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5:59

DA's Helen Zille considers running for Johannesburg...

First Take SA ·

2025/06/09

The Democratic Alliance's Federal Council chairperson, Helen Zille has announced she is considering a run for Johannesburg mayor in the upcoming 2026 local government elections. This as political parties intensify preparations for the municipal polls. For expert political insight, Elvis Presslin spoke to Political analyst, Professor Tumi Senokoane

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4:24

NUMSA concerned over plans that Goodyear SA plans to...

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2025/06/09

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) is grappling with a major blow after Goodyear South Africa revealed plans to shut down its local manufacturing operations. The decision puts 907 jobs at risk. NUMSA spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola spoke to Elvis Presslin to unpack the union's response and what this means for the workforce

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5:16

FOSA urges dropping of charges against Walter Sisulu...

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2025/06/09

The Forum for South Africa, FOSA is urging the NPA to drop charges against five Walter Sisulu University students accused of arson and public violence. The group warns that prosecuting the students could ruin their futures with criminal records. The students were involved in a protest after the Mthatha Magistrate's Court granted bail to Manelisi Mampane, a residence manager accused of murdering student Sisonke Mbolekwa during a protest in April. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the Forum for

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5:21

SA on high alert as cold front sweeps across the country

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2025/06/09

South Africa is on high alert as a cold front is set to sweep across the country this week. The adverse conditions are expected to bring potentially hazardous weather conditions. Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa has issued a stark warning calling on provincial and municipal authorities to put their disaster response plans into action In anticipation of the impact. Minister Hlabisa spoke to Elvis Presslin to outline the government's preparations and

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4:22

Police sergeant to appear in court on alleged...

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2025/06/09

A police sergeant is set to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court today to face charges linked to the alleged kidnapping of 19-year-old Kamogelo Baukudi. The Grade 11 learner from Martie du Plessis Special Needs School was abducted by two men posing as police officers last week in a Toyota Hilux. Free State Police Spokesperson Brigadier Motantsi Makhele spoke to Elvis Presslin to shed more light on the case

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6:03

Powerful winter storm to hit SA this weekend

First Take SA ·

2025/06/06

A powerful winter storm is set to sweep across South Africa starting this weekend. The adverse weather conditions are expected to bringing snow, fierce winds, and heavy rain to most provinces, except Limpopo. To unpack this looming weather event, Elvis Presslin spoke to South African Weather Service Forecaster, Lehlohonolo Thobela

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7:37

Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu passed away...

First Take SA ·

2025/06/06

Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu has passed away at age 68. Lungu, who led the country from 2015 to 2021 as the Patriotic Front Party leader, died in South Africa while receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness. He lost the 2021 election to current President Hakainde Hichilema by a wide margin. To discuss Lungu's legacy, Elvis Presslin spoke to Chanoda Ngwira, spokesperson for the Kum'mawa Development Coalition and a close ally of the former president

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6:01

Over R200m spent on travel by ministers in the GNU

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2025/06/06

Ministers in the Government of National Unity (GNU) have reportedly spent over R200 million on travel in less than a year. This according to ActionSA's GNU Performance Tracker, following parliamentary questions to cabinet Ministers. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA Member of Parliament, Alan Beesley

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19:05

Black Business Council Summit focuses on transformation

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2025/06/06

The Black Business Council Summit continues in Kempton Park, with transformation remaining a key focus. The two-day event brings together business leaders and government officials, including several cabinet ministers, to discuss socio-economic transformation and inclusive growth. President Ramaphosa is set to address the summit, which aims to tackle pressing economic issues like unemployment and slow growth. To elaborate further on the event, Elvis Presslin spoke to Elias Monage, President of the

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4:45

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2025/06/06

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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10:06

ENVIRONMENTAL DAY: A call to intensify a fight...

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2025/06/05

In marking World Environment Day which is observed every year on 5 June this year's theme, Ending Plastic Pollution, an urgent call is made about plastic waste choking our planet and threatening human health. A global study by the University of Newcastle for the World Wide Fund for Nature reveals a disturbing truth: we may be ingesting up to 5 grams of plastic each week, equivalent to the weight of a credit card. Doctors Without Borders says The time for bold, urgent action is now. For more on this,

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7:13

7 South Africans are among 66 foreign nationals being...

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2025/06/05

Seven South Africans are among 66 foreign nationals being held at Harare Remand Prison for allegedly entering Zimbabwe illegally. The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission has called for their immediate deportation, saying migrants shouldn't be treated as criminals. Most detainees hail from countries like Ethiopia, Burundi, and the DRC. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Jessie Majome, Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission....

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6:05

Tensions runs high in RIVERLEA following a shooting

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2025/06/05

Tensions are boiling over in South Johannesburg's Zamimpilo informal settlement after a 59-year-old man was killed by a stray bullet during a shootout between police and suspected illegal miners. Furious residents accuse police of prioritizing illegal mining over tackling violent crime. In neighboring Riverlea, community's calls are growing to demolish the settlement, described as a battleground for heavily armed Zama Zamas. For more on this we are joined by Riverlea Community Activist Theo

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4:47

Gauteng Department of Education told to step up and...

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2025/06/05

The national association of school governing bodies says it is calling on the Gauteng Department of Education to step up and fix the mess in Non-Fee Paying schools. Hundreds of non-fee-paying schools across Gauteng are facing utility disconnections after the education department stopped paying their water and electricity bills, and quietly transferred historical debt running into millions to already struggling communities. To further discuss this spoke to National Association of School Governing

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7:45

The Patriotic Alliance (PA) says it has noted what it...

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2025/06/05

The Patriotic Alliance (PA) says it has noted what it calls Al Jama-ah's desperate publicity stunt to attempt to open criminal charges against its MPs who travelled to Israel in April this year, with other MPs from the DA and ACDP. The PA says this sets aside how ridiculous this is since no laws were broken during this trip. This comes after AL-JAMAH this week opened a case against 9 MP's who visited Israel in April this year. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Leader of AL-JAMAH,

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6:20

Civil society groups are calling for stronger...

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2025/06/05

Civil society groups are calling for stronger measures to monitor food affordability and pricing. A new report by the Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa, has revealed the daily struggles many South Africans face to put food on the table. 23,1% of households nationally (that is, over one in five) consider their access to food as inadequate or severely inadequate. The report also reveals that 10 million tonnes of food are wasted annually in South Africa, which constitutes about one-third

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4:52

POPCRU in Gauteng to protest at training colleges...

First Take SA ·

2025/06/04

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union, POPCRU in Gauteng will embark on a series of rolling pickets across police academies in the province. The pickets are in response to growing concerns around the reported sexual victimization of vulnerable trainees. For more on this Elvis presslin spoke to POPCRU Spokesperson, Richard Mamabolo

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8:31

COSATU welcomes new policy on the issue of ...

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2025/06/03

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has welcomed a new National Labour Migration Policy and the Employee Services Amendment Bill. The policy aims to address the issue of undocumented migrant labour in the economy. Elvis Presslin spoke to Matthew Parks, COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator and Spokesperson

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7:56

Clashes over controversial virginity testing rule

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2025/06/03

The Nom-khubulwano Culture and Youth Development Organisation is clashing with the CRL Rights Commission over a controversial rule banning virginity testing for girls under 16. The organisation argues the practice helps curb teenage pregnancies and diseases, but the CRL insists it's only legal for girls 16 and older who give full consent. The dispute has ignited a heated debate between those fighting to preserve cultural traditions and authorities prioritizing child protection in KwaZulu-Natal

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8:55

EFF to challenge fuel levy increase in court

First Take SA ·

2025/06/03

The Western Cape High Court will hear an urgent application from the EFF today, challenging the recent fuel levy increase. The 15c and 16c per litre hike for diesel and petrol, respectively, is set to take effect on Wednesday. Elvis Presslin spoke to Visvin Reddy, National Convener of People Against Petrol and Paraffin Price Increases (PAPPI), to discuss the implications

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