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6:56

Business reacts to President Ramaphosa's Opening of...

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2024/07/19

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government of national unity plans to broaden and formalise the Presidential Employment Stimulus and Expanded Public Works Programmes, with the aim of providing more job opportunities and skills development for young people. During his Opening of Parliament Address last night, Ramaphosa also highlighted the significant potential that small businesses and the informal sector have in government's efforts to drive inclusive growth and job creation. For reaction to

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7:45

OUTA concerned over COJ's new prepaid electricity...

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2024/07/19

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse has expressed concern over the City of Johannesburg's new prepaid electricity surcharge. Starting this month, the city's power utility, City Power has implemented a R200 surcharge, which includes a R130 monthly network capacity fee and a R70 service fee on prepaid meter users. OUTA has criticized the initiative, calling it a simplistic revenue-raising effort by the city's administration. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to OUTA ceo Wayne Duvenage

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5:30

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2024/07/19

Elvis Presslin takes a look at the current top African economic stories 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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7:23

Disciplinary hearing against former president Jacob...

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2024/07/18

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party says the disciplinary hearing against its leader and former African National Congress President, Jacob Zuma has been postponed to next Tuesday. Zuma did not appear physically during the hearing yesterday, but was represented by former ANC NEC member, Tony Yengeni via a virtual platform. Zuma has been hauled before the ruling party's National Disciplinary Committee following his announcement that he would no longer campaign for the ANC but rather endorse the newly formed

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6:07

SAFTU calls for interest rates to be cut

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2024/07/18

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) calls on the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to cut interest rates. This as The Reserve Bank is expected to keep the repo rate unchanged when it makes its announcement later today. The union in a statement says SARB's decision to hike interest rates to their current high of 11,75% prime lending has significantly increased the financial burden on the working class. for more on this Anne Moosa spoke to

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5:28

Rise Mzansi lays out what it wants from the 7th...

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2024/07/18

Rise Mzansi says it expects President Cyril Ramaphosa to prioritize areas such as crime, corruption, and the economy. This as president Cyril Ramaphosa will today open Parliament for the 7th Democratic Administration. The party in a statement says the President should support the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster, focusing on halving the murder rate, removing illegal guns, professionalizing the SAPS, and addressing the root causes of crime. for more on this Anne Moosa spoke to Rise

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3:37

COGTA minister expresses condolences to those who...

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2024/07/18

Cooperative Governance Minister, Velenkosi Hlabisa has expressed his condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives while fighting wildfires in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Accompanied by KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thami Ntuli, Hlabisa visited the home of 38-year-old, Mabongi Shishane in Vulindlela, near Pietermaritzburg. Shishane was part of the teams that have, for the past 10 days, fought to extinguish fires burning through 22-thousand hectares of farmlands in the area. For more on

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7:02

DA in Gauteng alarmed at plan for a Provincial State...

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2024/07/17

The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng has sounded the alarm on Premier Panyaza Lesufi's plan to launch a Provincial State Bank. The party says this initiative might become a vehicle for corruption and political favouritism. To elaborate on their concerns is Ruhan Robinson, MPL and DA Gauteng's Shadow MEC for Finance

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4:42

Former president Jacob Zuma's disciplinary hearing is...

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2024/07/17

Former president Jacob Zuma's disciplinary hearing is expected to get underway today. This after being postponed earlier this year to accommodate the May 29 elections. Zuma is facing allegations of violating rule 25 of the ANC constitution for endorsing and supporting the Umkhonto weSizwe party in the run-up to the elections. The virtual hearing will determine whether Zuma's ANC membership will be terminated over the transgression. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to ANC veteran and Political

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8:07

Experts caution over new two-pot pension system

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2024/07/17

Experts are urging workers to exercise caution with new two-pot pension system to avoid draining retirement savings. The system which comes into effect in September, permits members to withdraw up to 10% of their retirement savings, capped at R30,000, taxed at the marginal rate. But experts says this system could result in many individuals not having sufficient funds for their retirement years. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor of Economics at the Northwest University, Waldo

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7:41

SARS announces successful start to the 2024 tax...

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2024/07/17

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced a successful start to the tax filing season, with 191,000 online tax returns submitted on the first day alone. Additionally, over 5 million taxpayers have been automatically assessed through the auto assessment process within the first two weeks of July. SARS has also disbursed nearly R16 billion in tax refunds since July 1st. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to SARS Deputy Commissioner, Johnstone Makhubu

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5:16

COJ refutes claims of corrupt Metro police officers

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2024/07/17

The City of Johannesburg has refuted claims of corrupt Metro Police officers renting firearms to criminals.This follows the murder of City forensic investigator Zenzele Benedict Sithole, who was reportedly close to uncovering a 'guns for hire' syndicate within JMPD. However, the City claims Sithole's work was limited to routine matters and he was not involved in any high-profile or critical cases. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to City of Johannesburg Public Safety MMC Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku

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6:52

Gauteng motorists warned against driving under the...

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2024/07/16

The Johannesburg Metro Police Department says over 100 motorists have been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in a recent week-long operation. The Metro Police is issuing a stern warning to the public, stressing that alcohol-impaired driving poses a significant risk to the safety of all road users and will not be tolerated. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Johannesburg Metro Police Department spokesperson, Xolani Fihla

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5:19

SACP denies receiving financial support from VBS

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2024/07/16

The South African Communist Party (SACP) has denied accusations that it received financial support from the now-defunct VBS Mutual Bank. This rebuttal follows reports suggesting that the party had asked VBS to settle a R3-million conference bill at the Birchwood Hotel in Kempton Park back in July 2017. The request was allegedly made by the then-Gauteng chairperson, Jacob Mamabolo. The SACP has labeled these allegations as baseless and without merit. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Gauteng

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6:13

Security companies default on pension contributions

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2024/07/16

Over 2000 security firms in South Africa are defaulting on pension contributions. This was revealed by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority. Security guards are up in arms, claiming that their employers failed to make pension contributions on their behalf to the Private Security Sector Provident Fund (PSSPF) in the previous year, leaving them without adequate retirement provisions. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dumisa Hlatshwayo, Principal Executive Officer at the Private Security Sector Provident

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5:03

DA condemns comments to revive land expropriation...

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2024/07/16

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has condemned recent comments made by PAC Leader and Minister of Land Reform, Mzwanele Nyontso to reportedly revive attempts to amend the Constitution to allow expropriation without compensation. The party views these efforts as contradictory to the principles of the Government of National Unity, and potentially harmful to the economy. The DA says any renewed attempts will be met with strong opposition by the party. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Member on

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8:41

Municipalities need court order to demolish structures

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2024/07/16

The Supreme Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that municipalities cannot demolish structures without a court order. The legal battle stems from the demolitions that took place at the Ethembeni informal settlement in Khayelitsha, Cape Town in July 2020. Now for more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Thato Masiangoako, Researcher at Socio-Economic Rights Institute (SERI)

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5:06

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2024/07/16

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9:04

Proposals to reduce the number of languages for court...

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2024/07/15

The Department of Justice is proposing a change to reduce the number of languages for which court interpreters are provided, limiting services to the 12 official languages, French, and Portuguese. This decision follows the department's expenditure of nearly R176 million on interpretation services for foreigners who claimed they did not understand English or any other local language over the past three financial years. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Mbekezeli Benjamin a research and

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9:07

Condemnation over assassination attempt on Former US...

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2024/07/15

President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the assassination attempt on former United States President Donald Trump. Trump was shot in the ear, and rushed to safety by secret service agents during his election rally in Pennsylvania. In a statement on X, Ramaphosa says the attack on Trump is a stark reminder of the dangers of political extremism and intolerance. He says political violence is the antithesis of democracy. The FBI has identified 20-year old Thomas Matthew Crooks as the shooter. For the

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