SABCNews AM Headlines @05H30 | 17 May 2026

*North West businessman Brown Mogotsi is expected to appear before the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court today for defeating the ends of justice. This follows his arrest on Friday.

*The paternal Limpopo grandparents of a missing two year old baby girl, Omphile Sithole are expected to appear in court today on a charge of negligence after being arrested on Friday.

*President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as African Union Champion on Pandemic Prevention has praised the DRC and Uganda governments for their swift leadership and transparency in declaring the latest Ebola outbreaks.
The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern after 80 suspected deaths.

*Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China this week.
Putin and China's President Xi Jinping are expected to discuss bilateral relations and exchange views on key international and regional issues.

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