SABCNews PM Headlines @21H00 | 16 May 2026

* Newly announced IFP mayoral candidate for the city of Johanneburg, Mlungisi Mabaso, says the municipality has capacity in terms of infrastructure and budget, despite issues of maladministration.

* Lawyers for North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi, have reiterated that their client is innocent. Mogotsi was arrested yesterday, shortly after appearing before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

* The funeral service for Former Botswana President Festus Mogae was held in Gaborone today. Mogae is remembered as someone who had respect for democratic discourse, and whose principled leadership will never be forgotten.

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