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  1. ActionSA welcomes Tshwane's decision to blacklist companies linked to Edwin Sodi

    2 DAYS AGO

    ActionSA welcomes Tshwane's decision to blacklist companies linked to Edwin Sodi

    ActionSA has welcomed the City of Tshwane's move to blacklist companies linked to controversial businessman Edwin Sodi, involved in the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Plant scandal. The party says this is a long-overdue step towards justice for Hammanskraal residents who suffered due to alleged corruption. Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA National Chairperson, Michael Beaumont

    7 min
  2. AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

    2 DAYS AGO

    AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

    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

    5 min
  3. DA outraged by creation of new deputy mayor position in Johannesburg

    2 DAYS AGO

    DA outraged by creation of new deputy mayor position in Johannesburg

    The Democratic Alliance, DA is outraged over the creation of a new Deputy Mayor position in Johannesburg. The DA estimates setting up the office will cost at least R10 million, this while city services are crumbling. To elaborate further on the party's concerns, Elvis Presslin spoke to Alex Christians, DA Johannesburg Speaker Designate

    7 min
  4. MISA: Don't sacrifice retail motor industry to protect auto manufacturing

    2 DAYS AGO

    MISA: Don't sacrifice retail motor industry to protect auto manufacturing

    The Motor Industry Staff Association, MISA is cautioning the government against protecting the automotive manufacturing industry at the expense of the retail motor industry. MISA says imposing tariffs on Chinese and Indian vehicle brands could harm job creation in the retail sector. Instead, the association is urging the government to encourage these brands to invest in local manufacturing and create more jobs. MISA welcomes Chery's investment in South Africa and says the influx of new brands has stimulated the local market and created competitiveness. Elvis Presslin spoke to Sonja Carstens, Media and Communication Manager of the Motor Industry Staff Association, MISA

    6 min
  5. DBE: Foreign learners only 1.8% of total school enrolment

    2 DAYS AGO

    DBE: Foreign learners only 1.8% of total school enrolment

    The Department of Basic Education is pushing back against claims that foreign learners are overrunning South African schools, saying the figure is only 1.8% of total enrolment. The Department calls such assertions "patently false" and an attempt to sow division. The department says real challenges like infrastructure backlogs and funding constraints are being addressed and schools must remain spaces of inclusion and safety for all. Elvis Presslin spoke to Basic Education Department Spokesperson, Terence Khala

    11 min
  6. COSATU KZN Outraged Over Unpaid Municipal Workers in Impendle

    3 DAYS AGO

    COSATU KZN Outraged Over Unpaid Municipal Workers in Impendle

    The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in KwaZulu-Natal is outraged over the non-payment of municipal workers' salaries in Impendle. Workers are still waiting for their January salaries, which were due on the 23rd, and are facing financial hardship. COSATU is calling for immediate intervention and demands the full payment of outstanding salaries, saying the situation reflects poor governance and financial mismanagement. Elvis Presslin spoke to Edwin Mkhize, COSATU's Provincial Secretary

    8 min
  7. Judge Bernard Ngoepe to Probe Claims Navy Defied President Ramaphosa

    3 DAYS AGO

    Judge Bernard Ngoepe to Probe Claims Navy Defied President Ramaphosa

    Judge Bernard Ngoepe will lead an inquiry into allegations that the South African Navy ignored President Cyril Ramaphosa's instructions regarding Iran's participation in the Exercise Will for Peace 2026 naval drills. The exercises took place in Simon's Town, Western Cape. The board includes Judge Monica Leeuw, Judge Kathleen Satchwell and Rear Admiral Patrick Duze. Elvis Presslin spoke to SANDF Spokesperson, Siphiwe Dlamini and Defence Analyst, Kobus Marais

    10 min
  8. EFF Gauteng Slams Suspension of Rea Vaya Feeder Buses in Soweto

    3 DAYS AGO

    EFF Gauteng Slams Suspension of Rea Vaya Feeder Buses in Soweto

    The EFF Gauteng is up in arms over the suspension of Rea Vaya feeder buses in Soweto. The party says the alleged "unilateral decision" by Joburg Mayor Dada Morero will hurt commuters who rely on the service. EFF Gauteng Media and Communications Officer Dumisani Baleni spoke to Elvis Presslin

    4 min
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