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6:17

ActionSA tables the Election Integrity Bill

First Take SA ·

2025/10/29

ActionSA has tabled the Election Integrity Bill, aimed at regulating political opinion polling to protect the integrity of South Africa's electoral democracy. The proposed legislation seeks to prevent the dissemination of unverifiable or manipulated data and ensure transparency in political polling. Currently, South Africa lacks specific laws governing political opinion polling, unlike countries such as Brazil, Canada, France and Italy. The bill aims to amend the Electoral Commission Act and the

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5:53

SAWS dismisses allegations of corruption and...

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2025/10/29

The South African Weather Service has dismissed allegations of corruption and governance failure as "unfounded" and "misleading". The entity is currently engaged in a wage dispute with a labour union operating within the organisation, which SAWS says is behind some of the claims. The entity's Executive Management is accused of procurement manipulation, financial mismanagement, unchecked executive power and a culture of impunity. Elvis Presslin spoke to the Senior Manager, Communication and

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5:36

POPCRU stage sit-in at the Baviaanspoort Correctional...

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2025/10/29

Members of the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) are staging a sit-in at the Baviaanspoort Correctional Centre in Pretoria. The action follows the alleged victimisation of union representatives, including the suspension of the POPCRU Chairperson and intimidation of shop stewards. The union is demanding the release of arrested members, an end to intimidation and the reinstatement of its Chairperson. They also want the withdrawal of new shift changes pending proper dispute resolution

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13:48

Israeli military ordered to carry out strikes in Gaza

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2025/10/29

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to carry out immediate strikes in Gaza, citing a ceasefire violation by Hamas. Netanyahu's office says Hamas returned remains to Israel that did not belong to any of the 13 unaccounted hostages, constituting a "clear violation" of the ceasefire agreement. Elvis Presslin spoke to Naeem Jeenah, Researcher at the Mapungubwe Institute for strategic reflection

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6:37

DA won't beg for support on motion of no confidence...

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2025/10/29

The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng says it will not beg for support in its upcoming motion of no confidence against Premier Panyaza Lesufi. The motion stems from the failed Amapanyaza crime prevention programme in the province, which the DA says was poorly planned and unlawful. Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Community Safety, Crezane Bosch

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10:24

ArcelorMittal SA ordered to reinstate employees...

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2025/10/29

The Labour Court has ruled in favour of workers at ArcelorMittal South Africa, ordering the company to reinstate employees who were unfairly retrenched. The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, NUMSA, took the company to court after ArcelorMittal proceeded with dismissals despite ongoing negotiations with the Industrial Development Corporation to purchase the company. The court has ordered ArcelorMittal to restart consultations with NUMSA and pay workers their salaries for the period they

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6:03

SERI going to court over removal of informal traders...

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2025/10/28

The Socio-Economic Right Institute of South Africa (SERI) is taking the City of Johannesburg to court today over the removal of informal traders in parts of the city. In recent weeks, the municipality has implemented its clean-up and by-law enforcement programme as part of reclaiming the city. The initiative has also seen City officials embarking on a new registration system aimed at regulating the more than 20 000 informal traders. This involves the removal of unregistered informal traders

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6:20

Charges laid against Western Cape officials over...

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2025/10/28

The GOOD Party has laid criminal charges against Western Cape MECs and senior officials for allegedly tabling falsely balanced provincial budgets ahead of last year's general election. The party claims the MECs presented a rosy picture of the province's finances, only to later declare a R3.8 billion budget shortfall. A dossier of evidence has been submitted to the police and the party says this is the first time in South Africa's history that a government has been caught tabling a false or fake

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5:35

Calls for justice after the death of cousins in...

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2025/10/28

NotInMyName International is calling for justice after two cousins, Tshiamo and Baleseng Moramaga were shot dead in Mamelodi East, Tshwane, on Sunday morning. The organisation is demanding a swift and transparent investigation into the brutal murder and is calling for increased police patrols and support for the affected community. This latest incident has reignited concerns about gender-based violence in South Africa, with NotInMyName International condemning the systemic failure to protect women

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4:16

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

First Take SA ·

2025/10/28

Elvis Presslin takes a look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana, 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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9:42

Eight former ActionSA JHB councilors heading to court

First Take SA ·

2025/10/27

Eight former ActionSA councillors in Johannesburg are heading to court to challenge their removal from the City council. They claim their dismissal was procedurally flawed and politically motivated. The matter will be heard in the High Court tomorrow (Tuesday). The councillors argue that ActionSA ignored their rights by proceeding with replacement processes despite receiving cease and desist letters. They say the case is about fairness, accountability and democratic procedure. Elvis Presslin spoke

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8:43

"Tswa Daar!" campaign to combat substance and alcohol...

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2025/10/27

The Gauteng Provincial Government will today launch "Tswa Daar!", a massive campaign to combat substance and alcohol abuse. The initiative aims to provide support to those affected and their families, while also addressing the root causes of the problem. Multidisciplinary teams will be deployed across the province to offer assistance and a central database will be created to track substance abuse and allocate resources effectively. Elvis Presslin spoke to Gauteng Government Spokesperson, Elijah

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5:11

Activists and Citizens Forum questions lack of...

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2025/10/27

The Activists and Citizens Forum is questioning the lack of arrests in the Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal, despite the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) identifying suspects and confiscating assets. Over R2 billion in corruption has been allegedly stolen at the hospital, with syndicates working with corrupt officials to manipulate the tender system. The Forum is calling on the Investigation Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) to immediately arrest those implicated, including alleged kingpin

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7:28

NFP loses confidence in KZN Premier

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2025/10/27

The National Freedom Party says it has lost confidence in KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli. The party is citing financial mismanagement and lack of transparency in the Government of Provincial Unity. The party says the current administration has failed to deliver on its promises, and it's time for a new approach. The NFP suggests allowing the MK Party to take a leading role in future governance, given their strong showing in the recent provincial elections. The party remains committed to supporting

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5:29

SA removed from the FATF greylisting

First Take SA ·

2025/10/27

South Africa has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force's grey list after a 32-month period. The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has welcomed the decision, citing a concerted effort by various role players to address identified deficiencies and implement necessary reforms. The country was placed on the list in February 2023 by the global terror-funding watchdog for failure to detect money laundering and terrorist financing. Elvis Presslin spoke to Waldo Krugell, a Professor of

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11:17

IFAF rejects DA's "Economic Inclusion for All Bill"

First Take SA ·

2025/10/24

The Independent Financial Advisors Forum has rejected the Democratic Alliance's "Economic Inclusion for All Bill", calling it a attempt to erase the role of race in South Africa's history of exclusion. IFAF argues that B-BBEE has made measurable gains in dismantling apartheid's economic legacy, citing the growth of the black middle class and increased access to skills development. The Forum is calling on Parliament to reject the bill and instead deepen transformation efforts. To discuss this further

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6:46

Global efforts to eradicate poliomyelitis highlighted...

First Take SA ·

2025/10/24

Today is World Polio Day, marking global efforts to eradicate poliomyelitis. Despite progress, the fight against polio continues, with vaccination campaigns and community engagement playing a crucial role. The World Health Organization's European Region was declared polio-free in 2002 and has maintained this status since. Elvis Presslin will be discussing the importance of polio vaccination and the progress made so far with Okon Abdi Guhad, a Kenyan polio survivor and community champion

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5:23

UDM concerned over rapid growth of online betting

First Take SA ·

2025/10/24

The United Democratic Movement, UDM has raised concern about the rapid growth of the online betting industry. The party warns that gambling has become a mechanism of mass economic extraction that drains households and deepens poverty. The UDM is particularly concerned about reports of students using their National Student Financial Aid Scheme allowances to gamble online. The UDM is demanding that the government regulate online gambling platforms, restrict advertising and provide support for those

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4:30

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2025/10/24

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6:30

Push for visitors to have medical insurance

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2025/10/24

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts, SCOPA is pushing for changes to the Road Accident Fund Act to require visitors to have medical insurance, similar to European Union visa requirements. Currently, anyone injured in a non-fault accident can claim from the fund, regardless of nationality. A new Road Accident Benefit Scheme Bill is expected to be introduced in Parliament by the end of the year. Elvis Presslin spoke to McIntosh Polela, Head of Corporate Communications at the Road Accident Fund,

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