The Weekend View

Springbok captain SiyaKolisi says it is an honour to play at the FNB stadium and pay tribute to Soweto for the role it played in fighting for the freedom he enjoys today. The Springboks will face off against the All Blacks in the third test match of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry hoping to create their own history at the venerable stadium, where they have never beaten the All Blacks. The four test series is deadlocked at 1-all with two matches to go. We caught up with SABC sports reporter, Thando Mxoli on what to expect for the game...

Can mining be sustainable without communities at the table? David Sturmes, Community Voices Programme Director at Mining Indaba says host communities must move from being consulted to becoming active partners in decisions that shape mining projects, livelihoods and local economies.  As South Africa's mining sector faces continued pressure to deliver jobs, skills, local development and environmental responsibility, Mining Indaba 2027 is putting community participation at the centre of the industry conversation.
For more David Sturmes, Community Voices Programme Director at Mining Indaba now joins us on the line from Kenya... 

The Madlanga Commission has heard how Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni allegedly raised concerns with then Police Minister Bheki Cele about a cartel he believed was operating from the farm of late taxi boss Mswazi Msibi. Sibanyoni took the stand at the Madlanga Commission on Friday to testify about Msibi, attempted murder accused Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala and murder accused Katiso "KT" Molefe. He was himself implicated at the Commission by suspended SAPS Sergeant Fannie Nkosi. Sibahle Motha reports 

President Cyril Ramaphosa says they have accepted the humble apology by Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero for what he says was an unacceptable remarks he made to a community member. Last week Morero lost his temper after he was called a criminal by a resident during a community meeting. The ANC has reprimanded him saying his remarks did not represent it and he had since apologised. Speaking during his campaign in Soweto, Ramaphosa said he hopes people do accept his humble and sincere apology. Ntebo Mokobo has more. 

The Umkhonto weSizwe party urgently needs to adopt the principles of democracy,or face the risk of performing very badly in this year's local government elections. This is the sentiment of at least two political analysts, commenting on the latest expulsions at the party.  Earlier this week, two members of Parliament, Doctor Khanyisile Litchfield-Tshabalala and Pumlani Kubukeli, were expelled with immediate effect. The party said this was because they brought it into disrepute, through some of their actions

The PAC has put land and service delivery at the centre of its manifesto ahead of the local government elections. The party on Saturday (29/08) launched its offering to voters in Jabulani Soweto, where it was founded in 1959 by Robert Sobukwe. Leader Mzwanele Nyontso declared that it would continue to struggle against apartheid spatial inequality and ensure the decolonisation of services and spaces for South Africa's communities. Busi Bopela has the details...

The Department of Home Affairs has given the final warning this week to members of the public to register qualifying customary marriages before the special registration period closes on 31 August 2026 (tomorrow). The special registration period, which began on the 1st of September 2024, enables parties to customary marriages that were not registered within the prescribed period to regularise their marital status. This includes marriages concluded before the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act that came into effect in November 2000, as well as those concluded thereafter but not registered within the required timeframe. To unpack this further we caught up with Home Affairs Deputy Director-General Thulani Mavuso, Cultural expert Professor Musa Xulu and Lecturer at the University of Venda and Customary Law Expert, Zama Mopai.

The Pan Africanist Congress will today launch its election manifesto. Party members will converge at the iconic Soweto Amphitheatre. The party says this is more than a launch but it is a call to action, a programme for communities and a vision for a better future. Meanwhile, the African People's Convention says it has increased its capacity ahead of the  2026 Local Government Elections and wants to take over in Makhado, Greater Giyani and Ba-Phalaborwa local municipalities. The party will launch its manifesto at the Makhado showgrounds in Limpopo. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to  APC National spokesperson Freddy  Mbhandze and PAC Secretary General Apa Pooe 

The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) has recently launched its #YourChoiceHasPower campaign. The aim is to bring attention to illicit trading and the impact to the economy. Illicit trade is usually associated with cigarettes, alcohol and counterfeit clothing but the crisis spreads in other areas such as food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, fuel and chemicals that are also sold on the black market. According to CGCSA,  consumers are caught between affordability, accessibility and safety as they don't always know whether the products they buy are legitimate or substandard.  CGCSA is now urging consumers to make informed choices. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Farrel Frank , Managing Director of the South African Tours and Gaming Association 

Acting Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia says the fight against organised crime, extortion, kidnapping and gang-related violence remains a major priority.  This despite declines in several serious crime categories.  He says crime is concentrated in a relatively small number of policing precincts, prompting a decision to prioritise 140 high-crime police stations for targeted operational support and improved resource allocation. Cachalia says intelligence-led policing and stronger coordination between national, provincial and local law-enforcement agencies is key to disrupting criminal networks.  The first-quarter crime statistics were released in Pretoria.  Our reporter Culvin Mabasa attended and has the details …..