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4:03

Today's hike in diesel prices will hurt many businesses

First Take SA ·

2022/10/05

The road freight industry says the hike in diesel prices today will hurt many businesses in the transport sector. While petrol had a marginal decrease, the prices of diesel increased between 10 and 15 cents per liter. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Truckers Association of South Africa President, Mary Phadi

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3:45

Reward offered for information of suspects following...

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2022/10/05

The Kruger Lowveld Chamber of Business and Tourism has issued an R50 000 reward for information leading to the arrest of suspects responsible for the murder of a German tourist in White River, Mpumalanga. Three suspects reportedly accosted four tourists who were driving to a lodge on the periphery of the Kruger National Park. One of the suspects allegedly shot at the tourist who was driving, after they had refused to open the doors of the vehicle. The suspects fled the scene without taking anything

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5:12

Dept of Public Enterprises says SAA documents...

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2022/10/04

The Department of Public Enterprises has reiterated that documents pertaining to the sale of SAA are confidential. This is after the Western Cape High Court ordered the Department to provide Toto Investment Holdings with confidential documents of the SAA-Takatso consortium deal. The Tshwane-based investment firm took the department to court over the acquisition of a 51% stake in the embattled state-owned airline by the Takatso Consortium. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to SA Flyer Magazine

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3:37

SAWS warns of extremely hot conditions this week

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2022/10/04

The South African Weather Service has warned of extremely hot conditions this week. The Weather Service issued a heatwave advisory for Gauteng, parts of Free State, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to SABC Weather presenter and meteorologist Azwi Tuwani

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4:01

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoesoana

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2022/10/04

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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6:13

Gauteng ANC eyes Tshwane & Ekhuruleni after ousting...

First Take SA ·

2022/10/03

The ANC in Gauteng is eyeing the city of Tshwane and Ekhuruleni after ousting the DA's Joburg mayor, Dr. Mpho Phalatse last week. The party together with seven others replaced Phalatse with the ANC's Dada Morero in a vote of no confidence on Friday. The DA says they will challenge Phalatse's removal in court. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Bongani Nkomo, DA Deputy Caucus Leader in the City of Johannesburg

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7:11

Reservoir Hills residents concerned over relocation...

First Take SA ·

2022/10/03

Residents of Reservoir Hills in KwaZulu Natal have expressed concerns following the provincial government's plans for the relocation of 47 families that were affected by the floods in April. Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube together with MEC for Human Settlements Dr. Ntuthuko Mahlaba announced yesterday, that the families who were accommodated at a community hall in Westville, will be moved to Reservoir Hills. Residents who lost their homes are still living in temporary shelters while they wait for

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7:45

Burkina Faso's ousted president resigns to avoid...

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2022/10/03

Burkina Faso's new coup leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore has accepted a conditional resignation by ousted President Paul-Henri Damiba. Yesterday Damiba agreed to step down to avoid further violence, two days after a military coup removed him from office. The latest coup in Burkina Faso marks the sixth military power grab in just over two years. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Africa Affairs Analyst and Channel Africa's head of the Kiswahili service, Mr. Nixon Katembo

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11:07

Joburg's mayor says she will complete her term but...

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2022/09/30

Johannesburg mayor Mpho Phalatse has reiterated that she will complete her term in office despite attempts by opposition parties to remove her. Newly elected Speaker of the City of Johannesburg Council Colleen Makhubele has convened a council meeting for this morning, where a motion of no confidence against Dr. Phalatse will be tabled. Several parties in the council have accused her of being unfit to govern the city. Elvis Presslin spoke to Deputy President of the Patriotic Alliance Mr. Kenny Kunene

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5:40

Arrests and Closures in the Dept of Labour's Gauteng...

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2022/09/30

Several foreign nationals have been arrested during the Department of Employment and Labour's Mega Blitz inspection in Gauteng. The week-long Inspection also saw the closure of a wholesale and retail facility in Pretoria for non-compliance this week. Online retailer Takealot's facilities in Kempton Park were also found to be in contravention of labour laws. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Employment and Labour, Inspector General Aggy Moiloa

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2:37

Acquittal of EFF duo points to decay of the criminal...

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2022/09/30

Lobby group AfriForum says the acquittal of EFF leader Julius Malema and EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi for assault on a police officer points to the decay of the criminal justice system. The pair were accused of assaulting SAPS Colonel Johannes Venter at the funeral of struggle icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela in 2018. The Randburg Magistrate's Court delivered its verdict yesterday, with Magistrate Leiland Poonsamy finding the accused not guilty of assault. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to

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2:50

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoesoana

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2022/09/30

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4:12

President Ramaphosa expected to answer questions in...

First Take SA ·

2022/09/29

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to answer questions in the National Assembly today about allegations of the theft on his Phala Phala game farm in Limpopo. President Ramaphosa will answer questions posed by opposition parties over the alleged use of state institutions to cover up the 2020 burglary on his farm. Ramaphosa will also update the Assembly on key interventions of government. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Sibusiso Mncwabe, Spokesperson for the African Transformation

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4:12

DA accuses ANC of failing its constitutional obligations

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2022/09/29

The Democratic Alliance, DA has accused the ANC in Parliament of failing in its Constitutional obligations by protecting President Cyril Ramaphosa from accountability for the alleged abuse of state power on his Phala Phala game farm. This was after the National Assembly rejected the party's motion for the establishment of an ad hoc committee to conduct an inquiry into the matter. For more, Elvis Presslin spoke to the DA's Chief Whip Ms. Siviwe Gwarube, who tabled the motion...

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2:49

COPE's Colleen Makhubele elected new speaker of COJ...

First Take SA ·

2022/09/29

COPE counselor, Colleen Makhubele is the new speaker of the City of Johannesburg Council. Makhubele beat DA candidate Alex Christians by 12 votes after receiving 141 votes. Makhubele's election comes after the DA's Vasco da Gama was removed in a motion of no confidence last month. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to DA regional Counsellor Mr. Alex Christians

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4:42

World Heart day - 29 September 2022

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2022/09/29

We put Cardiovascular diseases under the spotlight as today marks World Heart Day. Statistics show that over 17 million people die every year from cardiovascular diseases worldwide, yet most of them are preventable and treatable if risk factors are reduced. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Willem Petrus Van Staden, the Senior Coordinating Doctor at International SOS

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6:55

ANC in KZN pronounces its preferred leaders to...

First Take SA ·

2022/09/28

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has finally made its pronouncement on their preferred leaders to contest the upcoming party's elective conference in December. The party in the province endorsed former Health Minister, Doctor Zweli Mkhize as its preferred presidential candidate and Paul Mashatile as deputy president. Meanwhile, NEC member Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has not been included in the province's top six candidates' list as it was anticipated. For some analysis, Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor

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2:48

EC ANC shocked by newly elected, male-dominated...

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2022/09/28

The ANC in the Eastern Cape says it is shocked by the newly elected coalition government of Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan which is male-dominated. Yesterday the new executive Mayor Retief Odendaal announced his mayoral committee which the ANC criticized as an indictment of the constitution and to the rights of women for only having one female. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the ANC's provincial spokesperson Mr. Gift Ngqondi

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2:51

EC district court prosecutor, accused of raping a...

First Take SA ·

2022/09/28

An Eastern Cape District court prosecutor, accused of raping a 23-year-old university student last year, has been granted bail by the Mthatha Magistrate's Court. The 37-year-old Komani-based prosecutor Manzolwandle Xhanti Nkubungu was released on R3 500 bail yesterday and will make his next court appearance in November. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to NPA provincial spokesperson, Mr. Luxolo Tyali

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1:35

Another mine dam collapses at the Jagersfontein mine...

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2022/09/28

Another mine dam wall has collapsed at the troubled Jagersfontein mine in the Free State. Kopanong Mayor Xolani Tseletsele says the situation could have been a result of heavy downpours in the area yesterday. The water from the dam is flowing through the neighborhood of Charlesville and Dennis Louw's farm which is nearby. The R706 near Charlesville has been closed. Motorists are advised to use an alternative gravel road to Fauresmith in order to get access to Jagersfontein. Over two weeks ago, a

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