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Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is considering expanding the powers of metro police to tackle crime, focusing on copper theft, which has disrupted South Africa's economic centers. Metro police, typically responsible for traffic and by-law enforcement, could soon conduct routine inspections at second-hand dealers to ensure compliance with regulations. …

The United National Transport Union (UNTU) has expressed outrage over a recent salary increase proposal from PRASA management, calling it insulting. After a nine-month delay in negotiations, PRASA offered a 3% increase on the Total Guaranteed Package with no allowance adjustments. The union is also concerned about job security, citing PRASA's refus…

The Gauteng Department of Health has paid over R3 million to four suspended Tembisa Hospital officials implicated in corruption linked to whistleblower Babita Deokaran's murder. Provincial Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko revealed the payouts in a written reply to the Gauteng Legislature. Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Health, J…

Former MK Party Secretary General Floyd Shivambu is set to hold a press conference today amid speculation he may announce his departure from the party. This follows his redeployment to parliament after being sacked. Elvis Presslin spoke to Political analyst, Sanet Solomon...By SAfm

Cricket Commentator’s Perspective: Valuable lessons learned from the Proteas victory and what it means for the sport in the country moving forward. Some are saying that we should view this victory as a powerful reminder that perseverance does lead to glory. GUEST: Aslam Khota, Cricket CommentatorBy SAfm

Continuing from the GNU conversation we had yesterday, I thought we should use today as an opportunity to highlight some of the positives that came out of the GNU, a year later. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Professor Bheki Mngomezulu, Political Analyst from the Nelson Mandela University…

We continue celebrating the Proteas, the newly crowned world test championship winners who got back home this morning. Some South African Cricket fans had the pleasure of watching that historic moment live at the Lord's Cricket Ground, a ground popularly known as the Home of Cricket. One of those fans is Khaya Sithole, whom I’ve spoken to a number …

Jeune Afrique and the Africa Report recently released a new report, ranking the 20 best performing countries in Africa and guess what South Africa tops the ranking with a comfortable lead, driven by its industrial power, active diplomacy, high quality infrastructure, innovation capacity, and internationally recognised education system. GUEST: (Keny…

After securing the ICC World Test Championship at Lord’s on Saturday. The newly crowned world test championship winners are finally back home. The Proteas clinched the title with a commanding five-wicket win over Australia, ending a 27-year wait for a major ICC trophy - but how did they get it right this time around and what does it take to assembl…

As thousands of people are reportedly fleeing Tehran. The country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has rejected US President Donald Trump’s call for an unconditional surrender and he has also made it clear that any American intervention would be a recipe for an all out war in the region. So what needs to happen in order for peace to prevail …

South African captain, TembaBavuma, says his team is determined to leave a lasting legacy and hope to inspire teams of the future to also reach for the stars. Bavuma and the Proteas are back home following their heroics at the Home of Cricket at Lord's where they beat defending champions Australia, to claim the ICC's World Test Championship title. …

The Consumer Price Index has kept below 3 percent, remaining steady for the Month of May at 2.8 percent. This was announced short while ago by Statistics South Africa on their website. Food prices have however shown a sharp increase with food and non-alcoholic beverages in May sitting at 4.8 percent more expensive than a year ago. Chief Director of…

The Police Ministry revealed in a parliamentary reply that IPID has a backlog of about 15 000 investigations into allegations of crime by police officers. Gauteng is the province with the second highest number of outstanding investigations against police officers, However, it is the leading province in rape by a police officer, it also leads the ot…

Gauteng's Basic Education Department says it continues to offer psycho-social support to the siblings and family of slain teenager Likhona Fose. The department's spokesperson Steve Mabona was speaking outside the Roodepoort Magistrates Court where a 39-year-old suspect Mduduzi Mnisi, made a brief appearance to apply for bail. The court postponed th…

Angry community members in Carolina, Mpumalanga are planning to shutdown the area in protest over poor service delivery. The community accuses the Chief Luthuli Municipality of forcing them to pay for ineffective services. Among their concerns are the poor quality of water, and high electricity prices. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Michae…

United States (US) President Donald Trump has taken to social media, calling for what appears to be the total surrender of the Iranian Government. Trump returned from the G7 Summit in Canada 24 hours early and is presenting a much more muscular approach towards Iran, after urging Tehran's population of almost 10-million people to evacuate the capit…

The South African Weather Service has issued a warning for a cold front which is expected to sweep through the Western Cape and Northern Cape provinces from today. The conditions are set to move in swiftly, with another front anticipated to follow on Thursday evening, intensifying the effects experienced in the regions and surrounding areas. Jon Ge…

We continue our series on the G20 with Lerato Tsebe, looking at how South Africa uses this opportunity of being at the helm for 2025. Guest: Lerato Tsebe - Independent African ResearcherBy SAfm

For our Citizens Corner this morning we look at government’s Expanded Public Works Program that is meant to provide temporary work opportunities for unemployed people. We've been receiving calls from some of the individuals who say that they have not been paid regularly. Just yesterday (Tuesday) we received a voice note from some who say that they …

Special advisor to national treasury - Ismail MomoniatBy SAfm

Pearl Matibe, International Security Expert, Geopolitical Analyst, and Senior Foreign Affairs CorrespondentBy SAfm

KwaZulu-Natal Transport MEC Siboniso Duma is considering a ban on trucks using the R34 near Ulundi due to repeated deadly crashes. The road, heavily used by coal trucks, was the site of a tragic bus accident that killed ten people yesterday. The bus was carrying EFF supporters returning to Vryheid from a Youth Day rally in Durban. Elvis Presslin sp…

Higher Education and Training Minister Dr. Nobuhle Pamela Nkabane has announced the panel tasked with selecting and recommending board chairs for Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) to the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training. The selection process has been revamped, and the Minister says she's prepared to answer quest…

South Africa's triumphant Proteas, led by Captain Temba Bavuma, will arrive home today after defeating Australia by five wickets in the World Test Championship final at Lord's. Eastern Storm's coach, Geoffrey Toyana who coached Bavuma during his formative years at the Lions told our senior producer Ronald Phiri, that Bavuma's soft-spoken leadership…

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) plans to picket outside Denel's offices in Irene, Centurion, to demand long-overdue wage increases. NUMSA claims workers have faced severe hardships, including unpaid salaries during the pandemic and no raises for five years. The union accuses Denel's management and the government of mistre…

The civil rights group OUTA is pressing Transport Minister Barbara Creecy to cancel fines and relax temporary license rules as the backlog of driving license cards climbs toward 700,000. OUTA's Stefanie Fick is pushing for a freeze on penalties for drivers waiting on renewals, a crisis caused by the failure of the country's only card-printing machi…

Ousted uMkhonto weSizwe Party founder, Jabulani Khumalo is taking his fight to the Pretoria High Court to reclaim leadership of the party. Khumalo insists the MKP should be led by credible individuals who made significant sacrifices to establish it. Elvis Presslin spoke to Jabulani KhumaloBy SAfm

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Tomorrow, the Electoral Commission will host a symposium on political funding in South Africa. The objectives of the symposium are to foster informed dialogue on matters related to the use of money in our politics, looking at the required transparency and accountability models. To elaborate further on the importance of tomorrow’s symposium is…… GUE…

MK Party leader, Jacob Zuma, has taken a firm stance against undisciplined members, emphasising no one is above the party. Addressing members at Christianenburg Sports Stadium in Clermont, KwaZulu-Natal, yesterday, Zuma stressed those who deviate from the party's principles will face consequences. GUEST: Professor Andre Duvenhage, Political Analyst…

Human Settlements Minister, Thembi Simelane, is in the Eastern Cape today to assess flood displacement in the Mthatha area. Nearly 3,000 households were affected, with over 1,000 homes destroyed. SABC News reporter, Nkululeko Nyembezi, SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape, joins me on the line to share updates on the Minister’s visit… GUEST: Nkul…

Yesterday, I spoke to Tshepo Madlingozi, Commissioner of the South African Human Rights Commission regarding the commission’s concerns on Operation Dudula’s activities in Rosettenville, Johannesburg, yesterday. Zandile Dabula, Operation Dudula President, joins me on the line to share more about what happened in Rosettenville as well as what that Fa…

Have you ever asked yourself why so few women reach leadership roles in this country? Phryne Williams, founder of Capital Assignments and a long-time advocate for women in South Africa’s financial services answers this question through a new book titled “Broken Rung”. She shares powerful insights from years of coaching ambitious women, highlighting…

It’s been a year now since the establishment of the Government of National Unity (GNU). It’s public knowledge that the GNU was formed after last year’s general elections, when the ANC lost its majority. So, one year later- how would you summarise its performance so far and has it met your expectations? GUEST: Professor Steven Friedman, Political an…

Yusra Ghannouchi helps us understand the ongoing political crisis in Tunisia, focusing on the ‘unlawful’ imprisonment of Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi, the co-founder and leader of Ennahda party, Tunisia’s largest political party. She is part of a delegation that is currently visiting South Africa to create awareness on the situation in Tunisia. GUEST: …

The High Court in Pretoria is expected to hear an application by defence counsel, Charles Mnisi, for the dental examination of accused number three in the Senzo Meyiwa trial, Mthobisi Mncube. This follows earlier testimony, in the Pretoria High Court, where a witness mentioned seeing a gold tooth on photographs downloaded from Mncube's phone memory…

Justice Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi says the National Prosecuting Authority is receiving the necessary support from her department despite its shortcomings. Kubayi is appearing before the parliament's portfolio committee on Justice and Constitutional Development. This comes as Batohi faces scrutiny after alleging that the NPA has been "infiltrated" …

The leadership of the Economic Freedom Fighters says it will assist in the identification of the 10 people who died in the crash on the R34 between Ulundi and Vryheid last night. This comes as the death toll from the bus crash has been revised down to 10. The accident occurred when a bus carrying supporters from the party's National Youth Day rally…

While no major court is officially named after Roger Federer, a street leading to the tennis stadium in Halle, where he plays, has been named the Roger-Federer-Allee. Additionally, a tennis court at his former club in Basel, Switzerland, is named the "Roger Federer Court". There are tennis courts named after Novak Djokovic, in Belgrade, Serbia, and…

Action SA says the Government of National Unity (GNU) has not lived up to its promises thus far, The party says 1 year after the formation of the GNU not much progress has been made. Action SA has also lamented the NPA for not dealing with organized crime effectively among other issues. Action SA Parliamentary Leader Athol Trollip says the South Af…

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Operation Dudula has occupied hijacked properties in Johannesburg, trying to reclaim the properties from illegal occupiers. The group gathered at the Rosettenville Moffettview police station citing concerns over foreigners occupying properties while South Africans struggle with housing. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Operation Dudula Pres…

The South African Police Service spent R131 million on paid sick leave for 618 officers in the 2023/24 financial year, according to Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. Responding to a parliamentary question from the DA, Mchunu said most of the funds covered leave periods longer than six months. Elvis Presslin spoke to Lisa Schickerling, MP and DA Deputy …

The uMkonto weSizwe (MK) Party officially launched its youth league yesterday in Clermont, west of Durban. Scores of party supporters gathered at the Christianeburg Stadium to witness the launch of the party's youth wing. For more on the MK party's youth league, Elvis Presslin spoke to Nkateko Mkhabela, MKP Youth League Secretary General…

South Africa has strongly condemned the targeting of civilians amid escalating clashes between Iran and Israel, which have now entered their fifth day. The South African government is calling for immediate de-escalation, warning that civilians and infrastructure must be protected. The conflict has resulted in nearly 250 deaths, with both nations ex…

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 LimpopoBy SAfm

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