SABCNews AM Headlines @05H30 | 01 June 2026

* The Madlanga Commission - which is tasked with investigating allegations of criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system - will resume its hearings today with evidence relating to the Port Shepstone drug bust.

* The Brakpan Magistrate’s Court is expected to deliver judgment in the bail application of Matipandile Sotheni. Sotheni is accused of killing Marius van der Merwe, also known as Witness D at the Madlanga Commission.

* Hundreds of Johannesburg Metrobus commuters will be impacted by reduced bus services, after the bus operator announced a reduction in the number of trips on its daily routes, starting today. The operator cites financial challenges and rising diesel costs for this development

* An Israeli airstrike has killed at least two Palestinians and wounded 12 at a Gaza cafe ‌that was packed with people celebrating public holidays.

* Bafana Bafana are set to depart for Mexico today to continue preparations for the World Cup, although three officials are still waiting for their visas.

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