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4:31

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2024/11/29

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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11:34

RAF intensifies its fight against fraud

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2024/11/28

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is intensifying its fight against fraud, rejecting over R1 billion in bogus claims to protect funds meant for road crash survivors. The insurance funds says Over the past three years, 2,031 claims were blocked, with R65 million already prevented from being paid out. This includes a high-profile conviction of Siyabulela Kima, who falsely claimed R8.3 million, only for investigators to uncover his lies. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the Road Accident Fund

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8:49

South Africans urged to remain vigilant against rabies

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2024/11/28

As the holiday season approaches, South Africans are urged to remain vigilant against rabies, a deadly viral disease affecting both animals and humans. Authorities have identified high-risk areas, with cases reported in dogs, Cape fur seals, and other animals. Disturbingly, rabies has now been detected in Cape fur seals along the coastline, marking its first presence in a marine mammal population. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to State Veterinarian, Directorate for Animal Health within the

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6:54

DA calls for SIU probe into SASSA's SRD grant

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2024/11/28

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to urgently authorize a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) probe into alleged fraud within SASSA's Social Relief of Distress (SRD) R370 grant system. This follows revelations from an independent investigation by Masegare & Associates, confirming vulnerabilities such as weak identity verification, OTP-based fraud, and security flaws in biometric and data encryption systems. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Deputy

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4:59

SANCO in KwaZulu Natal overturn their decision to not...

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2024/11/28

The South African National Civic Organisation in KwaZulu-Natal has overturned its decision to not supporting the ANC in the province. SANCO announced in June this year that it had parted ways with the ANC. It cited various reasons including the failure of the ANC to be accountable. SANCO says it will support the ANC in the 2026 local government elections. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the Provincial Secretary of SANCO in KZN, Sizwe Cele

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8:11

Namibians cast their ballots for a new president and...

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2024/11/28

Voters waited in long queues outside polling stations in Namibia's capital Windhoek yesterday to cast their ballots for a new president and parliament. SWAPO has governed the Southern African nation since leading it to independence from Apartheid South Africa in 1990. Its presidential candidate, Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah,would be the country's first female leader if she wins. To look into the Namibia elections Elvis Presslin spoke to Political Scientist from the University of Namibia,

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3:45

Police uncover drug lab in Rietfontein, Gauteng

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2024/11/28

Police uncovered a drug laboratory with an estimated value of R100 million in Rietfontein, Gauteng last night. The South African Police Services say they have arrested a 39-year-old Mexican national in connection with the bust. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the Spokesperson for the South African Police Services, Lieutenant-Colonel Amanda van Wyk

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6:29

CIPC set to deregister over 500 000 companies and CC's

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2024/11/28

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is set to deregister over 500,000 companies and close corporations for failing to file Annual Returns and Beneficial Ownership declarations. The business regulator in a statement says this follows Notice 60 of 2024, issued in September, warning of non-compliance consequences. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Rory Voller, Commissioner at Companies and Intellectual Property Commission

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15:05

Minister responsible for Women, Youth, and Persons...

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2024/11/27

Minister responsible for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, is attending the Global Women's Forum underway in Dubai under the theme Power of Influence. Minister Chikunga will lead discussions on women's leadership in parliament, highlighting its role in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga

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5:53

33rd anniversary of GBVF campaign but more needs to...

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2024/11/27

This year marks the 33rd anniversary since South Africa adopted the annual 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign which aims to raise awareness of the enduring and devastating impact that gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). Legal experts say while much has been achieved through collective commitment and resilience, the campaign serves as a moment to reflect on the distance we still need to go toward building a safer South Africa for all. For more on this Elvis

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7:31

SARS commends efforts against Ma'Mkhize

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2024/11/27

South African Revenue service Commissioner Edward Kieswetter has commended the collaborative effort between SARS, the Hawks, and SAPS in a search-and-seizure operation at the La Lucia mansion of businesswoman and TV personality Shauwn Mkhize, also known as Mam'Mkhize. Acting on a preservation order from the Durban High Court, Kieswetter reiterated that no one is above the law and highlighted the critical role of tax compliance in supporting vulnerable communities. This operation follows a 2019 raid

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6:05

SANDF reportedly cancels a Cuban medical training...

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2024/11/27

The South African National Defence Force has reportedly canceled, as wasteful expenditure, a R2.6bn Cuban medical training program. The SA Military Health Service (SAMHS) has decided not to send additional medical students to Cuba. However, students already there will be allowed to complete their Cuban medical courses. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to SANDF Spokesperson, Siphiwe Dlamini

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8:50

Multimillion-rand fund announced to finance...

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2024/11/26

The Association of Independent Publishers and Google have announced a multimillion-rand fund to finance independent journalism. The Digital News Transformation Fund (DNTF) will deliver R114 million, the biggest financial commitment ever made to South Africa's grassroots media sector. This is also the largest-ever single injection of development funds into the community media sector and probably the South African media sector. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the Association of Independent

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5:37

20 illegal miners resurfaced at the Margaret shaft...

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2024/11/26

The North West MEC for Community Safety, Wessels Morweng says 20 illegal miners resurfaced at the Margaret Shaft yesterday. This brings the total number of illegal miners who have resurfaced since the 18th of August to 1 259. The MEC also noted that on Friday there was a note that was sent from under the ground saying thatthere are approximately 500 illegal miners underneath and 300 of them are unwell. They are also requesting more food. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to North West Police

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7:58

Civic groups launch petition to address pesticide...

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2024/11/26

A coalition of civic groups, including the South African People's Tribunal on AgroToxins (SAPToA), has launched a petition demanding immediate action to address pesticide poisoning in South Africa. This comes after incidents like the deaths of six children in Soweto, caused by the hazardous pesticide Terbufos, which was sold illegally in spaza shops. The petition calls for a ban on Terbufos and an overhaul of pesticide regulations. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Haidee Swanby Co-ordinator

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4:47

ConCourt to hear EFF application over NA decision not...

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2024/11/26

The Constitutional Court will today hear an application from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) challenging the National Assembly's decision not to adopt the Independent Panel's Report on the Phala Phala scandal. The EFF argues that the decision was irrational and unlawful, violating constitutional provisions. The case follows the National Assembly's rejection of the Report in December 2022, with the ANC using its majority vote to block the referral to an impeachment inquiry. For more on this

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6:30

Dr Nkuna presented with Lifetime Achievement Award

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2024/11/26

Dr Mike Nkuna, a real estate tycoon and pioneer of township and rural commercial and retail property development has been presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Dr Nkuna who last month received the Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management (Honoris Causa) degree from UNISA for his significant contributions to the real estate development industry was honoured at the National Presidential MSME & Cooperatives Awards this past weekend. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr

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5:43

COGTA concerned that disaster funding only given to...

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2024/11/26

The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has raised concerns after learning that, of five provinces that requested disaster funding from the National Treasury, only the Western Cape received assistance. Committee chair, Dr. Zweli Mkhize, has called this decision "illogical" and "unfair," citing the severe disasters in other provinces, such as floods in Durban. Mkhize has stressed the need for quicker disaster responses. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to

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4:17

AFRICA BRIEF witih Victor Kgomoeswana

First Take SA ·

2024/11/26

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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10:00

Hearings on women empowerment in the informal sector...

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2024/11/25

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) in Gauteng will today hold public investigative hearing on women empowerment in the informal sector. In a statement the commission says This hearing will explore the impact of by-laws on women, identify transformation gaps, and assess the City of Tshwane's efforts to develop the informal economy. Key focus areas include inclusivity, skills development, and financial support for women. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Khutso Monyepao, the Provincial

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