SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.
Durban hostel dwellers have accused Metro police of abuse and theft. ( )

Hostel dwellers march against police abuse

Hostel dwellers have marched through the city of Durban accusing Ethekwini Metro police of abusing women, children and stealing their belongings during the recent raid at the hostel.
Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has welcomed the Law Society comments.
Law Society concerned by Madonsela's questioning by Justice Committee
Saturday 18 May 2013 15:52
Sports Minister - Fikile Mbalula stressed the importance of sports in the community.
Mbalula brings smiles to Mpumalanga community
Saturday 18 May 2013 15:32
About 540 shacks were completely destroyed at the Khayelitsha informal settlement in Clairwood
2 000 left homeless after KZN shack fire
Saturday 18 May 2013 15:20
Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has welcomed the Law Society comments.
Law Society concerned by Madonsela's questioning by Justice Committee
Saturday 18 May 2013 15:52
Sports Minister - Fikile Mbalula stressed the importance of sports in the community.
Mbalula brings smiles to Mpumalanga community
Saturday 18 May 2013 15:32
About 540 shacks were completely destroyed at the Khayelitsha informal settlement in Clairwood
2 000 left homeless after KZN shack fire
Saturday 18 May 2013 15:20
German Chancellor Angela Merkel met Pope Francis to discuss world markets.
Germany's Merkel visits the Pope
Saturday 18 May 2013 14:59
Joburg marks five years since xenophobic attacks
Saturday 18 May 2013 13:49
KwaZulu-Natal Transport spokesperson, Kwanele Ncalane, says an investigation has been launched into the cause of the accident were six people were killed.
KZN accident claims six lives
Saturday 18 May 2013 12:30
Cyril Karabus says his case was misrepresented in the United Arab Emirates media.
Emergency Services Robert Mulaudzi says the fire, which started on Friday evening, has been brought under control.
Cyril Karabus says his case was misrepresented in the United Arab Emirates media.

Karabus describes ordeal as harrowing

South African paediatric oncologist, Professor Cyril Karabus, has described his ordeal in the UAE as a harrowing roller-coaster of ups and downs.

Win or lose Chiefs are PSL kings

The Premier Soccer League's top spot is done and dusted and on Saturday Kaizer Chiefs will be handed their trophy as the newly crowned champions of the 2012/13 PSL season.

Emergency Services Robert Mulaudzi says the fire, which started on Friday evening, has been brought under control.

Two in hospital after Joburg fire

A fire at the Broadacres shopping centre in northern Johannesburg has been brought under control.

South Africa

Hostel dwellers march against police abuse

Saturday 18 May 2013 16:38

Hostel dwellers have marched through the city of Durban accusing Ethekwini Metro police of abusing women, children and stealing their belongings during the recent raid at the hostel.

Africa

A lecturer at Zimbabwe will soend three months in jail for insulting President Robert Mugabe
Zimbabwean lecturer jailed for Mugabe insult

Saturday 18 May 2013 13:56

A lecturer at a government university in Zimbabwe has been jailed for three months for labelling veteran President Robert Mugabe "a rotten old donkey".

World

German Chancellor Angela Merkel met Pope Francis to discuss world markets.
Germany's Merkel visits the Pope

Saturday 18 May 2013 14:59

German Chancellor Angela Merkel met Pope Francis on Saturday and called for stronger regulation of financial markets.

Politics

Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has welcomed the Law Society comments.
Law Society concerned by Madonsela's questioning by Justice Committee

Saturday 18 May 2013 15:52

Parliament's Justice Oversight Committee says it is surprised by the concerns of the Law Society of South Africa on how it questioned Public Protector Thuli Madonsela.

Business

Oil rallies for third day

Saturday 18 May 2013 10:16

Oil rose for a third straight session on Friday, supported by a raft of strong economic data.

Science

Hong Kong launches first electric taxis

Saturday 18 May 2013 15:57

Hong Kong saw its first electric taxis hit the streets on Saturday in a step towards reducing the city's high levels of roadside pollution.

Lifestyle

George Michael receives medical treatment following car crash

Saturday 18 May 2013 15:47

British singer George Michael has received medical treatment after a car crash on Thursday according to his publicist, Connie Filippello.

Sport

Proteas still have a chance to improve ‘chokers’ status

Saturday 18 May 2013 17:03

South Africa's national cricket team will have another chance to improve on their record as 'chokers' in International Cricket Council events at next month’s Champions Trophy in England.

Opinion

The author writes that South African Universities first need to eliminate backlogs before they will be in a position to take on board greater numbers of entrants.
Education plans on track, implementation in question

Wednesday 15 May 2013 07:46

Thandeka Mabona deliberates on the prospects that the two new universities will answer the demands of the shortage of critical skills in South Africa.

Headline Events 2013

All the news that's making headlines. The World Economic Forum took place in Cape Town on May 8. Check it out here and other headline events.

Headline Events 2013

Celebrating meaningful days

Check out our coverage on National Days celebrated throughout the year in South Africa. Freedom Day was celebrated on April 27, Check it out here and more.

SA celebrates 7 national days

Stop the Abuse

Rape and sexual violence is a huge problem in South Africa with thousands of rapes reported every day. Why is our society so violent? Are we desensitised to violent crimes against women and children.

Stop the Abuse

SABC TV News Current Affairs

The latest Special Assignment, Fokus, Interface and Cutting Edge programmes. Video now available.

SABC TV News Current Affairs

Weather

Saturday

Partly cloudy

Max:21℃

Min:8℃

Sunday

Partly cloudy

Max:20℃

Min:8℃

Monday

Partly cloudy

Max:21℃

Min:8℃

More

Financial

Follow us on:
Follow us on Twitter Join our Facebook group Watch SABC News video's on Youtube Get RSS feeds or subscribe to podcasts Read about our News Break IVR service Visit our mobile site, www.sabcnews.mobi