ACDP sharply criticizes President Ramaphosa's stance on corruption
President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address has ignited a fierce debate, with African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) leader Kenneth Meshoe sharply criticizing the president's stance on corruption. Reverend Dr. Meshoe accused Ramaphosa of being a hypocrite, citing the Phala Phala farm scandal as evidence. For more insight into the ACDP's concerns, Elvis Presslin spoke to ACDP Deputy President, Wayne Thring
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Mixed reaction over President Ramaphosa's SONA
President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address has received mixed reaction with opposition parties like the EFF, ActionSA, and MK expressing disappointment over the lack of concrete solutions to South Africa's pressing issues. In contrast, the Democratic Alliance, a key partner in the Government of National Unity, welcomed the President's address, but emphasized the need for swift implementation of his proposed plans to drive meaningful change in the country. For reaction to the President's address, Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA Leader, Herman Mashaba, Professor Jannie Rossouw, Professor at the Wits Business School and Political Analyst, Professor Tumi Senokoane
The ANC, Cosatu, SACP, and SANCO will today march against the potential closure of ArcelorMittal South Africa, which threatens to leave thousands of workers jobless. Despite the company's decision to delay the closure of its long steel business by a month, the unions are demanding urgent government intervention to save the operations in Newcastle and Vereeniging. For more on today's planned march Elvis Presslin spoke to Cosatu Gauteng Secretary, Louisa Modikwe
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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
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ATM calls for President Ramaphosa to address pressing issues in the country
As South Africa prepares for President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address, the African Transformation Movement (ATM) is calling for urgent action to address the country's pressing issues. With rising crime rates, economic stagnation, and infrastructure in disarray, the ATM is demanding accountability and tangible solutions from the President. To discuss the ATM's expectations and concerns, Elvis Presslin spoke to Zama Ntshona, the party's National Spokesperson