Eight former ActionSA JHB councilors heading to court
Eight former ActionSA councillors in Johannesburg are heading to court to challenge their removal from the City council. They claim their dismissal was procedurally flawed and politically motivated. The matter will be heard in the High Court tomorrow (Tuesday). The councillors argue that ActionSA ignored their rights by proceeding with replacement processes despite receiving cease and desist letters. They say the case is about fairness, accountability and democratic procedure. Elvis Presslin spoke to Elmari Atterbury, Spokesperson for the applicants and ActionSA National Chairperson, Michael Beaumont
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"Tswa Daar!" campaign to combat substance and alcohol abuse
The Gauteng Provincial Government will today launch "Tswa Daar!", a massive campaign to combat substance and alcohol abuse. The initiative aims to provide support to those affected and their families, while also addressing the root causes of the problem. Multidisciplinary teams will be deployed across the province to offer assistance and a central database will be created to track substance abuse and allocate resources effectively. Elvis Presslin spoke to Gauteng Government Spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga
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Activists and Citizens Forum questions lack of arrests in Tembisa scandal
The Activists and Citizens Forum is questioning the lack of arrests in the Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal, despite the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) identifying suspects and confiscating assets. Over R2 billion in corruption has been allegedly stolen at the hospital, with syndicates working with corrupt officials to manipulate the tender system. The Forum is calling on the Investigation Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) to immediately arrest those implicated, including alleged kingpin Hangwani Maumela. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dennis Bloem, Activists and Citizens Forum Spokesperson
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NFP loses confidence in KZN Premier
The National Freedom Party says it has lost confidence in KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli. The party is citing financial mismanagement and lack of transparency in the Government of Provincial Unity. The party says the current administration has failed to deliver on its promises, and it's time for a new approach. The NFP suggests allowing the MK Party to take a leading role in future governance, given their strong showing in the recent provincial elections. The party remains committed to supporting a government that prioritizes service delivery, good governance, and transparency. Elvis Presslin spoke to National Freedom Party (NFP) KwaZulu Natal Provincial Deputy Secretary, Zithembe Ngobese
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SA removed from the FATF greylisting
South Africa has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force's grey list after a 32-month period. The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has welcomed the decision, citing a concerted effort by various role players to address identified deficiencies and implement necessary reforms. The country was placed on the list in February 2023 by the global terror-funding watchdog for failure to detect money laundering and terrorist financing. Elvis Presslin spoke to Waldo Krugell, a Professor of Economics at Northwest University
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