🚨 IEC Partners with Tech Giants to Combat Election Disinformation The Electoral Commission (IEC) has partnered with Google, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok and non-profit organisation Moxii Africa to combat disinformation ahead of South Africa’s local government elections on 4 November. Briefing the media in Centurion, the stakeholders pledged to help voters access credible information and make informed political decisions. IEC chief executive Sy Mamabolo says protecting the integrity of election information is essential to ensuring free and fair elections. He emphasised the importance of tackling disinformation in the digital space as voters prepare to cast their ballots. #SouthAfrica #IEC #LocalGovernmentElections #Election2026 #Disinformation #FakeNews #VoterEducation #FreeAndFairElections #DigitalPlatforms #ElectionIntegrity @YOUFM898

🚨 Bronkhorstspruit Residents Warned Over Contaminated Water Residents in Bronkhorstspruit and surrounding areas have been warned not to drink, bathe in or use tap water amid investigations into a possible contamination incident. Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina says 408 gastrointestinal illness cases have been reported in Tshwane’s Region 7 since October, with children under four accounting for most cases. Preliminary tests conducted on 14 October detected extremely high levels of E. coli in water from the treatment works supplying the affected communities. No deaths have been reported. Further tests are underway, and authorities have not formally declared an outbreak. #Bronkhorstspruit #Tshwane #WaterContamination #EColi #SouthAfricaNews #HealthAlert @YOUFM898

🚨 The alleged tailoring of evidence has emerged as a key factor in the bail application of businessman Suliman Carrim. Prosecutors accuse Carrim of changing his version of events during his testimony and dispute his claim that he was not warned to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in March. State prosecutor Donald Shiko referred to commission records in which Justice Madlanga allegedly informed Carrim of his next appearance date. Carrim, 49, was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday while preparing to board a flight to Dubai. Magistrate Marc Curlewis postponed judgment until next Wednesday to examine the court record and determine whether the state’s allegations are supported. #SulimanCarrim #MadlangaCommission #BreakingNews #SouthAfricanNews #BailApplication #EvidenceTampering #PretoriaCourt #LegalNews 🚨@YOUFM898 newsnote.co.za/state-opposes…

📰 BLACK WEDNESDAY COMMEMORATION LUNCH WITH THE ANC PRESIDENT The ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa joins the Black Wednesday Commemoration Lunch, honouring the journalists and media workers. #BlackWednesday #ANC #PressFreedom #MediaFreedom #SouthAfricanHistory #FreedomOfExpression #ApartheidHistory #Democracy #SouthAfricaNews @YOUFM898 watch live: xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1dKrPrjpb…

🚨 NDPP ADV ANDY MOTHIBI ATTENDS THE EVIDENCE-BASED POLICING SOUTH AFRICA CONFERENCE 2026 #AndyMothibi #NDPP #EvidenceBasedPolicing #PolicingSA2026 #SouthAfricanPolice #SAPS #CrimePrevention #JusticeSystem #LawEnforcement #SouthAfricaNews @YOUFM898 watch live: xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1RJZzBEen…

🚨 Former President Thabo Mbeki has rejected allegations that his administration interfered with the prosecution of apartheid-era crimes, describing claims linking him to an alleged agreement to halt prosecutions as hearsay. Testifying before the TRC Cases Inquiry in Johannesburg, Mbeki denied interfering with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). He said South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) sought to balance accountability, reparations and national reconciliation. #ThaboMbeki #TRCCasesInquiry #ApartheidCrimes #TRC #SisiKhampepe #NPA #SouthAfricanNews #JusticeForVictims #TruthAndReconciliation #BreakingNews @silver_sibiya @YOUFM898 newsnote.co.za/mbeki-rejects…

🚨 THABO MBEKI TO TESTIFY BEFORE TRC CASES INQUIRY Former President Thabo Mbeki arrives to testify before the TRC Cases Inquiry, chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Sisi Khampepe, in Newtown on Monday and Tuesday. The inquiry is investigating delays and alleged political interference in the prosecution of apartheid-era crimes identified by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). Mbeki has denied that his administration interfered with or suppressed investigations by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). In an 82-page submission, he attributed the failure to prosecute the cases to prosecutors. @silver_sibiya #ThaboMbeki #TRCCasesInquiry #ApartheidCrimes #TruthAndReconciliationCommission #SisiKhampepe #NPA #SouthAfricanPolitics #JusticeAndAccountability #SouthAfricaNews #BreakingNews @YOUFM898

Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola returns to SAPS leadership after charges were withdrawn. #FannieMasemola #SAPS #SouthAfricanPolice #PoliceCorruption #LifestyleAudits #CyrilRamaphosa #SouthAfricaNews #AntiCorruption #PoliceReform #Accountability newsnote.co.za/masemola-retu…

🚨 NINE MURDER SUSPECTS AMONG 1,000+ ARRESTED IN CRACKDOWN More than 1,000 suspects have been arrested in a major crime crackdown across the Free State under Operation Shanela Two’s Safer Festive Season action plan. The arrests include nine suspects for murder, 39 for attempted murder, 32 for rape and 165 for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Officers also searched 498 premises, 48,556 people and 13,576 vehicles during the operations. #OperationShanelaTwo #FreeState #CrimePrevention #SAPS #SouthAfricaNews #SaferFestiveSeason #CrimeNews @YOUFM898

🚨🚨THREE SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN SKEEM MAFENYA MURDER CASE Three suspects aged between 17 and 23 have been arrested in connection with the murder of 20-year-old comedian and content creator Khadziyane Ndivhuwo, popularly known as Skeem Mafenya, from Malamulele, Vhembe District. The arrests followed an intelligence-driven police operation on Saturday, hours after the victim was fatally stabbed at Madonsi Boltman B. Police discovered his body with multiple stab wounds. The motive remains unknown. The suspects are expected to appear before the Malamulele Magistrate’s Court, facing murder charges. #SkeemMafenya #Malamulele #VhembeDistrict #LimpopoNews #CrimeNews #SouthAfricaNews #JusticeForSkeemMafenya @YOUFM898

Speaking to Newsnote at the party’s manifesto launch in Orlando East, Soweto, Al Jama-ah's Johannesburg mayoral candidate Ashley Mama predicts that coalition governments would remain a feature of Johannesburg politics for decades, emphasising the importance of negotiations and cooperation among political parties following the elections. @silver_sibiya #AlJamaah #AshleyMama #Johannesburg #LocalGovernmentElections #SouthAfricanPolitics #CoalitionGovernment #Election2026 #Soweto #Newsnote #PoliticalNews @YOUFM898 newsnote.co.za/al-jama-ah-ta…

🚨 AL JAMA-AH TARGETS 10 MORE SEATS IN JOHANNESBURG! 🚨 Al Jama-ah Johannesburg mayoral candidate Ashley Mama says the party is targeting an additional 10 seats in the City of Johannesburg municipality. Mama made the remarks during an interview with Newsnote at the party’s manifesto launch in Orlando East, Soweto, as Al Jama-ah outlines its ambitions ahead of the upcoming local government elections. The party’s target signals its intention to expand its representation in Johannesburg’s municipal council. @silver_sibiya #AlJamaAh #AshleyMama #Johannesburg #LocalGovernmentElections #SouthAfricanPolitics #Soweto #Newsnote #Election2026 #JoburgPolitics @YOUFM898

🚨🚨 KAIZER CHIEFS vs RED ARROWS CLASH BLACKED OUT IN SOUTH AFRICA! Bad news for Amakhosi faithful! Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that this afternoon’s CAF Confederation Cup clash against Red Arrows FC will NOT be televised in South Africa! The reason? The hosting team has been unable to provide SABC with the necessary broadcast link to air the match for fans in Mzansi. 🚨 Amakhosi fans are encouraged to follow live updates, coverage and key moments straight from Ndola, Zambia on X!🔥⚽ #KaizerChiefs #Amakhosi #RedArrows #CAFConfederationCup @YOUFM898 #MzansiFootball #BreakingNews #FootballAlert #SoccerNews

South Africans can now lodge official complaints with the National Consumer Commission (NCC) if unwanted telemarketing calls continue despite blocking them. The newly launched National Opt-Out Registry is a free, government-administered platform allowing consumers to block unsolicited marketing calls, SMSes and electronic communications. According to Truecaller’s 2026 South Africa Spam Report, the country received 17.47 billion spam calls between January and June, marking a 25% increase year-on-year. Acting NCC Commissioner Hardin Ratshisusu says direct marketers must register by December or risk prosecution for non-compliance. #SouthAfrica #SpamCalls #OptOutRegistry #ConsumerRights #NCC #Telemarketing #DigitalPrivacy #BreakingNews @YOUFM898

🚨 NSPCA RESCUES THREE TIGERS AND A SERVAL FROM NORTH WEST FACILITY 🐅 The NSPCA has rescued three Bengal tigers and a serval from a captive predator breeding facility in North West following alleged serious animal welfare violations. According to NSPCA chief inspector Douglas Wolhuter, two tigers were found in enclosures contaminated with faeces and decomposing carcasses, while another tiger and the serval had untreated injuries. Inspectors also raised concerns about overcrowding, poor feeding practices and faulty electric fencing. A criminal investigation has been launched into alleged contraventions of the Animals Protection Act. #NSPCA #AnimalCruelty #AnimalRescue #BengalTigers #WildlifeProtection #NorthWestNews #SouthAfricaNews #AnimalWelfare #BreakingNews #WildlifeRescue @YOUFM898 newsnote.co.za/nspca-investi…

🚨🚔 FOURTH SUSPECT ARRESTED IN DRUG-RELATED CASE IN GAUTENG! Gauteng Police Spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili says police cannot yet confirm the street value of the drugs involved in the case. The latest development comes as authorities confirm the arrest of the fourth suspect, marking a further step in the ongoing police investigation. @silver_sibiya #BreakingNews 🚨 #GautengNews #DrugBust #FourthSuspectArrested #GautengPolice #BrendaMuridili #CrimeNews #SouthAfricaNews 🇿🇦 #DrugRelatedCrime #PoliceInvestigation #CrimeUpdate #LatestNews 📰 @YOUFM898

🚨🗳️ IFP UNVEILS FIVE-POINT MANIFESTO IN RUSTENBURG AHEAD OF 2026 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS! Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) Provincial Chairperson Themba Gwabeni says the party has launched its five-point manifesto in Rustenburg, placing service delivery, job creation and accountability at the centre of its campaign ahead of the 4 November 2026 Local Government Elections. 🏛️ The manifesto launch puts key local government issues in the spotlight as political parties outline their priorities for communities across South Africa. 💬 Join the conversation! What should be the top priority for local government in your community? Share your views in the comments below. 👇 #IFP #ThembaGwabeni #Rustenburg #NorthWest #LocalGovernmentElections2026 #SouthAfricanPolitics #ServiceDelivery #JobCreation #Accountability #ElectionNews #PoliticalNews #BreakingNews 🗳️🇿🇦📰 @YOUFM898