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9:33

Warning issued over illicit electrical products...

First Take SA ·

2024/10/22

Tax Justice South Africa (TJSA) has issued a warning on the dangers of illicit electrical products flooding the South African market. A recent survey by tax justice South Africa found that 78% of industry leaders are deeply concerned about the rise of non-compliant goods, such as plugs, cables, and fittings. The group fighting for tax justice says these products not only evade taxes but also endanger lives and businesses, with poorly manufactured items leading to electrical failures and fires. For

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4:32

SIU given greenlight to investigate TNA Breakfast...

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2024/10/22

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has been given the greenlight to investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration in the agreement between the SABC and the Gupta-Owned TNA Media Pty (Ltd) over the "TNA Breakfast Briefings" programme. This comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a proclamation dated the 18th of October 2024. The proclamation authorises the SIU to investigate serious maladministration in connection with the affairs of the SABC in respect of the TNA briefings,

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5:14

Gauteng MPL's blocked from entering Sebokeng hospital

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2024/10/22

ActionSA's Gauteng Members of the Legislature were blocked from entering Sebokeng Hospital during a surprise oversight visit in Emfuleni. Among those denied access was ActionSA Gauteng Chairperson Funzi Ngobeni. According to the party, the refusal came despite the Members of the Legislature securing permission from the District and clearly identifying themselves to hospital officials. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Funzi Ngobeni, ActionSA Gauteng Provincial Chair and Member of Provincial

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5:26

Orange Level 6 warning for parts of KwaZulu Natal

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2024/10/22

The South African weather service has warned of heavy rain and flooding and has issued an Orange Level 6 warning for disruptive rain, with heavy downpours and potential flooding expected in parts of KwaZulu-Natal. In addition, a Yellow Level 2 warning has been issued for severe thunderstorms over areas of Gauteng, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to South African Weather Service Forecaster, Lehlohonolo Thobela

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4:49

President Ramaphosa to attend the 3 day BRICS summit...

First Take SA ·

2024/10/22

President Cyril Ramaphosa will today be attending the start of a 3 Day Brics Summit in Kazan, Russia. Ramaphosa and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, are also expected to hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the summit. This will be the first BRICS summit since the expansion of the bloc. To look into some of the Brics Summit matters Elvis Presslin spoke to RiskRecon Director and Former Ambassador, Dr. Kingsley Makhubela

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5:48

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgmoeswana

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2024/10/22

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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8:46

October is National Down Syndrome awareness month

First Take SA ·

2024/10/21

October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, with a special focus on October 20th, a day officially designated to celebrate the achievements and abilities of individuals with Down syndrome while raising awareness about the condition. Down syndrome, the most common genetic disorder, is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21, also known as Trisomy 21. Each year, Down Syndrome South Africa and its associations work to promote public awareness and advocate for the full inclusion of people with

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12:40

Final examinations for the Matric class of 2024 begins

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2024/10/21

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his well-wishes to the Matric Class of 2024 as they begin their final examination today. This year, a staggering 880,000 full-time and part-time candidates will sit for exams across South Africa. Additionally, around 16,000 students from private schools will undertake the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) exams. This significant milestone marks a crucial step in the students' academic journey. For more Elvis Presslin spoke to Matriculant Cassidy Magnus to

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4:26

SALGA calls for stricter measures to tackle...

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2024/10/21

The South African Local Government Association (Salga) has called for stricter measures to tackle corruption in municipalities. During a recent presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance, Salga outlined their 2023/24 annual report, stressing the need to "disbar" corrupt municipal managers and senior officials. This would prevent those guilty of misconduct from moving between municipalities. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Thamsanqa Ngubane, SALGA Working Group

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4:55

EFF's Fana Mokoena resigns from the party

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2024/10/18

Fana Mokoena. renowned actor turned politician has resigned as a Member of Parliament of the Economic Freedom Fighters and the Central Command Team of the Economic Freedom Fighters. Mokoena's resignation comes hot on the heel of the resignation by former Public Protecor and EFF MP Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane earlier this week. To delve more into these resignations we caught up with Political Analyst, Kenneth Mogathle

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6:24

ANC IN LIMPOPO REMEMBERS FORMER MINISTER TITO MBOWENI

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2024/10/18

The ANC in Limpopo last night held a memorial service for former finance minister and reserve bank governor Tito Mboweni at his home village of Nkowankowa in Tzaneen. The ANC in Limpopo says the late Tito Mboweni played a crucial role in shaping South African politics during and after Apartheid rule. We caught up with the ANC Limpopo Spokesperson Jimmy Machaka.....

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5:32

Africa Brief, the latest economic news from across...

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2024/10/18

Lets turn our focus on the current top African economic stories.....We are joined on the line by Victor Kgomoesoana, 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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6:19

In Bronkhorstspruit, local community members have...

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2024/10/18

There are growing concerns about the number of learners falling ill from suspected food poisoning. In Bronkhorstspruit, local community members have shut down shops selling allegedly expired goods, following an incident where 25 learners became sick after eating snacks from street vendors near their school. Earlier this week, four learners were hospitalized after 47 students at Rapelego Primary in Hammanskraal suffered from food poisoning. Similarly, 21 learners from Marhagi Secondary School in

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4:40

DA in Gauteng is putting pressure on premier Panyaza...

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2024/10/18

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng says it has submitted a Promotion of Access to Information Act application to force Premier Panyaza Lesufi to release all 177 forensic investigation reports. The party says Gauteng residents have the right to know the outcomes of these investigations and the number of completed reports. Here is the DA Gauteng Chairperson Solly Msimango...

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18:08

The Gauteng Infrastructure Development and...

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2024/10/18

In response to the ongoing issue of construction mafias causing delays by demanding protection fees on construction sites, The Gauteng MEC for Infrastructure Development and Cooperative Governance, Jacob Mamabolo, has introduced the Infrastructure Delivery Platform (iDEP). This new digital solution is designed to tackle delays in the completion of crucial infrastructure projects, including schools, hospitals, clinics, and libraries across the province. At the launch, Mamabolo highlighted that the

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15:18

Various organisations oppose Chris Brown's upcoming...

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2024/10/17

The GOOD Party has voiced its support for GBVF and women's rights activists in opposing Chris Brown's upcoming concert in the country. The party argues that Brown, with his history of violence against women, should not be allowed a platform, particularly in a country grappling with a severe GBVF crisis. This stance comes amid divided public opinion on the singer's performance, scheduled for December 14. Various organizations opposing the concert highlight Brown's history of violence, including his

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4:43

Mpumalanga police investigate suspected food...

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2024/10/17

Mpumalanga Police are Investigating a case of suspected food poisoning at Marhagi Secondary School. This after more than 20 learners in Verena, near Bronkhorstspruit, were hospitalized due to suspected food poisoning. According to reports, the learners consumed atchaar purchased from a vendor outside the school premises. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Mpumalanga Education Department Spokesperson, Gerald Sambo

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5:25

Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane's resignation from EFF...

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2024/10/17

EFF MP Carl Niehaus has expressed his disappointment over Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane's resignation, calling it "deeply disappointing". Mkhwebane, a former Public Protector, had joined the EFF just a year ago after being impeached from her previous role. Her resignation comes on the heels of her recent denials that she was planning to leave the party. Niehaus shared his thoughts with our Senior Producer Ronald Phiri, stating that Mkhwebane's decision to resign was misguided

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5:06

Concerns raised over Eskom's escalating bailouts

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2024/10/17

Parliament's Standing Committee on Appropriations has raised concerns over Eskom's escalating bailouts, projected to reach R496 billion by 2025/26, as revealed by National Treasury. This staggering figure has significant implications for service delivery, as essential funds are being diverted to support underperforming state-owned enterprises (SOEs) like Eskom, SAA, and Transnet. For more Elvis Presslin spoke to Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Appropriations, Mmusi Maimane

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11:45

Johannesburg MMC receives petitions on renaming of...

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2024/10/16

Johannesburg MMC for Community Development, Kabelo Gwamanda has received petitions from community members and civil society groups, led by Africa for Palestine, on the proposed renaming of Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive. At the same time, the Democratic Alliance has submitted over 5,500 objections, criticizing the renaming as a costly vanity project in a city already struggling to provide essential services. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to MMC for Community Development, Kabelo

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