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The Weekend View

Current Affairs programme which provides listeners with the latest local and International news hosted by Elvis Preslin. Tune in 104-107 every Saturday and Sunday morning from 6 to 7 am

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6:55

AU suspension of Madagascar raises questions about...

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2025/10/25

The Institute for Security Studies - ISS - has raised concerns with the African Union's decision to expel the island nation of Madagascar following a military coup that led to the flight of former President, Andry Rajoelina. The coup was a culmination of demostrations by mostly Gen Z protestors, which brought Rajoelina's six-year reign to an abrupt halt and culminated in the installation of military leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina as the country's new president. The ISS says the AU's zero

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5:51

Women Proteas face Australia in final World Cup pool...

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2025/10/25

The Women Proteas will TODAY play their final pool match of the World Cup against Australia in Indore, India. Today's result will determine who finishes top of the log after the league phase. While both teams have already qualified for the last four, as have England and India, it is not yet known who will face who in the semi-finals. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC senior sports reporter, Samantha Marie

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6:49

Cape Town Marathon cancellation brings events...

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2025/10/25

Last week's cancellation of the Cape Town Marathon, has brought into sharp focus, the need for event organisers to be up to date with their cancellation insurance policies. Thousands of runners were left stranded last weekend when heavy winds forced the marathon's cancellation, to the disappointment of many spectators and service providers. In light of these development, insurance provider, iToo has sounded a call for ticket holders and event organisers alike, to recognise the importance of

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6:47

Gauteng traffic operation disrupts key routes for...

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2025/10/25

Motorists in Gauteng can expect a second day of traffic disruptions in the major metros TODAY as the province's traffic officials conduct a coordinated joint operation in preparation for next month's G 20 Summit. The operations, which were also conducted yesterday, will target high-security routes, including major national highways and central urban arteries. Rolling road closures across the province will be conducted in the morning and afternoon. To tell us more, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Johannesburg

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9:31

Confidence boost as South Africa is taken off the...

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2025/10/25

South Africa has been removed from the grey list of a global anti-money-laundering group. The Paris based Financial Action Task Force - FATF - announced YESTERDAY that it reached it's decision because the country has addressed all 22 deficiencies identified two-and-a-half years ago. South Africa was placed on the grey list in February 2023 due to limitations on its ability to stop money laundering and terrorist financing. The grey list places countries under increased monitoring and scrutiny, with

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6:40

Frustration and confusion as adverse weather forces...

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2025/10/19

The Cape Town Marathon which was supposed to have taken place this morning, has been cancelled due to safety concerns. Gale force winds blew over temporary structures along the route which could've jeopardised the safety of runners and spectators. Twenty-four thousand runners entered the race, some of whom had already arrived at the starting point when it was called off at 5 AM. It is also a set back for the organisers. This year's event was supposed to be phase two of their bid to secure Abbott

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8:48

Kenya bids final farewell to revered former PM Raila...

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2025/10/19

One of Kenya's most revered politicians, opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, will be buried TODAY at his farm in Bondo, in western Kenya. Odinga, who died at a hospital in India aged 80 on Wednesday, never made it to Kenya's presidency - failing five times. The former political prisoner was a major figure for decades in Kenyan politics and many Kenyans believe he was cheated of the presidency by electoral fraud. Tens of thousands of people - many carrying branches as a

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7:19

2025 matric class set to start final exams

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2025/10/19

As South Africa's 2025 matric class prepares to begin their final exams, psychologists have urged parents and caregivers to be sensitive to the pressures learners face during this period. This comes as the United Nations' South African office pointed to systemic challenges in the country's education which threaten some matriculants' readiness for this milestone. It UNICEF has cited education inequality and socio-economic conditions as some of the obstacles facing some of the more than one-million

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15:07

Health minister, Aaron Motsoaledi confirms government...

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2025/10/18

The South African government has strongly condemned the suspected attempt to smuggle prescription medicines, including antiretrovirals, out of the country. This comes after a shipment of the medicines was found in the wreckage of a bus that crashed in Limpopo on Sunday. Over 40 people died in the tragic accident. Speaking at the post-Cabinet briefing in Pretoria on Thursday, Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, said attempts to smuggle pharmaceuticals away from the sick, undermine the

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8:16

Foreign-owned e-commerce platforms under scrutiny in...

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2025/10/18

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has partnered with the National Consumer Commission in issuing a stern warning to foreign-owned online shopping platforms that fail to comply with South African laws and regulations. This comes after the department revealed that online platform, Temu has been advertising that it has an SA-based warehouse, despite not owning or operating any warehouses in the country. The Chinesse company began advertising the warehouse in July but later said it uses

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4:17

Who to believe? Senzo Mchunu says Ramaphosa agreed...

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2025/10/18

Police minister, Senzo Mchunu, says he briefed President Cyril Ramaphosa that he had disbanded the KwaZulu-Natal Political Killings Task Team and that Ramaphosa was in agreement with him.Mchunu, who has been placed on a leave of absence, appeared before Parliament's ad hoc committee. The committee is looking into wide-ranging allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system made by KZN police commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Zalene Merrington

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17:13

Madagascar opens new chapter of military rule

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2025/10/18

Madagascar's coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as president YESTERDAY to loud cheers, days after taking control of the island nation in the wake of youth-led protests that forced out his predecessor. Ex-leader Andry Rajoelina, whom lawmakers impeached after he fled abroad last weekend, has condemned the takeover and refused to step down while in exile. The African Union and the United Nations have condemned the coup, which came after weeks of "Gen Z" protests initially triggered

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7:36

Proteas Women world cup dream lives on after storming...

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2025/10/18

South Africa have sealed a Women's Cricket World Cup semi-final spot with a dominant win against co-hosts Sri Lanka despite rain delay at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The proteas women, who registered their fourth win at the World Cup, crushed Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in a game reduced to 20 overs. The Proteas will now play Pakistan at the same venue on Tuesday. To review this match, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Janet Whitton, SAfm Sports Anchor

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7:58

Kwa-Mbonambi prepares to bury Nathi Mthethwa

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2025/10/12

Mourners have gathered at the Dondotha Stadium in KwaMbonambi, in KwaZulu Natal, where South Africa's Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa will be laid to rest this morning. The late ambassador will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2, with President Cyril Ramaphosa expected to deliver the eulogy. Mthethwa served as the country's Head of Mission in Paris before passing away in the French capital last month. For the latest on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to SABC News Anchor, Bongiwe

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20:05

Eyebrows raised over style and nature of questioning...

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2025/10/12

Members of Parliament's Ad Hoc committe established to look into wide-ranging allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system THIS WEEK grilled Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola and KwaZulu-Natal police boss Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The committee is focusing on Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's explosive allegations, including political and criminal interference in the SAPS and related corruption; the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team; and

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7:35

Cradock 4 inquest resumes

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2025/10/12

: The inquest into the killings of the Cradock Four - Fort Calata, Matthew Goniwe, Sicelo Mhlauli, and Sparrow Mkonto-, will resume with its second sitting from TOMORROW at the Gqeberha High Court. Aside from the first two days, this 2 week session will focus primarily on the persons of interest. The inquest is expecting to hear the evidence of, among others, Mbulelo Goniwe, nephew of the late Matthew Goniwe -, Bantu Holomisa, former Chairman of the Transkei Military Council and Council of Ministers

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6:11

Bafana's World Cup dream hangs in the balance as they...

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2025/10/11

Bafana Bafana's chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup now hang by a thread after they drew Nil - all with a ten-man Zimbabwe in their penultimate qualifier in Durban YESTERDAY. Benin beat Rwanda 1-NIL in another Group C qualifier in Kigali - and now sit atop the group with 17 points while Bafana are second with 15 points. Bafana Bafana will have to beat Rwanda on Tuesday and hope Nigeria beats or draws with Benin for them to qualify for the global showpiece. To review these games, Elvis

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9:08

Warning for SA consumers ahead of festive spending

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2025/10/11

South African consumers have been cautioned not to over endebt themselves as the 2025 festive season purchases begin. This as millions of consumers continue to grapple with the country's high cost of living and record-high unemployment levels. Earlier this year, credit solutions company, Debt Rescue South Africa, found that the situation has seen some South Africans forced to cut back on food to in order to keep the lights on. The company's Chief Operations Officer, Annaline van der Poel has

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6:34

Trump fury at Nobel Peace Prize snub as Palestinians...

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2025/10/11

As the Gaza truce came into effect at noon YESTERDAY, tens of thousands of Palestinians started walking along Gaza's coastal road toward former homes in the widely devastated north. Despite the widespread celebrations that greeted news of the ceasefire, many Palestinians are keenly aware that little remains of the lives they knew before the war. Israeli forces have pulled back to the lines agreed under Donald Trump's plan in which Hamas has until 12:00 local time on Monday to release all Israeli

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12:15

Final preparations underway for Nathi Mthethwa burial

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2025/10/11

South Africa's diplomatic community gathered at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation in Pretoria yesterday (Friday) to pay tribute to late Ambassador, Nathi Mthethwa. The memorial was held ahead of the arrival of Mthethwa's mortal remains at Durban's King Shaka International Airport on Friday afternoon. Many mourners celebrated the politician's decades-long work in the public service, leadership and his role in strengthening South Africa's international relations. Elvis Presslin

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