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4:01

COSATU threatens strike action in Tshwane

First Take SA ·

2023/09/14

The Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU is threatening to go on strike if the City of Tshwane fails to pay salary increases. This after the City announced its intentions to challenge the bargaining council's decision to immediately pay a 5.4% wage increase promised to workers in 2021. The City has cited its financial woes for not being able to pay salary increases for the 2023 financial year. The threat from Cosatu comes as the metro battles with service delivery due to the ongoing wage

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5:20

PMC to march in Cape Town today

First Take SA ·

2023/09/14

Civil Society group, the People's Movement for Change (PMC), will today march to the Cape Town Civic Centre to outline its concerns to city Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis. Key issues to be highlighted include high electricity and water tariffs, unfair treatment of informal traders and unemployment among a myriad of other issues. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Siya Nyeka, Head of Communication and Media for the People's Movement for Change

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2:20

BOSA to march in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape today

First Take SA ·

2023/09/13

BUILD ONE South Africa will today host a march against unemployment and corruption in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. The march will be led by the organisation's leader Mmusi Maimane, protesting against alleged job-killing corruption at the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA), which has cost the people of Nelson Mandela R781 million in funding so far. The party says this is part of its nationwide engagements ahead of its one-year anniversary on Heritage Day. Elvis Pesslin spoke to BOSA leader Mmusi

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5:41

SIU considers legal action against André de Ruyter

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2023/09/13

The Special Investigating Unit, SIU is considering legal action against former Eskom CEO, André de Ruyter for authorizing a private Investigation into corruption at the power utility. The Unit was briefing the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, Scopa about an intelligence report commissioned by de Ruyter into sabotage and looting at Eskom. De Ruyter commissioned the report without authorization from the board. SIU head, Advocate Andy Mothibi says de Ruyter could be guilty of maladministration

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4:44

Tshwane serves employees with intended letters of...

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2023/09/13

The City of Tshwane has served seven bus services employees with intended letters of dismissal. The seven employees dubbed "strike instigators" by the City, were served with notice for supporting the furtherance of the prolonged illegal SAMWU strike. Five of the seven employees are SAMWU shop stewards. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to City of Tshwane Spokesperson, Selby Bokaba

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3:41

COJ collecting unpaid rates & services at roadblocks

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2023/09/13

The City of Joburg has begun collecting unpaid rates and services bills from indebted ratepayers at roadblocks. The City plans to post finance officers at certain roadblocks in an effort to collect outstanding revenue for water, electricity, rates and taxes. For a reaction on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Wayne Duvenage, CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, OUTA

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5:32

NMB to recover around R1.6b in municipal services debt

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2023/09/13

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says its gearing up to recover around R1.6 Billion in municipal services debt. The municipality says the main culprits are businesses who have failed to pay for water and electricity, which has put a strain on the Metro's revenue collection. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Councilor Khanya Ngqisha, MMC for Infrastructure and Engineering in the Metro

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11:36

National Wills Week

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2023/09/12

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development in partnership with the Law Society of South Africa and other participating stakeholders, officially opened the National Wills Week campaign at Thohoyandou In Limpopo. The Wills Week initiative affords members of the public an opportunity to learn about the significance of Wills and how to draft them. Master of the High Court offices in all the Provinces, legal practitioners and private practice attorneys will set up service desks where the

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11:55

MKHWEBANE IMPEACHED

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2023/09/12

The National Assembly has voted to remove suspended public protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane from office. Mkhwebane was impeached with a vote of 318 for, 43 against and one abstention in the National Assembly yesterday. She is the first Public Protector to be removed, just weeks before her seven-year term expires in mid-October. Mkhwebane's removal follows a Section 194 Committee report which found her guilty of misconduct and incompetence. Elvis Presslin spoke to Democratic Alliance Member of

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4:46

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2023/09/12

Victor Kgomoeswana, author of Africa Is Open For Business and Africa Bounces Back brings us the top African Economic stories. Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo

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13:46

The legacy of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi

First Take SA ·

2023/09/11

The passing of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi has renewed discussions about the legacy he leaves behind. Messages of condolence have been pouring in following his death on Saturday at his home in KwaZulu-Natal . The 95 has been described as a patriot and freedom fighter who contributed immensely to South Africa's democracy and the Zulu nation. But his critics remember Shenge, as he is affectionately known - as having a hand in the turbulent years of violence that plagued South Africa's townships during

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4:04

JAGERSFONTEIN ANNIVERSARY

First Take SA ·

2023/09/11

September 11th 2022, will forever haunt the families of Jagersfontein, who were displaced when the mine dam collapsed. To date many residents are at the end of their tethers, with their livelihoods taking a turn for the worst. Government says legal disputes are hindering the progress of building houses for the affected families. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Human rights attorney Richard Spoor, who represents families affected by the Jagersfontein disaster

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4:25

Memorial service for the victims of Jhb fire

First Take SA ·

2023/09/08

A memorial service will be held today for the victims of the Albert Street fire in Johannesburg's city centre. Last week a fire tore through the five-story Usindiso Centre for Women and Children, killing 77 people and leaving scores other injured, in the illegally occupied building. The South African Council of Churches in Gauteng will host the memorial service at the Central Methodist Church in the CBD this morning. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Council Chairperson, Bishop Dr. White

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5:00

NSPCA opens criminal case against Julius Malema

First Take SA ·

2023/09/08

The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, NSPCA has opened a criminal case against Julius Malema for animal cruelty. The organisation says it received complaints after a video of Malema slaughtering a cow went viral on the social media platforms. The slaughtering of the cow was done as part of the party's 10th anniversary celebrations in July. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to NSPCA's Senior Inspector Nazareth Appalsamy, Manager for Special Investigations Unit

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9:37

Transnet appoints Voestalpine SA

First Take SA ·

2023/09/07

Transnet Freight Rail has appointed Voestalpine South Africa to manufacture and supply turnout sets for the next three years. This as the railway company seeks to improve and advance its railway solutions to boost the South African economy. The turnout sets and components for this project will be manufactured at VAESA's Isando facility in Johannesburg. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Voestalpine South Africa CEO, Pulane Tshabalala Kingston

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3:46

UDM & ATM call for secret ballot for Public Protector...

First Take SA ·

2023/09/07

The United Democratic Movement, UDM and African Transformation Movement, ATM are calling for a secret ballot when suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane faces a vote of removal from office in Parliament. The Section 194 Committee recently adopted a final report which recommended her removal. The parties wrote to National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, requesting for a secret ballot instead of an open vote when MPs decide Mkhwebane's fate next week Monday. For more on this, Elvis

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4:23

ActionSA slams vote to increase councilors salaries

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2023/09/07

ActionSA in Johannesburg has slammed the Democratic Alliance for voting with the ANC to increase the salaries of all councillors. ActionSA says the salary hikes will cost the city an additional R5.5 million per year, or R20,000 per councillor. The party says the money could be better used to improve service delivery in the city. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Councillor Strike Rambani, DA Shadow MMC for Human Settlement in the City of Johannesburg

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4:05

Pregnant women consuming alcohol must be criminally...

First Take SA ·

2023/09/07

Deputy Minister of Social Development Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu says pregnant women who consume alcohol must be criminally charged. She was speaking at an event to raise awareness on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in Ndwedwe, Kwa-Zulu Natal. This as September marks Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders awareness month. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Vivien Lourens, founder of the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Information and support Centre, (FAS)

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4:05

SAMWU to march to Matjhabeng local municipality today

First Take SA ·

2023/09/07

The South African Municipal Workers' Union in the Free State will today march to Matjhabeng Local municipality to voice their grievances. Members of the Union, along with workers at the municipality are expected to deliver a memorandum of demands to Executive Mayor, Thanduxolo Khalipha. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Vusi Xaba, SAMWU's Secretary in the Matjhabeng Local municipality

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7:48

Concern over social and moral crisis in South Africa

First Take SA ·

2023/09/06

The Interfaith Forum of South Africa has expressed concern about the social and moral crisis in the country. The Forum - a collaborative effort of various faith traditions and communities were at Robben Island, In Cape Town yesterday to outline its planned Conference on the National Crisis, aimed at eradicating challenges facing South Africa. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Interfaith Forum of South Africa Chairman, Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana

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