Update@Noon

Update@Noon

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  • DA flags underreporting of child pregnancy cases

    The DA has submitted a comprehensive dossier to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to investigate the numerous failures of government departments in reporting child pregnancy, which in many cases is evidence of statutory rape and a violation of a child's right.  Bongiwe Zwane Spoke to SABC News Reporter Culvin Mabasa 

    5 min
  • Wildlife complicates search for missing Chiloane

    The search for the missing 21-year-old Zenande Chiloane continues. He went missing on Sunday after the vehicle which he was traveling in together with two other persons plunged into the Crocodile River in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. The bodies of the other two were recovered inside the vehicle when it was pulled out of the river. Family and friends have gathered at the scene to help with the search. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the Provincial Dive Co-ordinator of the Police Divers, Captain Johan Potgieter.

    4 min
  • SASSA investigates unauthorized funeral cover deductions

    The South African Social Security Agency has distanced itself from an alleged scam targeting elderly grant beneficiaries. SASSA says pensioners are reportedly being misled into signing up for funeral policies after being promised free food parcels. The agency stresses that all its services are free and warns beneficiaries never to share personal information with strangers. SASSA urges grant recipients to remain vigilant and report suspected fraudsters to law enforcement authorities. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Dr Paseka Letsatsi, SASSA Spokesperson 

    8 min
  • Search continues for missing 21-year-old man in Mpumalanga

    A helicopter has been brought in to assist in the search of Zenande Chiloane who is missing since Sunday morning after their vehicle plunged into the Crocodile River in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. It is believed that the 21-year-old was in the company of the two people whose bodies were found in the vehicle when it was pulled out. The bodies of the two have been identified as that of Godfrey Virgo and Tintswalo Khoza. SABC reporter Nhlamulo Mabasa .

    6 min
  • Pundits say Fifa World Cup opener high-stakes encounter

    Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says South Africans will be proud of their national team at this years' FIFA World Cup. South Africa will play in the opening match of the tournament against co-hosts Mexico at nine o'clock tonight at Mexico City Stadium. Broos says their aim is to become the first senior team to progress to the second round of the tournament. But history is stacked against South Africa having failed to win any of the opening games in three previous tournaments. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Senior SABC Sports Reporter, Vincent Sitsula

    6 min
  • IEC’s Moagisi Lethlaku says registration remains available 24/7

    "ELECTION WEDNESDAYS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE IEC".  As the country prepares to hold the local government elections on the 4th of November this year. The national voter registration weekend will take place on 20 and 21 June. We continue with our Call-to-Action theme, with more focus on who registers to vote? What to bring, why we vote and why you need to update your details What you need to register to vote. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the IEC General Manager of Civic and Democracy Education, Research & Knowledge Management, Moagisi Lethlaku 

    11 min
  • Witness I reveals two-year stay at Vusumuzi Matlala-linked property

    Witness I testifying off camera at the Madlanga Commission has revealed a previously undisclosed two-year stay at a property linked to alleged underworld kingpin Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, saying it followed a violent attack he suffered in which he was injured and his state firearm stolen. He maintains he had no direct dealings with Matlala, insisting the arrangement was facilitated through Captain Zungu. Witness I is back today at the commission to continue his testimony relating to the Aeroton drug bust in the south of Johannesburg. The drug bust took place in Aeroton in 2021, where more than 700 kilograms of drugs were seized.

    6 min
  • Transport Committee warns of TRN abuse risks

    Parliament's Portfolio Committees on Transport and Home Affairs have expressed shock at the widespread abuse of Traffic Register Numbers, or TRNs, allegedly by criminal syndicates. MPs heard that around one million TRN applications may have been supported by fraudulent documents. The committees say the system has been exploited to open bank accounts, purchase vehicles and bypass immigration controls. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the Chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Transport  Donald Selamolela.

    11 min
  • Cleveland shooting highlights illegal firearms crisis across the province—GPL Chair

    Residents of the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, suspect illegal mining to be behind last night's mass shooting. Twelve people were killed and nine others wounded after a group of men randomly opened fire in the informal settlement. The more than ten suspects then fled the scene in a taxi. Gauteng Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni investigators are following strong leads, despite the lack of arrests.Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Chairperson of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety, Dr Bandile Masuku.

    6 min

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