, visit: sabcnews.com

This summer, a new batch of doctors will return to their communities in South Africa after 5 years as medical students in Cuba. For decades, the government has sent students to the Caribbean nation's renowned medical schools to boost the number of doctors qualifying in South Africa. But the South African Department of Health now says the scheme will be scaled back after criticism of the high cost of sending students to Cuba. With the future of the programme now uncertain, We take this discussion further with the deputy minister of health Dr. Joe Phaahla, joining us from our studio in Parliament. For more news, visit: sabcnews.com

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The South African Rugby Union has announced that the Springboks will play Wales on the second of June in Washington DC. The match will be played at the Robert F Kennedy Stadium in the US capital. For more news, visit: sabcnews.com

The North West capital, Mahikeng, has been experienced widespread community protests, and now people are calling for the resignation of Premier Supra Mahumapelo. There also appears to be in a lock-down situation this morning. Most entry points to the city are barricaded with rocks and debris and several roads remain closed. To give his say on the situation we have Premier Supra Mahumapelo on the line. For more news, visit: sabcnews.com

On the 1st of July, the top-rated university in Africa will have a new Vice Chancellor. Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng will be only the second woman to fill that post at the University of Cape Town. She replaces Dr. Max Price, who has held the position since 2008. Her appointment comes as higher education in general and her institution, in particular, grapples with transformation and the need to advance divergent critical knowledge systems. They don't come better qualified than the VC Elect who holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education and whose long list of achievements includes becoming the first South African black researcher to be appointed to co-chair a study commissioned by the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction. She joins now from our Cape Town studios For more news, visit: sabcnews.com

Professor Wole Soyinka has posed some fundamental questions about the commitment of current leaders to address the challenges facing the world. Professor Sonyika was addressing the inaugural public lecture themed: Long walk to Mandeland at the University of Johannesburg a short-while ago. For more news, visit: s

The Vodacom Durban July is expected to inject about 150 million rand into the local economy. The city has rolled out the red carpet for fifty thousand expected visitors. But it hasn't been all smooth sailing in terms of the preparations for the country's premier horse racing event. Earlier this week, a possible strike had to be averted, when grooms at the Summerveld horse racing centre, who are already striking over a wage dispute, threatened to take their demands to the Durban July. For more news, visit: sabcnews.com

Ghana is joining the elite continental radio telescope club. It's Square Kilometre Array is scheduled to be launched later this week. It will be the largest radio telescope ever built. Scientists say it's powerful enough to detect radio waves from objects millions or even billions of light years from Earth. For more news, visit: s

Between siblings there is an unspoken understanding that the most prized relationship, which is with our mothers, is not exclusive to each of us. But what if that special woman serves her community and has to be shared beyond the home or household?! Better yet, what if your mother serves her country?! Our next guest understands all too well what it means to share her mother with the rest of the country but instead of seeing that as a problem, Wenzile Madonsela has used her mother's role as inspiration and is somewhat following in her footsteps. Currently studying law and actively participating in politics, she was a mother's reflection we couldn't resist to highlight this Mothers Day. Public Protector, Advocate Thuli Madonsela is the mother in question. For more News visit: s

Kaizer Chiefs who have been dragging their heels in appointing a new head coach, have significantly beefed up their squad ahead of the new football season. The club has announced the signing of three new players -- headlined by Zimbabwean midfielder Khama Billiat. He joins from Mamelodi Sundowns, despite initial rumours linking him to a move overseas. It's believed the three year deal he was offered by Chiefs was too good to turn down. Buya Msuthu FC's, Letlhogonolo Mirwa, and Andriamirado Andrianarimanana who played for Fosa Juniors FC in Madagascar, have also penned deal with the Soweto giants. For more news, visit: sabcnews.com

Speaking on SABC 2's Morning Live, Ndlozi said he's honoured and thanked the Lord for the award. Fast forward to 2017 the EFF spokesperson receives a PhD in politics from Wits University.

The SABC Broadcaster and the SABC Newsroom does not condone the actions of our guest Andre Duplessis. The views expressed in this video clip / interview are not that of the SABC and Associates, but that of the guest.

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte says he might follow Russia and withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing criticism from Western nations for a rash of killings unleashed by his war on drugs.

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Zambian authorities say their numbers have almost doubled the population of commercial farmers from 400 to 750. While Zimbabwe will need to import grain this season, Zambia's fortunes have been reversed.

The struggle stalwart Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has expressed gratitude for the freedom she enjoys as she marked her 80th birthday.

It will be the first time any nation with no geographic connection to the continent of Africa to join the AU.

Nelson Mandela served over 27 years in prison, initially on Robben Island, and later in Pollsmoor Prison and Victor Verster Prison. He was released from prison on Feb. 11, 1990.

It's fusion with the futuristic and the African has sparked conversations everywhere.

He beat the previous record held by world 400 metres record holder, Wayde van Niekerk, by point-one-five seconds. In doing so, he has also become the tenth fastest man ever over 200 metres in the world.

The South African government held a special official memorial service for anti-apartheid struggle icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg.

The historic deal comes as the AU and UN are meeting in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick to rescue a point for Portugal against Spain as the World Cup in Russia came alive with a six-goal thriller.

Democracy and Delusion, 10 myths in South African politics and the accompanying rap album raise socio-political questions that Sizwe says he wants to use, to take South Africans out of their chronic complacency.

Her final words to her late husband.

Normality has returned to Cuba after nine Day's of mourning for the passing of Former Cuban President Fidel Castro. Castro was buried at his home town Santiago.

Former North West Premier, Supra Mahumapelo at Moses Kotane's funeral.

The funeral of nine year old , Sadia Sukhraj, who was fatally shot when her father's car was hijacked in Durban South Africa.

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi and Ace Magashule welcomed home, 260 students who returned today from their medical studies in Cuba. The scholarships were part of the Bi-National Agreement between South Africa and Cuba, aimed at focusing on the shortage of doctors and to strengthen the public health sector in South Africa.

Supra Mahumapelo retires as North West premier after many investigations against him.

The agreement will see the armies of the two countries conduct joint military exercises, training as well as training and capacity building.

The party leader, Nelson Chamisa says he is confident MDC will do well during the elections.

The body of struggle stalwart Winnie Madikizela-Mandela returned to her Soweto home for the final time.

While waiting to go live SABC's contributing editor Vuyo Mvoko was a victim of mugging outside the hospital in full view of SABC cameras. He was reporting on Zambian President Edgar Lungu arrival to Milpark hospital.

President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted his Ghanaian counterpart, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in Pretoria, South Africa.

He co-hosted Sigiya Ngengoma on Ukhozi FM Live.

As defending champions with the highest medal count, the team of over 100, hope to regain their title.

Thousands flocked to Moria outside Polokwane in Limpopo for the traditional Easter pilgrimage, Among them political leaders.

Thousands of Maskandi Music supporters have bid farewell to one of the giants of the music genre. Sbongi-seni Ngubane, affectionally known as 'Mjikijelwa' died from a lung infection at 35 years old.

Zimbabwe's President, Emmerson Mnagagwa believes efforts to rebuild the country's economy and turn it into a middle class economy by 2030 are already underway and taking shape. Varun Beverages Limited, an Indian firm, which makes Pepsi products, intends to invest more in the country and diversify beyond beverages.

Cape Town International Airport could soon have a new name. Names being considered include prominent struggle stalwarts. Like former president Nelson Mandela, PAC founder Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe, ANC veterans Albertina Sisulu and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

As many as 20 people are believed to be injured, at least one critically, in a plane crash near Moloto Road north of Pretoria, close to Wonderboom airport.

Cape Town has ramped up water restrictions, which come into effect from 1 February. This, as the City continues to struggle with a three-year-long drought due to a lack of rains that traditionally filled catchment areas.

Zuma has also surrendered his passport as part of his bail conditions. He faces charges of corruption and attempts to commit corruption.

People in the North West frequently complain about the bad state of the roads. Provincial MP's decided to inspect it and while there, in an ironic twist they witnessed an accident first hand

The EFF has been slammed for its comments about race - but the party is fighting back. Recently EFF leader, Julius Malema, said that the majority of Indians 'hate Africans' and are 'racists.' He said the same thing applied to some of the what he called coloured brothers who saw themselves as more white than black.

EFF Commander in Chief Julius Malema addresses a rally at Jubilee Park in the Tshwane CBD under the theme Africa we are one.

Sardia was wounded in a shootout between her father and three hijackers outside their home. She later succumbed to her injuries. Thousands of mourners attended a funeral service for the grade four pupil today. One of the three accomplices was killed, one arrested and the other fled the scene.

The Economic Freedom Fighters held an Africa Day Rally at Jubilee Park in the Tshwane Central Business District. EFF Commander in Chief Julius Malema addressed the rally under the theme AFRICA WE ARE ONE.

Eskom workers are demanding a 15 % wage increase and are threatening to strike of their needs are not met. The unions representing Eskom workers and the power utility have reached a dead end in their wage negotiations. Eskom has stated that there will be a 0 % increase this year. Sikonathi Mantshantsha, the deputy editor of the Financial Mail, has said that in order for the power utility to survive it needs to cut 33 % of its workforce who were unnecessarily employed over the last couple of years and that wage increments should be frozen.

Renowned Burundian vocalist Khadja Nin has added her voice to the chorus calling for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in her homeland of Burundi. Khadja Nin is the Goodwill Ambassador for African, Caribbean and Pacific States Observatory on Migration. She joins us now in studio

Former employees of Lucas Mangope had fond memories of the late Bantustan leader. Mangope died at age 94 - at his home in Motswedi village near Zeerust yesterday. What emerged was a strong personality, stern but a devoted family man.

Traditional leaders now say they fully back the EFFs policy of land expropriation without compensation. And the EFF has defended the king from attacks that his rhetoric around the Ingonyama Trust - which is the trust dealing with a vast swathe of land in the KwaZulu-Natal of which he, as trustee, is the caretaker. A joint press conference was held by the EFF and the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa - Contralesa to discuss we're joined by EFF Secretary-General, Godrich Gardee.

The Mars expedition to go where no man has ever gone before and never return. The first human expedition to Mars is set to depart in ten years. Four South Africans are among the candidates

The hashtags, DayZero and WaterCrisis have been trending in reference to February the first, when taps in the Western Cape province are expected to run dry. Zille, was set to meet with the National Disaster Management team and she's also reported to have written a letter to president Jacob Zuma, asking him to declare the water situation a national disaster.

Zimbabwe will head to the polls for this first election after Former President Robert Mugabe relinquished his power. It's said that this will be the most important election since independence in 1980. After a military take over Emmerson Mugabe became Mugabe's successor. The 75-year old will go up against a younger Nelson Chamisa of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change.

Frankly Speaking, Bheki Cele is the guest.

100 and 37 voted in favour of the move, while 50 voted against it. There were two abstentions. An item to debate the executive mayor's power saw DA councillors making it clear yet again that they want to strip de Lille of all her powers. This comes after the High Court ruling that deLille will remain in her position as executive mayor pending the court sitting next week.

Earlier this month, our anchor Palesa Chubisi did a studio interview with Pastor Daniel Phaladi who wrote an article entitled do you want miracle money. The discussion also focused on South Africa and the church - where we made reference to the confirmed investigation by the Hawks crime fighting unit into Prophet Shepherd Bushiri for allegedly transporting an estimated 15-million-Rand out of South Africa to his country of Malawi in his private Jet.

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) MPs have disrupted Parliament during President Jacob Zuma’s response to the Nkandla saga. Zuma was giving MPs feedback in Parliament on the Nkandla upgrades when EFF MPs started chanting: "Bring back the money." The fracas followed a question by EFF leader Julius Malema to Zuma about when he was going to repay money wasted in security upgrades at his Nkandla home.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Nigeria for talks with his counterpart Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja.

Zimbabwean President, Emmerson Mnangagwa is reported to be safe following an explosion at an election campaign rally in Bulawayo. The Zimbabwe president is not hurt and was evacuated from White City Stadium, where he had been addressing supporters ahead of next month's elections.

Van Breda has also been found guilty of a fifth charge of obstruction of justice by the High Court in Cape Town.

Last Friday the Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, gave an update of his department's work to date, announcing that all senior strategic positions in the department have been filled, including the position of the Head of the Directorate of Priority Crimes Investigations (Hawks). Lt Godfrey Lebeya is now the new head of the Hawks taking over from Yolisa Matakata who has been the acting head.

Political parties from the NCOP and the National Assembly debate former president Jacob Zuma's state-of-the-nation.

The Special Investigating Unit says it recovered four billion rand in maladministration and corruption at state institutions in the last financial year. The Investigative body says it also identified 15 corruption vulnerable sectors which include Health and Construction.

The country has however been engulfed in a long-running civil conflict. The United Nations has issued grim statistics indicating that out of 3.4 million babies born in the country since its independence in 2011, 2.6 million have been born in war. More than 2 Million children are out of school and an estimated 19,000 of them continue to serve as fighters, cooks, porters, and messengers and to suffer sexual abuse - up from 500 when conflict first broke out in 2013. President Salva Kiir and his former deputy Riek Machar agreed to a permanent ceasefire and this past weekend an agreement on security drew the country closer to a power-sharing deal and raised hopes of an end to the five-year conflict that has devastated the World's youngest country.

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The political and socio-economic climate in the Southern African country Zambia, continues to be characterised by a weak economy, falling coal price, as well as deteriorating infrastructure. Economic challenges and unemployment were key campaign priority areas during last year's presidential elections, that saw Patriotic Front's Edgar Lungu elected to replace the late President Michael Sata. The United Party for National Development millonnaire-leader Hakainde Hichilema, lost the vote to President Lungu by just under two percentage points. Mr Hichilema castigated the polls as a sham, alleging irregularities and vote rigging. Meanwhile, Zambia's Young African Leaders Initiative has blamed Mr Hichilema for playing double standards on the issue of Constitutional reforms.

Shabangu testified at the commission of inquiry, that she was waiting to discuss the matter with President Jacob Zuma first. At the time of the unrest, Ramaphosa was a non executive Lonmin director.

INTERVIEW WITH ZIMBABWEAN PRESIDENT, EMMERSON MNANGAGWA FOLLOWING EXPLOSION AT POLITICAL RALLY IN BULAWAYO CITY / MNANGAGWA DETAILING WHO WAS HURT IN THE EXPLOSION AND SAYING THE ELECTION CAMPAIGN IS GOING WELL. MNANGAGWA SAYS "People outside Bulawayo, outside Bulawayo I can assure you. These are my normal enemies and the attempts have been so many. This is not the first attempt on my life. It doesn't affect me. It's normal. I am used to these attempts. Six times, my house was broken in. (Inaudible) was put in my offices to threaten me so many times, so I will continue."

The late struggle veteran Riot Mkhwanazi will be laid to rest on Sunday. A funeral service was held at Kwa-Dlangezwa in Kwazulu-natal.

Thousands of people descended on Ulundi in Kwa-Zulu Natal in response to an Imbizo or gathering called by Zulu king Goodwill Zwelithini.

The world over, lions are known to give birth to up to four cubs at a time, but in Zimbabwe a young lioness may have set a new record.

Eskom spokesperson Khulu Phasiwe says roads are being barricaded by protesters around at least six power stations as well as Eskom regional offices. This comes as workers affiliated to Num and Numsa protest against Eskom's failure to grant a pay increase this year.

Land under the Ingonyama Trust will not be expropriated. Today the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal reiterated President Cyril Ramaphosa's statement made this weekend. The party says only private and commercial land will be affected. The provincial structure held a Land Consultative summit with Alliance partners in Durban.

The body of struggle stalwart Winnie Madikizela-Mandela will return to her Soweto home for the final time today. Her family have asked members of the public to form a guard of honour for Mama Winnie when the casket, carrying her body, makes its way from the Kupane Funeral Parlour to her home in Orlando West.

The G7 summit in Quebec has ended in disarray after US president Donald Trump retracted his endorsement of the final communique. In a series of tweets, Trump said his decision was based on what he called false statements by the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Security experts say the spate of suspicious devices that have been found in shopping malls and public places in Durban over the past few days, is a cause for serious concern. At least five such devices have been found - the first three at branches of Woolworths in shopping malls. Vusi Khumalo reports.

He has shed some light on the content of the January 8th statement. Ramaphosa and the other officials visited the home of former president Nelson Mandela at Qunu, outside Mthatha.

The Eastern Cape Department of Human Settlements says the sale of RDP makes their attempts to eradicate the housing backlog difficult as the owners go back to shacks after selling their houses.

Hundreds of community members filled a community hall in Mokopane, Limpopo, for parliament's Constitutional Review committee's public hearings on amendments to section 25 of the Constitution. The committee is giving South Africans an opportunity to express their views on whether the section should be changed to allow for the expropriation of land without compensation.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has apologised at the European Parliament for allowing the misuse of data highlighted by the Cambridge Analytica scandal. But his hearing in Brussels has been criticised for allowing him to generalise his answers to probing questions.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has thanked the people of Nigeria for their help during the struggle against Apartheid. He was addressing the media after his meeting with his Nigerian counter-part Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja. The President is on a working visit to Nigeria. He says the two countries are committed to deepening relations.

Western Cape police have confirmed that a suspect has been shot and killed by authorities after he allegedly killed two people by stabbing them to death, at a Mosque in Malmesbury outside Cape Town. Police say several others were wounded during the attack.

The ANC and its alliance partners are holding the first political council since the election of President Cyril Ramaphosa as governing party president. The ANC, the South African Communist Party, Cosatu and the South African National Civic Organisation are currently meeting in Johannesburg. On the agenda for the alliance political council is the state of the alliance, strengthening relations among the partners, working to strengthen each component and the state of the economy.

Not many people would gladly walk over five thousand kilometres across the country for a good cause. But, Thato Molosankwe from the North West is doing just that on Mandela Day, he will begin his 24 thousand kilometre walk against abuse.

Zimbabwean President, Emmerson Mnangagwa is reported to be safe following an explosion at an election campaign rally in Bulawayo. The Zimbabwe president is not hurt and has been evacuated from White City Stadium, where he had been addressing supporters ahead of next month's elections.

Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille and the DA will today face off in court as the embattled mayor will challenge the party on their decision about her duties. The City of Cape Town council has agreed to reduce executive mayor Patricia de Lille's role ceremonial.

The case against former president Jacob Zuma has been postponed to the 27th of next month. Zuma appeared briefly in the Durban high court this morning.

SA Express, which had gained popularity recently for very cheap flights to various destinations in the country, is no more. The South African Civil Authority grounded the airline over safety concerns. This came just hours after Public Enterprises Minister announced a new Board for the state airline.

Zuma's reaction may escalate tensions within the ANC and its allies. But University of South Africa's Professor Lesiba Teffo says the ANC should be worried that Zuma uttered these words in Kwazulu Natal - a province already plagued by killings.

Pres Zuma addresses KZN ANC Cadres FORUM in KwaDukuza Region in KwaZulu-Natal.

To be hosted in Africa for the very first time, The Global Citizen Festival will celebrate the centenary year of former President Nelson Mandela on the 2nd of December and honour his legacy in the fight to end extreme poverty. Global Citizen is a movement where individuals are using their collective voices to end extreme poverty by 2030. International supermodel Naomi Campbell and Co-founder of Global Citizen, Hugh Evans join us to tell us a little more about the event and their involvement in it

The 8th African Conference on Sexual Health and Rights is being held in Johannesburg . The theme of the conference is - Advancing the Sexual Health and Reproductive Rights of Girls and Women in Africa. Attending the conference is the United Nations, under secretary general, Dr Natalia Kanem.

Community members and faith- based organisation gathered at the Nkandla sports ground for former president, Jacob Zuma's Welcome Home prayer service. The event has been organised by the National Interfaith Council of South Africa.

The committee of the Malmesbury Mosque is currently briefing the leadership of the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) about the Malmesbury Mosque attack. The meeting is also being attended by Western Cape, Community Safety Minister, Dan Plato and provincial Local Government Minster, Anton Bredell. One of the Mosque leaders is shattered.

Premier Supra Mahumapelo has finally bowed to pressure and has offered to resign.

Barclays Africa Group Limited has been officially been renamed Absa Group Limited. It's started trading under its new name and share code ABG on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

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Long-time music producer Chicco Twala says he can't be excluded from the making of a movie about the life of late pop icon Brenda Fassie.

Special Assignment focuses on a pastor who is alleged to have sexually abused young women in his church, some as young as 14 years old. The Hawks are searching for Prophet Timothy Omotoso, the founder of the Jesus Dominion International Church. The crimes are alleged to have been committed across a number of provinces. Omotoso is alleged to have transported the young women from their homes to his plush house in Umhlanga where he allegedly slept with them.

Kids News caught with South Africa’s youngest DJ, DJ ARCH. His father tells us more about this young man’s journey into becoming one of the most famous 3 year olds in our country.

Vuyo Mbuli's memorable broadcasts highlighted by SABC.

Ajay Gupta denies allegations of state capture and says he has never met deputy minister of finance, Mcebisi Jonas.

Today our nation commemorates the 38th anniversary of the student's uprising of June 16, 1976. The student-led protests in Soweto - known as the Soweto Uprising - claimed about 23 lives in Soweto alone on the day of the march. The protests began in Soweto schools and spread across the country. The unrest was a response to the introduction of Afrikaans as the medium of instruction. The SABC spoke to some of the students of the class of 1976 who were at the forefront of the students' march.

The ANC has fired its out-spoken MP Makhosi Khoza as chair of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration with immediate effect. The party's chief whip office says her removal arises from her continued attacks on the ANC leadership. The ANC says Khoza remains an MP pending the outcome of disciplinary action against her.

Winnie Mandela exclusive full interview with SABC's Sophie Mokoena And Mahlatse Gallens

Former South African president Thabo Mbeki's memorial speech for Nelson Mandela in Rosebank, Johannesburg.

While reporting on live television, a policeman prevented an SABC reporter Mike Maringa and camera operator Vanessa Langa from doing their job.

Obama delivered the 16th Nelson Mandela Lecture to mark Madiba's 100th birthday. He says Madiba could have ruled for life, but chose not to.

At least three people have been killed in violence marring Kenya's presidential election rerun. President Uhuru Kenyatta won the disputed August election but the Supreme Court ordered a re-run, citing irregularities. The main opposition party leader Raila Odinga called for a boycott. The electoral commission has postponed voting in four counties to Saturday following insecurity in the areas.

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development recently published a draft of the Cyber-crimes and Cyber-security Bill. The Bill is designed to bring South African law into line with international standards. It also includes creating specific offences for internet-related crime. This comes in the wake of reports indicating that South Africa is one of the most targeted countries globally for cyber phishing crime attacks.

The Interim Board of the SABC is navigating financial constraints, with freelance workers reported to be uncertain about their future. Amid all this though, a lot is happened at leadership level.

The Western Cape Government says the appointment of a Commissioner of the Environment is not justified. It says the functions of the position are being performed by existing organs of state. On Monday, the High Court in Cape Town dismissed with costs an urgent application against Premier Helen Zille for failing to appoint an Environment Commissioner.

Since the beginning of the year, at least 26 of the country's police officers have been killed, Of these 11 were off duty.

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West Coast farmers fear suspending the Clanwilliam Dam wall project could have devastating effects on the town.

Zimbabwe's Electoral Commission will release the results of the country's presidential election today. The streets of the capital, Harare, are quiet this morning, following a violent end to the parliamentary poll.

As vote counting continues in Zimbabwe, credibility issues continue to be watched with a close eye. International observers have been criss-crossing the country to check there was no vote-rigging in yesterday's election. The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission has reported a 75 per cent turnout, and expects to release the results on Saturday.

Zimbabwe president, Emmerson Mnangagwa will again today embark on a campaign trail a hundred kilometres outside Harare. During his last campaign in Bulawayo, two people were killed after a grenade attack at the venue. Meanwhile Four women have successfully filed their nomination papers as presidential candidates.