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5:54

Defense advocate in Senzo Meyiwa murder trial says...

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2022/06/02

Malesela Teffo, the defense advocate for the four men accused of the murder of Senzo Meyiwa, says he will bring evidence that the goalkeeper was allegedly shot by his then-girlfriend, Kelly Khumalo, by mistake. Teffo raised this during his cross-examination of state witness - Sergeant Thabo Mosia. Five men are on trial for the murder of the soccer icon in the Pretoria High Court. They have all pleaded not guilty to the premeditated murder of Meyiwa. He was shot at Khumalo's mother's house in

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7:50

Constitutional Court deadline looms to amend the...

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2022/06/01

The Constitutional Court deadline looms large in the race to amend the Electoral Act 73 of 1998 by parliament. The bill aims to make the Electoral Act constitutional by incorporating independent candidates into the electoral system. Civil organization, New Nation Movement, has also instructed its lawyers to file an opposition to parliament's application for an extension by the court. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Civil Organisation, New Nation Movement's Attorney, Teresa Conradie

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5:36

As the country observes National Child Protection...

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2022/06/01

Social Development Deputy Minister Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu has urged communities to report cases of statutory rape against those who sleep with and impregnate under-aged girls. This is as South Africa observes National Child Protection Week to raise awareness about the rights of children as articulated in the Children's Act of 2005. This year, the focus is on teenage pregnancy, which saw a spike during COVID-19 in 2021. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Advocacy Manager at Women and Men

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2:56

The ANC in KZN is shocked following the arrest of its...

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2022/06/01

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has expressed shock and disappointment after the arrest of its councilor Muzi Ngiba for the alleged murder of his predecessor. Ngiba was arrested in the eThekwini metro in connection with the murder of late party candidate, Siyabonga Mkhize. Mkhize - together with another party member - was killed ahead of the November municipal elections last year. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to ANC eThekwini spokesperson, Mlondi Mkhize

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3:54

AgriSA has called on government to assist with the...

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2022/06/01

AgriSA has called on the government to consider all viable options to buffer the cost pressures that impact food prices. This, as the agricultural sector and consumers, face a massive hike in the price of fuel from today (Wednesday). The increases are smaller than feared after Treasury decided to grant an extension of the reduction in the general fuel levy. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Agri SA Chief Executive Christo van der Rheede

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3:45

CANSA reiterates calls for e-cigarette regulation on...

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2022/05/31

On World No Tobacco Day today (31 May 2022), the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) has reiterated its call for the regulation of e-cigarettes through the implementation of the new Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill. The new bill, soon to be presented to Parliament to be passed to amend the existing Tobacco Control Law, focuses on hundred percent smoke-free indoor areas; banning adverts at tills in retail outlets, and regulation of e-cigarettes, among other

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7:30

ANC's NW PEC places 8 municipalities under...

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2022/05/31

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the North West province say the decision by the North West Provincial Executive Committee to place eight municipalities under administration due to a serious financial crisis, is a desperate move by the ANC to advance its political interests and take advantage of the plight of the people in the province. The intervention comes a few days after the Auditor-General painted a bleak picture of the state of municipalities in the North West. Elvis Presslin spoke to

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5:24

Victor Kgomoesoana brings us the top African economic...

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2022/05/31

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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4:38

Satawu says Transnet board members need to be held...

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2022/05/30

Trade Union Satawu says Transnet board members should equally be accountable for the paralysis, mismanagement, and maladministration at the freight and logistics utility. This follows the arrest on Friday of former Transnet officials on charges of fraud, corruption, and money laundering. Amongst the officials arrested is the former chief executive Siyabonga Gama. The accused appeared in court and were granted bail. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Satawu Deputy General Secretary Anele

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1:43

Sibanye Stillwater mineworkers optimistic about a...

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2022/05/30

Scores of Sibanye Stillwater mineworkers camping outside the Union Building in Pretoria say they're optimistic about a breakthrough in the wage negotiations between unions and mine management that are scheduled to resume today. The talks were adjourned on Friday after unions and mine management disagreed on the tabled wage offers. The unions AMCU and the NUM, rejected the offer of R700 in the first year, R1000 in the second, and R900 in the third. The unions are demanding a one-thousand-rand wage

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6:31

Mining company Glencore pleads guilty to bribery and...

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2022/05/30

Swiss-Anglo Mining Company Glencore has pleaded guilty to a web of bribery and price manipulation charges. Authorities in the United States, Britain and Brazil announced that three of Glencore's subsidiaries were pleading guilty to a range of crimes including market manipulation and bribery related to its conduct in developing countries. The penalties will total about one-point-five-billion- U.S dollars. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to a professor at the University of Johannesburg

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3:55

OUTA calls on government to extend the R1.50...

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2022/05/30

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has called on Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana to extend the R1.50 per liter temporary reduction of the general fuel levy beyond 31 May. This is as government deliberates whether to continue with its fuel price relief intervention introduced in March, as the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that consumers could see another huge increase in fuel prices in the coming months. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to OUTA CEO Wayne

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7:39

Vaccine hesitancy has decreased slightly

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2022/05/27

Vaccine hesitancy has decreased slightly from 28% in July 2021 to 25% in November 2021, according to a COVID-19 Democracy Survey by the University of Johannesburg, UJ, and the Human Sciences Research Council, HSRC. The online survey has also revealed support for compulsory workplace vaccinations. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Sibongiseni Dhlomo

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3:58

Cabinet approved publication of Constitution's...

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2022/05/27

Cabinet has approved the publication of the Constitution's Eighteenth Amendment Bill for public comment. The amendments will give recognition to South African Sign Language as the 12th official language of the country. The Department of Basic Education announced earlier this month that it would incorporate sign language as an option in the school curriculum. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Atiyah Asmal, Co-founder of SociGo, an NPO for Deaf creatives and performing arts with assistance

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3:27

Victor Kgomoesoana takes a look at the top African...

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2022/05/27

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6:11

SAFTU faced political bickering before coming to an...

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2022/05/26

After two days of political bickering on whether the four suspended SAFTU National Office Bearers should be allowed to contest elections, delegates finally agreed to have their names on the ballot paper. The issue nearly collapsed the five-day meeting with the federation's biggest affiliate NUMSA threatening to pull out from the congress while police union SAPU threatened to disrupt the gathering. Elvis Presslin spoke to Labour analyst, Mamokgethi Molopyane

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3:07

CONTRALESA calls for referendum on the death penalty...

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2022/05/26

The Congress of Traditional Leaders of SA (Contralesa) is calling for a referendum on the death penalty amid the scourge of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide against women and children. Over the past few weeks SA has been rocked by several GBV cases, including the murders of Hillary Gardee, Namhla Mtwa shot nine times in her driveway, and 6-year-old Bontle Mashiyane kidnapped raped, and murdered. Elvis Presslin spoke to Noele Didakwane from the Organisation for Democracy and Freedom about

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4:30

Family appeals for help following the death of Noma...

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2022/05/26

The family of Nomaqocwa Blackie is appealing for help from the South African government following the mysterious death of their daughter, whose body was found in her apartment in Shanghai, China in April. Her family says it has done everything that was required in terms of documentation for the repatriation of her body. Nomaqocwa fondly known as 'Noma' left Motherwell, in the Eastern Cape in 2017 to pursue a career as an English teacher in Shanghai. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Arthur

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6:23

Concerns raised following tensions among leaders of...

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2022/05/25

Former General Secretary of COSATU, Mbhazima Shilowa has expressed his concern following tensions among senior leaders of the South African Federation of Trade Unions SAFTU. This as the federation holds its second elective conference in Boksburg, East of Gauteng. During his address to delegates at the conference yesterday, Shilowa urged union members to introspect on where they are as an organization. Elvis Presslin spoke to Shilowa about his concerns...

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5:12

NEHAWU & PSA officially starts its SARS strike action...

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2022/05/25

The National Education Health and Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU) says its members, who are employed by the South Africa Revenue Service (SARS) will today officially start their strike action. Nehawu and the Public Servants Association (PSA), are demanding an across-the-board wage increase of 7%. Wage talks between the union and the employer are deadlocked. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Nehawu president Mike Shingange

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