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5:16

Gauteng health issues warning about surge of sexually...

First Take SA ·

2024/02/14

The Gauteng Health Department has issued a warning about the surge in sexually transmitted infections. The rise in STI's has reportedly been noticed in Johannesburg, Sedibeng, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane. The health department is appealing to the public to refrain from risky sexual behaviour. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Nombuso Madonsela, Clinical Manager for HIV and AIDS, STI and TB at the Gauteng Department of Health

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7:54

CWU plans for protected strike at the SABC

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2024/02/14

The Communication Workers' Union, CWU says it's planning a protected strike that will bring the SABC to its knees. The union will today approach the CCMA to establish picketing rules over its wage dispute against the public broadcaster. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Nathan Bowers, National Bargaining Coordinator of the Communications Workers Union, CWU

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8:52

13 February marks UNESCO's World Radio Day

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2024/02/13

The 13th of February marks UNESCO's World Radio Day which this year coincides with 100 years of radio for South Africa. South Africa and the world will today celebrate radio as an enduring and resilient medium that is still considered the people's medium of communication. This relevance and resilience is mainly due to radio being accessible, portable and relatable among ordinary people in Africa. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to SANEF Treasurer General, Tshamano Makhadi

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11:28

ANC Youth League welcomes High Court judgement on...

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2024/02/13

The ANC Youth League has welcomed a High Court ruling declaring the detention of undocumented individuals during an asylum application process as lawful. The decision comes after four Ethiopian and two Somali nationals living illegally in the country sought to interdict Home Affairs from deporting them until their Refugee Status was finalised. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Zama Khanyase, Spokesperson for the ANC Youth League

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4:54

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

First Take SA ·

2024/02/13

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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4:03

Increase in toll fees as of March

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2024/02/13

The South African National Roads Agency Limited, Sanral has announced an increase in toll fees. South African motorists will pay an additional 6.25% for their toll fees as of March. Will the new fees take a "toll" on the pockets of motorists, commuters and the freight industry? To answer this and more, Elvis Presslin spoke to the CEO of the Road Freight Association, Gavin Kelly

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6:14

FEDHASA wants government to prioritize tourism

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2024/02/12

South Africa's association for the hospitality industry, FEDHASA, has called on the government to prioritize tourism, which was not mentioned in the 2024 State of the Nation Address. The organization believes the tourism industry can be the fastest route to tackling unemployment, creating jobs, and equipping individuals with skills and livelihoods. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Rosemary Anderson, FEDHASA National Chairperson

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5:23

DA to lay criminal charges against Deputy President,...

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2024/02/12

DA Leader John Steenhuisen will today lay criminal charges against Deputy President Paul Mashatile. The move comes after several media reports implicated Mashatile in alleged corruption during his tenure as MEC for Human Settlements in Gauteng. Steenhuisen says last week they attempted to deliver a comprehensive docket of all of the corruption allegations levelled against Mashatile to the Presidency. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Solly Malatsi, Spokesperson for the Democratic Alliance

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7:43

Eskom dismisses claims of sabotage behind recent...

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2024/02/12

Eskom has dismissed claims of sabotage being behind the recent surge in load shedding. This after ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula took to "X", alleging acts of sabotage were behind the power utility implementing stage 6. Eskom's Head of Generation, Bheki Nxumalo says the failure of some units were unpredictable and law enforcement are still safeguarding the utility's power stations. Eskom has since downgraded load shedding to stage 5. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Matthew Cruise

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7:40

New proposed bill reviewing relations between SA and...

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2024/02/12

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation, DIRCO says a proposed new Bill calling for the review of America's bilateral relations with South Africa will not pass. US law makers submitted a bill before Congress to review relations between Washington and Pretoria after South Africa hauled Israel before the International Court of Justice for acts of genocide against Palestinians. The bill accuses the ANC-led government of showing solidarity to Hamas, Russia and China. For more on this,

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20:02

SONA described as nothing more than a repetition of...

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2024/02/09

Some opposition parties say President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address was nothing more than repetition of ideas and old broken promises. Ramaphosa delivered the last SONA of the sixth administration at the Cape Town City Hall last night. The DA says none of the promises made by Ramaphosa in his last five SONA speeches have been kept. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to DA National Spokesperson, Werner Horn, Professor Jannie Rossouw, a visiting Professor at the Wits Business

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4:42

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

First Take SA ·

2024/02/09

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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9:31

SANRAL warns surge in trucks destroying road...

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2024/02/08

The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) has warned that a surge in trucks on national corridors is destroying road infrastructure in the coal belt. The N2 from Ermelo to Pongola is the hardest hit, as it now requires to accommodate around 2,500 trucks a day. The growth in heavy vehicles is outpacing the design assumptions of the road, which can cause roads designed to last for up to 25 years to reach breaking point in three to five years. The rise in road cargo comes amid a dramatic decline

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9:19

Parliament confident it will be able to implement its...

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2024/02/08

Parliament says it is confident it will be able to implement its new rules during the State of the Nation Address today. The legislature had begun amending its joint rules as part of addressing disruptions during the SONA. The rules will be implemented for the first time this year. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Grace Boroto, House Chairperson for Internal Arrangements in the National Assembly

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4:59

Ikageng residents disappointed with the ongoing water...

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2024/02/08

Ikageng residents, East of Mamelodi, say it's disappointing that they have entered the 5th year of the ongoing water crisis in their community. That's despite many promises by politicians to find solutions. In anticipation of the 2024 State of the Nation Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa, the community has pleaded with him to honour the promises made to resolve the water crises in the area. Ramaphosa visited Mamelodi during the past weekend's voter registration drive, where he promised to attend

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10:58

CSIR looking at innovations to help make mining...

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2024/02/07

With the African mining indaba currently underway in Cape Town, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is looking at innovations that can help make the mining industry safer. SA's mining industry recorded a total of 55 fatalities during 2023, a 22% increase from the deaths in the previous year. Several mining incidents and fatalities have been reported, with the major one last year in November at the Impala Platinum mine killing 11 workers and leaving 75 injured. Now to help us on

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5:05

Unemployed to gather outside outside Cape Town's City...

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2024/02/07

Build One South Africa (BOSA) will host a gathering of the unemployed outside City Hall in Cape Town ahead of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) tomorrow (Thursday). BOSA Leader Mmusi Maimane says the unemployment line is 11 million and growing - so the unemployed need to be heard. Elvis Presslin spoke to BOSA leader, Mmusi Maimane

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9:13

Motorists pay more for fuel

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2024/02/07

Motorists will pay more for fuel from today. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has confirmed that the price of both grades of petrol will increase by 75-cents per litre. The diesel price will increase by between 70 and 75-cents per litre. While Illuminating paraffin is going up by 71-cents per litre at retail level. The department has attributed the increase to the current geopolitical tensions in the Middle-East affecting the transportation of oil and the weaker rand exchange rate

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7:48

South African's warned not to pay for employment...

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2024/02/06

The Department of Employment and Labour is warning South Africans not to pay for employment services. The call comes after the latest scam where persons are asked to pay R250 for background checks at Pep stores. The department says it is illegal for private employment agencies to deduct any amount from employee's remuneration or demand them to pay for being placed in a job. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Director of the Employment Agency and Employment Services Board at the

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6:19

Engagement between Health and National Treasure for...

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2024/02/06

Health Minister Dr. Joe Phaahla says they are engaging National Treasury for additional budget to employ newly qualified doctors. He was responding to the delays in the placement of graduate doctors. Phaahla says most of the affected doctors have been allocated posts but were unable to work due to lack of funding. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Cedric Sihlangu, General Secretary of the South African Medical Association Trade Union, SAMATU

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