A multi-agency operation targeting foreign-owned businesses has been disrupted across parts of Kimberley today. Members of the South African Police Service, Home Affairs Immigration officials, and the Sol Plaatje Municipality ealier today conducted raids aimed at identifying undocumented foreign nationals and ensuring compliance with municipal by-laws. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Operation Fiela Chairperson Thabiso Louw.

The Electoral Commission (IEC) says rebuilding public trust in electoral democracy is an urgent priority ahead of this year’s local government elections, prompting an extensive outreach drive in KwaZulu-Natal. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to IEC Deputy Chair Janet Love

EFF Secretary-General Marshall Dlamini says the party is proposing an automatic voter registration, where citizens automatically appear on the voters' roll after turning 18. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has today launched its communications campaign for the local government elections scheduled for the fourth of November. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Secretary-General of the Economic Freedom Fighters Marshall  Dlamini

Many undocumented migrants were arrested in Vosloorus, Ekurhuleni. Several businesses, mostly spaza shops and supermarkets, have also been issued with notices for non-compliance. This follows a Spaza Shop Compliance blitz; some business owners have been found to be operating with expired licenses. The operation is in response to the ongoing impasse between South Africans and undocumented migrants in the country City of Ekurhuleni mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza was leading the operation. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor Dr Nkosindiphile Xhakaza. 

The US says it has carried out new strikes on Iranian missile sites and naval vessels near Bandar Abbas. The attacks come despite ongoing ceasefire talks involving Iran, Qatar and the United States. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says negotiations continue, but warns Washington will keep vital Gulf shipping lanes open. Iran says progress has been made in talks, but no final agreement is close. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Senior Researcher and Director at Africa Asia Dialogues Tembisa Fakude 

Thousands of learners have been left stranded for two weeks as scholar transport disruptions continue in the Eastern Cape. Taxi operators from Ngqushwa have shut down services over alleged government non-payment, forcing school closures and severely disrupting teaching and learning. Parents are calling for urgent intervention as tensions escalate between operators and authorities in efforts to resolve the ongoing impasse swiftly.  Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Eastern Cape Transport department spokesperson Unathi Binqose 

About 200 foreign nationals were allegedly chased away from their homes at Effingham informal settlement in Durban. The community says there are tensions in the area but they are divided on the issue of foreign nationals. For more on this we are joined on the line by Chairperson Greenwood Park CPF Subforum 2, Comprising Greenwood Park/Effingham/Avoca/Riverhorse Valley (GEAR), Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Danusha Makan-Maharaj...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially filed papers in the Western Cape High Court to review the S89 independent panel report into Phala Phala. From the papers, he seeks only a review not an interim interdict against the pending impeachment process. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Political Analyst, Nkosikhulule Nyembezi..

Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie addressing the Africa Day celebrations at Moruleng Stadium in the North West Province alongside Deputy Minister Peace Mabe. McKenzie said South Africa is facing general crime challenges and rejected claims of targeted violence against specific groups, McKenzie has urged government leaders to engage communities on immigration concerns and listen to their frustrations. Giving his address at the The 2026 Africa Day celebrations in North West Province Mckenzie had this to say. 

The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Ministers are today meeting to address escalating protests linked to immigration and undocumented foreign nationals across the country. Authorities are expected to assess security responses, community tensions and law enforcement coordination as concerns grow over public order and immigration tensions in some provinces. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News reporter Ditaba Tsotetsi