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6:38

Cardinals begin conclave to choose a successor to...

First Take SA ·

2025/05/07

The Catholic Church has begun its ancient ritual to select a new pope. 133 cardinals are meeting in Rome, in a secretive conclave to choose the successor to Pope Francis, who has passed away. To discuss this historic moment, Elvis Presslin spoke to Father Hugh O'Connor, Secretary General of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

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5:05

Request to summon podcaster to parliament declined

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2025/05/07

The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has declined Deputy Minister Mmapaseka Steve Letsike's request to summon podcaster MacGyver "MacG" Mukwevho to Parliament over derogatory comments about media personality Minnie Dlamini. The Committee voted with the majority deciding against further escalation. To discuss this further, Elvis Presslin spoke to ANC Member of Parliament and Member of Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Meagan

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6:47

DA slams current state of the City of Johannesburg

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2025/05/07

The Democratic Alliance in Johannesburg has slammed the current state of the city, saying it's on the brink of collapse due to poor leadership, mismanagement, and misplaced priorities. Delivering what it calls a "True State of the City" address, the DA insists Johannesburg needs leadership that puts residents before politics. This comes ahead of today's official State of the City Address by Executive Mayor Dada Morero, set to take place at the Conny Bapela Council Chamber in Braamfontein. For more

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4:47

MSF says bombing of its hospital in South Sudan left...

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2025/05/06

The medical humanitarian charity, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, says its hospital in Old Fangak Town in South Sudan's Jonglei State's Fangak County was bombed by SSPDF planes in the wee hours of Saturday morning. MSF says the bombing resulted in several deaths and injuries. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the Association Director of Médecins Sans Frontières, Monica Genya

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10:27

DA criticized over Employment Equity Amendment Act...

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2025/05/06

Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth has criticized the Democratic Alliance's decision to challenge the Employment Equity Amendment Act in court. The DA is set to present its case in the Pretoria High Court today. Minister Meth argues that the challenge threatens transformation and progress made since 1994. To discuss the implications, Elvis Presslin spoke to Thembinkosi Mkalipi, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Employment and Labour

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7:29

Disciplinary action taken against 389 Ekurhuleni...

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2025/05/06

The City of Ekurhuleni has taken disciplinary action against nearly 400 metropolitan police officers over an illegal strike that brought major highways to a standstill. The officers face possible dismissal after being accused of severe misconduct for blockading key roads In March this year. The officers were demanding improved working conditions, salary adjustments and overtime compensation. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Chris Skheto, SAMWU Ekurhuleni Regional Chairperson

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4:22

ConCourt to rule on SA citizenship

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2025/05/06

The Constitutional Court will today rule on a law that automatically strips South Africans of their citizenship when they acquire another country's citizenship. Until June 2023, many citizens were unaware that taking up foreign citizenship, other than by birth, could cost them their South African status. The Democratic Alliance challenged the matter in court, arguing that citizens who lost their citizenship were not informed of the need to apply to retain it. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to

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4:49

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2025/05/06

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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11:54

UDM appalled after JMPD officer denied emergency...

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2025/05/05

The United Democratic Movement (UDM) in the City of Johannesburg says it is appalled and disturbed by the inhumane and unethical treatment of a Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officer who was reportedly denied emergency medical care after being shot in the line of duty. UDM says it has noted with grave concern that Milpark Hospital allegedly refused to treat the officer citing an alleged municipal debt of R35 million. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to UDM Councilor

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5:15

NUM pursues legal action following invasive searches...

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2025/05/05

The National Union of Mineworkers is pursuing legal action following disturbing allegations from female workers at Kopanang Gold Mine, who claim they were forced to strip and undergo invasive searches by security guards looking for stolen gold. The union has denounced these acts as degrading and unlawful. Elvis Presslin spoke to Livhuwani Mammburu, NUM National Spokesperson

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6:35

Concern raised over safety of missing journalists

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2025/05/05

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has raised concern over the safety of journalists in South Africa during a visit to the family of missing journalist Sibusiso Ndlovu in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga. Ndlovu, the founder of Capital Live FM, and his partner Zodwa Mdhluli were reported missing in February this year. For more Elvis Presslin spoke to Elijah Mhlanga, Chairperson of the African Media and Communicators Forum, who accompanied the Minister during the visit to Ndlovu's mother

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11:31

DA will address media regarding court challenge on...

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2025/05/05

The Democratic Alliance will today address the media regarding its High Court challenge against government's new employment equity law. The DA argues these race-based employment quotas could exclude countless South Africans from job opportunities. Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Labour spokesperson, Michael Bagraim

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7:39

BOSA to picket Cape Town Civic center over proposed...

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2025/05/02

INTRO: Build One South Africa (BOSA) will stage a picket today outside the City of Cape Town Civic Centre to protest the City's proposed tariff increases. BOSA has slammed the Democratic Alliance (DA), which governs the City, accusing it of hypocrisy. BOSA says the picket aims to draw attention to the proposed hikes, which it says will place an undue burden on residents. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to BOSA Spokesperson, Roger Solomon...

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6:50

EFF to march against Afrikaner-only settlement near...

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2025/05/02

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Gauteng are marching to Kleinfontein today to protest against this Afrikaner-only settlement near Pretoria. The party views the settlement as "a remnant of apartheid's legacy". Elvis Presslin spoke to EFF Gauteng Media and Communications Officer, Dumisani Baleni...

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16:53

44 Ethiopians 17 of them minors rescued from a...

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2025/05/02

Police are searching for the owner of a Parkmore, Sandton property where 44 Ethiopian nationals 17 of them minors were rescued from shocking conditions. Believed to be victims of human trafficking, the group was discovered locked inside after security guards heard desperate screams. Gauteng police spokesperson Mavela Masondo says the individuals are now in safe hands, while investigations intensify into what appears to be a major trafficking operation. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Mike

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6:11

SAFTU not impressed withdelays in prosecuting...

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2025/05/02

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has strongly criticized President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to establish a new commission to investigate delays in prosecuting apartheid-era crimes. SAFTU labels the move as a wasteful and shameful attempt to probe the state's own failure to act on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's (TRC) recommendations. Elvis Presslin spoke to SAFTU spokesperson, Newton Masuku...

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4:10

World commemorates International Workers Day tomorrow

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2025/04/30

Tomorrow South Africa will join the rest of the world in commemorating International Workers Day. South Africa celebrates this day while facing increase in labour-related strikes, retrenchments, and industry closures. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks

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10:32

SAPU mourns the deaths of three constables who went...

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2025/04/30

The South African Policing Union (SAPU) is mourning the tragic deaths of three police officers whose bodies were recovered from the Hennops River in Centurion. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has confirmed the identities of the officers, Constables Cebekhulu Linda, Keamogetswe Buys, and Boipelo Senoge, who went missing while en route to their deployment in Limpopo. Elvis Presslin spoke to National Police spokesperson Brigadier, Athlenda Mathe and Lesiba Thobakgale, SAPU Spokesperson, to

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6:19

ActionSA files formal application to obtain IPID...

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2025/04/30

ActionSA has filed a formal application under the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) to obtain the Independent Police Investigative Directorate's (IPID) report on the theft at President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm in Limpopo. ActionSA says it will pursue the matter in the High Court if necessary. Elvis Presslin spoke to Michael Beaumont, ActionSA National Chairperson, to discuss this development

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6:22

Search continues for the three police constables...

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2025/04/29

The ongoing search for three missing police constables; two females and one male continues after they vanished last week while traveling from Bloemfontein to Limpopo for a deployment. Over the weekend, National Police Commissioner announced a R350,000 reward for information leading to a breakthrough in the case. To discuss this, Elvis Presslin spoke to National Police Spokesperson Athlenda Mathe

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