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6:53

More arrests could follow Jayden Lee Meek's murder

First Take SA ·

2025/07/15

Deputy Police Minister Polly Boshielo says more arrests may follow in the murder case of Jayden Lee Meek. Minister Boshielo was speaking outside the Roodepoort Magistrates Court, where Jayden's mother, Tiffany Meek, appeared yesterday for her son's murder. To elaborate further on the case Elvis Presslin spoke to Deputy Police Minister, Polly Boshielo

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9:49

IEC rejects Islamic State of Africa's bid to register...

First Take SA ·

2025/07/14

The Independent Electoral Commission has rejected the Islamic State of Africa's bid to register as a political party. Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo outlined three reasons for the decision: over 200 objections were lodged, citing the party's Sharia-based policies as incompatible with South Africa's secular values; the group failed to provide 300 valid signatures from registered voters and their public notice appeared in a newspaper with limited reach. The Islamic State of Africa has 30 days to

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5:09

SABC 75 anniversary: Riaan Cruywagen shows his human...

First Take SA ·

2025/07/14

As we celebrate 75 years of news on the SABC's platforms, we revisit one of the most hilarious moments in South African television news history. Riaan Cruywagen is synonymous with professionalism and perfectionism - the ultimate South African news presenter. Cruywagen perfectly presented the Afrikaans television news for 37 years. One night, however, he showed his "human" side, after an on-air incident which is still being remembered by millions of South Africans. SABC News' Liezl Olivier

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16:10

President Ramaphosa places Police Minister on special...

First Take SA ·

2025/07/14

President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave amid ongoing investigations into allegations of corruption and abuse of power. The announcement was made during a national address last night. Professor Firoz Cachalia will assume the role of acting police minister from August first. The decision follows claims by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who accused Mchunu of interfering in police investigations and having links to

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6:22

President Ramaphosa to address the nation on Sunday...

First Take SA ·

2025/07/11

President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on Sunday regarding explosive allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The speech comes in response to serious allegations made by Mkhwanazi, who has accused the Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu, alongside SAPS' leadership, of corruption and obstructing justice. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Political Analyst, Professor Tumi Senokoane

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4:36

Former leader of an Apartheid-era Police unit...

First Take SA ·

2025/07/11

Former leader of Reaction Unit 6, a unit of the of the Apartheid-era Police operating in Dunnottar Springs, Johan Marais has been sentenced to 15-years in prison. Marais was found guilty of the premeditated murder of student activist, Caiphus Nyoka, in 1987. The plan to kill and raid Nyoka's home was devised by some members of the security branch under the then commanding officer Leon Louis van den Berg, who is also charged separately. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the National

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9:40

Vusimuzi Cat Matlala to appear in court on charges of...

First Take SA ·

2025/07/11

Controversial tender mogul Vusimuzi Cat Matlala is expected back in the Alexandra Magistrates' Court today. He faces charges of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder, linked to a 2023 hit attempt on his ex-girlfriend actress Tebogo Thobejane. Matlala recently ditched his bail bid and remains in custody. His wife, Tsakani, who is out on a R20,000 bail, also faces the same charges. The couple's court appearance comes amid an ongoing corruption probe into a cancelled R360-million police

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6:35

Joburg residents outraged over cost to repair potholes

First Take SA ·

2025/07/11

Johannesburg residents have expressed outrage after Mayor Dada Morero announced that repairing the city's potholes could cost approximately R700 million. The staggering figure, announced during the launch of the city's "War on Potholes" campaign in Hyde Park, has ignited debate over budget priorities and years of infrastructure neglect. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to DA shadow Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) of Transport, Sean Kreusch

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5:10

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

First Take SA ·

2025/07/11

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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7:26

Memorial to be held for former Deputy President David...

First Take SA ·

2025/07/10

The ANC will today hold a memorial for former Deputy President David Mabuza in three regions in Mpumalanga, where he served as premier from 2009 to 2018. The country is currently observing a period of mourning which entails national flags flying at half-mast until Mabuza's official state funeral on Saturday. Elvis Presslin spoke to Desmond Moela, Spokesperson to former Deputy President David Mabuza's family...

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3:01

Outrage Over Court’s Decision to Grant Bail to...

First Take SA ·

2025/07/10

The Tshegofatso Pule Foundation has expressed outrage over the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court decision to grant R5,000 bail to 39-year-old Mduduzi Mnisi, accused of murdering 14-year-old Likhona Fose. Mnisi, who was on parole at the time, is alleged to have been seen with Fose in Durban Deep on the day she went missing in May. Her mutilated body was found the next day. The state claims premeditated murder, but Mnisi's defense argues there's no direct evidence tying him to the crime. Elvis Presslin

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8:08

ActionSA to lead protest outside KZN police headquarters

First Take SA ·

2025/07/10

ActionSA will today lead a protest outside the KwaZulu-Natal police headquarters to demand urgent action to address the deepening crisis within SAPS and the criminal justice system. This follows serious allegations by KZN Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Zwakele Mncwango, ActionSA KZN Provincial Chairperson...

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8:52

ActionSA slams looming US tariffs on South Africa

First Take SA ·

2025/07/09

ActionSA MP Alan Beesley has slammed the government's failure to prevent looming US tariffs, calling the 30% levy on South African exports a betrayal of workers. He says despite earlier talks and reassurances, government diplomacy collapsed putting thousands of jobs and key sectors like auto manufacturing, steel, and agriculture at risk. Beesley warns ordinary citizens, not politicians, will suffer most, and urges President Ramaphosa to present a clear, urgent plan of action. ActionSA MP Alan

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4:47

Defend Our Democracy calls for President Ramaphosa to...

First Take SA ·

2025/07/09

Defend Our Democracy is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the nation following damning revelations by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. Mkhwanazi has accused Minister Mchunu and senior SAPS officials of meddling in police operations. The movement has also called a full, independent judicial commission of inquiry into the criminal capture of the criminal justice and security services. Elvis Presslin spoke to Defend Our

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11:08

Mary Phadi removed from the MK Party and her position...

First Take SA ·

2025/07/09

Mary Phadi has been removed from the uMkhonto weSizwe Party and her position in the provincial legislature. The Mbombela High Court dismissed Phadi's appeal yesterday, upholding the MK Party's decision to terminate her membership. The ruling confirms Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane as the party's provincial leader. Phadi, who had challenged her earlier expulsion over allegations of misconduct, set fire to a copy of the MK Party constitution outside the court in protest. The party says the decision

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13:08

Public Interest South Africa welcomes life sentence...

First Take SA ·

2025/07/08

Public Interest South Africa has welcomed the life sentencing of hitman Sibusiso Ncengwa for the 2017 assassination of Sindiso Magaqa, calling it a symbolic step toward justice. But the group warns this is far from full justice, as the ANC's internal rot, political violence and corruption remain unpunished. The organisation says Ncengwa's confession exposed a culture of impunity and mafia-style politics. For more on this Public Interest SA founder Tebogo Khaas spoke to Elvis Presslin

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7:51

NCC leader slams SAPS over corruption allegations

First Take SA ·

2025/07/08

National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams has slammed the South African Police Service over widespread corruption allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Adams, a member of Parliament's Police Committee, previously exposed misconduct among top police officials, leading to arrests for alleged fraud. Adams' criticism comes after Mkhwanazi accused Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and other senior officials of meddling in police operations. Mr. Adams spoke to Elvis

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7:02

Put South Africa First to join march condemning...

First Take SA ·

2025/07/08

Put South Africa First will join forces with other civic organizations in a march through Pretoria today to condemn gender-based violence. The event will mark the beginning of a series of demonstrations leading up to Women's Month in August. Elvis Presslin spoke to Faith Mabusela, National Chairperson of Put South Africa First

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5:43

Concerns raised over reports that criminals have...

First Take SA ·

2025/07/08

The South African Prisoners' Organisation for Human Rights has raised concern over reports of prosecutors offering accused criminals the option to pay cash settlements in exchange for charges being dropped without any court ruling. They say this trend, aimed at easing backlogs in court cases, risks turning justice into a commodity for the wealthy. With nearly 150,000 such cases recorded annually, critics warn it undermines legal integrity, opens doors to abuse and worsens inequality in the justice

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4:23

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2025/07/08

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