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Former President Jacob Zuma's daughter and ANC youth...

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2022/08/18

Former President Jacob Zuma's daughter and ANC youth league national fundraiser Thuthukile Zuma says Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana must vacate office immediately. This follows reports that he allegedly sexually violated a female worker at a hotel at the Kruger National Park. Godongwana has denied the allegations. Elvis Presslin spoke to Thuthukile Zuma...

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6:43

The South African National Defence Union (SANDU)...

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2022/08/18

South Africa's military may not be in the position to deploy troops to tackle civil unrest in the country due to budget constraints, according to leaked information. The National Secretary for the South African National Defence Union (SANDU), Advocate Pikkie Greeff says several SANDF bases are in dire straits, with a fleet of aircraft in desperate need of repair. Elvis Presslin spoke to Advocate Pikkie Greeff..

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2:57

One municipal worker has been killed and three others...

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2022/08/18

One municipal worker has been killed and three others seriously injured after they were shot outside the Steve Tshwete local municipality's head office in Middelburg, Mpumalanga. The workers were reportedly shot by security guards during a strike over wage disputes. Elvis Presslin spoke to Samwu provincial secretary, Sam Lekhuleni...

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3:23

Public Servants Association might commence with its...

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2022/08/17

The Public Servants Association is conducting a strike ballot among its members this week on whether to commence with its first full-blown public sector strike in over a decade. This is as Public sector unions and the government remains at odds in terms of wage negotiations. Unions are demanding a 6.5% wage increase while the government is offering unions 2%. Elvis Presslin spoke to Claude Naicker, Spokesperson for the Public Servants Association...

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6:06

COPE's deputy chairperson, Willie Madisha says those...

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2022/08/17

The Congress of the People, COPE is blaming the ANC for its decline in membership and electoral support. Briefing the media on the state of the party yesterday, the party's deputy chairperson, Willie Madisha said the ANC sent its members to infiltrate and destroy the party. Elvis Presslin spoke to COPE's Deputy president, Willie Madisha

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7:46

COSATU to embark on a national strike next week in...

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2022/08/17

The Congress of South African Trade Unions will embark on a national strike next week Wednesday. COSATU says the strike is in response to the ongoing load shedding, fuel price hikes, and escalating food prices. The federation says the strike also represents a push back by the workers, against the ongoing class warfare directed at them by both public and private sector employers. Elvis Presslin spoke to Cosatu National Spokesperson Sizwe Pamla

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4:56

Raila Odinga has rejected the results of Kenya's...

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2022/08/17

Raila Odinga has rejected the results of Kenya's presidential election saying that the figures announced on Monday were null and void. According to the official results, Odinga narrowly lost to Deputy President William Ruto. Odinga has accused the head of the electoral body of blatantly disregarding the constitution. The 77-year-old long-time opposition leader was running for president for the fifth time. He has challenged the results in the previous two elections, including successfully in 2017

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3:49

The DA contends that former Correctional Services...

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2022/08/16

Judgment has been reserved on the application to have former president Jacob Zuma's medical parole reversed. The matter was heard by the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein yesterday. The Democratic Alliance contends that former Correctional Services Commissioner, Arthur Fraser, erred in judgment in believing that he was entitled to release Zuma on medical parole. Elvis Presslin spoke to DA MP and Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services member, Advocate Glynnis

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12:01

Kenya's President-elect William Ruto promises to...

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2022/08/16

Kenya's President-elect William Ruto has promised to oversee an open and all-inclusive government after he was declared the winner of the presidential election. Ruto narrowly beat his rival, Raila Odinga, taking 50.5 percent of the vote, according to the official results. The announcement was delayed amid scuffles and allegations of vote-rigging by Odinga's campaign. Elvis Presslin spoke to Africa Affairs Analyst and Channel Africa's head of the Kiswahili service, Mr. Nixon Katembo...

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5:03

Africa Brief with Victor Kgomoesoana, author of...

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2022/08/16

TALKING POINTS: *** Nigeria Hits 44.30 Percent Broadband Penetration, 84m Internet Subscriptions *** Zimbabwe: Reserve Bank to Release Smaller Gold Coins in November *** African e-commerce giant Jumia reported its second-quarter financial performance

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5:09

Criminal case opened after discovery of bogus...

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2022/08/15

ANC NEC member, Nomvula Mokonyane says a criminal case has been opened following the discovery of bogus delegates at the North West provincial conference. Briefing the media yesterday Mokonyane said the alleged duplicates would not compromise the election's outcome. The party's North West Conference has been marred by persistent delays, legal challenges, and allegations of registration rigging. The conference has now been adjourned for two weeks. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to North West

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3:44

Prince Simakade pronounced as new monarch by some...

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2022/08/15

The eldest son of late King Goodwill Zwelithini, Prince Simakade has been pronounced the new monarch by some members of the royal family. This after he performed the entering of the kraal ceremony at the Enyokeni palace at Nongoma at the weekend. The ritual was done privately. Entering the kraal is one of the key rituals following the death of an AmaZulu monarch and entails the recognition of a successor. The government has recognized King MisuZulu kaZwelithini as the new monarch, a decision Prince

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6:58

Dept of Minerals Resources & energy called to outline...

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2022/08/15

The Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy has called on the Department of Minerals Resources and Energy to outline how it plans to tackle illegal mining, following the gang-rape of eight women in Krugersdorp west of Johannesburg last month. Parliament visited several abandoned mines following the incident. This as the department says the government needs an estimated R49 billion to rehabilitate about 6 000 mines abandoned by mining companies. For more on what came out of the site

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4:45

Several suspects have been arrested in connection...

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2022/08/12

Several July unrest suspects have been arrested In an operation by the Hawks targeting alleged instigators of last year's insurrection. The unrest saw a wave of looting, riots, damage to businesses and infrastructure worth over 50 billion rands, and violence that left over 350 people dead in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. In the aftermath of the unrest, the government said at least 12 instigators had been identified. The unrest allegedly stems from the arrest of former President Jacob Zuma. Elvis

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6:15

Denel pays all outstanding salaries owed to its...

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2022/08/12

State-owned arms manufacturer Denel has announced that all outstanding salaries owed to its employees have now been fully paid, after a two-year battle. Denel has paid 318 million rands in outstanding salaries. Head of restructuring, Riaz Saloojee, says the new restructuring plan will place the embattled arms company at the centre of defence industrial capability and excellence. Saloojee says they have been working tirelessly to get the company back where it was before it was brought to its knees by

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4:15

South African Airways has 90 days to provide details...

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2022/08/12

South African Airways has been given 90 days to provide details on Takatso deal or risk losing licenses. It has been reported that the Air Services Licensing Council wants SAA to address breaches of aviation law - including providing more information about the proposed deal and management changes. The airline, previously grounded for almost two years under business rescue, only resumed operations late last year. Elvis Presslin spoke to aviation law expert Haydn Davies of Webber Wentzel

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4:48

Africa Brief with Victor Kgomoesoana, author of...

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2022/08/12

FOCUS POINTS: ***Central African ministers meeting in Cameroon have agreed to merge two regional blocs in a move to boost trade and growth. ***The inauguration ceremony of the power generation second turbine of the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is underway. ***The US and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have agreed to form a working group to protect the enormous Congo basin rainforest and peatlands

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5:05

North West scheduled to hold its 9th provincial...

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2022/08/11

With less than four months to go before the ANC's 55th National Conference, the party is racing against time to conclude its provincial conferences. At least six out of the nine provinces have convened their conferences with the North West scheduled to hold its 9th provincial summit in Rustenburg this weekend. The ANC leadership under its former chairperson Supra Mahumapelo was dissolved four years ago and was replaced by an interim structure. The interim leadership says it's all systems go for

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6:56

IFP says the new premier of KwaZulu-Natal Nomusa...

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2022/08/11

Inkatha Freedom Party leader Velenkosini Hlabisa says the new premier of KwaZulu-Natal Nomusa Dube-Ncube is compromised and his party will hold her government accountable. Dube-Ncube became the new premier of KwaZulu-Natal after she defeated the DA's Mabatho Tembe in a secret ballot during a legislature sitting. The DA had fielded its own candidate to contest the position. Legislature members of both the IFP and the EFF abstained from voting. The vacancy emanates from the resignation of Sihle

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6:41

Workers belonging to SAMWU at the Amathole District...

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2022/08/11

Workers belonging to the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) at the Amathole District Municipality in the Eastern Cape, have downed tools, demanding salary increases. The union has vowed to continue with the strike action until their demands are met. This as the provincial Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (GoGTA) has condemned the strike, saying it is illegal. Elvis Presslin spoke to Samwu Provincial Secretary Luzuko Yalezo...

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