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ActionSA in Gauteng is calling on residents to...

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2025/09/29

ActionSA in Gauteng is calling on residents to boycott the Patriotic Alliance in next year's elections if Kenny Kunene is reinstated as Johannesburg's MMC of Transport. Kunene stepped down as MMC and councillor in July after being found at the home of murder accused Katiso Molefe during a police raid. He was also suspended from PA activities. Last week, PA leader Gayton McKenzie announced that a law firm had cleared Kunene of any wrongdoing. McKenzie has threatened to withdraw the PA from the

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4:47

Lobby group AfriForum and the Orania Movement have...

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2025/09/29

Lobby group AfriForum and the Orania Movement have strongly condemned the vandalism of Afrikaner monuments in Pretoria. The damage targeted a gun barrel and a boot on two Boer warrior statues flanking the Paul Kruger statue in Church Square. This follows the EFF's recent push to remove colonial and apartheid-era statues nationwide. The party has also proposed renaming Kruger National Park in a motion tabled in the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature. AfriForum and the Orania Movement call the EFF's

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5:43

ActionSA in Gauteng is calling on residents to...

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2025/09/29

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6:48

Police gather for a National Prayer Day in Gauteng

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2025/09/26

Police in Gauteng will today gather at Zoe Bible Church for a National Prayer Day to pray for the safety of officers. 27 police officers lost their lives in the line of duty. Between April 2024 and March 2025,Police unions say these tragic losses highlight the dangerous and challenging conditions faced by SAPS members on a daily basis. Elvis Presslin spoke to South African Police Union Gauteng Provincial Secretary, Jabulile Mabaso

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3:43

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2025/09/26

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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5:41

Hawks investigate R67m purchase order of undelivered...

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2025/09/26

The Hawks are investigating a R67 million purchase order for transformers at Johannesburg's City Power, amid allegations of undelivered goods. This follows recent reports of corruption and financial mismanagement at City Power, including a separate R500 million tender fraud probe focusing on CEO Tshifularo Mashava's tenure. Elvis Presslin spoke to Tyrell Meyers, DA Johannesburg Shadow MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services Department

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4:53

Ekurhuleni City Council meets on the suspension of...

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2025/09/26

The Ekurhuleni City Council met yesterday to decide on the suspension of EMPD Deputy Chief Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi. The motion follows allegations that Mkhwanazi supplied police blue lights to alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, which were installed on Matlala's personal vehicles in 2023. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate recommended disciplinary action against Mkhwanazi over a year ago, but no action has been taken. The Independent Ratepayers Association of South

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4:19

Commemoration of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's legacy...

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2025/09/26

The ANC will today commemorate the legacy of struggle icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, who would have turned 89 today. Born on the 26th of September 1936 in Bizana, Eastern Cape, she passed away on the second of April in 2018 at the age of 81. ANC first Deputy Secretary General, Nomvula Mokonyane will deliver a keynote address at the Mama Winnie Mandela Birthday Programme at Phola Park Hall in Thokoza, Ekurhuleni. Elvis Presslin spoke to ANCYL National Spokesperson, Zama Khanyase...

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5:39

Call to prioritize legal implications of political...

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2025/09/26

Head of Police Legal Services, General Petronella van Rooyen has called on the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria to prioritize the legal implications of political interference in the South African Police Service. Speaking as the third witness yesterday, Van Rooyen emphasized that addressing these legal aspects could reduce future political meddling. Her testimony follows allegations against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who is accused of overstepping his authority by disbanding the KwaZulu-Natal

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4:44

NUM members to strike at the ARM Andalusite mine in...

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2025/09/25

Hundreds of National Union of Mineworkers, NUM members will today embark on strike the ARM Andalusite mine in Thabazimbi, Limpopo. The workers, frustrated by two years without salary increases since 2023, are demanding better pay. The mine, a key producer of andalusite from the Maroeloesfontein deposit, was acquired by African Rainbow Minerals in 2022 after its previous owner, Andalusite Resources, entered business rescue. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dikeledi Manaka, NUM Rustenburg Regional Secretary

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6:13

TAC & Section27 condemn plans to shutdown UNAIDS

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2025/09/25

The Treatment Action Campaign and SECTION27 have strongly condemned plans to shutdown UNAIDS, a UN body coordinating the global fight against HIV/AIDS. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced the possible closure, which critics say will devastate millions of lives and reverse years of progress in combating HIV. The agency has already faced severe staff cuts and global HIV funding plummeted in 2025, putting countless people at risk. Elvis Presslin spoke to Ritshidze Project Coordinator at the

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4:29

Concern raised over rising drug and alcohol abuse...

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2025/09/25

Acting President Paul Mashatile has raised concern over the rising tide of drug and alcohol abuse among South Africa's youth. Speaking at Heritage Day celebrations in Oudtshoorn, Little Karoo, Mashatile called for united action from families, communities, civil society and government to address the crisis. He warned that substance abuse is not only damaging young lives but also driving unemployment and crime. Elvis Presslin spoke to Lucky Ntimane, National Liquor Traders Council spokesperson

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9:22

Peter Mutharika officially declared Malawi's president

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2025/09/25

The electoral commission of Malawi has officially declared Peter Mutharika the country's president elect. Incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera conceded defeat in the presidential election, just hours before the final results were set to be announced. Official tallies indicate former president Peter Mutharika, Chakwera's predecessor, has won the elections. Elvis Presslin spoke to SABC Malawi Correspondent, George Mhango

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6:10

Concourt to hear case challenging Sexual Offences Act

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2025/09/25

The Constitutional Court will today hear a pivotal case challenging the Sexual Offences Act's consent provisions in rape cases. Under the current Sexual Offences Act, a person charged with rape can avoid conviction by showing they reasonably believed the complainant consented, even if consent was not given. The court will decide whether to uphold a Pretoria High Court ruling that declared parts of the Act unconstitutional. The case was brought by The Embrace Project, a non-profit fighting

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7:39

Motion adopted to rename Kruger Mpumalanga...

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2025/09/25

The Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature has unanimously adopted a motion to rename Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport in honour of the late former Deputy President David Dabede Mabuza. The decision, proposed by the Economic Freedom Fighters, EFF recognises Mabuza's significant contributions to the province and nation through his lifelong dedication to liberation, community upliftment and provincial development. Elvis Presslin spoke to EFF Mpumalanga Provincial Secretary Jackson Malatjie

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6:02

Calls for action on the worsening water crisis in...

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2025/09/23

The Afrika Mayibuye Movement is calling for immediate action on the worsening water crisis in Matsulu, Mpumalanga. The group has slammed what it calls ongoing shortages that have left residents without reliable access for weeks, hitting poor families hardest. Elvis Presslin spoke to Provincial Spokesperson for Afrika Mayibuye Movement in Mpumalanga, Zandile Zungu

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4:08

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2025/09/23

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7:14

First major test of expropriation without...

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2025/09/23

In a landmark clash over land rights, the City of Ekurhuleni's 2019 expropriation of a 34-hectare plot in Driefontein, Boksburg, will head to court as South Africa's first major test of expropriation without compensation. The municipality reportedly seized portion 406 of Driefontein Farm, valued between R30 million and R64 million, to build social housing for landless residents. The municipality allegedly offered the private owner zero compensation in return. Sakeliga CEO Piet le Roux spoke to our

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6:38

Gauteng education reaffirms commitment to provide...

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2025/09/23

The Gauteng Education Department has reaffirmed its commitment to provide schooling for every child in the province, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. Spokesperson Steve Mabona says admissions are governed strictly by Gauteng School Admission Regulations, prioritising feeder zones and capacity, not nationality. This follows Operation Dudula's campaign, urging schools to bar foreign nationals. Gauteng education spokesperson, Steve Mabona spoke to Elvis Presslin

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12:33

Police minister accused of disbanding Political...

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2025/09/23

The Madlanga Commission has heard that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu disbanded the Political Killings Task Team, while National police commissioner General Fannie Masemola was on leave, approved by him. That's according to Masemola, who testified about the disbandment of the team, which is at the centre of the probe against allegations of criminality, political interference, and corruption in the criminal justice system. Sibahle Motha filed a report and Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Dale McKinley, an

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