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4:25

ANC Veterans accused of trying to de-campaign the...

First Take SA ·

2023/12/07

ANC general secretary Fikile Mbalula has accused party veterans of trying to de-campaign the organization. Mbalula was addressing the media at Luthuli House. He says veterans have led a charge against the liberation movement by attacking the party while its facing challenges. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Independent political analyst Dr. Dale McKinley

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5:44

SANDF to respond to allegations of criminal activities

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2023/12/07

The South African National Defence Force, SANDF will today hold a media briefing in Pretoria, to respond to allegations of criminal activities within the military. A four-part exposé by by civil society Open Secrets implicates rogue units of the SANDF in murder, kidnappings, torture, corruption and abuse of power among other crimes which date back to 2019. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Kobus Marais, DA Member of Parliament and Shadow Minister of Defence and Military Veterans

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4:22

Legal action taken against expelled DA party members

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2023/12/07

The Democratic Alliance, DA is taking legal action against expelled party member Tsepo Mhlongo for defamation. The party says action will be taken against its former members, Mbali Ntuli and Tsepo Mhlongo, for their 'defamatory' and 'false' statements on social media posts accusing the party of corruption. Mhlongo who was recently expelled from the party accused the DA for a lack of transparency and fairness. Elvis Presslin spoke to Mhlongo

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4:38

Citizens & tourists urged to be vigilant

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2023/12/07

North West police are calling on citizens to be vigilant following a spate of robberies against locals and tourists in the province. The call follows concerns over increasing crime especially around Rustenburg. Last week criminals attacked and robbed a bus full of international tourists enroute to Sun City. To look into some safety tips for those heading to tourist destinantion sites, Elvis Presslin spoke to Tshifhwa Tshivhengwa, Chief Executive Officer of the Tourism Business Council of South

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5:50

ANCVL's Mavuso Msimang resigns from the party

First Take SA ·

2023/12/07

Mavuso Msimang, deputy president of the African National Congress Veterans' League (ANCVL), has resigned from the party after more than 60 years. Msimang said in his three-page resignation letter, that 'For several years now, the ANC has been wracked by endemic corruption, with devastating consequences on the governance of the country and the lives of poor people, of whom there continue to be so many. Elvis Presslin spoke to SABC senior political reporter, Ntebo Mokobo

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4:31

Memorial service for 13 mineworkers at Impala Platinum

First Take SA ·

2023/12/06

A memorial service for mineworkers who were killed following a fatal accident at Impala Platinum Mine's Shaft 11 near Rustenburg is expected to be held this morning. At least 13 mineworkers died following the disaster, with 11 of them dying on the scene and two dying in hospital a few days after the incident. The memorial will be held at the mine's number 8 sports grounds. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Impala Platinum Mine Spokesperson, Johan Theron

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5:54

Concern over death of 2 initiates in the Eastern Cape

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2023/12/06

The ANC in the Eastern Cape have raised concern following the brutal death of two initiates at an initiation school in Ngqamakhwe. The two Initiates were reportedly shot and killed yesterday. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Gift Ngqondi, ANC Provincial Head of Communications

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4:27

DA heads to court if the President withholds Cabinet...

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2023/12/06

The Democratic Alliance, DA is heading to court If President Cyril Ramaphosa fails to publicize his cabinet ministers' performance assessments. The party will submit Promotion of Access to Information Act, PAIA applications to each of Ramaphosa's Ministries. Briefing the media in Cape Town on the assessment of both Parliament and the executive in the 6th Democratic Parliament, DA leader John Steenhuisen says Ramaphosa withholding the performance assessments of cabinet Ministers shows a deeply

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5:36

Water report reveals decline in drinking water

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2023/12/06

Nearly half of South Africa's drinking water is unsafe. This was revealed when Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu released the Blue and No drop water report. The report has also revealed a regression or decline in the performance of many municipal drinking water systems since 2014. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to WaterCAN's Julius Kleyhans

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6:02

Deadline for the ANC to settle its debt to Ezulweni...

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2023/12/06

The ANC has until today to settle its outstanding R102 million owed to Ezulweni Investments or face liquidation. The party owes the KZN-based printing and marketing company over 100-million for election material supplied to it for its 2019 election campaign. The ANC has since approached the Constitutional Court to prevent the attachment of its assets at Luthuli House for the debt owed to Ezulweni Investments. Ezulweni attorney, Shafique Sarlie told our Senior Producer Ronald Phiri, that a

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5:15

Hawks take over R150-million KZN drug bust investigation

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2023/12/06

The Hawks have taken over the investigation into an incident where KwaZulu-Natal police seized cocaine worth more than a 150-million rand at the Durban Harbour. This is the third big drug bust in two months at the harbour. In October R150 million worth of cocaine was seized at the same harbour. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Police National Spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe

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7:53

DA in the Eastern Cape to picket about closure of...

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2023/12/05

The Democratic Alliance ( DA) in the Eastern Cape, will today hold picket about the pro-longed closure of the district office of the Department of Social Development in East London. It has been nearly two years since its closure together with six local service office. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Eastern Cape Shadow MEC for Social Development, Kobus Botha

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4:32

ConCourt rules on 2024 elections for Independent...

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2023/12/05

Independent candidates will no longer need 15 000 signatures to contest next year's general elections. The Constitutional Court found the signature quota to contest elections unconstitutional, ruling 1 000 signatures were sufficient. But the Independent Candidates Association failed to convince the Apex court that the 200/200 split in the Electoral Amendment Act - which governs the threshold for seats in the National Assembly and provincial legislatures is unconstitutional. For more on this, Elvis

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5:38

Gauteng Liquor Traders Association warns that Tobacco...

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2023/12/05

The Gauteng Liquor Traders Association is calling for the rejection of the Tobacco Bill. The Association says the Bill will cause great harm to small business in the township economy. The Bill proposes a total ban on the display of all tobacco products, a ban on vending machines and a ban on the sale of single cigarettes, or 'loose draws'. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Jongikhaya Kraai, Spokesperson for the Gauteng Liquor Traders Association

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4:57

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

First Take SA ·

2023/12/05

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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5:30

Diepsloot community members called to stop acts of...

First Take SA ·

2023/12/05

Community leaders in Diepsloot are calling for members of the community to work with police and not take the law into their own hands. The call comes after seven young men accused of criminal activities in the area were burnt to death over the weekend. The leaders say vigilantism needs to stop as it may affect innocent people. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Sicelo Shezi, Community Leader, Activist and Chairperson of the Young Empowerment Organisation in Diepsloot

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5:34

29-year-old woman arrested for registering false rape...

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2023/12/04

Police in the North West province have arrested a 29 year old woman for registering a false rape case against her former boyfriend. Police say Ayanda Jim claimed that the man had raped her but later confessed that she had lied. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to North West Police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone

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4:05

ConCourt to deliver judgement on Electoral Amendment Act

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2023/12/04

The Constitutional Court will today deliver Judgement on challenges to the Electoral Amendment Act. The new Act - Signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa allows independent candidates to stand in provincial and national elections next year. The Apex court heard arguments on the matter in August by independent candidates seeking to contest next year's election. The 2024 election will be the first time independent candidates can run for office. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Lukhona

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6:51

SACP calls for reconfiguration of Tripartite Alliance

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2023/12/04

The South African Communist Party, SACP has reiterated its call for the reconfiguration of the Tripartite Alliance ahead of next year's elections. The party was briefing the media at the weekend on outcomes of its Central Executive meeting. The SACP says next year's national and provincial elections should be contested within a preferred framework of a reconfigured alliance. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to SACP Spokesperson and Secretary for Policy and Research, Dr. Alex Mashilo

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7:32

Buses carrying 443 children intercepted at the...

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2023/12/04

The Border Management Authority is investigating why 443 children were being trafficked through the Beitbridge border without guardians. Over the weekend 42 buses carrying 443 minors under the age of 8 were intercepted whilst trying to traffic the children into South Africa. The Authority is currently trying to ascertain where the minors were being trafficked to and for what purpose. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Border Management Authority Commissioner, Dr. Michael Masiapato

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