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2:16

Home Affairs officials together with the police and...

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2022/04/19

Home Affairs officials together with the police and soldiers have arrested hundreds of undocumented foreign nationals at the Beitbridge Border Post at Musina in Limpopo. They were arrested during the safety operation campaign at the border post. There's a huge police presence at the port of entry since the start of the Easter weekend. Koketšo Motau reports.

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4:43

Basic Education minister to visit affected schools in...

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2022/04/19

The KwaZulu-Natal Education Department says latest reports indicate that over 600 schools have been damaged by last week's devastating floods. The damage is estimated at over four-million rand. Mobile classrooms are being dispatched to prepare for the re-opening of schools on Tuesday.

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3:57

Millions set to help those affected by floods

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2022/04/19

Government has declared a National State of Disaster following the devastating floods in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape. In addressing the nation on Monday Night, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the severity of the flooding and damage in both provinces, as well as the possibility of extreme weather in the North West and Free State provinces has necessitated this. The Minister of Co-operative Governance Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has been mandated to gazette the declaration. Busi Chimombe

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3:37

The Standard Chartered Bank announces moves to...

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2022/04/19

Zimbabwean small scale gold miner has filed multiple international legal actions to reclaim swathes of Mashonaland East based lithium. The communications authority in Kenya has extended the SIM card registration by another six monthsThe Standard Chartered Bank announces moves to completely exit some markets in Africa and Middle East. Africa Brief with Victor Kgomoeasoana....

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2:48

KZN declared a disaster area as inclement weather...

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2022/04/14

KwaZulu-Natal has been declared a disaster area. Several areas have been affected by inclement weather conditions that have claimed the lives of more than 200 people. President Cyril Ramaphosa has visited the province. Elvis Presslin spoke to Senzelwe Mzila, the spokesperson for theCOGTA MEC of the province Sipho Hlomuka...

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4:13

Justice ministry put legislation in place to outlaw...

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2022/04/14

Close to 300 girls were married before turning 18 in the past years, according to Home Affairs. The figures have prompted Justice Minister Ronald Lamola to put in place legislation to outlaw ukuthwala. Ukuthwala is a practice where young girls are abducted against their will to pressure a bride's family into endorsing a marriage. For more on the legislation, Elvis Presslin spoke to Chrispin Phiri, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services

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3:08

The Lebombo Border Post between Mozambique and South...

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2022/04/14

The Lebombo Border Post between Mozambique and South Africa will now operate 24 hours a day. Authorities of both countries made the announcement of their bilateral agreement in Ressano Garcia, Mozambique. The Border Management Authority believes that the agreement will boost the economies of both countries. Mthobisi Mkaliphi reports....

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5:47

Motorists urged to adhere to safety rules

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2022/04/14

National traffic officials and other law enforcement agencies have urged motorists to adhere to all safety rules as major freeways are expected to be under strain this Easter weekend. This morning, holidaymakers are expected to be traveling on the N1 to Polokwane, N3 to KwaZulu-Natal, and N4 to Mpumalanga, among other destinations. Last year, the department of transport recorded 189 crashes, resulting in 235 fatalities nationwide, between 2 April and 5 April. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke

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4:14

Impact of war in Ukraine threatens to devastate...

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2022/04/14

"We are now facing a perfect storm that threatens to devastate the economies of developing countries." So says the United Nations Secretary General at the launch of a brief on the impact of the war in Ukraine on food, energy and finance systems globally - an initiative of a Global Crisis Response Group established by the UN Chief in March led by his deputy Amina Mohammed. The war has resulted in disrupted supply chains and rising prices for food, fuel and fertilizer. The UN has called for member

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2:51

Former health minister, Dr. Zweli Mkhize cleared of...

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2022/04/13

Parliament's joint committee on ethics and members' interests has cleared former Health Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize of contravening its Code of Ethics for allegedly benefitting from the irregular Digital Vibes tender. The Executive Ethics Committee found that Mkhize did not breach the ethics code by not disclosing the benefit he received from Digital Vibes. Elvis Presslins spoke to the DA's Deputy Chief Whip Siviwe Gwarube who brought the matter before parliament.

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4:22

ANC's step-aside rule seemingly not being adhered to

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2022/04/13

Once again, President Cyril Ramaphosa's message of anti-corruption and renewal is being tested. Despite having adopted the step-aside rule which bars party members facing serious criminal charges from position of leadership, the ANC in Mpumalanga has elected murder accused Mandla Msibi as Treasurer while in Kwa Zulu-Natal Zandile Gumede is elected eThekwini Regional Chairperson. Our Political Correspondent Ntebo Mokobo investigates the shortcomings of the ANC step-aside rule and how serious is the

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5:19

COGTA KZN confirms over 50 deaths from torrential...

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2022/04/13

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Co-operative Governance has confirmed that over 50 people have lost their lives in torrential rains and floods in the province. It is not yet clear how many people remain missing after heavy rains swept away cars and people crossing bridges in low-lying areas. In a statement, Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Doctor Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma says provincial and local disaster teams across the country are on alert. For a look at how the

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3:12

KZN's eThekwini Municipality hardest hit by flooding

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2022/04/13

The eThekwini Municipality has been identified as among the hardest hit by the floods. eThekwini mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda says at this stage they are unable to quantify the extent of the damage caused by the heavy rains. He held a virtual media briefing, where he revealed that a number of power stations had been severely affected by the storms. Nonkululeko Hlophe filed this report...

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1:44

eSwatini Pro-Emocracy groups to stage protests...

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2022/04/12

The University of eSwatini has closed all three of its campuses due to protests by students. King Mswati has reportedly deployed soldiers and the police to shoot at protesting students, according to local media reports. Law enforcement were dispatched at the university yesterday after students engaged in a protest action calling for the fall of King Mswati. Successive protests over several months have left scores of people dead since last year. eSwatini, formerly Swaziland, is the last absolute

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2:06

Victor Kgomoesoana brings us the top African economic...

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2022/04/12

Elvis Presslin takes 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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5:30

Eskom suspends stage 2 load shedding

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2022/04/12

Eskom has suspended Stage 2 load shedding as of 5 am this morning. The power utility implemented Stage 2 load shedding just after 6 pm yesterday after Unit 5 of the Medupi Power Station tripped taking some 700Mega Watts capacity with it. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha

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3:48

Former president, Jacob Zuma granted postponement in...

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2022/04/12

The Pietermaritzburg High Court has granted former President Jacob Zuma a postponement in his corruption trial to May 17th. This is to allow the President of the Supreme Court of Appeals to reconsider his petition for leave to appeal against Judge Piet Koen's dismissal of Zuma's special plea that calls for the recusal of the lead prosecutor - Advocate Billy Downer. Two judges of the SCA had earlier dismissed the petition, saying it had no reasonable chance of success. Nonjabulo Mntungwa Makamu

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4:08

Former president, Jacob Zuma to pursue private...

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2022/04/11

The Jacob Zuma Foundation has announced that the former President will pursue a private prosecution against lead prosecutor, Billy Downer, in the corruption trial linked to the arms deal case, which is expected to get underway in Pietermaritzburg, in KwaZulu-Natal today. Zuma faces multiple charges of fraud and corruption alongside French arms dealer, Thales, over the controversial multi-billion rand arms deal struck in the 1990s. For analysis of this and its prospects for success, Elvis Presslin

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6:24

Zandile Gumede elected as new ANC regional chairperson

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2022/04/11

Zandile Gumede has been elected as the new ANC Regional Chairperson of the Ethekwini region. The regional conference was marred with delays over the weekend as delegates fought over credentials and questions on whether the party's Regional Task Teams should be allowed to vote in the conference. Nomination for leadership positions saw former eThekwini Mayor Zandile Gumede accepting the nomination in absentia due to the controversial step aside resolution for party members facing serious criminal

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5:23

Trial of 7 government officials accused of looting...

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2022/04/11

The trial of seven senior government officials accused of looting public funds during the funeral of former president Nelson Mandela is expected to start today. Former Eastern Cape Health MEC Sindiswa Gomba, former mayor Zukiswa Ncitha and several others stand accused of defrauding the Buffalo City Metro of R10 million, linked to the funeral of the former president. The former officials allegedly pretended to use the R10 million payment for the funeral preparations of the late President in 2013. The

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