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11:14

Ousted MK Party founder takes fight to Pretoria High...

First Take SA ·

2025/06/18

Ousted uMkhonto weSizwe Party founder, Jabulani Khumalo is taking his fight to the Pretoria High Court to reclaim leadership of the party. Khumalo insists the MKP should be led by credible individuals who made significant sacrifices to establish it. Elvis Presslin spoke to Jabulani Khumalo

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12:10

Operation Dudula occupies hijacked properties in...

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2025/06/17

Operation Dudula has occupied hijacked properties in Johannesburg, trying to reclaim the properties from illegal occupiers. The group gathered at the Rosettenville Moffettview police station citing concerns over foreigners occupying properties while South Africans struggle with housing. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Operation Dudula President, Zandile Dabula

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5:18

SAPS spent R131 million on paid sick leave in 2023.24...

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2025/06/17

The South African Police Service spent R131 million on paid sick leave for 618 officers in the 2023/24 financial year, according to Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. Responding to a parliamentary question from the DA, Mchunu said most of the funds covered leave periods longer than six months. Elvis Presslin spoke to Lisa Schickerling, MP and DA Deputy Spokesperson on Police

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19:37

MK Party officials launched its youth league in Durban

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2025/06/17

The uMkonto weSizwe (MK) Party officially launched its youth league yesterday in Clermont, west of Durban. Scores of party supporters gathered at the Christianeburg Stadium to witness the launch of the party's youth wing. For more on the MK party's youth league, Elvis Presslin spoke to Nkateko Mkhabela, MKP Youth League Secretary General

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8:42

SA condemns targeting of civilians in clashes between...

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2025/06/17

South Africa has strongly condemned the targeting of civilians amid escalating clashes between Iran and Israel, which have now entered their fifth day. The South African government is calling for immediate de-escalation, warning that civilians and infrastructure must be protected. The conflict has resulted in nearly 250 deaths, with both nations exchanging deadly strikes. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Ori Goldberg, a political commentator, to discuss the implications of this conflict and South

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3:43

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2025/06/17

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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8:24

Eastern Cape flooding impacts on education

First Take SA ·

2025/06/13

The devastating floods in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, have left a trail of destruction, with over 70 lives lost and the death toll continuing to rise. Search and rescue operations are underway for four learners swept away in a minibus taxi. To discuss the impact of the floods on education, Elvis Presslin spoke to National Association of School Governing Bodies General Secretary, Matakanye Matakanya

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11:37

SCA orders retrial in Nulane Investments case linked...

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2025/06/13

The Supreme Court of Appeal has ordered a retrial in the Nulane Investments case linked to the Gupta family, citing errors in Acting Judge Nompumelelo Gusha's ruling. The National Prosecuting Authority has indicated it may pursue legal action against Gusha for misapplying the law and disregarding the state's evidence. For more on this Research and Advocacy Officer at Judges Matter, Mbekezeli Benjamin spoke to Elvis Presslin

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5:24

President Ramaphosa to visit flood-ravaged areas in...

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2025/06/13

President Cyril Ramaphosa will today visit Mthatha's flood-ravaged areas in the Eastern Cape today, where a fierce winter storm has killed over 70 people and caused widespread destruction. Meanwhile, humanitarian groups like Gift of the Givers, the Al-Imdaad Foundation and other NGOs have intensified emergency and rescue efforts in the flood-hit areas in Mthatha, where scores of residents have been displaced by severe flooding. Elvis Presslin spoke to Gift of Givers project manager, Ali Sablay

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11:16

Allegations of collusion with Operation Dudula dismissed

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2025/06/13

The Ministers of Home Affairs and Police have dismissed allegations of collusion with anti-migrant group Operation Dudula as "reckless and baseless". The ministers are pushing back against interdicts in the Gauteng High Court, sought by Kopanang Africa and other civil society organizations seeking to curb Dudula's alleged mistreatment of foreign nationals. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Operation Dudula President, Zandile Dabula

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6:36

SA sends condolences to India following Air India...

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2025/06/13

The South African government has expressed its condolences to India following the catastrophic crash of Air India Flight AI171. The London-bound flight plummeted shortly after departing Ahmedabad, in the western Indian state of Gujarat.claiming the lives of almost all passengers and crew on board and killed additional people on the ground. The aircraft, carrying individuals from multiple nations, crashed into a residential area, marking the deadliest aviation disaster in over a decade. Indian

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4:44

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2025/06/13

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12:14

SAFTU slams R26b World bank loan to SA

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2025/06/12

SAFTU has slammed the R26 billion World Bank loan to South Africa as a dangerous Trojan horse. The approved loan is to support structural reforms aimed at boosting South Africa's infrastructure. The union argues that it's a gateway to privatization, deepening neoliberal reforms and worsening foreign debt. Elvis Presslin spoke to SAFTU'S General Secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi

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4:59

Durban businessman takes Nedbank to court in R39.8b...

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2025/06/12

Durban businessman Shaun Naidu is taking Nedbank to court in a R39.8 billion lawsuit, alleging the bank wrongly listed him as a suspected fraudster for nearly a decade. The listing on the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service database reportedly damaged his reputation and cost him valuable business opportunities. Elvis Presslin spoke to Shaun Naidu himself

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8:47

US issues warning against plans to travel to South...

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2025/06/12

The United States has issued a stark warning to its citizens planning to travel to South Africa, citing violent crime, kidnappings, and potential terrorist threats. The US Level 2 travel advisory alert urges Americans to exercise heightened caution, especially in major cities after dark. Elvis Presslin spoke to Tourism Minister, Patricia de Lille

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4:13

Relief efforts continue in KZN following severe weather

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2025/06/12

Operations are underway in KwaZulu-Natal following two days of severe weather that battered parts of the province with strong winds, heavy rain and snowfall. The hardest hit area is the Ugu District on the South Coast, where over 80 homes were damaged and power outages persist. KZN Cogta Mec says Relief efforts are ongoing, with disaster teams on the ground. For more on this Senzelwe Mzila, spokesperson for the KwaZulu-Natal Cogta Department spoke to Elvis Presslin

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4:54

EFF blame the EC provincial government for the deaths...

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2025/06/12

The EFF in the Eastern Cape is blaming the provincial government for the deaths of 49 people in recent floods. The party alleges that government neglect and failing infrastructure are directly responsible for the tragedy. Elvis Presslin spoke to the EFF Eastern Cape Chairperson, Commissar Zilindile Vena

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10:22

South Africa facing severe economic crisis one year...

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2025/06/12

One year into the Government of National Unity, South Africa is still facing a severe economic crisis, according to ActionSA. The party paints a dire picture, citing stagnant economic growth, massive job losses and deepening poverty and inequality. Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA Member of Parliament, Alan Beesley

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18:35

South Africans need to rebuild the nation for the youth

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2025/06/11

Nearly 5 million young South Africans are jobless, more than Namibia's population. During a National Assembly debate commemorating Youth Day, Rise Mzansi's National Assembly Whip, Makashule Gana, urged South Africans to rebuild the nation to ensure a functional future for its youth. Elvis Presslin spoke to Makashule Gana to elaborate more on his sentiments

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5:55

Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister,...

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2025/06/11

Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister, Sihle Zikalala has denied allegations of interfering with investigations into procurement irregularities at the Independent Development Trust. Minister Zikalala is accused of shielding the IDT's CEO, Tebogo Malaka from corruption probes. Deputy Minister Zikalala spoke to Elvis Presslin to respond to the allegations

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