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• South Africa's BEE Codes Showing Results — NEF CEO

  The National Empowerment Fund CEO, Mziwabantu Dayimani says South Africa's broad-based BEE codes are working, citing significant gains in ownership and skills development. However, challenges persist in enterprise and supplier development, with uneven progress across sectors. Dayimani argues that BEE remains crucial for inclusive economic growth and addressing inequality. Mr. Dayimani spoke to Elvis Presslin to elaborate further on his sentiments

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• ANC Leadership Rejects Dual Membership for SACP Amid Election Rift

  The ANC's top leadership has rejected the idea of SACP members holding dual membership with the party, amid a row over the SACP's decision to contest elections outside the tripartite alliance. The ANC's secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula, says the party's national executive committee has given the SACP an ultimatum: to backtrack on its decision or lose its ANC membership. Elvis Presslin spoke to COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks

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• ActionSA Objects to Shortlisting of Menzi Simelane for NDPP Post

  ActionSA has objected to the shortlisting of Advocate Menzi Simelane as National Director of Public Prosecutions, citing adverse findings against him. The party says Simelane's inclusion in the NDPP shortlisting undermines the process and calls for a candidate with unquestionable integrity to head the NPA. Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA Parliamentary Caucus Leader, Athol Trollip

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• Johannesburg ANCYL Congratulates New ANC Regional Executive Committee

  The ANC Youth League in Johannesburg has congratulated the ANC's newly elected Regional Executive Committee, led by Chairperson Loyiso Masuku. The League says the 16th Regional Conference was a success, showcasing unity and commitment to renewal and service. The league is calling for youth prioritisation in City administration and entities and an urgent performance review of ANC-deployed departments in government. Elvis Presslin spoke to Nkhobo Khomongoe, ANCYL Regional Convener for the Greater Johannesburg Region

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• DA Demands Clarity from City of Johannesburg on Alleged R10bn SAMWU Agreement

  The Democratic Alliance has written to the City of Johannesburg to demand answers over an alleged R10 billion agreement with SAMWU. The party is citing concerns over unaffordable commitments and potential misleading of Council and the union. The party questions the timing, given Johannesburg's struggling services and finances. Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Johannesburg Caucus Leader, Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku

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