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6:18

Criminal cases opened against 26 municipalities for...

First Take SA ·

2024/05/07

The Department of Water and Sanitation has opened 36 criminal cases against 26 municipalities across the country for sewage spills. The Department says it opened criminal cases against municipalities for repeated sewage spills or failing to comply with government clean-up directives. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Anet Muir, Chief Director for Water Use Compliance and Enforcement at the Department

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3:50

Building collapse in George traps dozens of workers

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2024/05/07

At least two people have died and 22 others injured after a building under construction collapsed in Victoria Street, George, in the Western Cape. About 75 workers were on site when the multi-storey building crashed down yesterday afternoon. For an update, Elvis Presslin spoke to the George Mayor, Leon van Wyk

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8:24

ANCYL says DA election campaign ad is cowardly and...

First Take SA ·

2024/05/07

The ANC Youth League say the DA's election campaign advert showing the burning of the South African flag is cowardly and disrespectful. In the advertisement the flag is seen burning in the background while the DA cautions against an ANC,EFF and MK coalition post the May elections. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to ANCYL National Spokesperson, Zama Khanyase

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5:05

Eskom taking City Power to court over debt

First Take SA ·

2024/05/07

Eskom is taking City Power to court to force the entity to pay an over R1-billion debt. Eskom says City Power started defaulting on its payments since October 2023 and no payment was received for the March 2024 invoice. Eskom says the debt owed has reached unprecedented levels and further exacerbates Eskom's already strained financial situation. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Gauteng Eskom spokesperson Amanda Qithi

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5:23

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

First Take SA ·

2024/05/07

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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9:28

Proposal to rename the eThekwini Metro in tribute to...

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2024/05/06

ActionSA has put forward a proposal to rename the eThekwini Metro Municipality in tribute to Prince Mangosutho Buthelezi of the Amazulu. The party says this is in effort to recognize his unwavering commitment to the anti-apartheid struggle and his tireless advocacy for peace. Now for more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA KwaZulu-Natal Chairperson, Zwakele Mncwango

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4:44

Question plaguing the ANC on whether to continue with...

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2024/05/06

To DC or not to DC, that was the question plaguing the ANC on whether to continue with former President Jacob Zuma's disciplinary hearing now or after the elections. The ANC postponed Zuma's disciplinary hearing several times amid fears of violence. Zuma stands charged of contravening the ANC's constitution for publicly endorsing the MK Party. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Political, Analyst Tessa Dooms

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6:32

Oil giant Shell reportedly planning to leave South...

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2024/05/06

International oil giant Shell is reportedly planning to leave South Africa. The decision by Shell reportedly stems from a fallout with its long-term BEE partner, Thebe Investment Corporation over a R3.7 billion stake in Shell Downstream South Africa. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Trevor Shaku, Spokesperson of the South African Federation of Trade Unions, SAFTU

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6:03

City of Johannesburg liable for Usindiso building...

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2024/05/06

The Usindiso building fire Inquiry has found the City of Johannesburg liable for the tragedy that claimed 77 lives. This was concluded by Inquiry chairperson Justice Sisi Khampepe following months of hearings into the devastating fire that claimed the lives of 77 people, mostly foreign nationals at the Usindiso building in Marshalltown last year. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the DA's shadow MMC of public safety, Michael Sun

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6:54

Plans in place to address the high levels of codeine...

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2024/05/06

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority, SAHPRA says plans are in place to address codeine abuse. The plan is in response to high levels of the abuse of codeine-based medications like cough syrup particularly among the youth. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to SAHPRA's Inspectorate and Regulatory Compliance Manager, Mokgadi Fafudi

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8:03

Last day to apply for special voting

First Take SA ·

2024/05/03

Today is the last day to apply for special votes for the upcoming general elections, as announced by the independent Electoral Commission (IEC). This deadline affects two groups: firstly, registered voters who are infirm or have mobility issues for home visits, and secondly, any registered voter who wants to vote early at their designated voting station. Now for more we spoke to Political Analyst Lukhona Mnguni

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3:49

ANC calls Zuma to a disciplinary hearing

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2024/05/03

The ANC says it has formally notified Former President Jacob Zuma of an upcoming disciplinary hearing. The party says this is a critical step that underscores its dedication to its constitutional principles. Zuma is expected to appear before the ANC DC next Tuesday. To further discuss this we spoke to Nelson Mandela University Centre for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution's, Professor Nontsikelelo Breakfast.....

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4:34

ANC Youth League not happy with the representation...

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2024/05/03

The ANC Youth League says they are not happy with the representation of the young people on the ANC's provincial lists. ANC Youth League President Collen Malatji says they will be engaging ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula on a solution to include more young people on the provincial party list. Malatji was speaking at a media briefing unpacking the party's election manifesto. We spoke to ANC Youth League Spokesperson, Zama Khanyase....

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4:39

The Gauteng Department of Health seeks to correct and...

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2024/05/03

The Gauteng Department of Health seeks to correct and prevent misuse of its overtime system

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10:48

Eastern Cape health official fear for their lives

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2024/05/02

Nursing unions in the Eastern Cape are calling on the provincial Health Department to implement safety measures following a violent attack on staff at a rural clinic. A security guard was killed and five computers stolen during a recent robbery. Now for more on this we are joined on the line by Mzikazi Nkata, Provincial Secretary of the National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers' union (NUPSAW) in the Eastern Cape...

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5:36

Some parties call for the reinstatement of the death...

First Take SA ·

2024/05/02

Several political parties have reignited calls for the reinstatement of South Africa's death penalty. Capital punishment in the country was abolished in 1995. The African Transformation Movement, ATM and Patriotic Alliance say the death penalty should be applicable where heinous crimes have been committed. Now to talk more on this, we spoke to Patriotic Alliance Gauteng Provincial Secretary, Solly Mkhize...

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6:48

Nearly 5 000 post office workers face retrenchments...

First Take SA ·

2024/05/02

Nearly 5,000 post office workers are facing retrenchment yet again. This after an unsuccessful application for relief funding by the Business Rescue Practitioners to halt the retrenchment process. The Post Office has been struggling to pay creditors and salaries given its deteriorating financial position. To speak to us more about the ordeal, we spoke to South African Post Office worker, Bonisani Mzobe...

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8:14

FF Plus denies allegations that it is an exclusively...

First Take SA ·

2024/05/02

The Freedom Front Plus has denied being an exclusively Afrikaner party. The statement follows the resignation of Advocate Lennit Max who accused the party of advancing and prioritising the interests of Afrikaners over other race groups. FFPlus' Chief Whip in Parliament and Western Cape Premier candidate, Dr. Corné Mulder says the allegations are unfounded...

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5:15

Xiluva wants SA to move from Constitutional Democracy...

First Take SA ·

2024/04/30

New political party Xiluva says it wants South Africa to move from Constitutional Democracy to Parliamentary Sovereignty. The party is also advocating for the removal provincial government to only have two spheres of government, which is National and Local Government. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Xiluva President, Bongani Baloyi

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7:21

Illegal electricity connections claim lives in the...

First Take SA ·

2024/04/30

Illegal electricity connections have resulted in the tragic deaths of three individuals, including a young man and two women, in the Eastern Cape. These unauthorized connections, performed without Eskom's consent or knowledge, strain the system and cause power failures. As of August 2017, Eskom had documented 15 fatalities and 147 injuries due to electricity-related accidents. Elvis Presslin spoke to Eskom Spokesperson Daphne Mokoena

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