SABCNews AM Headlines @06H00 | 24 May 2026

* A large group of activists and humanitarian volunteers from several countries who sailed toward Gaza Strip with aid has arrived back in South Africa.

* Friends of the late ANC stalwart, Kaobitsa "Bushy" Maape, have described him as an astute and committed comrade who remained steadfast in his beliefs.

* As the continent prepares to celebrate 60 years since the Organisation of African Unity, now known as the African Union, the question is being raised about what it means to be African as the continent grapples with rising unemployment, poverty and inequality.

* US secret service agents have killed a man close to the White House.

* Orlando Pirates are the 2025/26 Betway Premiership champions after beating Orbit College 2-nil at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga.

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