A 32-year-old woman arrested for allegedly murdering her four children in Engcobo is expected to appear at the Engcobo Magistrates Court in the Eastern Cape today. According to police the children who are between the ages of two and 11 were found bludgeoned to death in a rondavel they shared with their mother. Police allege that the children had been assaulted by their own mother with a slash hammer. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SAPS spokesperson, Brigadier Thembinkosi Kinana 

 The Health and Other Services Personnel Trade Union of South Africa (HOSPERSA) says it is in solidarity with the thousands of workers from the Public Servants Association that have down tools across the country today. Dressed in red T-shirts written 'public servants are bleeding, PSA members have been out on the streets decrying government's unilateral decision to increase salaries by a mere three percent. They have vowed stretch the industrial right into the festive season if government does not come back to the negotiating table. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to  PSA coordinator, Jannie Osthehuizen 

South African Police Service and Boarder Management Control guards have been deployed to temporarily assist at the Immigration Services of the Beitbridge Border Post in Musina in Limpopo. This comes as public service employees affiliated to the Public Servants Association downed tools on Thursday following the collapse of wage talks. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Mahlatse Phaladi.

The trial of former Intelligence Minister, Bongani Bongo and his 11 co-accused has been postponed to next week Wednesday by the Nelspruit Commercial Crimes Court in Mpumalanga. Bongo and the accused made a brief appearance earlier this morning as they are facing 69 charges that include fraud, theft, and corruption amongst others. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Motsebi Monareng...

The EFF in Ekurhuleni has withdrawn their Mayoral candidate, leaving the ousted DA councillor Thania Campbell facing the ANC's Jongizizwe Dlabathi. Campbell was ousted as Ekurhuleni Mayor following a motion of no confidence over a week ago. A special council sitting is underway in Germiston to elect the new Ekurhuleni mayor. Following the EFF's withdrawal, the ANC has called for an emergency caucus. Action SA Chairperson Bongani Baloyi says they are for Tanbia Campbell returning back as Mayor. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter in Ekurhuleni, Horisani Sithole

Branches of the African National Congress have until the end of today to submit their nominations for the party's top six officials. The nomination window was extended to today as some branches were yet to have their meetings across the country. ANC national Chairperson, Gwede Mantashe says the party has now reached the 70% threshold for branches to hold their meetings. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Abongile Dumako

President CyriI Ramaphosa has denied that he has violated his oath of office. Ramaphosa who is currently in Sharm el Sheik, Egypt attending the COP27 Climate Conference has met the deadline of responding to all the information submitted by some National Assembly Members. He was given ten days from the 28 October until Sunday to respond to all the submitted information. The panel is tasked to assess an ATM draft motion calling for Ramaphosa's removal from office in terms of Section 89 of the Constitution. This follows the alleged theft of millions of US Dollars at his farm in Phala Phlala in Limpopo more than two years ago. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Parliamentary correspondent Mercedes Besent 

The driver of the truck which caused the horror crash on the N-3 of  near the Marainnhill toll plaza on Tuesday is back in the Pinetown Magistrates court today. Vuso Tega faces two culpabable homocide charges   and negligent driving.  The run-away truck couldn't stop, drove uncontrollably to cause a pile up of 15 vehicles resulting to the death of three people, with five others sustaining serious injuries. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Khalesakhe Mbhense

Water and Sanitation, Deputy MInister David Mahlobo is expected to shortly open a criminal case against the Jagersfontein Development Mine. This follows the disaster in Jagersfontein where the slimes dam wall collapsed causing pollution to the environment, local properties and houses including water resources. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo..

 Police have launched a manhunt after three inmates have escaped from holding cells at the Tshamutumbu police station outside Thohoyandou in Limpopo. Provincial police spokesperson Lieutenant colonel Mamphaswa Seabi has warned community members not to confront the prisoners, as they are considered to be dangerous, but to rather contact the nearest police station. One of the escapee 45 year-old Caiphus Kwinda was sentenced to life imprisonment for rape.  Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Lieutenant colonel Mamphaswa Seabi