Best Tourism News Africa Podcasts (2024)

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Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency raise concern over rise in illegal mining in communities around Songimvelo Nature Reserve 3:00

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The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has raised concerns over illegal miners who have invaded the largest nature reserve in the province, the Songimvelo Nature Reserve that is located in Tjakastad in the Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality. These illegal miners have tampered with the fence at the park and are digging for gold. This is a fen…

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As SA commemorates Youth Day, Azapo & PAC call on South Africans never to forget where they come from 3:47

3h ago3:47

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Azapo and the PAC have called on South Africans never to forget where they come from. The two leftist parties commemorated the June 16 Soweto Uprisings at the Avalon Cemetery in Soweto on Saturday. This is where the remains of the mastermind behind the student protests of that fateful day Tsietsi Mashinini and Khotso Seatlholo as well as the first …

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"Across the board we want to see some accountability, we want to see this work for the people of South Africa"- Western Cape youth react to Government of National Unity 3:05

3h ago3:05

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As the country enjoys the public holiday commemorating Youth Day, young people in the Western Cape have expressed their expectations from the newly formed Government of National Unity (GNU) that includes the ANC, DA, IFP and the PA. No party obtained an outright majority in the recent general election. These youths have raised unemployment, the hig…

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SA Freight Forwarders Association criticises World Bank's 2023 Container Port Performance Index as inaccurate and potentially harmful 7:45

1h ago7:45

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Southern African Association of Freight Forwarders has criticised the World Bank's 2023 Container Port Performance Index, saying it's inaccurate and its findings could harm the reputation of South Africa's container terminals. The Container Port Performance Index, looked at four hundred and five ports globally, where South Africa's ports rank disma…

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Eastern Cape police make arrest in connection with the murder of of two-year-old boy from Xholorha, outside Stutterheim 2:12

3h ago2:12

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Eastern Cape police are investigating a murder of a two-year-old boy in Xholorha outside Stutterheim. It's alleged that the boy was hanged by his mother's boyfriend and died. This happened after a quarrel between the couple. The 35 year old boyfriend later left with the child, and was later found drinking at a tavern. He was taken to the police sta…

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The first sitting of South Africa's 7th democratic Parliament begins with ANC, DA, IFP & PA Government of National Unity agreement 2:20:07

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The leader of the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) and one of the country's longest-serving members of parliament, Kenneth Meshoe says his party has declined to be part of the National Government of Unity. He was speaking earlier to SABC political reporter Natasha Phiri,By SAfm

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SA's political parties continue Government of National Unity discussions as the first sitting of the National Assembly and the NCOP approaches. 7:58

4h ago7:58

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SA's political parties are continuing Government of National Unity discussions as the first sitting of the National Assembly post the National and Provincial Elections approaches. Parliament is expected to elect both the speakers of parliament tomorrow and nominate a president elect while speakers of and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) wil…

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Alan Winde re-elected for a second term as the Premier of the Western Cape province 5:45

4h ago5:45

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The DA's, Alan Winde has been elected as the Premier of the Western Cape for a second term. He received 26 votes during the election for the position in the first sitting of the provincial legislature. The ANC’s Muhammad Khalid Sayed, who was also contesting for the position received 14 votes. Two of the ballots were spoilt. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to …

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ANC expected to hold a special NEC meeting in Cape Town on Thursday afternoon 12:20

4h ago12:20

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The ANC is expected to hold a special NEC meeting at the Cape Sun Hotel in Cape Town this afternoon. This comes as the clock continues to tick forward to the much anticipated first sitting of the National Assembly post the National and Provincial Elections. Parliament is expected to elect both the speakers of parliament tomorrow and nominate a pres…

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Electoral Court dismisses urgent application by uMkhonto weSizwe Party founder in a bid to remove Zuma as party leader 7:05

3h ago7:05

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The Electoral Court has dismissed the urgent application launched by Umkhonto Wesizwe party founder, Jabulani Khumalo to be reinstated as leader of the party. Khumalo last week launched an urgent application before the specialist court. Khumalo was expelled from the party and removed as its leader earlier this year. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Ne…

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Health Minister first Mpox-related death in in South Africa 6:10

3h ago6:10

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One person has died of the Mpox disease in South Africa. Health minister Joe Phaahla says five cases were reported in the country, three in Kwazulu-Natal and two cases in Gauteng. Phaahla briefed the media on the outbreak of the disease earlierBy SAfm

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ANC top 6 expected to meet alliance leadership in the wake of the outcomes of 2024 general elections 6:16

3h ago6:16

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The Alliance Political Council, comprising of the top six officials of the African National Congress, the South African Communist Party and the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) are expected to meet at 2pm today in order to consolidate discussions around the possible formation of a Government of National Unity. This comes less than 72…

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Pretoria North Magistrate's Court set to hear case against 35-year-old man accused of Soshanguve murders 8:42

3h ago8:42

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A 35-year-old man is expected to appear in the Pretoria North Magistrate's Court today for allegedly murdering four people, including two children in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria. Six people were shot in the area last week. They included two girls, aged four and seven whose bodies were burnt when the shack in which they had been sleeping was burnt…

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Eastern Cape community in shock after five members of the Matiwane family were kidnapped 4:49

3h ago4:49

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The community of Seaview near Wild Coast Sun at Mbizana in the Eastern Cape, is still in shock after five members of the Matiwane family were kidnapped. It is alleged that heavily armed alleged kidnappers abducted the family at gun point and drove away with them. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter Nkululeko Nyembezi…

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Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera confirms deaths of his vice president and 9 others in plane crash 1:53

3h ago1:53

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Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera says he's sparing no resources to find a missing aircraft that was carrying his Vice President Dr Saulos Chilima and nine others. Chilima left from Lilongwe to Mzuzu yesterday morning to attend the funeral of the country's former attorney general and Justice Minister Ralph Kasambara. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Geor…

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Umkhonto Wesizwe Party heads to the Consitutional Court to interdict the first sittings of the National Assembly and the NCOP 17:51

3h ago17:51

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Political expert from the University of South Africa, Professor Dirk Kotze says members of Umkhonto Wesizwe party will still have an opportunity to be sworn in after the first sittings of the National Assembly and the NCOP. This comes after the MK Party signaled its intention to boycott the first sittings expected to take place on Friday and Saturd…

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Vodacom official Pinky Vythilingam back on the witness stand at the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial 5:50

4h ago5:50

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Vodacom official Pinky Vythilingam is expected back on the witness stand at the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial today. Meyiwa was shot and killed in October 2014 while at parental home of his then girlfriend, Kelly Khumalo, on Gauteng's East Rand. Five men are on trial at the High Court in Pretoria for the murder of the Bafana Bafana captain. Vythilingam…

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Eastern Cape Safety MEC visits family of 6 people gunned down in Tsolo 5:32

9d ago5:32

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Eastern Cape Safety MEC, Xolile Nqatha, is expected to visit the family of six members who were shot and killed last week in Tsolo. Nqatha together with the police are expected to update the family on the progress made to arrest the suspects. Police say it's alleged a 43 year- old male was killed in his grandfather's homestead in Mpoza location. In…

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Sibusiso & Lerato Mahlangu on trial for allegedly killing the father of Lerato's child for R500 000 insurance claim 2:18

8h ago2:18

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The trial of Husband and wife, Sibusiso and Lerato Mahlangu accused of killing Lerato's former boyfriend and father of her child, Sibusiso Sithebe, has resumed in the high court in Pretoria. Sibusiso & Lerato Mahlangu allegedly invited the father of Lerato's child, Sibusiso Sithebe, to the couple's home where they allegedly killed him & set his rem…

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Johannesburg residents up in arms over looming re-introduction of load reduction by City Power 2:24

8h ago2:24

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Johannesburg residents have raised concerns about the looming re-introduction of load reduction by City Power. They say this will mess up their lives. The business community says this will have a negative effect on their businesses. Others are even asking questions as to why the load reduction is only being brought back after the elections. City Po…

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Six days left for South Africa's 7th democratic Parliament to be formed following the 2024 national general elections 16:19

9d ago16:19

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There are only six days left for the 7th Parliament to be formed. Before a Government of National Unity or a coalition is formed, parliament must first be constituted within 14 days of the declaration of the election results. The election of the Speaker, Deputy and the President are critical to the formation of the National Assembly, while the elec…

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President Cyril Ramaphosa's proposed government of national unity met with mixed reactions from opposition parties 4:47

6h ago4:47

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Opposition parties have responded with mixed reactions to President Cyril Ramaphosa suggestion for a government of national unity, which Ramphosa says will reflect the will of people and help move the country forward. He was speaking at the end of the governing party's Special NEC meeting in Boksburg east of Johannesburg last night. The meeting was…

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SANDF and SAPS personnel distribute necessities to families affected by floods in the Little Karoo 2:09

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The SANDF, SAPS and an Air Mercy Services helicopter have assisted Gift of the Givers to distribute necessities to families in the Little Karoo who have been cut off due to flooding. Heavy rains over the past few days have resulted in various road closures, due to floods and rockfalls. The rain has however also been welcomed by farmers, following a…

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Community of Soshanguve bid farewell to Tiyinko and Pfumo Mashaba after the children were gunned down and set alight 2:16

6h ago2:16

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The two siblings from Soshanguve north of Pretoria, who were shot and killed inside their shack on Sunday (2 June), have been laid to rest. Tiyinko and Pfumo Mashaba, aged 4 and 7, were shot multiple times by an assailant who allegedly stormed their home at Changing Spot Informal Settlement while they were sleeping, before setting it alight. Prelim…

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Former employees of the South African Post Office picket outside of the entity's headquarters in Pretoria 3:45

6h ago3:45

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A group of former employees of the South African Post Office (Sapo) are staging a picket outside of the entity's headquarters in Pretoria. It has been reported that the Post Office has been deducting pension fund contributions from workers' salaries, but failed to pay into employees' retirement fund for three years. For more on this we are joined o…

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ANC proposes government of national unity following the party's worst elections performance since dawn of democracy 2:52

6h ago2:52

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC is seeking a government of national unity, which would reflect the will of people and help move the country forward. He was speaking at the end of the governing party's Special NEC meeting in Boksburg east of Johannesburg last night. The meeting was called to discuss the model of a government that the ANC woul…

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A closer look at the list of designated MPs Chief Justice Raymond Zondo is expected to hand over to the Secretary to Parliament 11:49

1d ago11:49

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Chief Justice Raymond Zondo is expected to hand over the list of designated MPs to the Secretary to Parliament, who will then look at how many women are on the list and for which parties amongst other issues. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC researcher, Maswele RaleboneBy SAfm

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"It is very difficult to talk to people there because when you talk to them, they tell you that they are still waiting for ubaba and ubaba akatholakali [not reachable]"- ANC Secretary-General explains ... 8:26

14d ago8:26

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Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa has stepped aside from his responsibilities as an ANC NEC member and head of deployees in KwaZulu-Natal. This follows recommendations against Kodwa, in the State Capture Commission report, over bribes amounting to one-point-six million rand. This as the ANC's national executive committee is holding a…

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Action-SA leader, Herman Mashaba reflects on 'politics of identity' with party's 4 seats in Parliament 5:17

11d ago5:17

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Action-SA leader, Herman Masheba says the recent election results are concerning as they reflect what he terms as 'politics of identity'. Mashaba received 1.2 percent of the national votes with just under 200-thousand votes which results in four seats in Parliament. Mashaba briefed the media a short while ago where he also confirmed that he will no…

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ANC heads into Thursday's NEC meeting with 3 possible coalition government options 3:34

12d ago3:34

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The African National Congress says it will be going into its NEC meeting tomorrow with three possible coalition government options post the national and provincial elections. Party national spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri has been addresing the media from Luthuli House where she says various engagements have been held with different political …

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Convicted murderer and rapist, Thabo Bester asks court to impose a death sentence on him 8:00

12d ago8:00

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Convicted murderer and rapist, Thabo Bester has broken his silence and given an emotional address to the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein. Bester, appearing alongside his co-accused alleges that he has not been treated fairly by the courts nor by the correctional services department. Bester went so far as alleging that there is a political bac…

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Soshanguve community left reeling after 4-year-old & 7-year-old girls were gunned down at & burned to death by illegal electricity connectors 11:10

12d ago11:10

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The Soshanguve community in the North of Pretoria, is still reeling from shock after two girls aged four and seven were killed over the weekend, while six other patrons were allegedly shot at a shabeen in the Changing Spot Informal Settlement, in the same area. Gauteng Police spokesperson, Mavela Masondo says investigations will continue to trace t…

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South Africa's gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 0,1% in the first quarter of 2024 2:04

13d ago2:04

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South Africa's gross domestic product (GDP) has decreased by 0,1% in the first quarter of 2024. The manufacturing industry decreased by 1,4 percent in the first quarter of 2024, contributing -0,2 of a percentage point to the negative GDP growth. Chief Director of National Accounts at Statistics South Africa, Bokang Vumbukani Lepolesa elaborates...…

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Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes with testimony from forensic supervisor at Vodacom 3:21

13d ago3:21

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The the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has resumed at the High Court in Pretoria, with forensic supervisor at Vodacom, Pinky Vythilingam back on the stand. Vythilingam has been giving evidence which pertains to cell phone records of the accused and others that have not been called to testify. Five men are on trial for the gunning down of the Bafana Bafa…

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Public Protector report paints bleak picture of SA's judicial response to Gender-Based Violence victims 7:17

16d ago7:17

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Deputy Minister of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, John Jeffery has this morning received the Gender-Based Violence report from the Public Protector, advocate Kholeka Gcaleka at the Belville Magistrate's Court in Cape Town. The investigation emanates from the administrative challenges faced by the public, particularly wome…

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KwaZulu-Natal residents shocked at the extensive damage left by a tornado which ripped through parts of Tongaat 11:33

16d ago11:33

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Residents of Othongathi in KwaZulu-Natal have expressed shock at the extensive damage left by a tornado which ripped through the area yesterday. This follows a level 4 warning for the province which was issued by the South African Weather Services on Monday. Extreme weather conditions have hit various parts of the country leading to loss of life in…

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Democracy 30: Irene Grootboom and 900 others win a landmark Constitutional Court case in fight for right to adequate housing 9:16

15d ago9:16

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As South Africa marks 30 years of Democracy, SABC News has launched a television programme dedicated to marking this important milestone. On this week's edition of the Democracy 30 Project, Update@Noon zooms in on Section 26 of the South African Constitution, which underscores the right to adequate housing. Today we bring you the story of a landmar…

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ANC Secretary General says party will not concede to MK Party demand for Ramaphosa to resign 4:27

16d ago4:27

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ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula says that the party will not concede to demands by the Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party that the only condition it is willing to consider during coalition talks is that President Cyril Ramaphosa resigns. Mbalula briefed the media at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg yesterday (Sunday 2 June) af…

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President Cyril Ramaphosa appeals for political parties to recognise that election results reflect the will of the people 4:58

16d ago4:58

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has appealed to political parties to recognise that the results of the 2024 national and provincial elections reflect the will of the people. Ramaphosa was speaking at a ceremony to announce the final results at the National Results Operations Centre in Midrand, north of Johannesburg. While acknowledging the glitches and d…

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Coalition discussions underway as SA's political parties negotiate first ever coalition government at national level 8:04

16d ago8:04

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Coalition discussions among political parties are expected to kick start this week, following the announcement of the final election results yesterday. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has indicated that the party will not concede to demands by the Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party that the only condition it is willing to consider during coalition ta…

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MK Party founder takes bid to remove Jacob Zuma as party leader to Electoral Court 6:56

16d ago6:56

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Lawyers for the founder of the MK party, Jabulani Khumalo have argued that the daughter of former President, Jacob Zuma had no authority to remove Khumalo as the leader of the party. The parties are before the Electoral Court in Khumalo's urgent application seeking his immediate reinstatement as MK party President. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC rep…

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Eastern Cape government deploys emergency disaster teams following deaths of 7 people in ongoing floods 4:22

17d ago4:22

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The Eastern Cape government has deployed emergency disaster teams throughout the province to help those affected by the floods. The Nelson Mandela Bay and Buffalo City metros are the worst affected. The death toll linked to the floods stands at seven. For the latest update, Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Ntombozuko Balintulo.…

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IEC report that 71.76% of total results have been captured 35:47

19d ago35:47

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The Independent Electoral Commission has finished counting the votes, and the verification process is currently underway following what many have called a historic election. As stipulated by the Electoral Act, the Commission has a 7-day window to declare the results. Parties interested, including the public, independent candidates, and political pa…

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parties in danger of losing their seats in the national assembly 38:15

20d ago38:15

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The Electoral Commission is making every effort to finalize the capture and audit of the 2024 National and Provincial election results and is on track to complete this process . The IEC reports that counting at all voting stations is finished, and all results have been received at their local offices. They are now in the process of entering these r…

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counting and capturing process nears conclusion 41:42

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SABC provides you with up-to-date news, analysis, forecasts, and predictions directly from the Results Operation Centre on the second day of vote counting. Stay tuned to SABC TV and radio for special election coverage. to delve further into this year's national and provincial elections. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC News Political Editor Mzwandile …

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Party leaders await election results 38:30

21d ago38:30

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Leaders of different political parties are eagerly awaiting the provincial and national election results while the vote counting proceeds. Representatives from various parties are gathered at the IEC Results Operations Centre in Midrand, closely monitoring the incoming results from all over the country. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Various leaders in M…

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CSIR, SABC collaborate to forecast South African election results 31:35

21d ago31:35

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As vote counting progresses and results begin to come in, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) are once again involved in the South African elections. Since forming a partnership in 1999, the SABC and CSIR have consistently delivered accurate and timely election results and …

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Election results pending, coalitions to determine next administration's power. 24:42

21d ago24:42

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As the 2024 election results roll in and the final outcomes are anticipated in a few days, a new administration is poised to take office. However, with various competing interests and both overt and covert influences at play, the real question is who will truly wield power over the next five years and which political parties will form coalitions to…

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South Africa's National and Provincial Elections in Full Swing as Millions Head to Polls 18:46

22d ago18:46

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South Africa holds its national and provincial elections the most hotly contested since apartheid ended three decades ago, with a record 27.7 million people having registered to cast their ballots. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Executive Chairman of the Institute of Elections Management Services in Africa, Terry Tselane, and political analyst, Profe…

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Economists predict rand, bond sell-off amid coalition uncertainty 4:56

22d ago4:56

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Economists predict an increase in volatility and a sell-off in the rand and bonds as markets await details of a potential coalition government post the ongoing elections. This comes as millions cast their votes throughout the country today. Although early to call, analysts predict the ANC will lose its majority and possibly form a coalition governm…

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