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AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2024/08/13

Elvis Presslin takes a look at the top business stories coming out of Africa with 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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8:45

Ongoing Israeli Hamas war destroys 477 school...

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2024/08/12

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has strongly condemned the loss of civilian lives following an Israeli air strike on a school building, in Gaza, on Saturday. The attack claimed the lives of over 70 people who had sought refuge in the building. The United Nations reports that, as of last Tuesday, 477 of Gaza's 564 school buildings have been directly hit or damaged, with more than a dozen targeted since then, in the ongoing war in the Middle East. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Conflict

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9:36

Bail hearing continues for suspects arrested over...

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2024/08/12

Three Mexican nationals and two South Africans, facing charges of drug manufacturing and dealing, will continue their bail hearings at the Groblersdal Magistrate's Court this week. The court has directed the state to present a photo album showing the crime scene, after a group of suspects was arrested during a raid by the Hawks, where a massive illicit drug lab was discovered at Thaba Monate farm in Groblersdal, two weeks ago. The lab, described by authorities as the largest ever found in South

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7:14

Hearing impaired Miss SA captures judges' hearts

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2024/08/12

In a historic moment for South Africa, Mia le Roux has been crowned Miss South Africa 2024, making her the first hearing-impaired winner in the pageant's 66-year history. The 28-year-old from Oudtshoorn, diagnosed with profound hearing loss at just one year old, captured the judges' hearts with her vision for an inclusive society, stating that she aims to teach the included to embrace those who are often excluded. Le Roux's win was announced on Saturday at the SunBet Arena at Time Square in

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6:34

Suspected military training facility discovered in...

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2024/08/12

Police minister, Senzo Mchunu says his department is emphasizing the safety and security of South African citizens as investigations continue into the latest discovery of a suspected military training facility, this time at a farm in the Limpopo province. This comes after the Hawks discovered numerous licensed firearms, rifles and ammunition at the farm in Modimolle, last Thursday. Mchunu's Spokesperson, Kamogelo Mogotsi, says ascertaining the purpose of the camp has been prioritized, following the

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9:13

Non-communicable diseases becoming public health...

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2024/08/08

Non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and cancer are increasingly becoming a public health crisis in South Africa. Diabetes, particularly Type 2, is the leading cause of death, making up over 90% of all diabetes cases. According to Percept, a Cape Town-based consulting firm, nearly 5.6 million South Africans were living with diabetes in 2019, with projections indicating this number could rise to 8.75 million by 2040. The primary driver of diabetes is obesity, which

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17:11

President Ramaphosa undertakes working visit to Angola

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2024/08/08

Today, President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a working visit to Angola, where he will meet with President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço. The two leaders will use this opportunity to review the bilateral relationship between their countries. They will also discuss regional mutual interests, including the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the broader efforts to resolve conflicts across the continent. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Nixon Katembo who is an analyst of

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4:15

2 arrested for allegedly selling teacher positions

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2024/08/08

The Hawks In Ventersdorp, in the North West province, have arrested a school principal and an education department circuit manager for allegedly selling teaching positions for R15,000 each. The two were arrested following an investigation into allegations of corruption in the appointment teachers in Ventersdorp and surrounding areas. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to North West Hawks Spokesperson, Colonel Tinyiko Mathebula

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3:55

NPA will reinstate Estina case

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2024/08/08

The NPA's Investigating Directorate (ID) says it will promptly reinstate the R280 million Estina dairy farm fraud and corruption case. This follows the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein removing the matter from the roll yesterday. The trial, which involves former minister Mosebenzi Zwane and 15 others, was originally set to run from August 5th to September 13th. The case centers around alleged looting within the Free State Department of Agriculture, channeled through a company called Estina. For

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6:15

DA to refer Nasi Ispani & Panyaza Lesufi to Public...

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2024/08/08

The Democratic Alliance says it intends to refer the management of the Nasi iSpani programme and Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi to the office of the Public Protector for investigation, for what the party calls irresponsible promises made by Lesufi to thousands of job seeker. The DA says it wants answers after 32 000 teaching assistants, who were employed on a contractual basis through the Nasi iSpani programme, have now been left destitute. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Gauteng Shadow

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9:57

Identity fraud & identity theft may have been...

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2024/08/08

The Department of Home Affairs says it has found prima facie evidence that the woman registered as the mother of Miss SA contestant, Chidimma Adetshina, may have committed identity fraud and identity theft when registering Adetshina. In a statement released last night, Home Affairs Minister, Leon Schreiber says Adetshina could not have participated in the alleged unlawful actions of her mother, as she was an infant at the time, adding that an innocent South African mother suffered and could not

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11:11

King Jacob Lleka Kekana fights for recognition of...

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2024/08/07

King Jacob Lleka Kekana who claims ownership of over 56 million hectares of South African land through title deeds has been fighting for recognition as the monarch of 12 tribes of Amandebele. His extensive land claims span to four provinces: Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, and Gauteng. Despite this, the democratic government of South Africa has not recognized his status as a monarch. King Kekana says that his land has been unfairly placed into The People's Trust without his consent or knowledge

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8:45

Plans are afoot to recall Joburg's mayor

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2024/08/07

The ANC in Johannesburg says plans are afoot to recall Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda. According to ANC Joburg spokesperson Masilo Serekele, it's only a matter of days before the city appoints a new mayor. Calls for Gwamanda's resignation have grown louder amid allegations of corruption, inadequate service delivery, and the controversial R200 electricity surcharge impacting low-income residents. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Joburg ANC spokesperson Masilo Serekele

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5:07

SALGA kicks off its 2-day National Joint Sitting in...

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2024/08/07

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) is today kicking off the inaugural two-day National Joint Sitting of the Council of Mayors and Speakers in Polokwane, Limpopo. Mayors and Speakers from all 257 of the country's municipalities will convene in an effort to tackle critical issues in municipal governance and service delivery. The sitting is the first of its kind, following the Government of National Unity formed after the 2024 National and Provincial Elections. In his recent

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6:06

RISE Mzansi's Western Cape convener joins GOOD party...

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2024/08/07

RISE Mzansi says the party's Western Cape convener, Axolile Notywala will be joining the GOOD party caucus, as one of the latter's councilors in the City of Cape Town. The party says the move will strengthen its commitment to exploring long-term collaboration with the GOOD Party, following the 2024 national elections. In a statement announcing Notywala's appointment, the party said the poll results have highlighted the need for reconfiguration of the political landscape, as no single party has

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5:11

PSA welcomes investigation into SAPS headquarters in...

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2024/08/07

The Public Servants Association (PSA) has welcomed an announcement by newly-appointed Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson that his department will be initiating an independent investigation into the procurement and renovation of the South African Police Service headquarters, in Pretoria. The Telkom Towers Building was purchased in the year 2016 for over R700 million, and despite over R200 million having been spent for renovations and other services in the past 8 years, the

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6:01

Some NSFAS challenges remain unresolved since 2017

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2024/08/07

National Student Financial Aid Scheme says scheme is grappling to address a range of challenges, some of which have remained unresolved since 2017. Speaking to members of the media yesterday, Nomvalo highlighted some of the key issues, including the delay in reports from 2017 to 2023, unreliable payment systems, late accommodation payments and the delayed finalization of appeals for the 2024 academic year, all of which, he says, are impacting the futures of students. For more on this Elvis Presslin

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6:13

Family law experts react to violent removal of...

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2024/08/07

The disturbing images of a group of gun and panga-wielding men violently removing two learners from the Matshidisong Primary School in Katlehong, on Gauteng's East Rand, have brought to the fore, the issue of custody battles and how the conduct of the adults in a child's life, can impact the child. This as four out of five men arrested in connection with the incident are expected to appear before the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court this morning. The group was rounded up after video footage purportedly

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8:03

SANCCOB on standby over oil spill off Cape West Coast

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2024/08/06

The Panama-flagged cargo ship MV Ultra Galaxy, which has been stranded near Lutzville on the Cape west coast since July, has broken into four sections, resulting in an oil spill. The South African Maritime Safety Authority (Samsa) confirmed the incident, adding that measures are being taken to prevent further fuel and oil spillage, and to salvage the ship's fertiliser cargo. Samsa says it has activated an Oil Spill Contingency Plan and deployed additional personnel to assist with the cleanup. The

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5:18

Condemnation over violent incident involving two...

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2024/08/06

The Gauteng Department of Education has expressed vehement condemnation of a violent incident in which two learners were removed from Matshidiso Primary School, in Ekurhuleni, by a group of men brandishing a gun and pangas. The department says police are investigating after video footage of the incident went viral on social media platforms yesterday. Department spokesperson, Steve Mabona says the men, one of whom a well-known pastor, are reportedly involved in a battle between two families over the

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