Hung Councils Could Complicate Coalition Negotiations, Analyst Warns.

SADC is facing a renewed battle against HIV, tuberculosis and malaria - with thousands of lives at risk despite years of progress. This has been the message at a meeting of SADC Health Ministers and regional health leaders in Durban. They say stronger health systems and regional cooperation are needed to meet these challenges, as well as the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Gcinokuhle Malinga reports.

Basotho living in the diaspora have called on Lesotho and South Africa to strengthen cooperation in support of Lesotho's economic development. This comes as businesspeople and other stakeholders gathered for the Lesotho Diaspora Investment and Trade Summit in South Africa. The annual gathering aims to mobilise diaspora remittances, attract investment and channel resources into domestic trade and job creation. Bonolo Maribe reports...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a blunt warning that poverty is denying millions of South Africans their constitutional right to justice. The President was addressing the International Conference on Access to Justice at Sun City, outside Rustenburg in the North West. He says people who cannot afford legal representation are often left powerless against unlawful decisions, employers who abuse them, and those who violate their rights. SABC Reporter, Simthandile Ntobela, attended the conference and compiled this report...

Mining production in South Africa remained under pressure in September, falling 10.7 percent year-on-year. That's slightly better than August's revised 11.7 percent decline but still marked the fifth consecutive month of downturn. According to the latest data released by Stats SA, the weakness was widespread with 10 of the country's 12 mining divisions recording lower output. SABC News Economics Reporter Nosipho Radebe has more…

The ANC has dismissed suggestions that its president Cyril Ramaphosa has offered to resign or will be forced to resign, at its meeting in Boksburg east of Johannesburg on Thursday. The ANC's top brass was locked in an Extended Special NEC meeting to discuss its performance during the 2026 local elections. The party dipped from almost 46 percent in the 2021 local polls to just 30 percent in the recently concluded local elections. Ntebo Mokobo has more...

The Gauteng Department of Health is urging residents to remain alert to malaria, following an increase in cases and deaths in the province. The department says between January and September this year, Gauteng recorded 768 cases and 17 deaths, compared to 554 cases and six deaths during the same period last year. The department says 15 of those who died had travelled to countries within the SADC region, with Mozambique accounting for approximately 59 percent of the deaths. Residents travelling to malaria-endemic areas are urged to take precautions and seek medical attention if they develop symptoms.

Elvis Presslin takes a look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana, author of  "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back". Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo

Police in KwaZulu-Natal have launched a manhunt for suspects who shot and killed a Station Commander in Greytown. Police say the Colonel was responding to a business robbery when suspects fled in a Toyota Quantum. KZN police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda says Police and private security chased them along the R33 towards Msinga, where a shootout broke out. Two suspects were shot dead, while another was arrested after being injured. A Sergeant was also wounded in the arm. Police say several suspects remain at large. Colonel Robert Netshiunda has more 

SACP General Secretary Solly Mapaila says left-wing parties must unite to keep the DA and Freedom Front Plus out of power in councils. Mapaila was speaking in Boksburg where the Council of the Left called for a united front among parties voted for by the African majority. The bloc, which includes the SACP, MK Party, EFF, PAC, AZAPO and Afrika Mayibuye Movement, won close to 20 percent in the recent local elections. The organisations say they are holding coalition talks with other parties independently while keeping each other updated on negotiations. For reaction Elvis Presslin spoke to  SACP acting national spokesperson, Mhlekwa Nxumalo

SACP General Secretary Solly Mapaila says left-wing parties must unite to keep the DA and Freedom Front Plus out of power in councils. Mapaila was speaking in Boksburg where the Council of the Left called for a united front among parties voted for by the African majority. The bloc, which includes the SACP, MK Party, EFF, PAC, AZAPO and Afrika Mayibuye Movement, won close to 20 percent in the recent local elections. The organisations say they are holding coalition talks with other parties independently while keeping each other updated on negotiations. For reaction Elvis Presslin spoke to  Freedom Front Plus leader, Dr. Corné Mulder...