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9:04

GIWUSA condemns SAA's actions during FlySAfair...

First Take SA ·

2025/07/24

The General Industrial Workers Union of South Africa,GIWUSA has strongly condemned South African Airways for operating FlySafair routes during a pilots' strike. The union calls SAA's actions, described as an emergency agreement, a state-backed move to undermine the legitimate strike by over 200 FlySafair pilots, organized by Solidarity. GIWUSA accuses the ANC government of betraying workers by using public resources to support a private company, while neglecting essential services like healthcare

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6:14

TB Vaccine Country Preparedness Workshop takes place...

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2025/07/24

Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi will deliver a keynote address today at the TB Vaccine Country Preparedness Workshop in Pretoria. The event is part of South Africa's ongoing efforts to combat tuberculosis, a leading cause of death and illness in the country. Elvis Presslin spoke to World Health Organization South Africa,TB Technical Expert, Dr. Nkateko Mkhondo

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5:22

Concern as dangerous convicts deported to eSwatini

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2025/07/24

South Africa and eSwatini have expressed concern over the US deportation of dangerous convicted criminals with alleged links to terrorist groups. The men are being held in solitary confinement in eSwatini, but critics say the country is being used as a "dumping ground" - raising serious concerns about security in the region. Elvis Presslin spoke to Swaziland Solidarity Network spokesperson, Lucky Lukhele to discuss the reaction in eSwatini

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3:28

Criminal charges to be laid against former Head of...

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2025/07/24

The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng will lay criminal charges today against former Head of the Gauteng Department of Transport, Ronald Swartz. DA Shadow MEC Evert Du Plessis says Swartz, who served from 2013 to 2019, oversaw significant financial mismanagement. A PricewaterhouseCoopers report revealed over R400 million in irregular expenditure on bus subsidies during the 2016/17 and 2017/18 financial years, plus R70 million in fruitless and wasteful spending in 2015/16. None of the lost funds have

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11:25

PA's Kenny Kunene denies personal relationship with...

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2025/07/23

Patriotic Alliance Deputy President Kenny Kunene has denied any personal relationship with businessman Katiso Molefe. This after being found at Molefe's Gauteng home during a police operation. Four suspects, including Molefe, were arrested in connection with the 2022 murder of DJ Sumbody, real name Oupa John Sefoka, who was gunned down in Woodmead. The DA is calling for Kunene's resignation. Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Johannesburg Caucus Leader, Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku

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9:46

National Assembly to discuss the Appropriation Bill...

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2025/07/23

The National Assembly will today consider the Appropriation Bill, a key part of the national budget that allocates funds to government departments and public entities. Elvis Presslin spoke to ANC Chief Whip in Parliament, Mdumiseni Ntuli

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5:43

SACC hosts two-day Anti-Corruption conference

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2025/07/23

The South African Council of Churches, alongside other church leaders, is hosting a two-day National Anti-Corruption Conference starting today. The event unites church leaders nationwide to address the moral and spiritual crisis of corruption. The conference will conclude with the adoption of a Covenant Against Corruption, reflecting the Church's collective stance. Elvis Presslin spoke to Reverend Mzwandile Molo, General Secretary of the South African Council of Churches, for more details

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5:11

AUBBTA calls for the resignation of Kenny Kunene

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2025/07/23

The African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association is call for Joburg Transport MMC Kenny Kunene's resignation. This follows his presence at a police raid at a suspect's home in the DJ Sumbody murder case. Kunene claims he was there to accompany a journalist. Elvis Presslin spoke to African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association (AUBBTA) Chairperson, Phumudzo Mukhwathi

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5:30

Suspect to appear in court for murder of Ekurhuleni...

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2025/07/23

A 40-year-old man arrested in connection with the murder of Ekurhuleni auditor Mpho Mafole will appear in Kempton Park Magistrates' Court today. Mafole was shot earlier this month while heading home from work. He had been investigating a two-billion-rand shortfall in the metro's electricity accounts. Police are still searching for a second suspect, Hlanganani Agripper Mncwango. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the South African Municipal Workers' Union, SAMWU Ekurhuleni Regional Chairperson,

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9:49

ANC's stance on Jacob Zuma's visit to Morocco criticized

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2025/07/22

The Defender of Democracy has criticized the ANC's stance on Jacob Zuma saying the party is "tasting its own medicine". The organization notes that the ANC previously defended Zuma, but now labels him a sellout. Zuma recently visited Morocco, expressing support for the Kingdom's claim to Western Sahara, a territory disputed with the Algeria-backed Polisario front. Spokesperson Dennis Bloem of Activists and Citizens Forum spoke to Elvis Presslin

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5:04

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

First Take SA ·

2025/07/22

Elvis Presslin takes a look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana, author of "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back". Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo

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7:48

South Africans reassured that traces of ARV's in...

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2025/07/22

The Department of Water and Sanitation has reassured South Africans that antiretroviral drug traces found in drinking water pose no health risk. This follows a study by North West University and the Water Research Commission, which detected ARV residues on wastewater plants some above recommended safety levels. The ministry maintains the amounts are extremely minimal, measured in nanograms, and cannot transmit HIV or affect the safety and quality of drinking water. Deputy minister of Water and

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7:31

DA welcomes dismissal of Higher Education minister,...

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2025/07/22

The Democratic Alliance has welcomed the dismissal of Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane. The DA says Nkabane's removal is a step toward greater accountability after she was accused of misleading Parliament about a non-existent selection panel for the controversial SETA board appointments. Buti Manamela, previously the Deputy Minister, has been appointed as the new Minister, with Dr. Nomusa Dube-Ncube named as his deputy. DA spokesperson Karabo Khakhau says the ANC still has a long way to go

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15:40

George building collapse reveals systemic failures in...

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2025/07/21

A devastating report on the collapse of the 75 Victoria Street building in George, Western Cape has revealed systemic failures in the construction industry. The Council for the Built Environment's findings point to neglected safety standards and cost-cutting measures as key factors in the tragedy, which claimed the lives of 75 workers. The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA) has expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with the victims' families, calling the disaster a preventable

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6:01

Support for app-based transport workers strike in...

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2025/07/21

The National E-hailing Federation of South Africa has voiced strong support for app-based transport workers striking across Gauteng. The federation says the recent protests by E-hailing drivers reflect deep frustration over exploitation and unfair policies by multinational ride-hailing companies. Disgruntled drivers are demanding fair pay, better health and safety measures, compensation for injuries or deaths and an end to unfair deactivations without due process. Elvis Presslin spoke to Mr. Uhuru

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6:51

ACSA suspends Group Executive for Enterprise Security...

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2025/07/21

Airports Company South Africa, ACSA has suspended its Group Executive for Enterprise Security and Compliance, Lieutenant-General Mzwandile Petros, pending an independent probe into alleged operational irregularities. This follows an incident where a passenger boarded a flight to Ethiopia from OR Tambo International Airport with two training hand grenades in their luggage. The items were detected during a routine check at Bole International Airport in Ethiopia. The Civil Aviation Authority has fined

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5:55

FlySafair pilots embark on two-week stayaway

First Take SA ·

2025/07/21

FlySafair pilots have embarked on a two-week stayaway after rejecting the airline's 5.7% wage increase offer. Trade union Solidarity, representing over 200 pilots, secured a 14-day strike notice in response to FlySafair's seven-day lockout, which bars pilots from work without pay. With airports designated as National Key Points, picketing is prohibited, forcing pilots to stage a stayaway. Solidarity's Deputy General-Secretary, Helgard Cronjé, spoke to Elvis Presslin for the latest on today's

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10:13

Families living in shacks at Seaview Cemetery in Durban

First Take SA ·

2025/07/21

Over 400 families are living in shacks at Seaview Cemetery in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, with some households built directly on graves. The settlements, which began forming in 1981, have grown as families previously relocated to Welbedacht in Chatsworth in the early 2000s have returned, alongside new informal structures. The eThekwini Municipality is now urging residents to respect the sacred nature of cemeteries. For more, Elvis Presslin spoke to Ndabezinhle Sibiya, spokesperson for the MEC for

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13:25

Operationa Dudula is calling for strong border crontrol

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2025/07/18

Members of Operation Dudula are calling for stronger measures to secure South Africa's borders to stop illegal immigration to the country. Operation Dudula members marched to the Human Rights Commission in Johannesburg to handover a memorandum of grievances. The organisation says South Africans need to be pioritised when it comes to accessing basic services including housing, health and education.

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4:43

Higher Education and Training is set to brief a...

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2025/07/18

The Department of Higher Education and Training is set to brief a parliamentary committee today on the controversial appointments of Sector Education and Training Authorities, SETA, board chairpersons

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