Recent updates from SABC News cover major national developments and social issues across South Africa. Here are the top stories:
- A woman has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping a nine-day-old baby in Bellville, Cape Town. The infant was found safe in Tafelsig[1].
- The DA has charged Minister Nobuhle Nkabane ahead of her budget speech, blaming President Ramaphosa for ignoring ANC corruption[1].
- Police in Tshwane have arrested three municipal officials for theft of transformers at electricity substations, with another high-profile arrest expected soon[1].
- Motorists should prepare for fuel price hikes beginning at midnight, with increases confirmed in subsequent reports[1][3].
- ANC Chief Whip Mdumiseni Ntuli has expressed concern over the DA’s stance after Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane was accused of misrepresenting facts before the portfolio committee in Parliament[3].
- The Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing sexual harassment allegations against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge is ongoing[3][6].
- A cold front has hit the southwestern parts of South Africa, bringing cloudy, wet, cold, and windy weather to Cape Town and surrounding areas[5].
- The Enyobeni tavern inquest at the East London Regional Court continues, with the tavern manager expected to conclude his testimony[5].
- Internationally, protesters and family members of Israeli hostages demonstrated in Tel Aviv, calling for a ceasefire with Hamas and the release of hostages[5].