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15:40

PICC urges initiation schools to apply for permits to...

First Take SA ·

2024/08/05

The Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committee (PICC) has urged prospective principals of customary initiation schools, to apply for permits in order to operate during the upcoming 2024 Summer initiation season. The Committee says applications are open for both male and female initiation schools. The call follows recent concerns by the Commission for Gender Equality, which noted what it calls a concerning rise in the number of illegal initiation schools in the Gauteng province. The commission also

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6:48

SACP criticizes ANC selection of GNU partners

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2024/08/05

The South African Communist Party says it takes a critical but non-oppositionist stance towards the Government of National Unity. The party was commemorating its 103-rd anniversary in Khayelitsha on the Cape Flats on Sunday. General Secretary, Solly Mapaila says the SACP's structures will have to decide on the future of its role within the Triparite Alliance. Mapaila has criticised what he describes as the behaviour of ANC leaders in selecting its GNU partners. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke

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7:54

President Ramaphosa's presidential izimbizo events...

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2024/08/05

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa has disclosed that President Cyril Ramaphosa's presidential izimbizo events have cost taxpayers a substantial R44 million over just four events. The four events were held over an 8-month period, with the aim of addressing public service delivery concerns and providing a platform for citizens to voice their complaints and suggestions. Minister Hlabisa made the remarks while answering questions posed to him Democratic

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8:33

Delegates at the ANC's NEC Lekgotla told...

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2024/08/05

The African National Congress' National Executive Committee has reflected on the party's electoral losses at the 29 May polls and vows to take decisive action in order to restore support. ANC President, Cyril Ramaphosa told delegates attending the party's National Executive Committee Lekgotla, that the party will crack the whip on underperforming deployees. Ramaphosa made the comments during his opening, where he said that the failure to hold ANC leaders accountable has resulted in the

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9:55

Homeless individuals in Cape Town choose to move to...

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2024/08/02

Over 150 homeless individuals in Cape Town's CBD have chosen to move to Safe Space shelters as eviction plans loom. This follows the Western Cape High Court authorizing the eviction of those living under bridges, effective from 1st of August. The City of Cape Town plans to assist with voluntary relocations to shelters like Ebenezer Safe Space in Green Point and Culemborg Safe Space, ensuring access to medical care and social services. However, activists say that these evictions merely shifts the

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5:24

ANC won't beg Helen Zille or DA to remain in GNU

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2024/08/02

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has responded to DA Federal Council Chairperson Helen Zille's assertion that there is no government of national unity (GNU). Mbalula says the ANC won't beg Zille and the DA to remain in the Government Of National Unity, citing the party's 40% share of the vote. This follows Zille's comments at a Friedrich Naumann Foundation event, where she denied the existence of a GNU and instead described a 'grand coalition' between the ANC and DA. For more on this Elvis

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5:36

Algeria condemns accusations against its boxer, Imane...

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2024/08/02

The Algerian Olympic and Sports Committee has condemned "malicious and unethical" attacks on boxer Imane Khelif, accused of being transgender. The committee says the claims are "lies" and "unjust" as Khelif prepares for the Olympics. This follows previous criticism and a ban from the World Championships against Khelif due to failed testosterone and gender eligibility tests. Khelif won her Olympic opening bout after her opponent quit the fight in 46 seconds. Elvis Presslin discusses this with Steve

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6:46

MK youth league condemns attacks on Gauteng Youth...

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2024/08/02

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party Youth League (MKYL) has condemned violent attacks on Gauteng Youth Brigades protestors allegedly by police and the provincial Department of Education. A group of 32,000 teacher assistants, who were employed as part of the Youth Brigade programme in public schools across the province, are demanding permanent employment following the termination of their contracts last month. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Sithembile Nkosi, Acting Secretary General of the uMkhonto

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4:16

ANC holds 3-day critical NEC meeting followed by a...

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2024/08/02

The ANC is holding a critical meeting in Boksburg, Johannesburg, as it seeks to recover from a significant electoral decline. The party is holding a three-day NEC session followed by a three-day NEC Lekgotla to strategize and develop a plan to regain support after losing 17% of the vote in the recent May 29 election. To elaborate further on the matter Elvis Presslin spoke to Political Analyst, Dr. Metji Makgoba

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4:42

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2024/08/02

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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6:10

TotalEnergies' withdrawal from two offshore gas...

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2024/08/01

The Green Connection has welcomed TotalEnergies' move to withdraw from two offshore gas projects in South Africa. The Company is citing economic challenges as the reason for its exit. The decision marks a significant victory for environmental advocates, as it halts the development of the Brulpadda and Luiperd gas fields, located off the southern coast of South Africa. Elvis Presslin spoke to Liz McDaid, Strategic Lead at The Green Connection

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7:03

Pretoria Girls High learners' legal representative...

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2024/08/01

Richard Wilkinson, the legal representative for the six suspended matric girls, has dismissed claims of racial exclusion at Pretoria Girls High School. The six girls, along with six other white pupils, face disciplinary hearings next week for their involvement in a WhatsApp group last year that allegedly contained racially charged messages, micro-aggressions, and complaints about black students. Wilkinson accuses the Gauteng Department of Education of "taking over" the school and unfairly applying

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9:13

9th Southern Africa Malaria Research Conference underway

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2024/08/01

The 9th Southern Africa Malaria Research Conference is taking place from July 31 to August 2, 2024, at the Future Africa Campus, University of Pretoria. Organized by the South African Medical Research Council's (SAMRC) Malaria Research Group, this year's conference explores the theme "Malaria Elimination: A Moving Target?" - a timely topic that highlights the persistent challenges in achieving malaria eradication by 2030. Despite notable progress, cross-border malaria transmission remains a

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3:59

Collision in Mpumalanga claims lives of school children

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2024/08/01

A devastating collision between a bus and a train at a level crossing in Mafube village, near Middelburg, Mpumalanga, has claimed the lives of at least five school children. The bus driver allegedly fled the scene after the incident. 20 other children are critically injured, and the death toll is expected to rise as the situation continues to unfold. For the latest development Elvis Presslin spoke to Mpumalanga Spokesperson for the Department of Community, Safety Security and Liaison, Mmusi

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7:06

President Ramaphosa signs IPID Amendment Bill into law

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2024/08/01

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) Amendment Bill into law. The newly enacted legislation strengthens the Independent Police Investigative Directorate's (IPID) autonomy, granting it the authority to probe serious offenses committed by police officers, regardless of whether they were on or off duty. This Amendment Act, born out of a comprehensive review of the 2011 IPID Act, solidifies IPID's independence and impartiality. For further insight,

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8:09

Gauteng Health allocated R64,8 billion for current...

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2024/08/01

The Gauteng Health Department has been allocated a budget of R64.8 billion for the current fiscal year, with a total of R202.6 billion earmarked for the department over the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework. Provincial MEC for Health & Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, presented the department's budget to the Gauteng legislature, outlining plans to enhance the public healthcare system in the province. To elaborate further on the budget, Elvis Presslin spoke to MEC Nkomo-Ralehoko

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5:19

The Independent Policing Union Of South Africa is...

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2024/07/31

The Independent Policing Union Of South Africa is calling for immediate police reforms and improved resource allocation to local police stations. This call comes in response to the tragic events in Kanana, Northwest, where unknown assailants fatally shot eight people at a tavern in the early hours of Saturday morning. for more on this Elvis Preslin spoke to Bethuel Nkuna President of Independent Policing Union Of South Africa

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11:02

Suspected racism leads to suspension of learners and...

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2024/07/31

Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane is set to attend the final day of disciplinary hearings at Pretoria High School for Girls today, following allegations of suspected racism that led to the suspension of 12 learners. In a swift move, the department removed 8 of the suspended learners from their prefect positions yesterday. Additionally, the school's principal has been suspended for 3 months pending an investigation. Elvis Presslin spoke to Teresa Oakley-Smith, a Diversity specialist and Matakanye

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10:01

Alarming increase of suicide among police officers

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2024/07/31

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union, POPCRU has revealed an alarming increase in police officers committing suicide, citing poor working conditions as a major factor affecting their productivity. The union in a statement urges the police management to play their role in attending to stress caused by the lack of resources within the sector. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to POPCRU spokesperson, Richard Mamabolo

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4:34

SA's population surpasses 63 million

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2024/07/31

South Africa's population has surpassed 63 million, according to the latest 'Mid-year Population Estimates' report from Statistics South Africa, Stats SA. The country's population has grown by nearly 836,000 people, representing a 1.33% increase between July 2023 and July 2024. Notably, women make up over half of the population, with approximately 32 million females. For expert insights into these numbers and their implications, Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor Loren Landau, Senior Migration

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