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    Fakude highlights shifting balance amid US–Iran interim agreement ending conflict.

    2026/06/18 | 8 mins.
    The United States and Iran have signed a landmark interim agreement aimed at ending months of a devastating war. Speaking at the G7 summit in France, US president, Donald Trump says he wants Iran to honour the agreement, while threatening severe consequences for any violations. Iranian officials have hailed the deal as a diplomatic victory, saying negotiations have achieved far more than military action. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to a Senior Research Fellow & Director at Africa Asia Dialogues (AFRASID), Thembisa Fakude.
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    IEC opens nationwide voter registration weekend stations June 20-21

    2026/06/18 | 4 mins.
    The Independent Electoral Commission's CEO Sy Mamabolo says a total of 23 706 voter registration stations will operate from 8am to 5pm this weekend. This includes 22 718 permanent stations, 960 temporary sites, and 28 mobile stations for remote areas. KwaZulu-Natal leads with 5 021 stations, followed by Eastern Cape with 4 984, Limpopo 3 317, and Gauteng 2 832. The Commission has revealed it has deployed 48 212 staff to ensure a smooth registration process ahead of the 20–21 July voter registration weekend. The Commission was ealier briefing ahead of this weekend's voter registration drive as the country gears up for the November elections. IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo ealier briefing the media had this to say.
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    Bafana team selection under scrutiny before Czechia World Cup clash

    2026/06/18 | 7 mins.
    Bafana Bafana will play crucial must-win world cup game against Czechia later today. Bafana coach Hugo Broos has says that he and his charges began preparing two days after the heartbreak against Mexico and that he might have a few tactical tricks up his sleeve. To look more into the match between the two countries. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to a Senior SABC Sports Reporter, Vincent Sitsula.
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    ATM insists Speaker must defend Parliament in court.

    2026/06/18 | 9 mins.
    The Chairperson the Impeachment Committee on the Section 89 Inquiry, Makashule Gana says the Section 89 Impeachment Committee has resolved to oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa's urgent court bid to halt the impeachment process. Gana says the majority of committee members support opposing the application and that he will act on the committee's behalf. He says the Speaker of Parliament will be petitioned to join the opposition, but if not, the committee will proceed independently. Gana adds time constraints make obtaining a second legal opinion impractical. Meanwhile The African Transformation Movement and its leader, Vuyolwethu Zungula, have opposed President Cyril Ramaphosa's court bid to halt Parliament's impeachment process pending a review into the Section 89 independent panel report into the Phala Phala matter. In papers filed before the Western Cape High Court, ATM argues the President has no reason to fear unfair treatment, as impeachment rules ensure procedural fairness. Ramaphosa's interdict application is scheduled to be heard on the 15th and 16th of July. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the African Transformation Movement parliamentary Leader, Vuyolwethu Zungula.
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    Tembisa residents decry inaction on crime issues.

    2026/06/17 | 4 mins.
    Various organisations including the Xolani Khumalo Foundation and the Tembisa Community Forum have taken it to the streets marching against undocumented immigration. The march follows growing concerns over undocumented immigrants and allegations linking some foreign nationals to criminal activity. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News reporter Horisani Sithole.
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