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6:03

Road fatalities on the increase during Easter

First Take SA ·

2024/03/19

The Road Traffic Management Corporation, RTMC says South Africa has been experiencing a significant increase in road crashes and fatalities during the Easter holiday. The Corporation, which is gearing up for its national Easter Road Safety campaign tomorrow (Wednesday) says the number of fatal crashes increased by 33% between the Easter period of 2022 and 2023. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Managing Director of JC Auditors, Oliver Naidoo

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4:15

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

First Take SA ·

2024/03/19

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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4:51

Police minister ordered to pay R93m to Lloyd's of London

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2024/03/19

Police Minister Bheki Cele has been ordered to pay an insurance group R93 million in damages. The Pretoria High Court found Minister Cele personally liable to underwriter, Lloyd's of London over a 2014 cash heist executed by a gang of criminals and two police officials. The gang stole R100 million from a security company's vault in eMalahleni (formerly Witbank). Lloyd's paid SBV what it lost, and the insurance group filed for damages against the Minister. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to

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10:46

Analysis: Lesetja Kganyago reappointed as SARB governor

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2024/03/18

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reappointed Lesetja Kganyago as the new South African Reserve Bank Governor. The five-year term comes into effect on the 9th of November this year. President Ramaphosa also appointed Deputy Governors Fundi Tshazibana and Rashad Cassim, and the appointment of Dr. Mampho Modise as Deputy Governor. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the Executive Director and Head of Research for Money, Banking, and Macroeconomics at First Source Money, Redge Nkosi

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13:35

ANC comdemn's attack on its members in northern KZN

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2024/03/18

The ANC has condemned an alleged attack on some of its members at a government event in KwaCeza in Nongoma in northern KwaZulu-Natal at the weekend. President Cyril Ramaphosa and amaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini were commemorating the death of King Dinuzulu kaCetshwayo, who ruled over a century ago. The ANC claims that 12 of its members were attacked, allegedly by IFP members who were bussed in from a hostel. Elvis Presslin spoke to Political Analyst Zakhele Ndlovu

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6:10

30 years of democracy: advancing human rights

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2024/03/18

President Cyril Ramaphosa will today address the National Conference on the State of Human Rights Conference. The conference marks the 30th anniversary of constitutional democracy and human rights in South Africa. Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development John Jeffery spoke to our senior producer Ronald Phiri about the significant strides the country has made in advancing human rights since the dawn of democracy

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5:01

Chronic water shortages continue at Elim Hospital

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2024/03/18

Elim Hospital, outside Louis Trichardt, in Limpopo is still experiencing chronic water shortages. The provincial department of Health says the hospital is currently solely dependent on municipal water tankers. For the latest update Elvis Presslin spoke to Neil Shikwambana, Spokesperson for the Limpopo Department of Health

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6:37

Report: Nelson Mandela Bay most dangerous city in SA

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2024/03/18

A global report has ranked Nelson Mandela Bay as the most dangerous city in South Africa and 9th globally. A report by the Mexican Council for Public Security and Criminal Justice which has been ranking the 50 most dangerous cities for the past ten years, found that Nelson Mandela Bay's murder rate increased by a staggering 37% in the last year alone. Now for more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to DA shadow minister of Police Andrew Whitfield

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8:24

Good Party to launch its manifesto in Johannesburg...

First Take SA ·

2024/03/15

The Good Party led by Patricia de Lille will launch its 2024 election manifesto in Johannesburg this weekend. De Lille who is a tourism minister in the ANC-led government will together with her members be revealing what they say is a manifesto for a fairer and brighter South Africa. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Good Party Secretary General and Member of Parliament, Brett Heron

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6:28

Extension of Covid-19 Taxi relief fund welcomed

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2024/03/15

The South African National Taxi Council, SANTACO has welcomed the extension of Covid-19 Taxi Relief Fund. Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga announced the extension yesterday during a media briefing. The Fund was introduced in 2022 to assist taxi operators who experienced financial challenges during the COVID-19 hard lockdowns. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to SANTACO's national spokesperson Rebecca Phala

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6:57

Thabo Mbeki lashes out at Jacob Zuma

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2024/03/15

Former President Thabo Mbeki has lashed out at his successor Jacob Zuma for campaigning against the ANC. Mbeki was speaking to SABC foreign editor Sophie Mokoena on the sidelines during his engagement with students at the University of South Africa, UNISA in Tshwane. Mbeki says Zuma has defined himself outside the ANC by joining the uMkhontoweSizwe Party. Elvis Presslin spoke to Thobani Zikalala, a political analyst

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7:14

SRD grant increases by R20

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2024/03/15

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has increased the Social Relief of Distress grant by R20. The R350 special grant was introduced in 2020 in response to the socio-economic hardship related to the Covid-19 pandemic. The increase comes into effect next month. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to SAFTU spokesperson, Trevor Shaku

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5:33

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2024/03/15

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5:34

Higher education students challenged to study in...

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2024/03/15

The Independent Institute of Education is challenging higher education students to study in a language that is not their mother tongue. The institute says universities should also create supportive and inclusive environments that cater for diverse linguistic backgrounds. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Peter Kriel, General Manager at the Independent Institute of Education

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7:14

SAPS to deploy additional resources to communities in...

First Take SA ·

2024/03/14

The South African Police Services will deploy additional resources to address gang related violence and crime in some communities in Gauteng. The increased policing is expcted to affect places like Westbury, Eldorado Park, Newclare, Claremont, Riverlea and Noordegesig - Which have seen a surge in gang violence. ActionSA has since laid criminal charges against the Fast Gun Gang after it published threats against Anti-Drugs Activist, Dereleen James who operates in such communities. For more on this

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5:55

SAA sale to Takatso grounded

First Take SA ·

2024/03/14

The sale of 51% shares in South African Airways, SAA to the Takatso Consortium has been grounded. Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan announced the cancellation of the controversial deal which has been marred in secrecy. In 2021 the Consortium was announced as the preferred bidder to acquire the embattled state-owned airline. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Shadow Minister of Public Enterprise, Dr. Mimmy Gondwe

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5:16

Negotiations between SAMWU and eThekwini resume

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2024/03/14

eThekwini Mayor in KwaZulu-Natal, Mxolisi Kaunda says negotiations with SAMWU have resumed as most striking municipal workers return to work. Kaunda was briefing the media on the week long violent strike which has affected service delivery in the city. Now for more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to SAMWU KZN Regional Secretary, Xolani Dube

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5:37

MK Party threatens "no elections" if party or former...

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2024/03/14

MK Party youth leader Bonginkosi Khanyile says there will be no elections if the Party and former President Jacob Zuma are removed from the ballot. Khanyile was briefing the media on its legal dispute with the ANC over its trademark and registration of the party. He also announced Zuma as the party's presidential candidate ahead of the May 29 elections. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to MK Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela

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4:44

Interdict halts NUMSA march to RAF office

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2024/03/14

The Road Accident Fund has obtained an interdict to stop a planned strike by the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, NUMSA at the Fund's offices. The Labour Court declared the planned strike unprotected and unlawful. NUMSA was set to march against RAF CEO Collins Letsoalo's alleged mismanagement of the entity. NUMSA National spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola spoke to Elvis Presslin about this...

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8:26

SAPS directive could see job and revenue loss for...

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2024/03/14

The South African Police Service (Saps) has issued a directive that only original equipment manufacturers can repair its broken-down vehicles. The move is likely to see massive job losses and revenue loss for small businesses. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Sisa Mbangxa, founder and president of the African Panelbeaters and Motor Mechanics Association (APMMA).

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