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5:53

Trucks torched in Limpopo by unknown suspects

First Take SA ·

2023/07/11

Three trucks were torched by unknown suspects along the R574 road between Lydenburg and Sekhukhune in Limpopo. Police say a group of six gunmen stopped the truck drivers, ordered them to disembark and proceeded to set their trucks alight before fleeing the scene. The incident follows the torching of 12 trucks in separate incidents in Mpumalanga and Kwazulu-Natal. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the President of Truckers Association of South Africa, Mary Phadi j

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10:15

NSFAS and SASCO meet over the new NSFAS app

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2023/07/11

Management of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, NSFAS have met with the South African Students Congress, SASCO to discuss some of their grievances over the implementation of NSFAS's new app. Yesterday Tshwane University of Technology students blockaded the entrance into the University's Pretoria West Campus in protest against the eZaga app that facilitates monthly allowances to students. They say the introduction of the digital banking service last month has been a challenge, with many

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4:32

Rand water going ahead with its planned water shutdown

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2023/07/11

Rand Water says it is still going ahead with its planned water shutdown today despite the adverse weather conditions in Gauteng. Speaking to our Senior producer Ronald Phiri earlier on, Rand Water spokesperson Makenosi Maroo says the 58-hour planned water shutdown will be undertaken from Tuesday night to Friday morning despite the recent snow fall in the province...

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3:43

Several truck drivers attacked & their vehicles set...

First Take SA ·

2023/07/11

Several truck drivers have been attacked and their vehicles set alight in the past few days. Yesterday 3 trucks were torched in Limpopo and this past weekend, six trucks were set ablaze on the N3 in KwaZulu-Natal, while another five were torched in Mpumalanga on the same day. So what's behind this spate of arson attacks on trucks? To shed light into the sporadic attacks, which seem to be highly-targeted and coordinated, Elvis Presslin spoke to Lungile Toyi, Spokesperson for truck drivers

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5:13

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2023/07/11

Time to take 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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1:43

John Block expected to appear in court today after...

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2023/07/11

Former Northern Cape MEC of Transport, Roads and Public Work, John Block is expected to appear in the Kimberley Magistrate's Court today after new charges were pressed against him. The new charges emanate from his alleged part in the awarding of a tender for the construction of the Kimberley Mental Health Hospital in 2003 - costing tax payers over R1 billion. Block is serving a 15-year jail term for fraud, corruption and money laundering in the Trifecta case. Elvis Presslin spoke to our SABC

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6:38

Xiluva officially registers with the IEC

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2023/07/10

Political party Xiluva has officially registered with the Independent Electoral Commission, IEC. The party founded by former Mayor of Midvaal, Bongani Baloyi will appear on the ballot paper in next year's general election. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Bongani Baloyi, Leader of Xiluva...

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2:06

No plans to remove Paul Mashatile as deputy president

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2023/07/10

President Cyril Ramaphosa says there are no plans to remove Paul Mashatile as his deputy. This follows claims by Mashatile of an alleged plot to remove him from office, before August this year. Responding to the allegations during an engagement with members of the media at the ANC's National Executive Committee meeting at the weekend, Ramaphosa says he spoke to Mashatile and assured him there no plans to this effect. Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor Nontsikelelo Breakfast, Senior lecture at the

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2:06

Residents cautioned to brace for freezing temperatures

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2023/07/10

Temperatures are plummeting as a cold front has hit parts of the country. The South African Weather Service has cautioned residents across the Western Cape, Northern Cape, Gauteng and KZN to brace themselves for freezing temperatures as the cold front sweeps across the country. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to South African Weather Service Forecaster, Lulama Pheme

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4:58

Correctional Services internally charges convicted...

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2023/07/10

Convicted former police officer and serial killer, Rosemary Ndlovu has been internally charged by the Department of Correctional Services after she was caught in possession of a cellphone in prison. Ndlovu made headlines in 2018 when she was arrested and later jailed for orchestrating the murders of six family members to receive insurance payouts. She is serving multiple life terms for murder. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Correctional Services Department Spokesperson Singabakho

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6:22

Bemawu wants meeting with SABC board regarding...

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2023/07/10

Labour union Bemawu says it will seek a meeting with the recently appointed SABC board following reports that the public broadcaster is once again on the brink of financial collapse and may not be able to pay staff salaries in the near future. Media reports have suggested that the SABC may suffer the same fate as the state-owned Post Office, which has been placed under provisional liquidation. To elaborate further on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the president of BEMAWU, Hannes du Buisson

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4:41

Last day to submit to Parliament nominations for the...

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2023/07/07

Today is the last day for the public to submit to Parliament their nominations of suitable candidates for the position of Public Protector. The position will become vacant on the 15th of October when the seven-year term of the currently suspended Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, comes to an end. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Al Jama-ah President Ganief Hendricks, who is also a member of the Ad Hoc Committee to nominate a person for appointment as Public Protector, who has

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4:26

Dudula members to march to the Home Affairs...

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2023/07/07

Operation Dudula members will today embark on a march to the Home Affairs department to call for the mass deportation of illegal immigrants. The call follows a recent High Court Judgment which declared Home Affairs Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi's decision to terminate the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits unlawful, unconstitutional and invalid. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Nhlanhla Nyandeni, Deputy President of the iZimbokodo of Operation Dudula

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5:19

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2023/07/07

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3:46

Kimberley Action group to march to the office of the...

First Take SA ·

2023/07/07

The Kimberley Action Group will today lead a march to the office of the Sol Plaatje Local Municipality Executive Mayor Kagisho Sonyoni, to demand his resignation. The group raised concerns over the recent electricity tariff hikes implemented by the municipality, citing the detrimental impact it will have on the already struggling business sector. Electricity tariffs have been increased by 15 percent effective 1st July 2023. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the founder and Coordinator of

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7:10

SA dads face mounting debt

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2023/07/06

South African dads are facing mounting debt, as many strive to provide the best life for their families. In a society where financial pressures weigh heavily on families; it is crucial to acknowledge the often-overlooked role of fathers in managing household finances. CEO of National Debt Advisors, Charnel Collins, says that many dads are struggling with increasing debt to secure their family's' future. The latest industry insights from the Eighty20 Credit Stress Report for 2023 reveals concerning

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8:03

COSATU to embark on national strike action today

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2023/07/06

The Congress of South African Trade Unions, Cosatu will today embark on a national strike action, as part of its National Day of Action. The federation and its 16 affiliated unions will be protesting against socio-economic factors and several other issues affecting workers. The protest action is set to take place in all nine provinces. Meanwhile, the South African Federation of Trade Unions, SAFTU say they will not join today's strike despite the invitation by COSATU. Elvis Presslin spoke to COSATU

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2:44

Assault charges opened against VIP protection...

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2023/07/06

Three Defense Force trainees have opened cases of assault against the VIP Protection Unit officers that assaulted them on the N1 freeway in Johannesburg on Monday. This was done with the assistance of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate at the Sandton police station. The policemen are attached to Deputy President Paul Mashatile's VIP security team. In the video that has gone viral, police are seen assaulting a motorist and passengers of a vehicle. For the latest Elvis Presslin spoke to

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3:29

SIU investigation reveals Mpumalanga Dept of Human...

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2023/07/06

An investigation by the Special Investigating Unit has revealed that the Department of Human Settlements in Mpumalanga has paid a service provider for the installation of water storage tanks at a cost of 5 million rand each. The SIU says while the prices were grossly inflated, it also discovered that the water storage tanks in question were not operational. For more on this Freddy Ngobe, Head of Communication at the Mpumalanga Department of Human Settlements spoke to Elvis Presslin

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1:53

Joburg residents urged to stock up water ahead of...

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2023/07/06

Joburg Water is urging its customers to stock up water this weekend before Rand Water's planned interruption next week. The planned water shutdown will commence from the 11th to the 13th of July. Joburg Water Spokesperson, Nombuso Tshabalala spoke to our senior producer Ronald Phiri about the purpose of the shutdown.

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