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7:57

Operation Dudula members arrested for blocking...

First Take SA ·

2025/08/08

Several members of Operation Dudula have been arrested and are being held at Diepkloof Police Station. The group is accused of blocking foreign nationals from accessing public clinics and hospitals in the area. Operation Dudula claims its members are facing charges for allegedly impersonating Home Affairs officials. The group's president, Zandile Dabula, says the arrests are part of a broader effort to undermine their movement's activities. Elvis Presslin spoke to Operation Dudula President, Zandile

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24:55

NSFAS denies owing millions in unpaid accomodation fees

First Take SA ·

2025/08/07

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has denied that it owes R62-million in unpaid accommodation fees. The scheme refuted these claims after Private Housing Student Association (PHSA), which represents private landlords, claimed that this money is owed from January 2024 to July 2025. Kagisho Mamabolo, PHSA CEO, says landlords in private accommodation are at financial risk due to the late payments made by NSFAS. Especially those who account for the majority of available beds. Elvis

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7:45

Concerns over grade tampering and racial bias at UCT

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2025/08/07

Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela says claims of grade tampering and racial bias at UCT's Social Development Department are deeply concerning. Manamela is calling for answers from UCT's leadership, demanding clarity on internal probes and how academic standards will be upheld. This comes after allegations surfaced that UCT academics in the faculty of Social Development have allegedly been awarding higher marks to white students while penalizing Black students. Elvis Presslin spoke to former

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7:03

SANEF slams alleged attempt to bribe Daily Maverick...

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2025/08/07

The South African National Editors' Forum, SANEF has slammed an alleged attempt by the Industrial Development Trust's CEO, Tebogo Malaka, to bribe Daily Maverick investigative journalist Pieter-Louis Myburgh. The incident, aimed at halting Myburgh's reporting on corruption allegations against Malaka, comes shortly after her suspension following a PricewaterhouseCoopers probe. The investigation uncovered irregularities tied to IDT's 836-million-rand oxygen plants scandal. Elvis Presslin spoke to

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4:16

SANDF issues warning over sharing of explicit content...

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2025/08/07

The South African National Defence Force has issued a stern warning to its members over the rising trend of sharing explicit content on social media while in uniform. The Defence Force says such behaviour is a serious breach of military discipline and tarnishes the image of the force. The Defence Force insists personal freedoms do not override military values. Elvis Presslin spoke to SANDF spokesperson, Siphiwe Dlamini

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6:58

Suspended IDT CEO faces possible criminal charges

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2025/08/07

Suspended Independent Development Trust CEO Tebogo Malaka faces possible criminal charges after allegedly trying to bribe a journalist. Video footage from the Daily Maverick shows Malaka and IDT spokesperson Phasha Makgolane offering R60,000 in cash to reporter Pieter-Louis Myburgh at a meeting near Stellenbosch. The bribe was reportedly to halt Myburgh's investigation into Malaka's affairs. This comes after her suspension over irregularities in an R836 million oxygen plant tender. Public Works

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8:26

Opposition Parties Slams ANC's Lekganyane as Chair of...

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2025/08/06

Opposition parties have criticized the appointment of ANC MP Soviet Lekganyane as chair of the parliamentary committee investigating allegations of police corruption made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The EFF, uMkhonto weSizwe Party and ActionSA expressed concerns over an ANC member leading the probe, citing potential bias due to the involvement of ANC figures like suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu in Mkhwanazi's claims. Lekganyane, elected unopposed, defended his

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5:00

Court to hear application in apartheid-era human...

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2025/08/06

The Pretoria High Court will today hear an application brought by President Cyril Ramaphosa and the government to reinstate their opposition in a constitutional damages case. The case involves 25 families and survivours of apartheid-era human rights violations seeking R167 million in damages for the state's alleged failure to investigate and prosecute crimes recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, TRC. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Zaid Kimmie, Foundation for Human Rights Executive

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5:55

SAMWU to lead march to Tshwane House demanding...

First Take SA ·

2025/08/06

The South African Municipal Workers' Union (SAMWU) will today lead a march to Tshwane House to demand the reinstatement of unfairly dismissed workers and payment of outstanding salary increases for City of Tshwane employees. Elvis Presslin spoke to SAMWU Tshwane Regional Chairperson, Lehlohonolo Maphatsoe

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5:59

NFP demands investigation into corruption allegations...

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2025/08/06

The National Freedom Party, NFP is demanding a full investigation into allegations of corruption involving KwaZulu-Natal's Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka and Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane. The party claims companies linked to the MECs' families improperly benefited from government contracts meant for disadvantaged businesses. Elvis Presslin spoke to NFP leader, Irvin Barnes

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7:27

PSA condemns conditions at the Koster Hospital in the...

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2025/08/06

The Public Servants Association, PSA has condemned the dire conditions at Koster Hospital in North West. The Union is citing falling ceilings, leaking roofs, and dilapidated wiring that endanger employees and patients. The PSA is now demanding immediate intervention from the MEC for Health to inspect, shut down hazardous areas and fund urgent repairs. Elvis Presslin spoke to Labour Relations Officer of the Public Servants Association in the North West Province, Kabelo Moalosi

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12:21

Criticism over the appointment of an ANC MP as chair...

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2025/08/06

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Calls for urgent action to address gender-based...

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2025/08/05

A senior police officer in Soweto has been involved in a tragic murder-suicide, sparking widespread concern about intimate partner violence within the police force. The National Shelter Movement of South Africa is calling for urgent action, including zero-tolerance policies against officers accused of domestic abuse. The organization says survivours of gender-based violence must have faith in the system to protect them, not enable their abusers. Elvis Presslin spoke to Anisa Moosa, National

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6:59

COSATU Mpumalanga to march against gender-based...

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2025/08/05

The Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU, in Mpumalanga is set to lead a provincial march against gender-based violence and femicide in KwaMhlanga. Elvis Presslin spoke to COSATU Mpumalanga Provincial Secretary, Thabo Mokoena, to speak about the significance of this event and what the organisation hopes to achieve with the march

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12:57

Far-reaching implications for Tripartite alliance if...

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2025/08/05

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says the SACP's decision to contest elections independently will have far-reaching implications for their alliance. Ramaphosa expressed the ANC's disagreement with the SACP's decision after a four-day National Executive Committee meeting in Germiston. To expand a bit more on the tensions within the Tripartite alliance, Elvis Presslin spoke to Political Analyst, Dr. Ebrahim Harvey

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7:12

SAMWU concerned over rise in violence in municipalities

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2025/08/05

The South African Municipal Workers Union, SAMWU is concerned about the rising violence in municipalities. A recent report revealled that 148 local officials were murdered since 2018 - many of which were linked to exposing corruption. The union says this deadly trend threatens service delivery and silences accountability. Elvis Presslin spoke to SAMWU General Secretary, Dumisane Magagula

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6:55

No recorded complaints regarding Zimbabwean's denied...

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2025/08/05

The Public Protector's office has confirmed it has no record of complaints from Zimbabwe's Human Rights Commission regarding Zimbabweans being denied healthcare in South Africa. It clarified that last year's visit from the Commission was a benchmarking exercise focused on practices, not an audit of South African services. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe's Human Rights Commission has expressed concern over reports of clinics refusing treatment based on nationality or documentation. Elvis Presslin spoke to Jessie

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5:08

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

First Take SA ·

2025/08/05

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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8:59

Man arrested, found in possession of 56 000 child...

First Take SA ·

2025/08/04

South African authorities have arrested a man found in possession of 56,000 child abuse images. The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has strongly condemned the crime, calling it a stark reminder of the urgent need to protect children. Elvis Presslin spoke to ATM MP, Vuyolwethu Zungula

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5:21

Picket outside court hearing case of the burial of...

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2025/08/04

The Progressive Forces of South Africa will hold a picket outside the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria today. The court is hearing a case about where former Zambian President Edgar Lungu will be buried. Lungu died in South Africa in June, and there's a dispute between his family and the Zambian government over whether he should be buried in South Africa or repatriated back to Zambia. Elvis Presslin spoke to Progressive Forces' National Organiser, Bonang Sepoloane to explain why the group is protesting

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