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A 2009 controversial video demands the removal of a...

First Take SA ·

2024/06/18

DA MP Renaldo Gouws has apologized for his controversial video that sparked accusations of racism. The newly sworn-in parliamentarian faces backlash for a 2009 video that resurfaced showing him making racially charged comments against the ANC government. A petition demanding his removal from office has gained momentum, with almost 30,000 signatures. Elvis Presslin spoke to Womanist and Socio-Economic Activist, Mandisa Mashego...

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9:44

Calls for GNU to make education a top priority

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2024/06/18

Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has called on the Government of National Unity (GNU) to make education a top priority and tackle crime with urgency. Makaneta argues that rising crime rates in some communities could infiltrate schools, compromising the safety of citizens. Speaking to Elvis Presslin, Makaneta elaborates further on his sentiments

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5:36

ANC calls on parties to join the Government of...

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2024/06/18

The ANC has extended an olive branch to opposition parties, urging them to join the Government of National Unity. This development comes as five parties, including the ANC, DA, IFP, GOOD Party, and Patriotic Alliance, prepare to solidify their coalition ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa's inauguration tomorrow. The ANC's move is seen as a bid to foster unity and collaboration in addressing the country's pressing challenges. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to ANC National Spokesperson Mahlengi

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4:41

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

First Take SA ·

2024/06/18

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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7:46

SOWETO celebrated as one of the favorite tourist's...

First Take SA ·

2024/06/14

Soweto township has been named one of South Africa's top three admired destinations at the Brand Africa 2024 Awards. This esteemed accolade follows extensive research across over 30 African markets. The township's significant heritage has made it a standout destination, showcasing the best of South Africa. Here is Thato Mothopeng, Chairman of Soweto Tourism...

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4:37

Author of "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa...

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2024/06/14

We get an update on the stories making headlines in 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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10:00

Road users urged to help lower the number of crashes

First Take SA ·

2024/06/13

The Road Accident Fund is calling on all road users to help lower the number of crashes this Youth Month. According to the Fund, an average of 74 people die in road accidents each weekend, with a significant number of these fatalities being young individuals. Between 2020 and 2022, there were nearly 14-thousand young lives lost out of a total of 34,946 road fatalities in South Africa. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to RAF spokesperson McIntosh Polela

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5:03

Extreme weather conditions found to lead to pregnancy...

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2024/06/13

A study by the University of KwaZulu-Natal has found a link between heat exposure in pregnant women and miscarriages in sub-Saharan Africa. Researchers warn that climate change will likely exacerbate reproductive health problems, resulting in more pregnancy losses. For more on the research, Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Yoshan Moodley, study lead researcher at UKZN

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11:11

ActionSA: removal of eThekwini mayor is not surprising

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2024/06/13

ActionSA in KwaZulu Natal says the removal of eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda is not surprising. This after Kaunda was redeployed to the National Council of Provinces, NCOP. The party says the move exposes the true nature of the coalition agreement between the DA and ANC, which they claim is not a genuine government of national unity, but rather a political arrangement that serves the interests of the two parties. To elaborate further on their sentiments, Elvis Presslin spoke to Zwakele Mncwango,

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6:18

SACOSWU: overcrowding of prisons leads to human...

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2024/06/13

The South African Correctional Services Workers Union, SACOSWU is disputing the Department of Correctional Services' attempts to deny human rights abuse allegations made by inmates. This comes after Thabo Bester testified in the Bloemfontein High Court that he suffered abuse at the hands of correctional services staff. The union is calling out the department for trying to shift blame and demanding accountability for the alleged mistreatment. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to SACOSWU

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5:33

Concerns raised that traditional leaders left out of...

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2024/06/13

Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa, Contralesa has expressed concern that traditional leaders are being left out of discussions regarding the proposed government of national unity. The organization feels their exclusion from these talks is a significant oversight, as traditional leaders play a vital role in representing the interests of their communities. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Contralesa Secretary General, Zolani Mkiva

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5:23

Ahmed Kathrada Foundation to commemorate 60th...

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2024/06/12

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation will today commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Rivonia Trial. The trial between 1963 and 1964 was a landmark court case in which ten leading figures of the ANC, including Nelson Mandela, were tried and sentenced to life imprisonment for fighting against apartheid in South Africa. The trial shaped the country's struggle for freedom and democracy. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Zusipe Batyi, Communications Manager at Ahmed Kathrada Foundation

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7:52

Health minister to provide update on the Mpox...

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2024/06/12

Health Minister Dr. Joe Phaahla will today provide an update on the Monkeypox (Mpox) outbreak in South Africa. So far there have been four laboratory-confirmed cases reported in the country, with three cases in KwaZulu-Natal and one case in Gauteng. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Angelique Coetzee, former Chairperson of the South African Medical Association, SAMA

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5:17

MK Party wants to halt Parliament's first sitting on...

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2024/06/12

The MK Party has filed an urgent application with the Constitutional Court to interdict Parliament's first sitting on Friday. The party seeks to halt the proceedings, citing its dissatisfaction with the recent election results. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Elton Hart, Legal Analyst and an attorney affiliated with the University of Johannesburg, UJ's Law Clinic

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6:54

Coalition agreement reportedly reached in KZN

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2024/06/12

A historic coalition agreement has reportedly been reached in KwaZulu-Natal. The ANC, DA, IFP and the National Freedom Party, NFP are set to join forces to govern the province. The coalition is set to announce its joint governance plan today. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Dean Macpherson, Chairperson of the Democratic Alliance, DA in KZN

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4:05

Court orders extradition for former PA to Ace Magashule

First Take SA ·

2024/06/11

A US court has granted permission for Moroadi Cholota, the former assistant to former Free State premier Ace Magashule, to be extradited to South Africa. Cholota faces corruption charges connected to a R255 million asbestos contract. The court determined there was sufficient evidence against her and confirmed that the extradition treaty between the US and South Africa is applicable. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Advocate Mthunzi Mhanga, Spokesperson for National prosecuting

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4:05

Contralesa concerned over health and safety of initiates

First Take SA ·

2024/06/11

The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) has raised concerned over health and safety of initiates amid cold weather in Eastern Cape. The province has recently been battered by extremely cold weather and floods. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Contralesa Secretary General, Zolani Mkiva

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6:09

Parliament to sit at its first sitting despite MK's...

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2024/06/11

Parliament says the first sitting of the seventh administration will go ahead this Friday despite the MK party's court challenge. The party has approached the Constitutional Court to interdict the sittings where Members of Parliament will elect the country's President. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Political analyst and lecturer in the department of political sciences at the University of South Africa, UNISA, Sanet Madonsela-Solomon

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4:59

Search continues for missing plane carrying Malawi's...

First Take SA ·

2024/06/11

Malawian authorities are still searching for a missing plane carrying the country's Vice President, Saulos Chilima. The plane went off the radar while Chilima and nine others were travelling to Mzuzu International Airport. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to our SABC correspondent in Blantyre, Malawi, George Mhango

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10:15

Johannesburg faces load reduction

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2024/06/11

Johannesburg's City Power is implementing load reduction in various areas to safeguard the grid from total collapse. City Power says the decision follows extensive efforts to encourage customers to use electricity sparingly. Elvis Presslin spoke to Energy expert Professor Sampson Mamphweli

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