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Justice Navi Pillay is using the global attention from her Nobel Peace Prize to call for the protection of international justice and urged the United States to return to defending human rights. Welcomed with enthusiastic applause at the International Criminal Court yesterday, the South African jurist condemned American sanctions against the institution. Her intervention comes as her peace prize draws both widespread international celebration and fierce criticism from Israel and the United States. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports.

The ANCYL in Gauteng has condemned the Katlehong shooting, where 4 young people were killed and others injured after attending a memorial service. A suspect is in police custody, facing murder and attempted murder charges. The case has been assigned to the Gauteng Political Killings Task Team for further investigation. Palesa Molefe ANCYL Gauteng PEC head of Safety and Security

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) is set to begin voting for its top six leadership positions after lunch today at its 15th National Congress in Kempton Park. This follows a chaotic start to the congress in September 2026, which collapsed due to fierce leadership factions and eligibility disputes. Out of 12 potential candidates initially selected-two for each position-only 10 remain on the ballot. One candidate declined their nomination, while another was disqualified after being submitted past the deadline. Cosatu President Zingiswa Losi confirmed that the voting process will proceed immediately after the lunch break with unanimous backing from the unions. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News reporter Nothando Magudulela 

City Power says it is intensifying efforts to dismantle an alleged organised network behind illegal electricity connections in Midrand, north of Johannesburg. This follows an operation in Kanana Informal Settlement and Klipfontein View . Teams have recovered about cables worth an estimated 500-thousand rand and  two transformers valued at two-million rand. City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena. 

A total of four Betway Premiership matches will be played this evening. The top four teams -- Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates, AmaZulu and Kaizer Chiefs -- will all be in action. SAfm sports anchor Jon Gerike has more 

Phala Phala impeachment inquiry chair Makashule Gana has defended the committee’s handling of Advocate Thandazani Madonsela SC’s nomination. He says he is confident the legal team will respond to issues raised in court. ALPA has joined the EFF in the High Court to challenge the committee’s rescission decision, arguing that it acted in bad faith.

With the Class of 2026 beginning their final matric examinations today, Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile says the focus must be on supporting learners rather than competing for top national results. Maile was speaking during a visit to Namedi Secondary School in Diepkloof, Soweto. As the examinations run from today until the 26th of November, Maile is urging parents and stakeholders to ensure learners arrive at school on time and avoid putting them under additional pressure during this stressful period. For more on this Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC NEWS reporter, Musa Mhlongo....

Magistrate Hleziphi Mkhasibe has told the Randburg Magistrates Court that she would need statements from two witnesses the 18-and-16-year-old girls, before she can make a determination on the bail application of former Deputy Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya. The court has postponed his bail application to tomorrow (Wednesday) after requesting the Investigating Officer to provide statements of the two witnesses. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News reporter Heidi Giokos   

The bail application of former Deputy National Police Commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya in the Randburg Magistrates' Court,  Proceedings have heard a 25-minute audio recording in which businessman Serge Cabonge alleges that Sibiya has close links to Shamila Batohi, Vusimuzi Matlala and Hangwani Maumela. Sibiya faces charges of rape, sexual grooming of a minor and human trafficking. The State is opposing bail, citing concerns about possible interference with witnesses and victims.  Parts of the 25-minute recording captured by Mr M in a telephone conversation with businessman Serge Cabonge

The Kremlin says talks are ongoing about the possible energy ceasefire with Ukraine. But Kyiv says one of its power plants was hit "immediately after" Donald Trump's Sunday announcement in which he said both Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an energy ceasefire. Dasha Chernyshova has more from Moscow.