Mpumalanga Premier, Mandla Ndlovu says the procurement process was not followed when 22 laptops were bought by the provincial Department of Education.  He says the devices, that allegedly cost over two-million-rand, were also not in a good condition and of lesser quality. Ndlovu said the money spent on the laptops would be recovered from the service providers that allegedly connived with departmental officials and they will also be blacklisted nationally and provincially. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Director General of the Mpumalanga Provincial Government, MAGGIE SKOSANA...

The South African men and New Zealand's women won the Rugby Sevens World Championship 2025 titles last night. The Blitzboks beat Spain 19-5 in the men's final while New Zealand's Black Ferns added to their trophy haul with a 31-7 victory over Australia in the women's final. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Sports News Anchor, Jon Gericke 

Argument in mitigation and aggravation of sentence is expected to be heard from Friday next week in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping and trafficking case. Earlier Judge Nathan Erasmus found Kelly Smith and her co-accused guilty of kidnapping and trafficking of Smith's daughter. The Western Cape High Court sitting at Saldhana found that the state proved beyond reasonable doubt that Smith, her boyfriend, JacquenAppollis and their friend Steveno van Rhyn sold the then six -year old girl for the purposes of exploitation. Justice Nathan Erasmus handed down the judgement...

Soweto Derby is tomorrow, a league encounter ahead of the Nedbank Cup final next weekend in Durban. Orlando Pirates midfielder Bandile Shandu was asked is he feels that the fight for the league title has ended. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Sports News Anchor, Jon Gericke 

The South African Police has confirmed that the body part of the VW polo that was pulled out of the Hennops River on Thursday, is indeed the car that the three police officers were travelling in last week when they went missing. This after evidence of a white handbag containing items such as a charger, black wallet and sets of keys – A service handbook has also been retrieved. National SAPS spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says the VIN number matches the body parts found last night.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says that he will announce the names of the people who will lead the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the delays encountered in investigating and prosecuting TRC cases. This follows his announcement yesterday, that a commission of inquiry will be established. Ramaphosa says that government would like the families of the victims who were affected by apartheid era crimes to find closure. Ramaphosa was speaking to the media in Middelburg, Mpumalanga after the May day celebrations that took place at the KeesTaljaard Stadium.

Two road  lanes on the M1 South have been affected today at the Smit Street exit in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. This is due to a cable fire under the overpass. It is reported that the underground fire caused major traffic delays from this morning. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) Spokesperson, Xolani Fihla

it's a a 6-point match for Sekhukhune as Stellies play their game in hand and could move up to third with a win. Stellenbosch coach, Steve Barker was asked how his side are able to maintain their high performance. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Sports News Anchor, Jon Gericke 

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced a new budget date. The revised budget will be tabled on the 21st May 2025. This follows a court challenge that the Democratic Alliance and Economic Freed Fighters had brought in the country's High Court in the Western Cape Province, in opposition of his proposed hike in the country's Value Added Tax. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to economics and political commentator, Khaya Sithole

The Judicial Conduct Tribunal has reserved its decision in relation to complaints lodged by ten judges of the Western Cape High Court and the Cape Bar Council against Judge Mushtak Parker. Judge Parker is facing allegations of lying under oath and lying by deposing to an affidavit which stated that he was physically assaulted allegedly by the then Judge President John Hlophe - who has since been impeached. The tribunal earlier noted that Judge Parker has failed by participate in the tribunal and has offered no apology nor has he disputed the allegations levelled against him. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Canny Maphanga...