SABCNews AM Headlines @06H00 | 04 April 2026

Health Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, has expressed sadness following the death of one of the conjoined twins at Mankweng Hospital, located east of Polokwane. Police and soldiers have confiscated mandrax, dagga and an undisclosed amount of cash on the first day of the crime fighting operation in the Eastern Cape. Close to 300 soldiers have been deployed to the province. South African government officials, including Parliamentarians and provincial leaders, have issued widespread calls for a safe, peaceful, and a united Easter weekend. The US has rescued a service member from an F-15 fighter jet that was shot down over Iran. The status of a second crew member is not immediately clear. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.