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5:06

Report says SA consumers borrow money to buy groceries

First Take SA ·

2024/04/24

Nearly half of South African adults are reportedly borrowing money to afford groceries. This is according to FinMark Trust's latest study, the FinScope Consumer South Africa report. The survey results found 40% of consumers are using credit for household necessities, while two out of five individuals have gone without electricity in the past 12 months, due to the lack of affordability. For more on the statistics, Elvis Presslin spoke to Jabulani Khumalo, Senior Data and Analytics Specialist at

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5:23

eThekwini Ratepayers Associations insulted by mayor's...

First Take SA ·

2024/04/24

eThekwini Ratepayers Associations say they feel insulted by the no show of Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda at the budget consultation meeting. The meeting was aimed at discussing the city's proposed tariff hikes for the new financial year. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to theThekwini Ratepayers Associations Chairperson, Asad Gaffar

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8:07

KZN government dismisses report it fired King...

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2024/04/24

The KwaZulu Natal government has dismissed reports that it fired King Misuzulu KaZwelithini's praise singer Buzetsheni Mdletshe. This after the Zulu King issued a statement raising his discontent with the ANC-led provincial government accusing them of disrespecting the Zulu Monarch. But the provincial government says Mdletshe's extended two year contract expired in 2022 following his retirement in 2020. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to KZN Provincial government spokesperson Bongi Gwala and

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4:18

SA's Justice ministry accused of failure to provide...

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2024/04/24

South Gauteng High Court Deputy Judge President Roland Sutherland has accused the Justice Minster's office for failure to provide adequate resources for the legal profession in South Africa. Judge President Sutherland made the remarks in a letter to his peers and the Ministry of Justice. He says the Justice Department is taking the legal profession for granted due to its inability to adequately staff and resource the country's courts. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Judges Matters

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11:21

AFrikaner Leadership Network offers to assist...

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2024/04/23

The Afrikaner Leadership Network says it is offering government help and expertise on how to address challenges facing the country. In a first joint statement of different Afrikaner organisations the network says it seeks to find solutions to problems faced by its own communities and South Africa as a whole. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to the Afrikaner Leadership Network Facilitator and Independent Commentator, Dr. Theuns Eloff

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4:35

ANC to appeal court ruling over trademark case...

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2024/04/23

The ANC will appeal the Durban High Court's decision to dismiss its trademark case against the MK party. The court dismissed the ANC's application to prohibit the MK party from using a similar name and logo of its disbanded uMkhonto weSizwe military wing. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Legal Expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala

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4:38

NFP lodged complaint with the IEC against the IFP

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2024/04/23

The National Freedom Party (NFP) has lodged a complaint with the IEC against the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) for alleged political intolerance. This after the IFP reportedly flew a helicopter with a "vote IFP banner" over a stadium where the NFP was launching its manifesto in KZN on Saturday. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to NFP Secretary-general, Canaan Mdletshe

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4:42

Over 2000 unclaimed bodies in government mortuaries

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2024/04/23

Health Minister Dr. Joe Phaahla says there is over 2000 unclaimed bodies in government mortuaries countrywide. Minister Phaahla was responding to a parliamentary question. He says the bodies are in the country's six provinces with Kwazulu-Natal having the highest number of unclaimed bodies. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Chief Director for Hospital Services in the Health Department, Dr. Relenogile Ncha

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4:00

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2024/04/23

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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5:51

Knysna local municipality faces being placed under...

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2024/04/23

The Knysna Local Municipality has until today to turnaround its service delivery challenges or face being placed under administration. The ultimatum comes after the Western Cape government called for the municipality to be placed under administration for failure to provide basic services to residents. Executive Mayor of the Knysna Local Municipality, Aubrey Tsengwa

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12:41

This International Earth Day aims at building a waste...

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2024/04/22

Today marks the day the whole world celebrate International Earth Day. The day is meant to mark the importance of environmental awareness and preservation. Earth Day aims to push for building of a waste free society. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Strategic Lead at the Green Connection, Liz McDaid

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9:57

DA to file complaint against President Cyril Ramaphosa

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2024/04/22

The Democratic Alliance will this week file a complaint with the Public Protector against President Cyril Ramaphosa for alleged misuse of state funds. The party is accusing the ANC-led government of exploiting state resources to campaign for the May general elections. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to DA National Spokesperson, Werner Horn and ANC National Spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri

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5:45

Schools Democracy Week to be commemorated today

First Take SA ·

2024/04/22

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will today commemorate the Schools Democracy Week, at the Pace Commercial College in Jabulani, Soweto. Every year in April, the Electoral Commission (IEC), in partnership with the Department of Basic Education launch its annual Schools Democracy Programme to encourage active citizenry among young learners throughout the country. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Basic Education Department Spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga

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5:14

Unemployed nurses threaten strike action in the North...

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2024/04/22

Over 200 unemployed nurses are threatening to stage a sit in at the North West Health Department today. The nurses are demanding immediate employment this as hospitals and clinics are reportedly buckling under pressure throughout the province due to staff shortage. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to DENOSA North West Student Movement Provincial Secretary, Mothusi Lebatle

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7:51

South Africa ranked among highest in mental health...

First Take SA ·

2024/04/22

More than 70% of South Africans have endured stress levels that make them feel incapable of coping with life's demands. This according to an Ipsos World Mental Health survey which ranks South Africa among the highest globally in mental health disorders. To look into the issue of stress and depression Elvis Presslin spoke to South African Depression and Anxiety Group's Development Manager, Fatima Seedat

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8:32

United Unemployed Educators association claims...

First Take SA ·

2024/04/19

The United Unemployed Educators was expected to picket outside Parliament on Friday morning over the unemployment of teachers. This comes after Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga recently told Parliament that over 31 000 teacher posts remain vacant country wide. The top four provinces with massive vacant positions are KwaZulu- Natal, Eastern Cape, Limpopo and Western Cape. Elvis Presslin spoke to Mongikazi Zihlangu, Western Cape Secretary of the United Unemployed Educators.

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4:06

AFRICA BRIEF with author of "Africa Is Open For...

First Take SA ·

2024/04/19

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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10:09

Newly elected Ekurhuleni multi-party mayoral...

First Take SA ·

2024/04/19

South African Rainbow Alliance, SARA leader, Colleen Makhubele, is calling for the dissolution of all metros in Gauteng and to hold new elections. The call comes amid an alleged leadership crisis in the Ekurhuleni municipality following the appointment of a newly elected multi-party mayoral committee. The City was without a mayor for nearly two weeks following the removal of Sivuyile Ngodwana through a motion of no confidence. Elvis Presslin spoke to SARA Leader, Colleen Makhubele.

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5:25

Former EFF provincial leader, Jossey Buthane,...

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2024/04/19

The African National Congress in Limpopo says it has welcomed over a 1000 Economic Freedom Fighters members who recently joined the ruling party. Former EFF provincial leader, Jossey Buthane, who recently joined the ANC, says their departure from the EFF stems from their discontent with the party's national leadership. Elvis Presslin spoke to Associate Professor of Public Affairs in the Department of Public Management at the Tshwane University of Technology, Professor Ricky Mukonza

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6:41

COSATU calls on government to intervene in mass job...

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2024/04/19

Cosatu is calling on government to make an aggressive intervention amid job losses at the South African Post Office. Last month it was announced that about 235 South African Post Office (Sapo) branches are set to be closed, leading to employees being retrenched, after the conclusion of the section 189 process. To further discuss this, Elvis Presslin spoke to COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator and Spokesperson, Matthew Park

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