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6:47

ANC Gauteng Pushes to Keep EFF Ties

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2026/02/16

The ANC in Gauteng has expressed its desire to maintain cooperation with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in all municipalities across the province. This comes after EFF leader Julius Malema announced earlier this month that his party would terminate its cooperation agreements with the ANC in Gauteng. Malema accused ANC Ekurhuleni chairperson Dr. Nkosidipile Xakaza of attempting to exclude the EFF from its governance responsibilities in the metro. Speaking on the sidelines of the ANC's two‑day

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5:23

Gauteng Scholar Transport Back on Roads

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2026/02/16

Scholar transport services across Gauteng will resume this morning after the Gauteng Small Bus Operators Council (GASBOC) confirmed receipt of payment from the provincial Department of Education. The services had been suspended due to non-payment by the department, affecting thousands of learners. Elvis Presslin spoke to Secretary of Gauteng Small Bus Operators Council (GASBOC), Paul Zikhali

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7:43

Undocumented Nationals a Growing Concern - COPE

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2026/02/16

The Congress of the People (COPE) says undocumented foreign nationals are a growing concern in South Africa, citing challenges at border management and its impact on local communities. The party raised issues around crime, drug trafficking, and violence against women and children, calling for stronger leadership and citizen-focused governance. Elvis Presslin spoke to COPE's National Chairperson, Pakes Dikgetsi

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6:19

President Ramaphosa to ease the burden on local...

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2026/02/13

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the National Government will ease pressure on local municipalities by simplifying the system. Where municipalities fail, he says national government will intervene more quickly and direct corrective measures to better serve the people. Ramaphosa also announced a National Water Crisis Committee, which he will chair, to address water problems across the country. Johannesburg Metro is the latest area facing serious water issues. Technical experts and resources will be

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5:56

President Ramaphosa deploys SANDF members to hotspots

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2026/02/13

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the South African National Defense Force (SANDF) will be deployed to support police in dealing with gang violence and illegal mining in the Western Cape, Gauteng and other provinces. The announcement was made last night during his State of the Nation Address. For the latest, we're now joined by Specialist Investigator, Mike Bolhuis...

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5:00

The NTA warns against any calls to remove scholars...

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2026/02/13

The National Taxi Alliance says it takes seriously any calls to remove scholars from its taxis. The Greater Gauteng Learner Transport Organisation will hold a stay‑away from school today, protesting what it calls "abuse and impoundment of learner transport operators' vehicles" and unpaid invoices. The Taxi Alliance says while it respects the right to strike, it has asked scholar transport operators not to disrupt its services to stranded learners. For the latest, we're joined on the line by Theo

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5:37

Stories making business headlines across the African...

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2026/02/13

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15:01

: Political parties have responded with mixed...

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2026/02/13

Political parties have responded with mixed reactions to President Ramaphosa SONA in Cape Town last night. Some parties praised the speech, highlighting areas of alignment with their policies. Others expressed skepticism, saying the address contained nothing new and was full of empty promises. For more on the reactions, we're joined by Political analyst, Dr. Levy Ndou…

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7:14

Don't spend money you don't have in the name of love

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2026/02/13

Love is blind… but debt is not. This is according to Debt Advisors who advise about the messy link between love and money. This Valentine's Day, as South Africans spend big on romance in a tight economy, debt experts warn that flashy gestures often hide financial pressure and undisclosed debt, problems that surface later, when it's hardest to escape. We are now joined on the line by Sharon Mmitsi, Debt Counsellor at National Debt Advisors

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13:56

UAT calling on President Ramaphosa to move beyond...

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2026/02/12

As South Africa approaches the 2026 State of the Nation Address, United Africans Transformation (UAT) is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to move beyond repetition and symbolism. UAT says the address must include clear, time‑bound commitments that address weak economic growth, high unemployment, rising violent crime and deteriorating public services. The party also demands a full, transparent report on what the government has delivered since taking office, warning that without accountability,

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11:45

SONA expectations unpacked

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2026/02/12

COSATU says it expects President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address, SONA to address South Africa's 42.4 % unemployment, 1 % growth, poverty, inequality, crime and corruption. The labour union is calling for faster fixes at Transnet and Metro Rail, debt relief for Transnet, stronger commuter security, an end to austerity, more frontline funding, a push on National Health Insurance, and a "Marshall Plan" against violent crime among other demands. Elvis Presslin spoke to COSATU

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7:57

Political analyst Professor André Duvenage unpacks...

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2026/02/12

Political analyst Professor André Duvenage says President Cyril Ramaphosa's 2026 State of the Nation Address will be delivered in a climate that has moved from simmering to boiling point. He expects the speech to reflect domestic tensions, especially around local government, service delivery and the ANC's declining support and to highlight recent populist legislation such as land expropriation without compensation, the BELA Act and National Health Insurance. Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor

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5:35

Residents of Johannesburg's southern suburbs will...

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2026/02/12

Residents of Johannesburg's southern suburbs will this morning hold a peaceful protest over ongoing water outages. Communities from Mulbarton, Robertsham, Ridgeway, Ormonde and Winchester Hills are gathering to demand reliable water supply and better communication from Joburg Water and Rand Water. Elvis Presslin spoke to Joburg southern suburbs community representative, Zubair Patel

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6:46

UNTU: The government's fast‑tracked rail reforms are...

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2026/02/12

The United National Transport Union, UNTU says the government's fast‑tracked rail reforms are showing deep cracks. Private Train Operating Companies, once hailed as the solution, are now demanding urgent upgrades to a network long neglected by underinvestment and security failures. UNTU warns that opening the rail system to private operators without fixing the 31,000 km infrastructure, now managed by Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM), will not solve the problem. The Union is hoping for

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5:46

Sport news with Janet Whitton

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2026/02/12

Full sport news with Janet Whitton

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5:41

ActionSA Tables Motion Calling for Immediate Rollout...

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2026/02/11

ActionSA has tabled a motion in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature demanding the immediate rollout of a Dual Stream Grade 1 Admissions Model. The move follows a surge of complaints from parents whose children, already in Grade R at a school, risk being denied a place in Grade 1 at that same school. Under the current framework, Grade 1 is treated as an entry grade, forcing families to reapply and compete for a spot their child already occupies. ActionSA says the resulting administrative strain and

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4:57

African School Governors Association to March to...

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2026/02/11

The African School Governors Association will march to National Treasury today to deliver a memorandum of grievances over unpaid fees. This comes after scholar transport operators stopped transporting school children due to outstanding payments.The Gauteng Education Department reportedly acknowledges that the strike is disrupting learning and teaching and states it is working to pay the operators. Elvis Presslin spoke to Jomo Rapholo, Chairperson of African School Governors Association (ASGA)

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4:08

Joburg residents to stage protests over ongoing water...

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2026/02/11

Residents of several Johannesburg suburbs will today stage protests over ongoing water shortages and a lack of response from Joburg Water and Rand Water. This as some residents have endured weeks without water. For more on today's protest Elvis Presslin spoke to Hermien Geldenhuys, a concerned Parktown West resident

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4:30

Russian president Pledges Assistance in Repatriating...

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2026/02/11

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he will assist in the return of 17 South African men involved in the Russia‑Ukraine conflict. President Cyril Ramaphosa received a briefing from President Putin on the situation in Ukraine and on Russia's commitment to a diplomatic solution. The men were reportedly lured to join mercenary forces in the war under the pretext of lucrative employment contracts. Sandile Ndhlovu, a brother of one of the 17 South African men told our senior producer Ronald Phiri that

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6:19

ATM Demands Urgent Accountability from GNU Ahead of SONA

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2026/02/11

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) is demanding urgent accountability from the Government of National Unity ahead of the State of the Nation Address tommorow. ATM says modest economic growth has not reached ordinary South Africans, with about 23 million people still living below the poverty line. The party criticises recent electricity tariff increases, warning they will deepen energy poverty. ATM also highlights ongoing corruption, unemployment at 32 %, a water crisis projected to reach a

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