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Follow the official, verified SABC News WhatsApp channel and stay informed with Africa-focused journalism from South Africa’s public broadcaster. Join over 1.5 M+ followers who rely on fast, credible updates in one trusted feed.
SABC News – From Airwaves to Your Phone
SABC News is the digital extension of the South African Broadcasting Corporation, long established as Africa’s news leader. Drawing on 18 radio stations, 3 television channels and coverage in 11 languages, the WhatsApp channel distils the most important local and international stories into clear, accessible updates. Expect breaking news, politics, economy, society and global affairs, curated for South Africans and the wider continent.
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Because SABC News combines radio, TV and online reporting teams, its WhatsApp channel offers a uniquely broad view of events: from court decisions and political developments to regional conflicts and global power shifts. Follow to get balanced context, verified facts and evergreen analysis that help you understand not just what is happening, but why it matters.
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WhatsApp chat messages between Gauteng’s Organised Crime Unit member, Fannie Nkosi, and Tshwane Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Gareth Mnisi have taken centre stage at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry...
Mar 19, 2026
The United States (US) hosted representatives from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda in Washington on Tuesday and Wednesday, with talks focused on the stalled peace process in eastern ...
Mar 19, 2026
Police will go ahead with their firearms compliance inspection on the premises of a Durban-based security company, which belongs to businessman Calvin Mathibeli. https://tinyurl.com/2m7cxs74
Mar 19, 2026
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Swedish government have signed an agreement to boost safe, decent jobs and healthy environment for women in Southern Africa’s transport and l...
Mar 19, 2026
SAPS conducting a compliance inspection at Calvin Mathibeli (CEO) of Calvin and Family Group in Durban North. This follows a ruling yesterday by the Durban High Court, which dismissed Mathibeli’s urge...
Mar 19, 2026
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