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2:01

Massive explosion at a substation in Durban leaves...

First Take SA ·

2022/10/12

Half of Durban was without power following a massive explosion at Klaarwater substation last night. The substation is a key supply point to the city from Eskom. Many areas around Durban have been affected by the power outage. For the latest, Elvis Presslin spoke to SABC senior reporter in KZN Fanele Mhlongo

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4:57

Action SA to lay criminal charges against senior...

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2022/10/12

Action SA will today lay criminal charges of bribery against senior leaders of the Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu Natal. The party claims the DA convened a meeting with one of its councillors from Newcastle, Shandy Singh to reportedly convince him to switch parties to fill the position left by Zwakele Mncwango - who recently resigned. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA's National Chairperson Michael Beaumont.

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2:08

Minister Bheki Cele to visit the NW following arrest...

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2022/10/11

Police Minister Bheki Cele will today visit the North West following the arrest of twenty illegal miners at a shaft in Stilfontein. The suspects were arrested yesterday during a multi-disciplinary operation between various law enforcement agencies. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Hawks Spokesperson Colonel Katlego Mogale

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5:37

NEHAWU says workers now want a 10% wage increase

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2022/10/11

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union, Nehawu says workers now want a 10% wage increase after the government withdrew its 3% wage increase offer. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Nehawu President Mike Shingange

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5:23

Newly formed, Revolution for Prosperity, wins Lesotho...

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2022/10/11

The newly formed political party in Lesotho, Revolution for Prosperity, has won the country's elections. The new party has however fallen short of making it beyond the simple majority of 50 plus one. Basotho went to the heavily contested polls last week. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to our correspondent in Lesotho, Rapelang Radebe

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5:06

21-year old suspect expected to make first court...

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2022/10/11

A 21-year-old suspect is expected to make his first court appearance today following the discovery of six bodies at a building in Johannesburg on Sunday. Police were called to the panel beating shop in Village Main following a foul stench emanating from one of the rooms. The six bodies discovered are believed to be that of sex workers. The recent grisly discovery has brought to the fore discussions around the decriminalization of sex work. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Megan Lessing,

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3:39

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoesoana

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2022/10/11

Time to take 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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3:37

Private prosecution case against journalist, Karyn...

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2022/10/10

Former president Jacob Zuma's private prosecution case against News24 journalist Karyn Maughan and state prosecutor, advocate Billy Downer will be heard in the Pietermaritzburg High Court today. Zuma opened a criminal complaint against Downer for allegedly leaking his confidential medical records to Maughan who then published the documents. The NPA declined to prosecute Downer for allegedly leaking the records and instead awarded Zuma a private prosecution certificate. For more on this, Elvis

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6:04

MPs urged to reject the Electoral Amendment Bill...

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2022/10/10

Defend our Democracy is calling on Members of Parliament to reject the Electoral Amendment Bill which is before the House. This is as the organization prepares to launch a campaign for credible and meaningful electoral reform today at the St. George's Anglican Church, in Parktown, Johannesburg. MPs are expected to vote on the Bill later this month. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Neeshan Balton, Executive Director of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation.

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5:31

Black communities called on to end 'self-destruction'

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2022/10/10

Nearly 30 years into democracy, South Africa continues to see a culture of violence and destruction pushing against any development in black communities. These are the sentiments expressed by change communication advisor and certified life coach, Fidel Hadebe, who has called on black communities to put an end to what he calls 'self-destruction'; and embark on a journey of rediscovery and self-correction. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Fidel Hadebe...

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4:26

SATAWU plans to shut down Transnet today

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2022/10/10

The South African Transport and Allied Workers (SATAWU), is planning to shut down Transnet today. This after the labour court at the weekend dismissed Transnet's application to interdict the wage strike. Satawu says all 21,000 workers at the state-owned entity will down tools this morning. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Satawu secretary-general Mr. Jack Mazibuko

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2:50

Transnet in the process of instituting disciplinary...

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2022/10/07

State-owned company Transnet says it is in the process of instituting disciplinary actions against its employees who embarked on an illegal wage strike. Workers affiliated with transport unions Untu and Satawu are demanding a twelve percent wage increase but the employer is offering three percent. Ronald Phiri spoke to Transnet spokesperson Ayanda Shezi about why the wage negotiations are still at a deadlock

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8:34

COSATU to mark World Day for Decent Work today with...

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2022/10/07

Labour union COSATU will today embark on nationwide protests across the country to mark the World Day for Decent Work. This year's theme is dedicated to ensuring wage justice for all workers. The federation is calling on all workers to participate in its planned activities today. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Cosatu President Ms. Zingiswa Losi

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3:20

Lesotho goes to the polls today

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2022/10/07

Lesotho is going to the polls today to elect a new government despite a deadlock in parliament. For more, Elvis Presslin spoke to our correspondent there, Rapelang Radebe

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1:59

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoesoana

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2022/10/07

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4:33

Three suspects in custody for murder of German...

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2022/10/06

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of a German tourist in Mpumalanga. Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu confirmed the arrests last night at a media briefing. The 67-year-old tourist was shot dead in Masoyi between White River and Hazyview in Mpumalanga on Monday. The three suspects were initially taken in for questioning prior to the arrests. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Lirandzu Themba, Spokesperson for Police Minister Bheki Cele

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5:51

Minister Gwede Mantashe says Africa must speak in one...

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2022/10/06

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe says Africa must speak in one voice about the continent's choice of energy pathway. Mantashe was speaking on the sidelines of the Africa Oil Week conference underway in Cape Town. He says the Just Energy Transition must include the use of gas and other renewable energy sources, while at the same time scaling down on South Africa's previous over-reliance on coal. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Mr. Makhosonke Buthelezi, the National

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3:21

SADTU indicates acceptance of revised wage offer...

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2022/10/06

The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (Sadtu) has indicated that it is willing to accept the government's revised 3% wage offer for the country's more than 1.3-million public servants. SADTU says it will make an announcement today on the matter when it concludes its national general council meeting. This is as the Public Servants Association has rejected the latest offer, saying the continuation of the R1000 cash gratuity until March next year, is not suitable in the current economic

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6:12

Lesotho to hold parliamentary elections on Friday

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2022/10/06

Lesotho will hold parliamentary elections on Friday - amid failures by its politicians to pass constitutional reforms meant to end years of political instability in the mountain kingdom. The country has been run by the All Basotho Convention, ABC since 2017. But divisions within the party have given it two prime ministers over five years. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to SABC correspondent in Lesotho Rapelang Radebe

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5:45

Incoming Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi expected to...

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2022/10/05

President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated incoming Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi. This is after David Makhura announced his resignation yesterday after eight years at the helm of South Africa's wealthiest province. Newly elected ANC chair Lesufi is expected to be sworn in as Premier on Thursday. Elvis Presslin spoke to Political analyst at the Nelson Mandela University, Mr. Ongama Mtimka

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