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8:13

Basic Education unveils teen suicide awareness campaign

First Take SA ·

2025/02/12

The Department of Basic Education has unveiled a teen suicide awareness campaign, designed to empower young people with essential skills to navigate mental health challenges. Timed to coincide with Teen Suicide Prevention Week, this initiative follows alarming National Department of Health statistics, which indicate that 7,426 minors attempted to take their own lives between April and December last year. The campaign will feature daily online webinars, hosted by the South African Depression and

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6:13

Two day convention to address the concerns of the...

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2025/02/12

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Velenkosini Hlabisa will this week convene a national convention to address the concerns of the Khoi-San community. The two-day convention aims to find permanent solutions to challenges faced by the Khoi-San people, including recognition. For insight into the significance of this convention and the expectations of the Khoi-San community, Elvis Presslin spoke to Anthony Phillip Williams, Executive Chairperson of the Indigenous First

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6:36

MK MP apologizes to party leadership for her social...

First Take SA ·

2025/02/12

Umkonto weSizwe party MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has apologized to her father, Jacob Zuma, and the party leadership for her social media outburst. But the apology didn't mention party Secretary General Floyd Shivambu by name - the target of her profanity-laced tweets. Elvis Presslin got analysis from KZN-based Political Analyst, Zakhele Ndlovu

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7:30

SA's cost of living crisis reaches alarming levels

First Take SA ·

2025/02/12

The cost of living crisis in South Africa has reached alarming levels, with new data revealing that workers spend over half their monthly earnings on transport and electricity. The latest Household Affordability Index report reveals that citizens spend more than 57% of their salary on transport and electricity, leaving insufficient funds for basic necessities like food. The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa, GIWUSA, has expressed outrage over the government's handling of the crisis

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6:23

Calls for resignation of Defense & Military Veterans...

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2025/02/11

Calls for Defense and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga's resignation are intensifying, as several political parties demand she steps down following the deaths of 14 South African soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The soldiers, part of a UN peacekeeping mission, were killed in an attack by M23 rebels in a region ravaged by violence and displacement. President Cyril Ramaphosa had directed all ministers to attend the urgent debate on the matter, to find amicable solutions to

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4:50

Concerns over surge in illegal mining in Roodepoort,...

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2025/02/11

A DA Councilor has raised concerns about the surge in illegal mining activities in Roodepoort, Gauteng. The councilor's warning comes as two or three miners are believed to be trapped inside a disused mine in the area since the weekend. DA Ward 70 Councilor in Johannesburg, Caleb Finn says the temporary suspension of rescue operations of the miners has sparked worries about the potential risks posed by illegal mining activities in the area

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9:39

DA challenging Expropriation Act in court

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2025/02/11

The Democratic Alliance, DA is challenging the contentious Expropriation Act in court. The party filed papers with the Western Cape High Court, in a bid to have the recently signed Act declared unconstitutional. The DA says it rejects what it calls "ANC attempts to smuggle in further powers of expropriation without compensation". For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister, Sihle Zikalala

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4:17

Calls for Presidents Ramaphosa and Trump to engage in...

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2025/02/11

The FW de Klerk Foundation has issued an urgent call to Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Donald Trump to engage in constructive dialogue and negotiations to resolve the deteriorating relationship between South Africa and the US. The foundation warns that the current impasse poses a significant risk to South Africa's Government of National Unity and could have dire political and economic consequences for both countries and the world at large. To elaborate further Elvis Presslin spoke to the

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4:49

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

First Take SA ·

2025/02/11

Elvis Presslin takes a look at the 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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7:05

SAFTU reacts to US's executive order against South...

First Take SA ·

2025/02/10

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has expressed outrage over what it calls the latest imperialist and racist assault on South Africa's sovereignty by U.S. President, Donald Trump. SAFTU was reacting to an executive order in which Trump announced that his administration will halt financial aid to South Africa and allow for opportunities of settlement for white Afrikaners in the US. The move comes as Pretoria has received a number of accusations from high ranking members of the

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8:27

Namibia mourns the loss of its founding father and...

First Take SA ·

2025/02/10

Namibia is mourning the loss of its founding father and former President, Sam Nujoma. He passed away at the age of 95 at the weekend. Nujoma led Namibia's fight for independence from South Africa, achieving victory in 1990. He co-founded the South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) in 1960, and became its first president. As the country reflects on his legacy, Elvis Presslin spoke to Namibian Political Analyst, Rui Tyitende, to share his insights on Nujoma's impact on Namibia's struggle for

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4:21

Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi opens up about his recent...

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2025/02/10

Former EFF spokesperson and Member of Parliament, Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has broken his silence, revealing the reasons behind his recent absence from the public eye. In an exclusive interview with SABC Political Editor Mzwandile Mbeje, Ndlozi cites disputes over his abrupt suspension from the party, which led to his failure to attend the EFF's 3rd National People's Assembly

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5:45

KZN hospital faces water supply crisis

First Take SA ·

2025/02/10

KwaZulu-Natal's Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital is facing a water supply crisis, affecting patient care and staff welfare. The provincial Department of Health says it has implemented contingency measures, including water tankers and bottled water, while working with eThekwini Municipality to resolve the issue. Elvis Presslin spoke to Mlungisi Ndlovu, Provincial Manager of the Public Servants Association in KwaZulu-Natal, on the crisis and the way forward

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12:43

Diplomatic tensions escalate between SA and the US

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2025/02/10

Diplomatic tensions are escalating between South Africa and the US after President Trump signed an executive order halting financial assistance to South Africa. The move is in response to concerns over the newly enacted Expropriation Bill, which allows the state to acquire property for public purposes. Trump's decision has sparked controversy, particularly his plan to resettle Afrikaners as refugees in the US, citing disputed claims of land seizures. However, AfriForum has rejected the refugee

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20:48

ACDP sharply criticizes President Ramaphosa's stance...

First Take SA ·

2025/02/07

President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address has ignited a fierce debate, with African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) leader Kenneth Meshoe sharply criticizing the president's stance on corruption. Reverend Dr. Meshoe accused Ramaphosa of being a hypocrite, citing the Phala Phala farm scandal as evidence. For more insight into the ACDP's concerns, Elvis Presslin spoke to ACDP Deputy President, Wayne Thring

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13:23

Mixed reaction over President Ramaphosa's SONA

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2025/02/07

President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address has received mixed reaction with opposition parties like the EFF, ActionSA, and MK expressing disappointment over the lack of concrete solutions to South Africa's pressing issues. In contrast, the Democratic Alliance, a key partner in the Government of National Unity, welcomed the President's address, but emphasized the need for swift implementation of his proposed plans to drive meaningful change in the country. For reaction to the President's

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5:20

ANC, Cosatu, SACP & SANCO protest ArcelorMittal...

First Take SA ·

2025/02/07

The ANC, Cosatu, SACP, and SANCO will today march against the potential closure of ArcelorMittal South Africa, which threatens to leave thousands of workers jobless. Despite the company's decision to delay the closure of its long steel business by a month, the unions are demanding urgent government intervention to save the operations in Newcastle and Vereeniging. For more on today's planned march Elvis Presslin spoke to Cosatu Gauteng Secretary, Louisa Modikwe

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5:24

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

First Take SA ·

2025/02/07

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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10:53

ATM calls for President Ramaphosa to address pressing...

First Take SA ·

2025/02/06

As South Africa prepares for President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address, the African Transformation Movement (ATM) is calling for urgent action to address the country's pressing issues. With rising crime rates, economic stagnation, and infrastructure in disarray, the ATM is demanding accountability and tangible solutions from the President. To discuss the ATM's expectations and concerns, Elvis Presslin spoke to Zama Ntshona, the party's National Spokesperson

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5:13

First SONA address under the GNU

First Take SA ·

2025/02/06

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver his State of the Nation Address (SONA) later this evening. This SONA is particularly significant, as it marks Ramaphosa's first address as leader of the Government of National Unity (GNU). As the nation holds its breath, eager to hear his plans for addressing the country's pressing economic and political challenges, Elvis Presslin spoke to Political analyst, Tessa Dooms, for her insights on the SONA

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