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3:10

South African's continue to mourn the death of Jamie...

First Take SA ·

2022/05/25

South Africans continue to mourn the death of veteran TV actor Jamie Bartlett. The multi-award-winning actor best known for his role as TV villains Mike O'Reilly in Isidingo on SABC3 and David Genaro in Rhythm City on e.tv died Monday night at the age of 55. For more on Jamie Bartlett's life, Elvis Presslin spoke to Jack Devnarain, a renowned actor and chairperson of the South African Guild of Actors.

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4:15

The world today marks Africa Day and the continent...

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2022/05/25

As the continent marks the annual commemoration of Africa Day today, we focus on the status of migration on the continent and try to find ways how to integrate Africans. Africa's mass migration and displacement are exacerbated by wars, conflicts, politics, famine, and environmental factors such as floods, droughts, and other natural disasters. How can we find a lasting holistic solution to the challenge of Africa's human migration and nutrition? For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Victor

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6:09

DA says its dismayed at proposal's to change the...

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2022/05/24

The Democratic Alliance says it has learned with dismay of a proposal by the Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa the name of the Afrikaanse Taal Monument in Paarl Western Cape province, changed. The DA says the Monument symbolizes the diversity and growth of the Afrikaans language, and changing the name would take away from its historical value. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Member of Parliament and Shadow Minister of Public Service and Administration, Dr. Leon

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3:37

Sanral's cancellation of billions of rand of tenders...

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2022/05/24

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says he supports Sanral's decision to cancel tenders worth over 17 billion Rands. Briefing the media yesterday, Minister Mbalula said the South African National Roads Agency acted in the best interests of the company to maintain good governance in its decision to cancel the tenders. For the latest, Elvis Presslin spoke to Sanral's National spokesperson Mr. Vusi Mona

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3:58

Russian soldier sentenced to life after found guilty...

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2022/05/24

A young Russian soldier has been sentenced to life after being found guilty of war crimes by a Ukrainian court. 21-year-old Vadim Shishimarin pleaded guilty to killing a 62-year-old Ukrainian man in the northeastern Sumy province during the war between Russia and Ukraine. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Irina Filatova, Professor Emeritus at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, UKZN...

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3:58

Victor Kgomoesoana gives us the top African economic...

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2022/05/24

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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4:35

Dr. Zweli Mkhize accepts call to run for ANC president

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2022/05/23

Former Health Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize has accepted a call by some traditional leaders to run for ANC President. The embattled former Minister was endorsed during his son, Dedani Mkhize's traditional wedding at Willowfontein, Kwa Zulu Natal at the weekend, ahead of the ANC's National Elective Conference in December this year. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Political Analyst Dr. Levy Ndou

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2:54

KZN activates its disaster management plan after more...

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2022/05/23

eThekwini municipality, in KZN has activated its disaster management plan after the South African Weather Service upgraded its weather warning for heavy rains and floods to the highest possible level. At least 440 people died in last month's flooding that hit the municipality particularly hard. Parts of the Metro have again suffered massive damage including uMdloti. For the latest update, Elvis Presslin spoke to the spokesperson for the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs,

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5:00

More countries report confirmed cases of monkeypox

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2022/05/23

Israel and Switzerland have become the latest countries to confirm cases of monkeypox, bringing the total number of nations reporting outbreaks to 14. More than 80 cases have been confirmed in the recent outbreak in Europe, the US, Canada, and Australia. The World Health Organization says another 50 suspected cases are being investigated and warned that more infections are likely to be confirmed. To tell us more about this disease Elvis Presslin spoke to the Chairman of the South African Medical

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3:18

Foreign Press Association Africa displeased at media...

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2022/05/23

The Foreign Press Association Africa has expressed its displeasure against media outlets using images of black people alongside stories of the Monkeypox outbreak in America and Europe. The association says it condemns the perpetuation of this negative stereotype that assigns calamity to the African race and privilege or immunity to other races. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Kennedy Wandera, Chairperson of the Foreign Press Association in Nairobi

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3:41

New bill will see mandatory DNA samples taken from...

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2022/05/20

The Portfolio Committee on police has adopted a report on the Criminal Law Forensic Procedure Amendment Bill. When enacted the Bill will see mandatory DNA samples taken from inmates convicted of crimes under schedule 8 offenses which include rape, murder, human trafficking, robbery, and culpable homicide. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Ian Cameron, the Director for Community Safety at Action Society SA - civil rights organization which has been advocating for this Bill...

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3:52

Alleged Stellenbosch rapist out on R1000 bail

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2022/05/20

The alleged Stellenbosch University student rapist, who was arrested yesterday (Thursday) morning, is out on 1-thousand rand bail. The National Prosecuting Authority has confirmed that the student made a brief appearance in the Stellenbosch Magistrate's Court on two counts of rape. His case was postponed until 29 June 2022 for further investigation. This, as students at the University, have intensified calls for the expulsion of Theuns du Toit. The first-year law student has been suspended pending

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4:16

More pressure for consumers as MPC increases repo rate

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2022/05/20

The Reserve Bank has after a meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee decided to increase the repo rate by 50 basis points. The bank revised its headline inflation forecast to 5.9 percent from 5.8. Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago defended the MPC's decision to hike rates by 50 basis points by arguing that the bank cannot act when inflationary pressures are out of control. The increase also comes on the back of increasing fuel and food prices with fuel expected to increase by almost R2 next

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4:12

Victor Kgomoesoana brings us the top African economic...

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2022/05/20

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6:08

Verdict for rape & murder accused, Abraham Mtsweni to...

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2022/05/20

Rape and murder accused Abraham Mtsweni is expected to know his fate in the Western Cape High Court next week. Mtsweni - a Pastor's son, stands accused of raping and killing his girlfriend, Sesi Sibanyoni, inside her flat in Maitland, Cape Town in July 2019. For more on the trial, Elvis Presslin spoke to Advocate Jonas Sibanyoni, the father of Sesi Sibanyoni

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3:08

Trio jailed for IT tender fraud

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2022/05/19

Two former City of Ekurhuleni officials and a businessman have been jailed for tender fraud, corruption, and money laundering. The two former officials; Nilesh Singh, Andrew Mphushomadi, and businessman Velero David were sentenced and convicted yesterday for an I.T tender fraud amounting to 21-point-8 million rands. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Kaizer Kganyago, Spokesperson for the Special Investigating Unit (the SIU)

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7:21

COGTA says many municipalities dysfunctional and...

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2022/05/19

The Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs says more than 60 municipalities have been deemed dysfunctional and 100 or more others in danger due to financial distress. Speaking at the budget tabling in Parliament, Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma said about 43 municipalities need to be put under mandatory administration. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Independent Writer, Researcher, and Political Analyst, Dr. Dale Mckinley...

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2:36

Public protector lays charges against COJ over...

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2022/05/18

The office of the Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has laid charges against the City of Johannesburg over the appointment of Head of Anti-Corruption Unit Shadrack Sibiya. The Public Protector has accused the city of concealing critical information with regard to Sibiya's appointment to the unit. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to City of Johannesburg Mayoral Spokesperson, Mabine Seabi.

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4:30

Remuneration pkg to Sibanye CEO indicates wage gap

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2022/05/18

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) says the 300 million rand remuneration package paid by Sibanye Stillwater to its Chief Executive Officer CEO, Neal Froneman, is a typical indicator of why the wage gap between workers and directors is wide. Neal Froneman has meanwhile defended the payment, saying the package consists mostly of long-term share incentives and the process was transparent. This as workers at the mine's gold continue with their strike action, demanding a 1-thousand

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3:54

Great North Transport employees pension funds...

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2022/05/18

Great North Transport employees have reportedly been left high and dry as they found out that over R300 Million in their pension funds have disappeared. The company is reported to have failed to pay their contributions to the pension fund administrators for over 17 years even though they were deducting from employees salaries. About 800 employees are said to be affected by the money loss. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Great North Transport Custodian, Limpopo Economic Development

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