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4:58

Debt relief for Eskom amounts to R254 billion over...

First Take SA ·

2023/02/23

The government will provide Eskom with debt relief amounting to R254-billion over the next three years. The struggling power utility's debt currently debt stands at R423-billion. Presenting his budget speech in parliament yesterday, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says the debt relief will allow Eskom to restructure and maintain its balance sheet. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Chris Yelland, an Energy analyst, and MD for EE Business Intelligence

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6:27

UCT yet to clarify on reports that it will part ways...

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2023/02/23

The University of Cape Town is yet to clarify media reports that it is set to part ways with its vice-chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng. It has been widely reported that Phakeng has been offered an early retirement package, and will be paid over R12 million to leave the University before her second term expires in 2028. Her alleged exit follows the appointment of an independent panel of investigation into allegations of mismanagement and abuse of power against her and council chair Babalwa

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4:14

One of the men accused of the murder of Hillary...

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2023/02/23

The man initially accused of orchestrating the kidnapping and murder of Hillary Gardee says his life and career have been destroyed. Philemon Lukhele, one of four men accused In the case, is currently out on bail after spending eight months behind bars. Hillary, the daughter of former EFF secretary, Godrich Gardee was kidnapped and killed in Nelspruit last year. Her body was later found dumped on a plantation towards Sabie. Lukhele is maintaining his innocence and calling on the state to withdraw

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11:18

COSATU expected to picket outside Parliament &...

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2023/02/22

Labor federation Cosatu is expected to picket outside Parliament and the National Treasury ahead of the country's national budget speech today. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will table his budget this afternoon at City Hall in Cape Town. Cosatu says this year's budget needs to move away from ineffectual and failing budget cuts which further exacerbate our struggling economy. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Cosatu Parliamentary Coordinator Matthew Parks and followed up with analysis

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5:55

ANC NEC ratifies party deployments

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2023/02/22

The ANC NEC has ratified outstanding party deployments with Reverend Frank Chikane taking over the chairperson position of the integrity commission in the ANC, replacing George Mashamba. Chikane will be the one to hear what the commission recommended about the Phala Phala scandal. Newly elected Deputy President Paul Mashatile has been appointed head of the deployment committee. Meanwhile Free State Premier, Sisi Ntombela has resigned. To further discuss these political developments Elvis Presslin

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3:51

ANC in the Eastern Cape welcomes life sentences...

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2023/02/22

The ANC in the Eastern Cape have welcomed the two life sentences handed down to former ANC Ward Councillor in the Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality, Lucky Bethwell Mbuzi. The High Court, Eastern Cape Division, sentenced Mbuzi for killing his political rivals; ANC members, Hleliphi Mashusha Thotshe and Comrade Mduduzi Madikizela in the lead-up to the previous local government elections. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to ANC Provincial Head of Communications, Gift Ngqondi

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2:23

Türkiye rocked by another earthquake

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2023/02/21

Türkiye has been rocked by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake that hit the country as it is still reeling from the effects of two previous earthquakes two weeks ago - which left over 46-thousand people dead. For the latest, Elvis Presslin spoke to Jasper Knight, a Professor of Physical Geography at the Wits University's School of Geography, Archaeology, and Environmental Studies

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3:44

Western Cape says taxi operators threaten &...

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2023/02/21

The Western Cape government says taxi operators continue to threaten and intimidate learner transport in Mfuleni, Cape Town. The operators have allegedly prevented about 1800 learners from going to schools. Principals have reported that some buses in Mfuleni were stopped and prevented from transporting learners, leaving children, some of them in primary school, stranded in the rain. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to the Congress of Democratic Taxi Associations (Codeta), Spokesperson,

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7:11

IEC's 'Your Vote is Your Voice' campaign

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2023/02/21

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is encouraging all South Africans who are eligible to vote to register online to vote in the 2024 general elections. The IEC says it has instituted the 'Your Vote Is Your Voice' campaign as the beginning of its preparations for the elections. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the IEC's Electoral Matters Acting Deputy Chief Electoral Officer, Granville Abrahams

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4:29

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

First Take SA ·

2023/02/21

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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3:46

Flooding continues to cause major damage in parts of...

First Take SA ·

2023/02/20

Heavy rains and subsequent floods continue to cause huge damage in some parts of the Eastern Cape. Six people died at Coffee Bay after they were swept away by the floods. Many households have been left devastated. Schools and clinics have been badly damaged. For a national picture of the floods, Elvis Presslin spoke to Lungi Mtshali, Spokesperson to the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, COGTA

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2:43

SA's finance minister expected to table the National...

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2023/02/20

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is expected to table the National Budget Speech this Wednesday, in Parliament, Cape Town. According to the ministry of finance, the budget allocation speech will aim to strike a balance between competing national spending priorities and the limited resources available to the National Treasury. For analysis, Elvis Presslin spoke to Treasury Economist at Investec Tertia Jacobs

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3:55

SA Zionist Federation accuses SA of leading campaign...

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2023/02/20

The South African Zionist Federation has accused South Africa of leading a campaign to remove Israel out of the African Union. This after senior Israeli diplomats were removed from the AU's annual summit in Ethiopia at the weekend. The Federation says this is a breach of protocol as Israel has Observer status. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the National Chairman of the Federation, Rowan Polovin

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4:12

President Ramaphosa pays tribute to his deputy, David...

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2023/02/17

President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to his deputy David Mabuza, who has asked to be relieved of his duties. Ramaphosa used his reply to the debate on his state of the nation address to thank Mabuza for the work he has done in government. It is expected that Ramaphosa will name his new ANC deputy, Paul Mashatile as the country's Deputy President in a much-anticipated cabinet reshuffle. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Ongama Mtimka, a political analyst at Nelson Mandela University

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3:38

PSU to embark on indefinite strike action

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2023/02/17

Public service unions will embark on a full-blown indefinite strike this month to Intensify their fight against the government's unilateral implementation of a 3% wage increase. Unions will submit strike notices to the employer next week Tuesday - on the same day Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers his budget speech. Wage talks collapsed last year when public service unions failed to convince the government to concede to their demand for a 10% wage increase. For more on this, Elvis Presslin

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3:53

Limpopo health MEC guilty of unprofessional conduct

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2023/02/17

Limpopo Health MEC Dr. Phophi Ramathuba has been found guilty of unprofessional conduct by the Health Professions Council of South Africa. Dr. Ramathuba came under fire last year after a video of her ranting about Zimbabwean migrants abusing health resources in Limpopo went viral. The Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia - KAAX, along with several human rights and health advocacy organizations, laid a complaint with the HPCSA against Dr. Ramathuba. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Sharon

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4:00

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2023/02/17

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4:09

Armed Forces Day activities kick off in Richards Bay...

First Take SA ·

2023/02/15

Military activities leading up to Armed Forces Day on the 21st of February this month will officially kick off today in Richards Bay, KZN. This is as Russia and China are expected to participate in Exercise Mosi II, a multilateral maritime exercise hosted by South Africa. Armed Forces Day commemorates the worst naval tragedy in South Africa's history - the sinking of the troopship SS Mendi In the English Channel which saw the death of 600 countrymen. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Siphiwe

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4:03

Telkom to begin formal retrenchment process affecting...

First Take SA ·

2023/02/15

Mobile network operator Telkom says it will begin a formal retrenchment process that could affect 15 percent of its workforce as it looks to restructure some of its operations. The group indicated that it would initiate cost-cutting measures across the group as a result of the difficult trading environment in South Africa. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Communications Workers Union's General Secretary, Aubrey Tshabalala

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4:01

Solidarity takes government to court over new state...

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2023/02/15

Trade union Solidarity is taking the government to court over the new state of emergency with regard to the country's electricity crisis. Solidarity says if the state of disaster is allowed to continue, a dangerous precedent will be set. To elaborate further on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Solidarity's deputy chief executive for legal matters, Anton van der Bijl

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