Condemnation over vandalism of G20 signage and infrastructure in Johannesburg
The Gauteng Provincial Government has condemned the vandalism of G20 signage and revamped infrastructure in Johannesburg. The government describes the acts as a "deliberate and malicious campaign of sabotage" aimed at undermining the country's image ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit. Elvis Presslin spoke to Gauteng Government Spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga
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COPE condemns President Donald Trump's baseless attacks on SA
The Congress of the People, COPE has condemned US President Donald Trump's baseless attacks on South Africa and its G20 presidency. Trump's decision to boycott the G20 summit, citing alleged human rights abuses against Afrikaners, has been widely criticised as unfounded and ignorant. South Africa's government has rejected Trump's claims saying it's committed to democracy, peace and multilateralism. Elvis Presslin spoke to COPE Acting National Chairperson, Pakes Dikgetsi
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Zuma Foundation calls trial of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla a case of state persecution
The Jacob G. Zuma Foundation is up in arms over the trial of former President Jacob Zuma's daughter, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla saying it's a clear case of state persecution. Zuma-Sambudla is facing trial in the Durban High Court today for allegedly inciting terrorism and public violence related to the 2021 July Unrest. The Foundation says her trial is baseless and politically motivated to settle political scores against the Zuma family. Elvis Presslin spoke to Foundation spokesperson Mr. Mzwanele Manyi
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Zimbabwean opposition politician Job Sikhala to appear in SA court
Zimbabwean opposition politician Job Sikhala is appearing in a Pretoria court today following his arrest for possession of commercial explosives. Sikhala, a vocal critic of President Emmerson Mnangagwa will be joined in court by his uncle. His arrest comes less than a year after his release from prison in Zimbabwe, where he was held for allegedly inciting public violence. Rights groups and opposition figures claim the Zimbabwean government is targeting Sikhala for his criticism of the ruling party ZANU PF. Elvis Presslin spoke to Zanu PF Spokesperson, Farai Marapira
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Police Minister to visit Reigerpark and Westbury to tackle gang-related crimes
Police Minister Firoz Cachalia is set to visit Reigerpark and Westbury today as part of efforts to tackle gang-related crimes in Gauteng. The visit follows recent deadly shootings in both areas, two teenagers killed in Westbury and six people in a Reiger Park drive-by shooting. Cachalia aims to hear from locals and police on how to curb the gang violence. Elvis Presslin spoke to Melissa Davids, Westbury Community leader and Member of the Patriotic Alliance
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