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5:32

FF+ says BBBEE left deep trail of destruction across...

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2022/11/04

The Freedom Front Plus says broad-based black economic empowerment policies have left a deep trail of economic destruction across the country. This is after President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed during his Q&A session in the National Assembly yesterday that the country will continue with Triple-B EE, Affirmative Action, and other transformational policies. FF Plus leader Dr. Pieter Groenewald says skin color cannot be used as a generalized indicator of disadvantage. For more on this, Elvis

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8:05

Case to be opened against Jagersfontein Developments...

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2022/11/04

The Department of Water and Sanitation will today open a case against Jagersfontein Developments over the mine wall dam collapse. Earlier this year the mine's dam wall burst, flooding the town with sludge from the mine dam. More than 160 houses were damaged and three people lost their lives in that disaster. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Human rights attorney Richard Spoor, who represents families affected by the disaster

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4:04

Gauteng education paying R180 000 monthly for rent...

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2022/11/04

The School Governing Body of Phoenix High School in Vereeniging says the Gauteng Education Department is paying R180 000 a month to rent a school it sold for R600 000. The school governing body has taken the matter to Afriforum who say by the end of the lease in 2026 the taxpayer will have forked out R32 Million. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the Spokesperson for Afriforum's Private Prosecution Unit, Barry Bateman

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5:12

President Ramaphosa's relative reportedly scored...

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2022/11/03

President Cyril Ramaphosa's relative reportedly scored contracts worth R381 million Rand from Gauteng hospitals. The figure was revealed by Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko in a written reply to the DA's provincial Shadow Health MEC Jack Bloom. Hangwani Maumela who is reportedly a distant relative of president Cyril Ramaphosa scored the multi-million Rand contracts over a period of three years. Murdered whistleblower Babita Deokaran had identified these contracts as 'possibly fraudulent',

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3:25

Former Israeli Prime minister wins elections

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2022/11/03

Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to win the country's parliamentary elections. Netanyahu, the longest-serving prime minister in Israel's history, is set to make a return to power as his far-right party leads in the country's fifth election since 2019. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to the Executive Director of the Afro-Middle East Centre, Naeem Jeena

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1:06

Investigation into the discovery of 19 bodies in...

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2022/11/03

Gauteng police are investigating an inquest following the discovery of 19 bodies of alleged illegal miners in Krugersdorp, west of Johannesburg. Ronald Phiri spoke to provincial Police spokesperson Colonel Brenda Muridili about the discovery

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5:06

SAPS to launch annual National Safer Festive Season...

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2022/11/03

The South African Police Service will today launch its annual National Safer Festive Season campaign in Thohoyandou, Limpopo. The launch is a precursor of the festive season operations which will be rolled out in each province to ensure the safety of residents, businesses, and holidaymakers in the country. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Police spokesperson Major General Mathapelo Peters

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5:42

Kim Heller denies being paid thousands to defend...

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2022/11/02

Media and Communications Strategist Kim Heller has denied being paid R120 000 to defend suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane against criticism. The Parliamentary inquiry into Mkhwebane's fitness to hold office has heard how her office paid three consultants for communication services to counter negative media reports about her. Kim Heller, Political Commentator, Professor Sipho Seepe, and Mkhwebane's advisor, Paul Ngobeni reportedly charged the office R120 000 for their first service which

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5:49

Motorists pay more for fuel at the pump today

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2022/11/02

Motorists will pay more for fuel at the pump as new prices come into effect today. The petrol price went up by 51 cents a litre for both grades. Diesel will increase by R1.43 cents a litre - sending the price to R25.49 cents a litre. The price of illuminating paraffin is now 77 cents a litre. The Central Energy Fund (CEF) attributed the price hikes to rising international fuel prices and the weakened Rand. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Gavin Kelly, CEO of the Road Freight Association for

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3:50

Equal Education to challenge Western Cape Provincial...

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2022/11/02

Equal Education and Equal Education Law Centre will be in court today to challenge the introduction of collaboration schools, donor-funded schools, and intervention facilities by the Western Cape Provincial School Education Amendment Act. The organization says the act makes it possible for two new types of schools to be established collaboration and donor-funded schools. It says these schools give donors and private entities significant control of public schools in a way that undermines the

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2:20

ANC Freestate yet to convene its provincial...

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2022/11/02

The ANC in the Free State province is yet to convene its provincial conference, following another postponement of the conference which was scheduled to happen this past weekend. The Free State and the Western Cape are the two remaining provinces that have not held their conferences ahead of the party's national conference next month. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to ANC Free State Provincial Spokesperson Oupa Khoabane

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3:47

Insonsa Yesizwe think tank notes rituals on King...

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2022/11/01

The Traditional Prime Minister to the Zulu Monarch and Nation, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi will today brief the media the following the certificate of recognition handing-over ceremony by President Ramaphosa to King MisuZulu kwaZwelithini at the weekend. The briefing comes amidst recent social media uproar over rituals performed by three Anglican Bishops on the Zulu King at Moses Mabhida stadium, in Durban on Saturday. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Makhosi Khoza, Spokesperson for the

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6:24

Imtiaz Fazel starts his 5-year term as Inspector...

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2022/11/01

Imtiaz Fazel is expected to start his five-year term as the new Inspector General of Intelligence today, following his appointment by President Cyril Ramaphosa. This comes after the National Assembly approved Fazel's nomination for the position following a public process, in which 25 candidates applied for the position. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to an Independent intelligence analyst, Thami Nkosi

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6:48

PSA forging ahead with strike action

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2022/11/01

The Public Servants Association is forging ahead with its strike for better wages after obtaining a strike certificate. The union will embark on industrial action from the 3rd of November if unions fail to reach a wage agreement with the government as the employer. The PSA has joined forces with Cosatu-affiliated unions in their rejection of the government's three-percent wage offer. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Claude Naiker, Spokesperson of PublicServants Association

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3:26

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2022/11/01

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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3:28

2nd presidential summit on GBVF to be held today &...

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2022/11/01

President Cyril Ramaphosa will host the second presidential summit against gender-based violence and femicide, today and tomorrow. Under the theme: "Accountability, Acceleration, and Amplification, Now" ... the summit comes at a time when the country continues to record an increasing number of gender-based violence and femicide cases. The first summit was held in 2018. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the Co-chair for media and communications on the Summit, Babalwa Mtengenya

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5:49

The NSC exams start today under Eskom's loadshedding...

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2022/10/31

The Department of Basic Education says although contingency measures have been put in place to deal with Eskom's blackouts during matric exams, some situations can't be avoided. The department briefed the media on the state of readiness for the National Senior Certificate examinations starting today. Some practical exams have already been written. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to SADTU General Secretary, Mugwena Maluleke

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9:00

Public Service workers to stage pickets across the...

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2022/10/31

Workers in the public service sector will today stage pickets across the country after public service negotiations collapsed. Employees belonging to unions including the largest public service union, the Public Service Association, healthcare workers union NEHAWU and police union POPCRU will take part in the demonstrations. The South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) has described as an insult - Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's endorsement of the government's decision to unilaterally

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5:25

Afriforum says there is good history between the...

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2022/10/31

AfriForum says there is good history between the Zulu and Afrikaner communities and has called on the two groups to renew the relations that existed between them during King Dinizulu kaCetshwayo's reign. Afriforum leaders attended King Misuzulu's official certificate of recognition handover by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban over the weekend. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Head of Intercultural Relations and Cooperation at AfriForum, Barend Uys

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4:30

Solidarity welcomes arrest of Matshela Koko, his wife...

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2022/10/28

Solidarity has welcomed the arrest of Matshela Koko, his wife Mosima, and his stepdaughter, Koketso Choma, due to alleged corruption at Eskom. Solidarity filed criminal charges against Koko and others at the Brooklyn police station earlier this year. The fraud, corruption, and money laundering trial has been postponed to the 23rd of March next year at the Middelburg Specialised Crimes Court in Mpumalanga. Koko has been granted bail of R300 000. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to

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