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The Weekend View

Current Affairs programme which provides listeners with the latest local and International news hosted by Elvis Preslin. Tune in 104-107 every Saturday and Sunday morning from 6 to 7 am

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12:45

Meet Xolani Khumalo, ActionSA's Ekurhuleni mayoral...

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2025/10/05

ActionSA has announced former Sizok' thola TV show presenter, Xolani Khumalo as its mayoral candidate in the city of Ekurhuleni. A new contender in the political landscape, Khumalo gained popularity after hosting the anti-drug crusade television show. In announcing Khumalo's campaign, ActionSA President, Herman Mashaba signaled the party's growing political ambitions across Gauteng's metros. For more on what the party plans in Ekurhuleni ahead next year's local government elections, Khumalo spoke to

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47:59

Deep uncertainty whether latest Trump Gaza plan will...

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2025/10/05

President Donald Trump has ordered Israel to immediately stop bombing Gaza after Hamas agreed to release hostages and accept some other terms in a U.S. plan to end the war, but vexing issues like disarmament appeared unresolved. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Israel was preparing for an "immediate implementation" of the first stage of Trump's Gaza plan for the release of Israeli hostages following Hamas' response. Hamas did not make clear whether it would agree to Trump's

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6:16

Springboks retain Rugby Championship after tough win...

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2025/10/05

The Springboks retained the Castle Lager Rugby Championship title with a narrow but hard-fought 29-27 win over Argentina at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham YESTERDAY. Rassie Erasmus' men came back from a 13-10 deficit at half-time to clinch a memorable win in London. The win sealed a second consecutive title, with New Zealand, who earlier in the day outplayed Australia in Perth, in second place. To talk about this we are joined on the line once again, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC sports reporter,

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12:21

More of the same as GOOD, BOSA and Rise Mzansi enter...

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2025/10/04

Rise Mzansi, the GOOD Party, and Build One South Africa - BOSA - are THIS WEEKEND expected to officially merge and form a new centrist political party. The new party, whose name is expected to be announced at a press briefing TOMORROW (Sunday) is billed to shake-up the political landscape ahead of the 2026 local government elections. To discuss this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Xolelwa Kashe Katiya, Project Leader at Indlulamithi SA Scenarios Trust..

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6:32

SA consumers advised to educate themselves on...

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2025/10/04

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has welcomed recent rulings by the National Consumer Tribunal, ordering two car dealerships to refund customers after investigations found they were sold defective second-hand vehicles. The ruling follows an investigation by the NCC after consumers complained against the services received from Gauteng-based, Kia East Rand (PTY) Ltd and Cape Town-based car dealership, TM Cars (PTY) Ltd. The Tribunal found that both dealerships contravened the Consumer Protection

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8:00

Civil society groups push for Malema's ouster from JSC

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2025/10/04

Three of South Africa's civil society organisations have called on Economic Freedom Fighters Leader, Julius Malema to step down from his role in the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) following his latest conviction. Freedom Under Law, Defend our Democracy and the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution say Malema's recent conviction on gun charges, makes him unfit to hold a position that selects judges to be placed on the bench. The organisations say the recent removal of

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3:24

Don Mattera Legacy Foundation in mourning following...

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2025/10/04

The Don Mattera Legacy Foundation has announced the death of Don Francesco Mangaliso Nuruddin Mattera, the son of the renowned South African poet and author. 32 year old Donny was reportedly shot and killed in Johannesburg on Thursday and was buried YESTERDAY according to Muslim rites at Westpark Cemetery in Johannesburg. To tell us more, Elvis Presslin spoke to his brother Ashford Mattera..

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6:32

Boks face off with Pumas in Rugby Championship title...

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2025/10/04

The Springboks are expecting an enormous battle when they face the Pumas again TODAY as the Castle Lager Rugby Championship concludes at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London. Kick off is at 3pm. Victory over the Pumas this afternoon, will secure Rassie Erasmus' men a second successive title. No Springbok team has achieved this before. The Boks won last week's match against Argentina 67-30 in Durban and currently lead the Rugby Championship standings by one point. Despite winning their last two

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7:38

Save Our Sacred Lands dismisses Trump Gaza order as...

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2025/10/04

President Donald Trump has ordered Isreal to stop bombing Gaza saying Hamas is 'ready for peace'. The announcements came hours after the US president gave Hamas a Sunday deadline to accept the peace plan or face all hell. Hamas has submitted its response to Trump's peace plan, with the group agreeing to hand over administration of the enclave to Palestinian technocrats and free all Israeli captives. This comes as Human rights organisation, Save Our Sacred Lands is refuting claims by the Chief of

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24:56

Crime Intelligence boss, Dumisani Khumalo, next in...

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2025/09/28

There are 34 proposed witnesses to give evidence at the Ad Hoc Committee set up to investigate allegations of corruption in the country's judicial system and law enforcement made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. President Cyril Ramaphosa is one of the those expected to be called by the committee. Ramaphosa, National Police Commissioner Fanie Masemola, his deputy, Shadrack Sibiya, and Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, who is currently on special leave, are all

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7:39

MSF pleads with US and key donors as funding...

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2025/09/28

In November this year , the Global Fund which is the main funder for the worldwide response to HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria is hosting its 8th replenishment conference. This where donor countries make pledges to fund vital, life-saving work. The Global Fund raises and invests money in three-year cycles known as Replenishments. Now, ahead of the conference, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) or Doctors without Borders released a report raising concerns and highlighting the challenges this

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6:10

Springboks crush Argentina 67-30, seize top spot in...

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2025/09/28

The Springboks have stormed to the top of the Rugby Championship standings after thrashing Argentina 67–30 at Kings Park in Durban YESTERDAY. Rising star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu delivered a record-breaking performance, scoring 37 points, including a hat-trick of tries, to surpass Percy Montgomery's long-standing mark for the most points in a single Test. South Africa ran in nine tries to three, securing a vital bonus point. In their final matches of the competition, the Boks now face

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3:32

Global Sumud Flotilla attacked as it nears Gaza, gets...

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2025/09/27

Italy and Spain THIS WEEK decided to dispatch naval vessels to assist the Global Sumud Flotilla on its way to break Israel's siege of Gaza.The unprecedented move to support the flotilla headed towards the Palestinian enclave comes after repeated attacks against the Sumud Flotilla, including a drone attack early on Wednesday. Israel is widely believed to be behind the attacks. However, in keeping with many of its suspected overseas operations, the government has not commented. Among the flotilla's

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7:01

Storm brews over proposal to rename Kruger National Park

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2025/09/27

Debate is raging over the potential renaming of some of Mpumalanga's most famous landmarks. The EFF THIS WEEK tabled a motion in the provincial legislature - to rename the Kruger National Park, The Kruger - Mpumalanga International Airport and a stadium in eMalahleni is stirring sharp political divides in the province. The EFF says that apartheid era names have no place in a democratic South Africa. The EFF is proposing renaming Kruger National Park to Skukuza National Park, the airport to DD Mabuza

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5:51

Springboks resume Rugby Championship defence with...

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2025/09/27

The Springboks will TODAY resume their Rugby Championship defence at home with a highly anticipated clash against Argentina at Durban's Kings Park Stadium. The match, which kicks off at 10 past 5 this afternoon, marks the Springboks' final home game of the season, which will undoubtedly spice up what will be a crucial clash, with both teams still in the running to win the title. Rassie Erasmus has retained largely the same line- up from the win over the All Blacks 2 weeks ago. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to

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7:00

Meet Haniff Hoosen, DA's eThekwini mayoral candidate

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2025/09/27

The Democratic Alliance - DA - has announced Haniff Hoosen is its mayoral candidate for eThekwini metro in next year's local government elections. Hoosen served as a councillor in eThekwini before he was deployed to Parliament from 2007 to 2024. Announcing the candidate, DA leader - John Steenhuisen - said the party is ready to fix service delivery issues in the metro. He invoked the results of the recent by-election as an indication that the DA will do well in 2026. The DA won ward 64 with over 60

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8:45

Benefits of debt counselling

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2025/09/27

Over two million South Africans have benefited from debt counselling since 2007, taking back control of their financial affairs and repaying over R120 billion to lenders. According to the National Debt Counsellors' Association (NDCA,this money flows back into the economy, generating economic activity. The association further adds that debt counselling is effective because it costs less than alternative methods, gets money flowing back into the economy and is the most pro-consumer option for

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7:35

Apartheid Museum set to unveil new exhibition on TRC...

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2025/09/21

The Apartheid Museum in JHB is set to unveil a new exhibition titled Grave Injustice: The Unfinished Business of the TRC. The exhibition, to be opened on Heritage Day,(WEDNESDAY Sept.24) highlights the ongoing struggle for justice and reparations since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission concluded in 2003. In January, 25 families of apartheid-era victims filed a lawsuit against the government, seeking R167 million in constitutional damages for its failure to pursue justice. They also urged

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14:38

DA picks Helen Zille as Johannesburg Mayoral Candidate

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2025/09/21

There has been a flurry of reactions since Helen Zille was YESTERDAY picked as the DA candidate for Mayor of Johannesburg in next year's Local Government Elections. While some have described the nomination of the Chairperson of DA Federal Council as a master-stroke some have questioned whether she has the strength and stamina to lead a city as large and diverse as Johannesburg. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Dr. Ivan Meyer, DA's federal chairperson, a key figure in the selection of DA metro mayors and

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23:00

Intelligence leaks, criminal syndicates and...

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2025/09/21

KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Lt General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has warned of a total collapse in the criminal justice system if no intervention is made. He took to the stand this week , as the first witness , in the much-anticipated Madlanga Commission. The commission which was established by President Cyril Ramaphosa is investigating allegations of corruption within law enforcement agencies. The commission is expected to deliver two reports within six months and will take place in three phases

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