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The Weekend View

Current Affairs programme which provides listeners with the latest local and International news hosted by Elvis Preslin. Tune in 104-107 every Saturday and Sunday morning from 6 to 7 am

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5:40

Volunteer groups and Sanparks have divergent views...

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2025/08/23

Violent crime on Table Mountain is on the increase. This is according to volunteer groups or concerned mountain users. They have now launched a petition calling on SANParks to tackle crime and the deterioration of conditions on the mountain. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Taahir Osman, Founder of Take Back our Mountains

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5:25

Calls for government to speedily enforce warning...

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2025/08/23

The Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) is calling on the South African government to ratify regulations that make it mandatory for foods high in salt, sugar and saturated fat to carry clear warning labels on the front of packages. This it says will empower consumers to make informed and healthier decisions when buying food. This week HEALA concluded its roadshows aimed at raising awareness on the importance of front-of-package warning labels. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Simphiwe Masilo, Programmes

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7:54

South Africa and Australia prepare for battle on two...

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2025/08/23

Australia and South Africa will battle on two fronts TODAY with the Proteas playing the second One Day International of the three-match series. The match will be in MacKay in Queensland. And after a week of licking their wounds, defending Rugby Championship kings, South Africa, will TODAY take on Australia in the second round of the showdown in Cape Town. The Springboks are desperate to turn the tables and prove that they are still the top rugby nation in the world and that last Saturday was merely

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17:03

What Alaska summit means for Trump, Putin and Ukraine

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2025/08/20

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5:48

Alarming increase in "Buy Now pay later exploitative...

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2025/08/20

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26:04

Your views on the just ended National Dialogue...

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2025/08/17

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9:02

Wallabies wallop Springboks in stunning start to...

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2025/08/17

Australia came back from 22- nil to win in a stunning 38-22 bonus-point victory over South Africa in their Rugby Championship opener YESTERDAY, the Wallabies' first victory at Ellis Park since 1963. The Springboks led 22-5 at halftime but Australia came alive in the second half and were excellent in soaking up pressure and hitting the world champions with fast breaks as they won on South African soil for the first time in 14 years.Meanwhile Ultimate Fighting Championship - UFC - middleweight world

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29:12

Diverse views emerge at National Convention

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2025/08/17

Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Political Analyst, Professor, Lesiba Teffo, Her Royal Highness, Queen Rebecca Como of The Nama Royal House and Lerato Ngobeni, MP and observer at the National Convention

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6:05

Highgate Hotel Massacre inquest resumes

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2025/08/10

The inquest into the 1 May 1993 Highgate Hotel Massacre will resume TOMORROW,at the Special Tribunal in East London. This follows two earlier sittings in January and March thisyear and marks another critical step in the long-delayed effort to uncover the truth behind theattack, which claimed five lives and left seven others injured. Although the Highgate Hotel Massacre was widely attributed to the Azanian People's Liberation Army - APLA , no amnesty applications were ever filed, and recent

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24:12

To dialogue or not to dialogue? Disagreements blemish...

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2025/08/10

On FRIDAY , Seven prominent legacy foundations proposed that the first National Convention, scheduled to be held next weekend from the 15th to the 17 of August , must BE postponed. The Steve Biko Foundation; Thabo Mbeki Foundation; Chief Albert Luthuli Foundation; Desmond and Leah Tutu Foundation; FW de Klerk Foundation; Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Foundation and the Strategic Dialogue withdrew their participation citing that core principles meant to underpin the whole National Dialogue have been

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6:37

Drowning: NSRI tackles Africa's silent epidemic

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2025/08/10

In the 90 minutes of an average football match, as many as 11 people in Africa drown – and often no one will hear a sound. That's effectively a whole team lost every game. Drowning is a silent epidemic in Africa and according to the World Health Organisation, an estimated 66,000 lives are lost across the continent each year. It is against this background that the National Sea Rescue Institute - NSRI - will TODAY broadcast a drowning prevention reminder on London's Wembley stadium's LED boards

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4:56

Ramaphosa leads National Women's Day Commemoration in...

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2025/08/09

President Cyril Ramaphosa will TODAY lead the National Women's Day Commemoration at the Nkowankowa Stadium in Tzaneen, Limpopo Province. Women's Month 2025 marks the 69th anniversary of the historic 1956 demonstration in which 20 000 women marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August to protest against the extension of pass laws and the Urban Areas Act. President Ramaphosa will address the commemoration under the theme "Building Resilient Economies for All". Bongiwe Zwane spoke to our reporter Koketso

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7:32

Consumers pocket R12 million in refunds and replacements

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2025/08/09

The Consumer Goods and Services Ombud this week announced consumer complaint statistics for the 2024/25 financial year. In the latest report the ombud facilitated refunds or replacements to consumers to the value of R11.9 million. According to the CGSO , the annual report aims to reflect on what the CGSO has achieved but also why their work matters. The theme this year is accessibility. CGSO has found that many of the most vulnerable consumers in poor and rural communities remain unaware of their

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8:20

Plot thickens in Edgar Lungu body repatriation saga

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2025/08/09

The saga surrounding the repatriation of the body of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu back to his country for burial took a dramatic turn YESTERDAY. The family of the former leader filed papers for leave to appeal hours after Friday's High Court judgement that had ruled that Zambia's government can repatriate the body, despite his family's opposition. The dispute follows a long-standing feud between Lungu and his successor, President Hakainde Hichilema, with Lungu's family saying he had

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21:39

Is the Church dealing adequately with GBV?

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2025/08/09

The Church, as a prominent social institution, has a complex relationship with violence against women and children, both contributing to and combating it. While the Church is called to be a source of healing and protection, some instances reveal that church leaders and structures can perpetuate or enable GBV. Some church leaders, including pastors, have been found to be perpetrators of GBV, betraying their role as spiritual leaders and protectors. The South African Christian Leaders Initiative -

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10:00

BMA set to unveil new security measures at ports of...

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2025/08/03

The Border Management Authority is set to unveil new security measures to boost traveller verification and law enforcement at ports of entry. The authority says this move is part of the BMA's renewed push to enhance border operations. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the Commissioner of the Border Management Authority, Dr. Mike Masiapato ...

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41:34

Calls to tighten lifestyle audits amid Mashatile...

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2025/08/03

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has denied owning a multimillion-rand Constantia mansion, saying the property belongs to his son-in-law and is privately owned. This comes after he listed two luxury homes in Constantia and Midrand in Parliament's latest Register of Members' Interests, raising eyebrows nationwide. The properties, valued at a combined R65 million, have reignited public concern over transparency and wealth among politicians. Mashatile, who earns just over R3 million annually, insists

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7:55

ANC NEC in crunch weekend meeting

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2025/08/02

The ANC is THIS WEEKEND holding its much-anticipated National Executive Committee meeting in Ormonde in southern Johannesburg. The meeting which, will end on Monday, comes in the wake of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu taking leave of absence following explosive allegations by KZN police commissioner Lt. general Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The meeting is also set to discuss the US-imposed tariffs which will essentially take effect on Thursday. The state of the fragile Government of National UNity - GNU - may

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8:08

Looking for holiday accomodation? Beware of scams!

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2025/08/02

Booking a holiday online can be risky, warns a Cape Town beachfront property owner. Scammers are cloning venue websites, hijacking host accounts, and stealing luxury property images to lure unsuspecting travellers on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. These fake listings, often offering West Coast and Atlantic Seaboard stays at unrealistically low prices, are leaving potential holidaymakers in a bind. Naomi Marx, who owns beachfront holiday accommodation on the West Coast in Cape Town warns that if

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16:52

DTIC working on tariff counter proposal amid concerns...

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2025/08/02

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he remains hopeful that ongoing talks with Washington will help ease new US tariffs on South African goods. This follows a 30% tariff introduced by US President Donald Trump, targeting multiple nations including South Africa as part of a wider global trade reset. Ramaphosa says South Africa has tabled a trade framework seeking exemptions and mutual investment opportunities. Ramaphosa further says Government is also finalising support measures for affected industries,

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