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6:40

DA calls for the labour minister to account for R5b...

First Take SA ·

2023/11/07

The Democratic Alliance says Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi must account to Parliament on the dodgy 5-billion-rand Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) deal. The party has written to the chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour requesting that Minister Nxesi appear before the committee. The DA want the minister to account for the dodgy job creation deal between Thuja Capital and the UIF. This follows allegations made by Thuja Capital CEO Mthunzi Mdwaba, who claims corrupt Ministers

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4:13

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2023/11/07

Elvis Presslin takes a look at the current top African economic stories wtih 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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6:57

SA Jewish Board of Deputies calls for urgent meeting...

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2023/11/07

The South African Jewish Board of Deputies has called for an urgent meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa over cabinet's decision to withdraw all its diplomats in Tel Aviv. This amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshaveni announced Cabinet decided that South Africa's diplomats in Isreal be withdrawn for further consultation on the situation in Gaza. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Wendy Kahn, National Director of the South African Jewish

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7:58

Load shedding shouldn't intimidate prospect of...

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2023/11/06

With the energy crisis in South Africa, many people have become accustomed to finding alternative ways to source energy from solar panels and generators. However, while many South Africans have become accustomed to the realities of load shedding, many are still concerned and skeptical of alternative modes of mobility. Audi South Africa says the prospect of electric vehicle (EV) ownership and adoption should not become intimidating due to load-shedding. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Head

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5:59

DA believes it can win next years national election

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2023/11/06

DA leader, John Steenhuisen says internal polls shows, that the 8 party coalition - can garner 50% of the votes in KwaZulu-Natal in next year's elections. Speaking at the DA's first 2024 election campaign rally, Steenhuisen says it is within the coalition's reach to win the national election. This as 3 independent polls put the ANC's support nationally between 41 and 45%. The DA kicked off their election campaign in Durban, ahead of the first voter registration weekend, in two weeks' time. Elvis

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4:55

Load shedding adversely affects Grade 12 learners

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2023/11/06

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says plans are at an advanced stage to release the long awaited Integrated Resource Plan. Ramokgopa was briefing the public on the implementation of the Energy Action Plan. He says the electricity infrastructure plan which speaks to multiple sources of energy will help mitigate against load shedding and safeguard the country's economy. This comes amid concerns over the impact of load shedding on matriculants writing their final exams. To further discuss

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11:26

TTA welcomes PP report on Hammanskraal water crisis

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2023/11/03

The Transformation Alliance (TTA) has welcomed the Public Protector's report on the Hammanskraal water crisis. Public Protector, Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka found that the City of Tshwane failed to supply Hammanskraal residents with clean water. The TTA says it lodged a complaint with the Public Protector last month, against the City of Tshwane Municipality following an admission by the City's Councillor that it was indeed the municipality's fault that 29 people in Hammanskraal died due to a cholera

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5:20

DA's Ghaleb Cachalia removed as shadow Public...

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2023/11/03

Democratic Alliance, DA shadow Public Enterprises Minister Ghaleb Cachalia has been removed from the party's shadow Cabinet, over his views on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Cachalia tweeted that he "will not be silenced" and that "Israel is committing genocide". The decision to remove Cachalia was communicated through a leaked letter from DA leader John Steenhuisen. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Political analyst, Professor Andre Duvenage

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10:12

Former UCT Vice-Chancellor considers legal action...

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2023/11/03

Former University of Cape Town, UCT Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng is considering legal action following a damning report by the University against her. The report found Phakeng and Council chairperson, Babalwa Ngonyama, guilty of serious governance failures at the institution. Professor Phakeng says she will study the report further with her legal team as it is inaccurate and potentially damaging to her reputation. For reaction to the report Elvis Presslin spoke to Ntokozo Mahlangu,

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5:27

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

First Take SA ·

2023/11/03

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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6:06

34 mineworkers suspended at the Gold One Mine

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2023/11/03

Gold One Mine has reportedly suspended 34 mineworkers who held 500 fellow colleagues hostage underground in the East Rand last week. The miners were suspended earlier this week and will face internal disciplinary proceedings. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Gold One Mine Head of Legal, Ziyaad Hassam

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7:33

MTBPS: More funding to Health, Education & Police...

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2023/11/02

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced additional funding to frontline sectors such as Health, Education and Police Services. Godongwana tabled the 2023 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) yesterday. Funding of R24 billion this year and R74 billion over the medium term will be used to fund the 2023/24 wage increase and the associated carry- through costs in these sectors. For a reaction to the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, Elvis Presslin spoke to Matshidiso Lencoasa, a

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17:55

AGOA Forum begins in Nasrec, Johannesburg today

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2023/11/02

South Africa will host the annual African Growth and Opportunity Act, AGOA Forum in Nasrec, Johannesburg. AGOA is an American legislation that allows Sub-Saharan African countries duty-free access to U.S. markets. More than 2,000 delegates are expected to attend the Forum. South Africa's non-alignment role in the Ukraine-Russia war and its solidarity with Palestine in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war has created uncertainty on whether the US will include South Africa in Agoa's extension and renewal. For

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3:33

Afriforum investigates possible appeal regarding the...

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2023/11/02

Lobby group AfriForum says its legal team is investigating the possibility of appealing a High Court decision to dismiss its application challenging the expiry of driving licence cards. Afriforum sought to review the constitutionality of the requirements to renew a driver's licence card every five years. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Afriforum Campaigns Officer, Louis Boshoff

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7:03

MJC to march to parliament in support of Palestine

First Take SA ·

2023/11/01

Members of the Muslim Judicial Council in Cape Town is today expected to march to Parliament in support of the Palestinian struggle for freedom. Various political and union formations including Cosatu, the ANC and PAC will be joining the march to hand over a memorandum requesting the South African government to intervene to stop the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip. This follows an attack by Hamas on Israeli territory on the seventh of October. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Sheigh

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10:52

Cosatu and Professor Jannie Rossouw weighs in on...

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2023/11/01

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will today table the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement in the National Assembly. The mini-budget sets government policy goals, priorities and projects the fiscal framework over the next three years by outlining spending and revenue estimates. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Matthew Parks, Acting National Spokesperson and Parliamentary Coordinator for COSATU and Professor Jannie Rossouw, a visiting Professor at the Wits Business School

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5:13

Meeting to be held following armed robberies at...

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2023/11/01

The Gauteng Department of Community Safety MEC, Faith Mazibuko will today hold a meeting with Faith-based Organisations following a recent spate of armed robberies targeted at places of worship. Last month, Pastor Dwayne Gordon was fatally shot at the Eagles Christian Centre and three other congregants injured when a gang of armed men stormed the church and opened fire in Newlands, Johannesburg. To discuss this issue further Elvis Presslin spoke to Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana, General Secretary of the

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4:46

PSA and SITA to sign wage agreement today

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2023/11/01

The Public Servants Association, PSA and the State Information Technology Agency, SITA will today sign a wage agreement in Erasmusloof, Pretoria. PSA-affiliated workers downed tools at SITA offices countrywide, over a wage dispute. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to PSA Chief Negotiator, Zamani Dladla

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12:30

Fake Doctor Matthew Lani to appear in court today

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2023/10/31

Bogus Doctor Matthew Lani has been arrested by security personnel at the Helen Joseph hospital in Auckland Park, Johannesburg and will appear in court today. Lani will appear on a charge of impersonating a doctor. Lani was caught disguised in a hoodie and wearing a surgical mask with a stethoscope around his neck. Lani had also previously entered the same facility to create misleading content under the pretense that he was a qualified doctor. To look into the issue of people posing as health

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4:47

December 15th public holiday rejected by some

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2023/10/31

The Economic Freedom Fighters, EFF have rejected President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement of a public holiday in celebration of the Springboks win. Ramaphosa declared the 15th of December a public holiday in honour of the achievements by South Africa's sports men and women - and as a tribute to the country's unity. The President made the announcement last night during his national address. Meanwhile, Public Interest lawyer Richard Spoor says the President cannot unilaterally declare a public

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