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4:37

27 officials dismissed from the department of Justice

First Take SA ·

2024/08/28

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has fired 27 officials for various offenses. In a statement, the department revealed that these dismissals are part of 81 appeals recorded, involving cases of fraud, theft, sexual harassment, and abuse of state resources. Elvis Presslin spoke to Kgalalelo Masibi, Chief Director for Communications at the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development to elaborate further on the matter

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8:13

34 out of 257 municipalities receive clean audits

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2024/08/28

Only 34 of South Africa's 257 municipalities received clean audits for the 2022/2023 financial year. This according to Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke's report to Parliament. Maluleke is urging all stakeholders to work together to promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and integrity, to improve the lives of South Africans. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Harlan Cloete, Governance expert and a Research fellow at the University of the Free State in the department of Public

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6:19

Calls for Justice minister Thembi Simelane to be held...

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2024/08/27

The Democratic Alliance is demanding Justice Minister Thembi Simelane's accountability following allegations of her involvement in the VBS Mutual Bank scandal. The Minister reportedly took a R500,000 loan from a company involved in unlawful VBS investments during her tenure as Polokwane Mayor in 2016. DA MP and Spokesperson on Justice and Constitutional Development, Advocate Glynnis Breytenbach has requested the Minister to appear before the Justice Parliamentary Portfolio to answer to these

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4:46

Two-Pot retirement savings system comes into effect...

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2024/08/27

A new retirement savings system, known as the Two-Pot system, comes into effect in South Africa from the first of September. The system, designed to encourage responsible withdrawals from retirement funds, divides savings into two portions. The South African government says this system will hopefully promote financial sustainability and reduce reliance on state pensions. Sanlam Glacier, a leading financial services provider, has partnered with the government to educate policyholders about the

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6:45

ATM calls for inquiry into allegations of rand...

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2024/08/27

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has submitted a draft resolution to the Speaker of Parliament, calling for a parliamentary inquiry into allegations of rand manipulation by domestic and international banks. This move comes after the Competition Commission dismissed a case against several banks accused of manipulating South Africa's currency. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to ATM spokesperson, Zama Ntshona

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4:49

Significant shake-up announced in management of SOEs

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2024/08/27

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a significant shake-up in the management of State-Owned Enterprises, or SOEs. Ramaphosa has assigned shareholder responsibility for each SOE to the respective line-function Ministries. This reform aims to improve governance, oversight, and efficiency within SOEs. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Political analyst, Dr. Dale McKinley

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8:42

Widespread fraud by lawyers through bogus...

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2024/08/27

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has uncovered widespread fraud by unscrupulous lawyers who have siphoned billions from the state through bogus medico-legal claims. In a recent media briefing Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi highlighted shocking cases, including duplicate claims for the same incident, inflated damages for non-existent procedures, and fraudulent claims on behalf of deceased individuals. Some lawyers went as far as to deceive elderly guardians into signing over their power of

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5:19

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2024/08/27

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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6:47

Cosatu supports resignation of NW former deputy speaker

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2024/08/26

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the North West province has expressed its support for the resignation of Tshepo Khoza, the former deputy speaker of the provincial legislature. Khoza stepped down amidst allegations of falsifying his matriculation certificate just shy of three months into his tenure. COSATU is now calling on the ANC to pursue criminal charges against Khoza should the allegations be substantiated. Elvis Presslin spoke to Kopano Konopi, Provincial Secretary of

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9:36

JHB mayor sparks controversy over comments to recruit...

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2024/08/26

Newly-appointed Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has sparked controversy with a proposal to recruit documented foreign nationals into the city's metropolitan police department, JMPD. Speaking at the ANC's regional Lekgotla, Mayor Morero proposed employing foreign nationals who speak various languages to help combat crime in the city. His comments have been met with backlash, with many questioning the plan's feasibility and potential impact on local employment. The Mayor's proposal is seen by some as a

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7:02

Nehawu is suing ANC and KZN provincial secretary,...

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2024/08/26

The National Education, Health, and Allied Workers' Union, NEHAWU, is suing the ANC and its KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Secretary, Bheki Mtolo, for R2 million. The lawsuit follows public accusations made by Mtolo in Kokstad, where he blamed NEHAWU for poor service delivery in government departments such as Home Affairs and SASSA. The union has filed the lawsuit at the Pietermaritzburg High Court. Elvis Presslin spoke to NEHAWU's KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Secretary, Ayanda Zulu

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5:22

SAMWU members vow to strike until their demands are met

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2024/08/23

Municipal workers affiliated to the South African Municipal Workers Union, SAMWU have vowed to continue striking until their demands are met. A large-scale protest took place in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, as thousands of City of Johannesburg employees, including Pikitup workers and city administrators, gathered in the streets, blocking several roads. The demonstrators are seeking payment of outstanding wages totaling R10.3 million, which they claim the City has yet to settle. For more on this,

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7:57

Mthatha West Traditional leader denies involvement in...

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2024/08/23

Mthatha West Traditional Leader, Dalinzolo Mareke, has denied involvement in the extortion of businesses in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. He was implicated by Abathembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo, who accused Mareke of masterminding the extortion scheme. The king's statement came during a meeting convened after schools in the area were closed due to alleged demands for protection fees. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Mareke, who has refuted the allegations, maintaining his innocence in the

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5:08

Former EFF deputy president names national organizer...

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2024/08/23

Former EFF Deputy President Floyd Shivambu has been named as the new national organiser of the Umkhonto We Sizwe (MK) party. The appointment comes after Shivambu's resignation from the EFF last week. MK has also announced its National High Command, which will be responsible for making key decisions for the party. The High Command consists of eight senior officials and 45 additional members. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Political Analyst, Khanyi Magubane

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15:00

Second Pesidential Health compact signed

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2024/08/23

Acting President Paul Mashatile, giving an address at the Union Buildings during the signing of the Second Presidential Health Compact, says the government's responsibility is to ensure that the compact effectively addresses the challenges facing the health system. Mashatile says that the nation's health is vital to development and cannot be compromised by issues like mismanagement and funding crises. The compact, first established in 2019, is designed to prepare the country's health systems for the

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5:17

Ahmed Kathrada Foundation to commemorate the life of...

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2024/08/23

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation will today commemorate the life of whistle-blower Babita Deokaran, marking the third anniversary of her assassination in 2021. Deokaran, who was serving as the acting chief director of financial accounting at the Gauteng Department of Health, was murdered after exposing fraud and corruption within the department. In a statement, the foundation says the event will honour Deokaran, a courageous whistle-blower whose life was tragically cut short in her fight against

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5:11

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2024/08/23

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6:10

Former president, Jacob Zuma to hold press briefing

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2024/08/22

Former President Jacob Zuma is set to hold a media briefing today, where he is expected to share his thoughts on the current political landscape in South Africa. This comes as 10 MPs, recently expelled from the MK Party, have also announced a press conference to share their perspective. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Thami Khuzwayo, former UmkhontoWesizwe party student command leader and MP

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5:09

Tributes pour in for renowed Math and Science teachers

First Take SA ·

2024/08/22

South Africans continue to pay tribute to renowned Science and Maths teacher William Smith. He died aged 85 after a short battle with cancer. He passed away surrounded by family in Perth, Australia. Mr. Smith was best known for presenting Math and Science lessons on television, inspiring generations of students across the country. For more on the legend, Elvis Presslin spoke to Senamile Masango, Nuclear Physicist and the Founder of the Senamile Masango Foundation, who says Mr Smith's simple and

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8:46

Police presence boosted in the Eastern Cape

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2024/08/22

The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, has boosted police presence in the Eastern Cape to combat rising gang violence and extortion. The province has seen a surge in criminal activities, with gangs and mafias terrorizing communities, intimidating local businesses, and demanding protection fees from schools. While the police focus on cracking down, Rise Mzansi says dismantling these extortion rings requires smart, intelligence-driven policing

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