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4:56

Ekurhuleni mayor to face a motion of no confidence

First Take SA ·

2024/02/29

Ekurhuleni Mayor Sivuyile Ngodwana will today face a motion of no confidence. The motion - brought by ActionSA accuses the mayor for the City's deteriorating finances and poor service delivery. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Ekurhuleni ActionSA Caucus Leader Siyanda Makhubo

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5:26

Legal action against the DA for its deployment records

First Take SA ·

2024/02/29

Former ANC Tshwane chairperson Dr. Kgoši Maepa is taking legal action against the Democratic Alliance, DA to demand the party's deployment records. This after the opposition party was granted a court order to access the governing party's cadre deployment documents. Our Senior Producer Ronald Phiri spoke to Dr. Maepa about what prompted his legal action against the party

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6:24

HAITU demands nursing vacancies to be filled

First Take SA ·

2024/02/29

The Health and Allied Workers Indaba Trade Union, HAITU is demanding the Health department to fill all nursing vacancies at public healthcare institutions. The union says the department has failed to take corrective measures to fill vacant post as set out by the Health Ombudsman's report on Rahima Moosa Mother to Child Hospital. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to HAITU General Secretary, Lerato Mthunzi

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7:56

Pickets to be held against illegal cross border bus...

First Take SA ·

2024/02/28

The African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association( AUBBTA) will today be picketing outside Gauteng MMC for Transport Kenny Kunene's office. The association say the picket is against the operation of illegal cross border bus ranks in Johannesburg. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Phumudzo Mukhwathi, Chairperson of the African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association

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10:01

Six suspects arrested in connection with the murder...

First Take SA ·

2024/02/28

Police Minister, Bheki Cele says six suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of rapper AKA and his friend Tebello Motsoane. The pair were gunned down last year at a Durban restaurant in Florida Road in KwaZulu Natal. The suspects are expected to appear in court on Thursday. Elvis Presslin spoke to National Police Spokesperson Athlenda Mathe and Mbongiseni Nzimande, a Journalist for The Times of Eswatini, who broke the story of the two arrested suspects in connection with AKA's

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5:29

Proposed changes to the water Act could assist...

First Take SA ·

2024/02/28

Municipal managers or business directors could soon be held personally liable for failure to deliver quality water to residents. This if proposed changes to the National Water Act and the Water Services Act are passed into law. The acts would also allow Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu to intervene in municipalities that are failing to address water services challenges. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Department of Water and Sanitation's Director for Legislation, Contracts

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5:55

Rape and sexual assault against children on the rise

First Take SA ·

2024/02/28

Rape and sexual assault cases against children are on the rise. A recent report released by Statistics South Africa shows rape cases for children increased by 6-point-3 percentage points between 2015/16 and 2019/20. Rape cases were most common in Kwazulu-Natal, while sexual assault cases were more prevalent in the Western Cape. Now for more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Child Rights activist, Joan Van Niekerk

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12:11

Department of Social Development speaks on World NGO day

First Take SA ·

2024/02/27

Department of Social Development's NPO Chief Director, Mpho Mngxitama speaks to Elvis Presslin on World NGO Day and honoring NGOs, NPOs, and CBOs for their essential services in addressing social issues and poverty eradication

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9:21

Alliance of NPO Network commemorates World NGO Day

First Take SA ·

2024/02/27

The Department of Social Development, National Development Agency (NDA), and Alliance of NPO Networks will today commemorate World NGO Day, honoring NGOs, NPOs, and CBOs for their essential services in addressing social issues and poverty eradication. As of 23 February 2023 according to the data provided by the department, South Africa has 270,313 registered NPOs, with over 7 billion Rand allocated for financial support. Now for more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Valentia Andrews, National

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5:23

NA speaker to answer to allegations around the salary...

First Take SA ·

2024/02/27

National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has until next week to answer to allegations pertaining to the salary of Parliament's Secretary. The Speaker is accused of unilaterally increasing Xolile George's salary by 70% following his appointment in June 2022. George's annual package went up from an advertised R2.6 million to an eye-watering R4.4 million in less than a year - earning him more than President Cyril Ramaphosa. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Chief Whip, Siviwe

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5:52

ANC in KZN expels MPL, Mervyn Dirks after joining the...

First Take SA ·

2024/02/27

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has expelled Mervyn Dirks following his announcement to join the MK party, spearheaded by former President Jacob Zuma. Dirk, who was sworn in as a Member of the Provincial Legislature in Pietermaritzburg after his removal from parliament, spoke to our Senior Producer Ronald Phiri about how his expulsion came about

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5:25

Another fake qualification scandal hits SA's...

First Take SA ·

2024/02/27

Another qualifications scandal has thrust South Africa's financial sector into the limelight. Prominent Investor and Summit Africa Co-founder Langalezwe Madonko has reportedly admitted to falsifying his qualifications, credentials and work experience. Madonko has reportedly resigned from his senior position at the Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals (ABSIP). For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Umalusi CEO, Dr. Mafu Rakometsi

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5:27

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

First Take SA ·

2024/02/27

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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4:56

SADC Electoral Advisory Council assessing SA ahead of...

First Take SA ·

2024/02/27

The SADC Electoral Advisory Council has been assessing South Africa's political and security environments ahead of the country's general elections. The advisory council and the SADC electoral observer mission has been engaging with key players ahead of the polls to ensure free, fair, transparent, credible and peaceful elections. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Advocate Notemba Tjipueja, Chairperson of SADC Electoral Advisory Council (SEAC) from the Republic of Namibia...

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6:23

Unemployed health care workers to march to the Union...

First Take SA ·

2024/02/26

A group of disgruntled unemployed health care workers will today march to the Union buildings in Pretoria to voice their grievances. This comes after qualified health practitioners have raised concerns about the lack of employment in the sector. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to one of the unemployed doctors who will be taking part in the march, Dr. David Marubini...

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8:38

UNISA rejects calls for staff to continue working...

First Take SA ·

2024/02/26

University of South Africa, UNISA Vice-Chancellor Professor Puleng Lenkabula has rejected calls for University staff to continue working remotely. Lenkabula says the university cannot have its employees at malls while students complain about service delivery. However, the Academic Professional Staff Association (APSA) says workers were more productive at home than at the university, where they are reportedly bullied by line managers. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Bono Masakona, the

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3:48

SAWS issues Yellow level 2 warning of severe...

First Take SA ·

2024/02/26

The South African Weather Services has issued a Yellow Level 2 alert warning of severe thunderstorms in parts of the country. Forecaster Tokelo Chiloane spoke to our Senior Producer Ronald Phiri about what has precipitated the adverse weather conditions

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12:23

Homeless residents removed from Cape Town's Green...

First Take SA ·

2024/02/23

Homeless residents at Green Point's tennis courts in Cape Town have been removed by the sheriff of the court. This after the Western Cape High Court granted the City of Cape Town a final eviction order. The eviction came after a two-year long legal process. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the City of Cape Town's mayoral committee member for safety and security, JP Smith

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4:38

DA accused of also practicing cadre deployment

First Take SA ·

2024/02/23

Former Midvaal Mayor Bongani Baloyi says the Democratic Alliance, DA also practice cadre deployment. This after the opposition party hauled the ANC to court in a bid to outlaw its cadre deployment policy. Baloyi, who was the Mayor of Midvaal between 2013-2021 says the municipality could not conclude senior staff appointment without approval by the DA's Federal Executive. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Bongani Baloyi, President of Xiluva and former Midvaal Mayor

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7:32

Cadre deployment blamed for hired Ekurhuleni officers...

First Take SA ·

2024/02/23

At least 250 Ekurhuleni metro police officers have criminal records while many others are awaiting trial for alleged criminal activities. This was revealed by former MMC for community safety, Letlhogonolo Moseki who was responding to a DA question during a recent session at the Ekurhuleni Legislature. For more Elvis Presslin spoke to Mr. Moseki

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