ActionSA concerned over remarks made by US President, Donald Trump
ActionSA has expressed concern over what it refers to as reckless remarks made by US President, Donald Trump in response to South Africa's Expropriation Bill into law. The party was reacting to news that Trump and his administration will be cutting off all future funding to South Africa, after accusing Pretoria of confiscating land and discriminating against certain citizens. ActionSA has refuted the Trump's claims as baseless and unfounded, adding that it must be incumbent upon Trump to receive more balanced counsel on matters pertaining to South Africa. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA President, Herman Mashaba
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World Cancer Day is marked today, with a focus on the need for personalized care
World Cancer Day is being marked around the globe today, with a focus on the need for personalized care. In South Africa, cancer cases are projected to double by 2030. To discuss the challenges and potential solutions, Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor Michael Herbst, a Clinical Health Specialist and Patient Advocate, who's also a Skin Cancer survivor
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SIU to investigate alleged maladministration at Ithala
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) will investigate alleged maladministration at Ithala Development Finance Corporation, following a Prudential Authority report that found Ithala to be technically and legally insolvent. This development has put over two-hundred thousand depositors at risk of losing their deposits. To discuss this further, Elvis Presslin spoke to Mlungisi Ndlovu, Provincial Manager of the Public Servants Association in KwaZulu Natal
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DA concerned over Trump's misconception of the Expropriation Act
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has expressed deep concern over US President Donald Trump's misconception of South Africa's Expropriation Act. This after Trump threatened to cut aid funding to South Africa in response to the Act. The DA says the Act doesn't permit arbitrary land seizure and that fair compensation will be required for legitimate expropriations. To discuss this further, Elvis Presslin spoke to Democratic Alliance Spokesperson, Willie Aucamp
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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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