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11:20

ANC Limpopo confirms letter from its Provincial...

First Take SA ·

2025/09/03

ANC in Limpopo has confirmed receiving a letter from its Provincial Chairperson, Chupu Stanley Mathabatha, announcing his decision to step aside. Mathabatha cites concerns over misconduct and unethical behaviour within party structures, particularly linked to disputes at recent regional conferences. His move has sparked mixed reactions, with the ANC Youth League in Limpopo dismissing the letter as unnecessary political drama. The Youth League insists Mathabatha should either fully resign from all

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9:50

Postbank given the green light to replace remaining...

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2025/09/03

The South African Reserve Bank has gazetted the 4th Variation Notice, giving Postbank the green light to generate a new secure key and replace the remaining SASSA Gold Cards with upgraded Black Cards. The announcement came during a briefing to Parliament's Social Development Committee, where the Reserve Bank also highlighted the looming expiry of the SASSA–Postbank Master Service Agreement at the end of September. This development follows SASSA's decision to terminate its contractual

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19:28

AARTO to come into effect on December 1st, 2025

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2025/09/03

The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences system or AARTO, will come into effect on the 1st of December this year. President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the proclamation in August, officially gazetting the AARTO Act. The first phase will roll out across 69 municipalities. For more on what the AARTO Act entails for motorists, Elvis Presslin spoke to Monde Mkalipi, Spokesperson for the Road Traffic Infringement Authority (RTIA)

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5:55

Suspended Deputy National Commissioner to face off...

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2025/09/03

Suspended Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya, is facing off against National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola in the Pretoria High Court today. Sibiya is challenging his July suspension, which he claims was unlawful and is seeking reinstatement to his post. The suspension stemmed from allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who accused Sibiya of wrongfully disbanding a task team investigating political killings, a

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6:40

Kroonstad farmer admits to killing before and will...

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2025/09/03

The farmer, Dr Koos Troskie, who is the grandfather of a suspect accused of killing and burying a person in a shallow grave at a farm in Kroonstad, told the media he, himself, killed before and he will kill again, if he is attacked on his farm. Police discovered the decomposed body of an unknown man on 20 August 2025 on a farm next to the RZ Mahabane road near Kroonstad. Allegedly, the deceased was fatally shot and secretly buried in an unmarked grave on 11 July 2025. The EFF has submitted videos of

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4:45

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

First Take SA ·

2025/09/02

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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6:58

Court battle underway in a bid to decriminalize sex work

First Take SA ·

2025/09/02

A heated legal battle is underway as sex workers and activists push for the decriminalization of sex work in the Western Cape High Court. The Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Taskforce, alongside the Sex Worker Movement of South Africa, are challenging laws that criminalize their trade. They argue these laws violate constitutional rights. Opponents, however, are resisting the move, citing moral and social concerns. The case lodged last year by SWEAT and other organisations, seeks formal

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6:01

NUM calls for stop to job cuts at Glencore and Samancor

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2025/09/02

The National Union of Mineworkers is calling on Glencore and Samancor to stop looming job cuts and negotiate constructively. This follows Glencore's confirmation that it has triggered a Section 189 retrenchment process under the Labour Relations Act, effective from September 1st. The move impacts Boshoek and Wonderkop Smelters in Rustenburg, Rhovan Vanadium near Bethanie and the Carbon Division in Emalahleni. NUM has slammed the retrenchment plans as premature, disingenuous and deeply concerning for

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10:01

Concern as learners miss weeks of school over unsafe...

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2025/09/02

The DA in Gauteng has expressed concern over Alra Park Primary School in Nigel, Ekurhuleni, where learners have missed three weeks of school due to protests over unsafe conditions. The Gauteng Department of Education has been criticized for its slow response. The DA says the 130-year-old school which was declared unsafe in 2023, still has asbestos structures and hazardous mobile classrooms. Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Education, Sergio Isa Dos Santos

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4:20

Former Limpopo Premier steps aside as ANC provincial...

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2025/09/02

Former Limpopo Premier Stanley Mathabatha has stepped aside as ANC provincial chairperson, citing unethical behaviour, misconduct and a decline in ANC values as reasons for his decision. The move comes amid ongoing disputes over procedural issues in the Vhembe and Waterberg regional conferences. Elvis Presslin spoke to SABC Politics Reporter, Samkele Maseko

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8:46

Pretoria school criticized over alleged sexual...

First Take SA ·

2025/09/01

NotInMyName International has condemned the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old female learner by a male teacher at Prinshof School in Pretoria. The incident came to light after the victim's father raised concerns about her declining academic performance, leading her to disclose the assault. The organisation has criticized the school's leadership for failing to ensure a safe environment for students. Elvis Presslin spoke to NotInMyName International's Secretary General, Themba Masango

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16:34

SACP removes ANC National Chairperson Gwede Mantashe...

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2025/09/01

The South African Communist Party, SACP has removed ANC National Chairperson Gwede Mantashe from its Central Committee, escalating tensions within the Tripartite Alliance. The decision follows the SACP's plan to contest the 2026 local elections independently, a move that has sparked sharp debate with the ANC. Mantashe, a long-time SACP member and current Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, downplayed the dismissal, but the ANC has warned that the SACP's actions could fracture their

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17:43

Gwede Mantashe urges the ANC to remain a leading...

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2025/09/01

ANC chairperson Gwede Mantashe has criticised incoherent and populist messaging within the party, saying it confuses supporters. Speaking at the OR Tambo Region's Special Regional General Council in the Eastern Cape, Mantashe urged the ANC to strengthen its ideological and intellectual capacity to remain a leading voice for progressive change. This follows the ANC's decision to take action against MP Malusi Gigaba and suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu for remarks deemed as deliberate

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7:20

Operation Watershed calls for inclusion of the voices...

First Take SA ·

2025/09/01

Operation Watershed is calling for the inclusion of South Africans living abroad in the National Dialogue's Steering Committee. The civil society initiative for South Africans abroad says over one million South Africans form the Diaspora, yet remain unrecognised as a key sector. The National Dialogue, launched earlier this month under the theme "Uniting Voices, Shaping the Nation," includes 22 sectors set to nominate committee members. Operation Watershed has submitted a formal request to ensure the

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12:47

SAFTU has expressed alarm over a new settlement...

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2025/08/29

The South African Federation of Trade Unions, SAFTU has expressed alarm over a new settlement between the National Energy Regulator and Eskom. The agreement grants Eskom an extra R54 billion in revenue over the Sixth Multi-Year Price Determination period. SAFTU says, while the deal corrects technical errors, it places a heavy burden on workers and poor households already struggling with austerity, joblessness and soaring living costs. Joining us now is SAFTU General Secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi, to

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10:10

Ongoing taxi violence in the Western Cape claim 4 lives

First Take SA ·

2025/08/29

The Western Cape Mobility Department has approached the High Court for an urgent interdict to stop ongoing violence between rival taxi associations, CATA and CODETA

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6:35

121 case files, previously removed from the KZN...

First Take SA ·

2025/08/29

SAPS has confirmed that 121 case files, previously removed from the KwaZulu-Natal Political Killings Task Team, will be returned

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5:36

AFRICA BRIEF: A look at the current top African...

First Take SA ·

2025/08/29

a look at the current top African economic stories.....We are joined on the line by 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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5:06

Nyanga residents to march to Parliament over the...

First Take SA ·

2025/08/29

Nyanga residents and community activists in Cape Town will today march to Parliament to demand justice for 25-year-old Zenande Tshazibane, who was brutally raped and murdered in her Nyanga home in June

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6:20

Journalism community mourns the loss of Tshidi Madia

First Take SA ·

2025/08/28

The journalism community is mourning the loss of Tshidi Madia, a respected political journalist at Primedia Broadcasting. Madia passed away in hospital yesterday after a short illness. She was 42. Known for her fearless reporting and sharp political insight, Madia served as Associate Editor at Eyewitness News and was a familiar voice on 702, Cape Talk and KFM. Colleagues describe her as a powerhouse who mentored young journalists and held politicians accountable. Elvis Presslin spoke to the Madia

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