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The financial funding model of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has been flagged as an urgent matter, as panelists discussed the future of public service media in an increasingly challenging digital landscape. The discussions form part of a two-day Public Service Media Symposium in Sandton, north of Johannesburg, hosted by the SOS Support Public Broadcasting Coalition in partnership with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. Gathered under one roof were media practitioners, policymakers and members of civil society to examine funding, governance, digital transformation and editorial independence. Thato Letsaba s reports.

The Electoral Commission (IEC) says it expects more legal action as panic hits political parties over the candidate list submissions.  Several parties have lodged complaints with the IEC, seeking an extension to the deadline after failing to submit their lists on time.  The Electoral Court has already turned down the United Democratic Front Party's bid, while the ANC's case will be heard next Tuesday (15 September).   Political parties are in a race against time as the IEC is scheduled to publish the lists of the candidates contesting seats in the November 4 local polls next Wednesday.  Zanele Buthelezi reports.....

AmaZulu chairman Sandile Zungu is making it clear that his ambitions for South African football could mean the end of his time at the Durban club. Zungu is a candidate for the SAFA presidency — and says that if he wins the election, he will step down as AmaZulu boss. He says the two roles would create a conflict of interest, and that the national football body would have to become his sole focus.SAfm sports anchor Jon Gericke has more 

Former Justice Minister Dr Penuel Maduna says South Africans had to engage among themselves to shape their own future, a process that eventually led to the establishment of CODESA. Maduna is testifying at the TRC cases inquiry. He says following Nelson Mandela's release on 11 February 1990, various groups began engaging to find a peaceful way forward after much violence in the country under apartheid. Maduna disputes claims that former President Thabo Mbeki appointed someone to coordinate these discussions, saying they instead approached various political leaders and groups directly to facilitate meetings. 

Despite having some of its candidates not accepted due to what it calls IEC glitch, the ANC says almost 97 percent of its members are ready to contest elections. Currently councilor candidates from 45 political parties including the ANC were not loaded onto the IEC system on its 28 August deadline. But at the last count, the ANC loaded over nine thousand candidates with some candidates in six councils including Mangaung, Umshwathi, Sundays River Valley and Walter Sisulu not allowed. Speaking to the media in Johannesburg earlier today, ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says although the numbers are few, they have a substantial numbers of their members allowed. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Political Analyst, Professor Dirk Kotze....

South Africa's economy contracted by zero-point-two percent in the second quarter of 2026, following growth of zero-point-four percent in the first quarter. The latest figures from Statistics South Africa show that mining, trade and manufacturing were among the sectors weighing on economic activity. The Chief Director for National Accounts at Statistics South Africa, Dr Bokang Vumbukani-Lepolesa. 

To make sense of the numbers, Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Political Economist Professor Patrick Bond from the University of Johannesburg. 

Former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula testifying at the the high court in Pretoria says she asked Nombasa Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu where she had bought a wig she was wearing.Mapisa-Nqakula says she wanted a short and lightweight wig because she normally kept her head shaved and did not often wear wigs. She became emotional while explaining that she had kept her head shaved after losing her son. Mapisa-Nqakula is accused of soliciting and accepting R4.5 million in bribes from a contractor. She allegedly took the money in exchange for awarding military transport tenders during her tenure as Defence Minister between 2016 and 2019.

The North West Department of Education is assessing the extent of damage caused by destructive winds at some schools over the weekend. The adverse weather condition has left a trail of destruction, damaging roofs and destroying mobile classrooms. According to the department, over 20 schools have been affected thus far. SABC Reporter, Tsholofelo Sekwena, has more ... 

E-hailing operators in Mahikeng, North West suspended their services. This comes after traffic officers impounded their cars because they do not have permits. They say more than 35 cars have been impounded, including sedans, seven-seaters, and minibus taxis.  Operators say they have been taken from pillar to post when they are supposed to make applications for e-hailing. Some of the operators say since their cars were impounded, their livelihood is severely affected. Our reporter Zebilon Maine compiled this report. . .

A skills shortage could see South Africa's mining industry fall behind as the global energy transition drives demand for critical minerals. The shift towards electric vehicles and clean energy is increasing the strategic importance of minerals such as copper. Industry players at the five-day Electra Mining Expo say the country needs to urgently address this challenge to capitalise on growing demand for critical minerals. SABC News Ecnomics Reporter Nosipho Radebe has the story…