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4:37

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

First Take SA ·

2025/07/01

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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13:51

ANCYL opposes possible criminal charges against the...

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2025/07/01

The Democratic Alliance is set to file criminal charges against Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane today at Cape Town Central Police Station. The DA claims Nkabane misled Parliament regarding an independent panel and the appointment of ANC-linked individuals to a SETA Board. This comes ahead of her budget vote presentation in the NCOP on Thursday. While several student groups back the DA's push for Nkabane's removal, the ANC Youth League has strongly opposed these calls. Elvis Presslin spoke

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12:22

DA criticised for threats to a table of motion of no...

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2025/06/30

The Good Party has criticised the Democratic Alliance's threat to table a motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa, calling it reckless. The party argues the move contradicts the DA's role in the Government of National Unity. For more Elvis Presslin spoke to Brett Herron, GOOD Secretary-General and Member of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament

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6:11

ActionSA cautions President Ramaphosa against...

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2025/06/30

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has cautioned President Cyril Ramaphosa against underestimating the Democratic Alliance. Mashaba warned that the DA won't play games and that Ramaphosa will face consequences if he ignores them. The warning comes amid tensions between the ANC and DA in the government of national unity. To elaborate further on his sentiments Elvis Presslin spoke to Mr. Mashaba

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5:17

DA issues stern warning to the ANC

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2025/06/30

DA federal chair Helen Zille has issued a stern warning to the ANC, stating the DA will not accept unilateral governance within the Government of National Unity. This follows President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to dismiss Deputy Trade and Industry Minister, Andrew Whitfield. Zille says the DA will escalate its response each time the ANC acts independently in the GNU. While the DA remains committed to the GNU, it has withdrawn from the National Dialogue and is now considering a motion of no

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6:18

Gauteng health refutes allegations over unprocessed...

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2025/06/30

Gauteng's Health Department has refuted allegations that bodies at Helen Joseph Hospital are unprocessed due to a shortage of printer cartridges. The department confirms only one body, from a patient declared dead on arrival, remains and will be processed today (Monday). Officials acknowledge earlier printing delays impacted mortuary operations this month but say contingency measures have cleared the backlog. For more, Elvis Presslin spoke to Gauteng Health Department spokesperson, Motalatale

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6:40

PSA warns of stronger action for unemployed doctors...

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2025/06/30

The Public Servants Association, PSA is warning of stronger action alongside unemployed doctors until all are hired by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health. Last week, protests erupted across the province as over 150 doctors remained without jobs. The PSA says the government must stop making empty promises on healthcare reform while hospitals face staff shortages and graduates sit idle. To elaborate further on the Associations concern's Elvis Presslin spoke to Mlungisi Ndlovu, Provincial Manager

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18:26

The Ubuntu Urban Farm at Klipspruit launches its...

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2025/06/27

The Ubuntu Urban Farm at Klipspruit Wes Secondary School in Klipspruit southwest of Johannesburg, bordering Soweto, launched its first Market day on Saturday 21 June just five months after inception. It is an initiative led by Ubuntu Community Development & Empowerment supported by the Non Profit organization Go Green Go Clean from Eldorado Park and Barloworld Empowerment Foundation. The aim of this initiative is to provide a reliable source of fresh produce for the school and the community. The

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14:48

Two inspectors suspended from the Gauteng Department...

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2025/06/26

The Gauteng Department of Education has suspended two inspectors from its Infrastructure Unit. The inspectors were assigned to manage a project to conduct repairs at Noordgesig Secondary School in Soweto following a fire that broke out at the school last year. Following the fire incident that occurred at the said school, the Department had allocated funds for urgent repairs and reconstruction work. However, it is suspected that repairs might have not been completed, some of the committed upgrades

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8:21

Court grants interdict to halt the burial of Zambia's...

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2025/06/26

The High Court in Pretoria has granted an interdict halting the burial of Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu. The Zambian government had approached the court, seeking to stop the burial which was scheduled to take place yesterday in South Africa. The government argues that disputes over Lungu's final resting place need to be resolved before any burial can take place. Elvis Presslin spoke to Advocate Simba Chitando, a human rights lawyer, to analyze this interdict

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6:22

Kenya's government orders TV and radio stations to...

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2025/06/26

The Kenyan government has reportedly ordered all television and radio stations to halt live broadcasts of ongoing protests in Nairobi and across the country. This marks the first anniversary of last year's deadly anti-tax demonstrations that saw parliament stormed. The Communications Authority of Kenya cites constitutional violations, but the move has sparked outrage among journalists and activists who call it an attack on press freedom. For more, Elvis Presslin spoke to Kenyan intersectional

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6:07

ActionSA supports launch for an inquiry into the Road...

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2025/06/25

ActionSA say it supports Parliament's decision to launch a full inquiry into the Road Accident Fund. The party criticised the Fund, calling it a center of corruption and mismanagement after a poor performance by its board before SCOPA. ActionSA has written to Transport Minister Barbara Creecy, demanding the board's removal and has proposed a motion for debate. Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA MP, Alan Beesley for more details

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7:48

Sizekhaya denies links to Deputy President Paul...

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2025/06/25

The Sizekhaya consortium has denied having any links to Deputy President Paul Mashatile. This follows scrutiny over a multibillion-rand deal to run South Africa's national lottery. Reports suggested Mashatile's family was connected to the winning bidder. Sizekhaya Holdings, which won an eight-year licence from Trade and Industry Minister Parks Tau in May 2025, includes Bellamont Gaming among its shareholders. Bellamont is co-owned by Khumo Bogatsu, Mashatile's sister-in-law and twin sister of his

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10:03

Government owes over R16b in leave payouts to public...

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2025/06/25

The Public Service Commission says the government owes over R16 billion in leave payouts to nearly 190,000 public service employees hired before July 2000. Claude Naiker, Acting Deputy General Manager for the Public Servants Association, PSA spoke to Elvis Presslin

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7:02

Three no-confidence motions tabled against JHB mayor,...

First Take SA ·

2025/06/25

The Democratic Alliance has tabled three motions of no confidence against Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero, Speaker Nobuhle Mthembu and Chief Whip Sithembiso Zungu. The motion is set to be debated by the Johannesburg Council today. Elvis Presslin spoke to Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku, Caucus Leader for the DA in Johannesburg

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6:38

Another cold front expected to hit South Africa

First Take SA ·

2025/06/24

The South African Weather Service says another intense cold front is expected to hit the Namakwa District of the Northern Cape and the Western Cape from tomorrow until Friday. An intense cold front is expected to make landfall over the south-western parts of South Africa, bringing a significant shift in weather conditions across the region. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to South African Weather Service Forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela

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8:17

White Paper on Local Government needed to review the...

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2025/06/24

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa says a review of the White Paper on Local Government must address the critical issue of adequate funding for municipalities. Minister Hlabisa was speaking at a high-level dialogue in Midrand, north of Johannesburg, yesterday. Representatives from political parties convened talks centred on professionalising local government administration, reforming structures and systems, strengthening accountability and examining

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5:01

POPCRU will lead a march advocating for worker rights...

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2025/06/24

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) will today lead a march to the Shorburg Building to advocate for worker rights and human dignity within the criminal justice sector. This following reports of sexual harassment and systemic abuse within the police and correctional services, particularly against new recruits. For more on this, Richard Mamabolo, POPCRU spokesperson, spoke to Elvis Presslin

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6:28

The DA will commemorate its 25th anniversary in...

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2025/06/24

Democratic Alliance (DA) Leader John Steenhuisen will today head a community visit to Hanover Cottages in Hanover Park to commemorate the party's 25th anniversary. The visit is part of the DA's ongoing engagement with communities as it celebrates a quarter-century of political presence. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to National Spokesperson of the Democratic Alliance, Karabo Khakhau

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4:46

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2025/06/24

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