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SCA rejects Ingonyama Trust's application to appeal...

First Take SA ·

2022/08/25

The Supreme Court of Appeals has rejected Ingonyama Trust's application to appeal an earlier ruling, which found that the Trust was wrong to insist on people living on the land it controls to sign leases and pay rent. Just recently the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal said there were no plans to seize the land under the trust, after media reports that the ANC's Integrity Commission had ordered the governing party to use its powers in government to urgently repeal the Ingonyama Trust Act. To discuss the court

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4:47

Tshwane Mayor Randall Williams to face a motion of no...

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2022/08/25

Tshwane mayor Randall Williams will face a motion of no confidence today (Thursday) when the council meeting sits. The ANC is expected to table the motion against Williams, who faces allegations of interfering in the city's supply chain management processes. This is after a leaked audio recording of a meeting last year between the mayor and senior officials regarding an alleged unsolicited bid. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the deputy chairperson and leader of the NAC caucus council of

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3:56

SANTACO says it will not be joining today's planned...

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2022/08/24

The South African National Taxi Council, SANTACO says it will not be joining today's planned national shutdown, despite numerous requests for the association to participate. This as thousands of workers affiliated to some unions including labour federations COSATU and SAFTU, down tools and take part in the protest action against the increasing cost of living and interest rate hikes. Elvis Presslin spoke to the chief strategic manager for the SANTACO Bafana Magagula...

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4:27

NUMSA says while they agree with the contents of the...

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2022/08/24

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, NUMSA says it will not participate in the planned national shutdown today. Speaking to our senior producer Ronald Phiri after welcoming the labour court's decision to dismiss Ruth Ntlokotse's application to hold Numsa in contempt of court for proceeding with its congress last month, the Union's General Secretary Irvin Jim says while they agree with the contents of the campaign, they will not join the shutdown by Trade union Cosatu, Saftu and its

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3:26

The Constitutional Court has dismissed DIRCO's leave...

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2022/08/24

The Constitutional Court has dismissed the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, DIRCO's leave to appeal a decision against its plans to donate over 50 million rands to Cuba. Earlier this year, the High Court in Pretoria granted an application by Afriforum against the donation. Afriforum had argued that the funds could rather be used to help South Africans in desperate need. Elvis Presslin spoke to AfriForum's spokesperson, Reiner Duvenage

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2:51

City of Tshwane Finance MMC, Peter Sutton says the...

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2022/08/24

The City of Tshwane says it has consistently been engaging power utility Eskom over its outstanding electricity debt. This, after Eskom athe nnounced that it is considering disconnecting electricity supply to the City in an effort to secure the payment of up to one point six billion rand. Eskom says the City of Tshwane is in breach of the the Electricity Supply Agreement which was due on 17th of this month. The power utility says the City has only paid 68 million rand to date, which has done little

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6:27

Thousands of workers affiliated with South Africa's...

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2022/08/23

Thousands of workers affiliated with South Africa's two largest workers union federations are expected to down tools tomorrow (Wednesday) and join the planned national shutdown. Labour federations, Congress of SA Trade Unions (Cosatu), and the SA Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) say the strike is in response to the socioeconomic challenges faced by the poor and working class, caused by escalating fuel prices, rolling blackouts, and unemployment. Elvis Presslin spoke to former labour unionist and

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6:57

741 private and 921 public schools which have been...

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2022/08/23

Private schools have been paying ten times more for rates and tariffs since the reclassification of private schools as businesses by the City of Johannesburg. Joburg Mayor Dr. Mpho Phalatse says 741 private schools and 921 public schools which have been paying ten times the usual rates will now pay five percent more. Mayor Phalatse says the private schools were categorised as business and commercial entities in line with the National COGTA regulations. The schools have been paying higher than normal

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2:43

The family of a 17-year-old girl who was allegedly...

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2022/08/23

The family of a 17-year-old girl who was allegedly raped by a medical doctor in his Kimberley consulting room last week is demanding that the Health Professions Council of South Africa remove the doctor from its list of practicing health practitioners. It also demands that Home Affairs investigates whether the doctor who originates from the Democratic Republic of Congo is in the country legally. The family said this during the brief appearance of the doctor in the Kimberley Magistrate's Court in the

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4:49

Africa Brief with Victor Kgomoesoana, author of...

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2022/08/23

TALKING POINTS: *** Sudan Offers More Oil Blocks to Russian Company *** Ghana: Bolt Food Rolls Out Mobile Money Payment Option *** Malawi: Inflation Rate Rises to 24.6 Percent

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5:27

The Young Nurses Indaba Trade Union pickets as...

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2022/08/23

The Young Nurses Indaba Trade Union will be picketing today against the possible closure of the only nursing college in the Northern Cape. The Hendrietta Stockdale Nursing College faces the danger of being closed as it has yet to be accredited by the Council on Higher Education and the South African Nursing Council. Elvis Presslin spoke to General Secretary of the Young Nurses Indaba Trade Union, Lerato Mthunzi

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4:46

"BEE is only benefiting a small political elite,...

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2022/08/22

Ahmed Kathrada's widow and anti-Apartheid activist Barbara Hogan says BEE is only benefiting a small political elite, damaging competitiveness and discouraging investment, while the bulk of black South Africans remains not empowered. Hogan was speaking at the launch of the Ahmed Kathrada Exhibition at Constitutional Hill in Johannesburg at the weekend while honouring the legacy of anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada. Hogan says while the country is celebrating her husband's legacy, the nation has

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9:27

A group of aggrieved ANC members in the North West ...

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2022/08/22

A group of aggrieved ANC members in the North West, have served both the party's National Executive Committee and the newly-elected provincial officials with court papers. The group intends to challenge the outcome of the ninth provincial conference which was held in Rustenburg last weekend. It is questioning the legitimacy of the conference saying there were irregularities and non-compliance with the party's constitution. Elvis Presslin spoke to s political analyst from the North West University,

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4:38

SADC leaders say the new US law to curb Russia's...

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2022/08/22

SADC leaders say the new US law to curb Russia's influence and activities in Africa will have serious implications on the continent. The Countering Malign Russian Activities in Africa Act (CMRAAA) aimed at countering Russia's activities in Africa is soon set to become law as the United States looks at measures to deal with Russia over its war on Ukraine. SADC leaders have expressed unhappiness that Africa was being targeted for unilateral and punitive measures through the new act. Elvis Presslin

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3:22

"The City of Tshwane does not have a coalition...

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2022/08/19

DA Mayor for the City of Tshwane, Randall Williams will address members of the media today to respond to allegations of meddling in the city's administration. This follows allegations of Williams interfering with a controversial 26-billion-rand tender bid for an alternative energy contract for the city by allegedly directing the city's manager to appoint an energy service provider. Elvis Presslin spoke to National Chairperson of ActionSA, Michael Beaumont...

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4:10

Africa Brief with Victor Kgomoesoana, author of...

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2022/08/19

TALKING POINTS: *** Nigeria: Emirates Shuts Down Operations in Nigeria Over U.S.$85 Million Trapped Funds *** Ghana: Over U.S.$600 Million Spent On Imported Chicken in 2021... Poultry Farmers Unhappy

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6:30

SAMWU to embark on protest action, calling for City...

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2022/08/19

Workers affiliated with the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) in the City of Tshwane, will this morning embark on protest action, calling for mayor Randall Williams to resign. The Union says it will submit a memorandum to Williams, also demanding that he honours the collective agreement signed at the bargaining council for a pay increase backdating to 2021, among other things. Tshwane Metro Police Department has advised the public to take note of the march, as some major routes could be

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2:59

JMPD spokesperson, Xolani Fihla says the city and the...

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2022/08/19

Joburg metro police department employees yesterday embarked on a protest over salary negotiations. The striking officers blockaded the M2 in both directions at the Eloff Street Exit In Johannesburg yesterday demanding to meet the City Mayor over salary disputes. Elvis Presslin spoke to JMPD spokesperson, Xolani Fihla...

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4:30

A 45-year-old detective allegedly raped a 17-year-old...

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2022/08/19

A 45-year-old detective allegedly raped a 17-year-old girl inside a police station. The incident allegedly took place at Kei Mouth police station in East London on Women's Day eve. Our senior producer Ronald Phiri spoke to IPID spokesperson Grace Langa who says the suspect may face additional charges...

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6:11

DA says it's in support of the Parliamentary Section...

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2022/08/18

Opposition parties say they will use the courts and Parliamentary processes to hold President Cyril Ramaphosa and his administration accountable over the alleged cover-up following the robbery at his Phala Phala farm in Limpopo. The forum made up of seven political parties including the DA, EFF, IFP, ACDP, UDM, NFP, ATM, COPE and the PAC said that Parliament must hold President Ramaphosa accountable for violations of laws, his oath of office, and the constitution in terms of what took place at

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