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7:51

Israel calls for return of ambassadors in three...

First Take SA ·

2024/05/23

Israel has commanded the immediate return of its ambassadors in Spain, Norway and Ireland. The directive comes as a response to the recognition of Palestine as an independent state by the three countries. The countries say the decision was not against Israel nor in favour of Hamas, but rather in support of permanent peace in the ongoing war. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Kingsley Makhubela, a former ambassador and Director of Risk Recon

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4:45

The President welcomes the JSC's nomination of...

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2024/05/23

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the Judicial Service Commission, JSC's nomination of Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya as the next Chief Justice. Ramaphosa was speaking to the media after an ANC Siyanqoba mini rally in Mpumalanga. He says he will finalise the appointment of Justice Maya as South Africa's next chief justice soon. To discuss this and the state of South Africa's Judiciary, Elvis Presslin spoke to Elton Hart, Legal Analyst and Attorney affiliated with the University of

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8:10

Meeting to be held to discuss the future of the...

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2024/05/23

AmaZulu King Misuzulu will today host a meeting of Amakhosi to discuss the future of the Ingonyama Trust. However Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza has been excluded from the meeting. The meeting comes amidst allegations of the ANC and some members of the Zulu royal family trying to usurp powers from Amakhosi over the control of land in the Ingonyama Trust. To speak more on the matter, Elvis Presslin spoke to the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural

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17:52

COSATU calls on South Africans to vote for ANC or...

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2024/05/23

COSATU President Zingiswa Losi has called on South Africans to vote for the ANC or risk having an Orania-like state should the party lose elections. Losi made the remarks on an ANC podcast. This as the party risks losing its majority in next week's vote for the first time since 1994. Losi says the ANC is the only party that can advance the transformation agenda. Elvis Presslin spoke to Losi about this...

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5:38

Pikitup secures court interdict against striking workers

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2024/05/22

Waste Company Pikitup has secured a court interdict against striking workers. The workers are demanding permanent employment as their current contracts are about to expire. The prolonged strike has resulted in uncollected garbage accumulating in parts of Johannesburg. Elvis Presslin spoke to Meshack Ntshauba, General Secretary of Democratic Municipal and Allied Workers Union of South Africa, DEMAWUSA...

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4:04

Gauteng Department of Social Development hauled to...

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2024/05/22

The Gauteng Care Crisis Committee is taking the Gauteng Department of Social Development to court over funding delays. The Committee is seeking an urgent application to bring transparency and clarity on the Department's processes of allocating funds to nonprofit organisations (NPOs) approved for funding. The Committee, representing 62 organisations say weeks of delays have brought much of the sector close to collapse. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Gert Jonker, CEO of the Bethany House

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3:31

DA mourns the passing of James Selfe

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2024/05/22

The Democratic Alliance is mourning the passing of its former Federal Council Chairperson, James Selfe. Selfe passed away yesterday at the age of 68 following a lengthy illness. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to DA National Spokesperson, Werner Horn

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7:30

ANC Youth League to march against crime in Gauteng

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2024/05/22

The ANC Youth League will today hold a march against crime in Gauteng. The Youth League says the march is against recent brutal killings in Soshanguve and South Africa as a whole. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to ANC Youth League Spokesperson, Zama Khanyase

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9:54

Eastern Cape Liquor Board to launch the Alcohol Harm...

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2024/05/22

The Eastern Cape Liquor Board will today launch the Alcohol Harm Reduction Programme at Eastcape Midlands TVET College in Uitenhage. The initiative is aimed at tackling alcohol abuse among the youth. The initiative comes in response to concerning reports of high alcohol consumption among students at the college. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Mgwebi Msiya, Spokesperson for the Eastern Cape Liquor Board

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4:20

Action SA plans to bring back former crime fighting...

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2024/05/22

Action SA says it plans on bringing back the former crime fighting unit the Scorpions, should it come into government. The party will today announce its plans outside Parliament in Cape Town to bring back the unit. The investigative unit was formally disbanded in 2009 and replaced by the Hawks. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Actions SA's Member Responsible for Constitutional Development, Advocate Julie Seton

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7:16

Young girls & orphans in the North West at higher...

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2024/05/21

Young girls and orphans in the North-West province are at higher risk of HIV infection. This according to recent findings from HIVSA. The study found that the Southern and Bojanala regions have the highest prevalence in the province. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to HIVSA CEO, Yashmita Naidoo

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10:06

ICC's Chief Prosecutor applied for arrest warrants...

First Take SA ·

2024/05/21

The Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has applied for arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas's leader Yahya Sinwar for war crimes. Karim Khan says there were reasonable grounds to believe that both men bore criminal responsibility for war crimes and crimes against humanity over the October 7 attacks on Israel and the subsequent war in Gaza. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor Chris Landsberg, Director of the Centre for African

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6:48

MK Party not deterred by ConCourt Judgement

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2024/05/21

The MK Party say the Constitutional Court Judgment declaring former President Jacob Zuma ineligible for Parliament does not deter it. The Apex court ruled Zuma's 15-month prison sentence for contempt of court disqualified him from running for parliament in next week's general election. MK Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela says the party is working towards a two-thirds majority in order to amend South Africa's constitution for Zuma to return to power. Elvis Presslin spoke to political analyst,

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6:51

JSC's focus shifts to its single contender for the...

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2024/05/21

After a full day of interviews at the Supreme Court of Appeal yesterday, the focus for the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) today will be the single contender for the role of Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya. This comes as the current Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo, is set to step down in August, marking the end of his 12-year term with the Constitutional Court. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Advocacy officer at Judges Matter, Mbekezeli Benjamin

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4:52

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

First Take SA ·

2024/05/21

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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7:34

Zuma ineligible for parliament - ConCourt

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2024/05/20

The Constitutional Court has found that former President and leader of the Mkhonto weSizwe Party Jacob Zuma is not eligible to stand for elections as a member of parliament. This as Zuma is the first candidate on the MK party list of members to go to the National Assembly after the upcoming elections. The matter was sent to the Electoral Court which concluded that Zuma's 15-month sentence for contempt couldn't be appealed and, thus, didn't meet the criteria of a "sentence" under Section 47(1)(e) of

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4:46

ActionSA objects to permanent employment of over 300...

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2024/05/20

ActionSA in Joburg has strongly objected to Pikitup's move to permanently employ over 300 workers, citing concerns about suspected manipulation and secretive hiring methods. Meanwhile, Johannesburg residents have been grappling with uncollected waste as Pikitup casual workers staged protests, preventing Pikitup trucks from leaving depots and leading to litter accumulation in various areas of Johannesburg. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Councillor Nobuhle Mthembu, ActionSA Causus Leader in

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5:25

Tshwane residents warn of potentially violent protest

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2024/05/20

The City of Tshwane's Community Safety MMC has warned residents of a potentially violent protest in the Hercules are in Pretoria West today. Community Safety MMC Grandi Theunissen says it has come to his attention that the protesters intend to use barricade roads and also attack businesses and electricity installations in the Hercules area including the local police station. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to City of Tshwane Community Safety MMC, Grandi Theunissen

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6:16

Over 600 high risk voting stations across SA identified

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2024/05/20

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure say they've identified over 600 high risk voting stations across the country. NATJOINTS chairperson Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili has assured South Africans that the May 29th general elections will be safe and law enforcement personnel are ready to deal with any eventualities. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure Spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe

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6:59

Threats of potential CIT strike could affect citizens

First Take SA ·

2024/05/20

A potential cash-in-transit strike could result in ATMs running out of cash if the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration CCMA approves the Motor Transport Workers Union's request for a picketing certificate, allowing them to initiate a protected strike. The MTWU is alarmed by the rising number of cash-in-transit heists, which pose significant risks to their members' safety. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Motor Transport Workers Union National Co-ordinator Musa

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