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State Advocate Drushantha Ramsamy has told the Madlanga Commission that she was instructed to gather information about former IPID official Cedric Nkabinde, even though no formal investigation had been opened. She says the information included claims that Nkabinde received money and car from a service provider being investigated by IPID. She further told the commission that suspended MP Fadiel Adams showed investigators messages claiming suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu could be arrested if the Political Killings Task Team was disbanded.

Parliament's impeachment committee has received legal advice confirming that President Cyril Ramaphosa can be called to testify in its inquiry into the Phala Phala matter. SABC Parliamentary reporter Zalene Merrington says the advice indicates that, like any other witness, the President can be subpoenaed if he declines an invitation to appear. The Impeachment committee is in the process of finalising its administrative work after a Western Cape High court ruling temporarily halted its hearings. The judgment is the result of Ramaphosa's bid to halt the committee until his application to review the Section 89 Independent Panel report is heard in September. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Parliamentary Reporter, Zalene Merrington......

South Africa's national women's football team will live to fight another day in the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. And their dream of qualifying for next year's FIFA World Cup in Brazil, is still alive. Captain Thembi Kgatlana scored the only goal of the match in Banyana Banyana's must-win final group match against Burkina Faso in Casablanca... That result, coupled with Ivory Coast's win over Tanzania in the other Group B match, propelled Banyana into the quarter-finals of the biennial tournament. SAfm sports anchor Jon Gericke has more  

"ELECTION WEDNESDAYS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE IEC".  With just three days remaining before the proclamation of the election date, the Electoral Commission calls on all eligible voters to use this time to register to vote or update their voter registration details ahead of the upcoming Local Government Elections. On Friday, 7 August 2026, the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, will proclaim the election date. At midnight on the day of the proclamation, the voters' roll will close, marking the beginning of the next phase of the electoral programme. The election timetable, which outlines key electoral processes such as the certification of the voters' roll, opening of candidate nominations, the launch of the code of conduct and other statutory activities, will then come into effect. South Africans who have not yet registered to vote, or who need to update their registration details, are encouraged to do so through the online Voter Registration Portal at registertovote.elections.org.za.  We spoke to  IEC Manager: Electoral Matters, Kgosietsile Tshoke

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says South Africa supports an Africa-wide approach to migration, arguing the issue cannot be solved by individual countries alone. He says migration is closely linked to peace, economic development and regional integration, while warning that rising anti-migrant sentiment and irregular migration require a coordinated continental response to prevent xenophobia and intolerance. Lamola was earlier briefing the media on current developments relating to South Africa's foreign policy priorities and programmes.

Rubbish collection has been disrupted across many parts of Johannesburg after contract workers blocked access to six Pikitup depots. The protesting workers are demanding permanent employment, saying they have worked as contractors for years while earning far less than permanent staff. The latest protest follows a series of delays and disruptions to refuse collection services. We spoke to Deputy Executive Mayor of City of Johannesburg, Loyiso Masuku

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is pleased with the recovery of Deputy President Paul Mashatile after a minor surgical procedure. The President visited Mashatile and was assured that he is recovering well. Ramaphosa says the Deputy President is expected to return to work soon and continue carrying out his official responsibilities. Vincent Magwenya Spokesperson to the President. 

Banyana Banyana are banking on momentum, some luck and a favour from Ivory Coast as they go in search of a quarterfinal berth in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco. The South African women's football team must beat Burkina Faso in their last Group B match in Casablanca this evening and hope Ivory Coast does the same to Tanzania to stay alive in the tournament. And coach Desiree Ellis realises this is their last chance saloon. SAfm sports anchor has more Jon Gericke. 

eThekwini mayor - Cyril Xaba - says the municipality will investigate allegations by Umbumbulu residents that drivers of municipal water tankers are selling water instead of delivering it free of charge. This after a 38-year old resident died after being run over by the tanker after an altercation between residents who have been without water for a week, and the driver. The police is investigating the incident. Xaba says areas in the south of the metro are struggling with water supply due to aging infrastructure and population shifts. Dries Liebenberg  reports. 

Westbury residents in Johannesburg are taking to the streets to protest against spiraling crime and gangsterism which has paralysed the area. The residents are demanding urgent action against escalating gang violence and drug-related crime. The community is calling for lasting solutions instead of temporary police deployments. Residents have criticised poor police visibility, saying officers patrol in convoys rather than engaging with the community through stop-and-search operations. Westbury remains one of Gauteng's gang violence hotspots, with many residents living in fear. Sakina kamwendo spoke to Jefferson Alistair Johnson, Westbury community activist.