The MK Party has raised concern over South Africa's water crisis saying the country is already in a catastrophic situation. The party blames failed political leadership at all levels of government, citing collapsed water systems and municipalities. The party says national leadership is paralysed and local government is plagued by corruption and incompetence. Elvis Presslin spoke to MK Member of Parliament and Lead member in the Water and Sanitation Portfolio Committee, Visvin Reddy
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National Assembly Sets Up New Committee to Scrutinise Presidency
The National Assembly is to establish a new parliamentary committee with powers to scrutinise the Presidency.The portfolio committee will oversee the budget of the Presidency and hold both the President and Deputy President to account. The committee will have the power to investigate matters related to the President or Presidency and the Director General in the Presidency will be required to account to the committee. The decision follows the adoption of a report by the Rules Committee, despite objections from the uMkhonto weSizwe Party. For reaction, Elvis Presslin spoke to ANC Deputy Chief Whip, Doris Mpapane
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DA to Open Fraud Case Against Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise
The Democratic Alliance, DA will today lay criminal charges of fraud against Tshwane Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise at the SAPS Brooklyn Police Station. The party says Modise is linked to irregular benefits from a City contract and his presence at a crime strategy briefing raises concerns. Elvis Presslin spoke to Jacqui Uys, DA Tshwane Caucus Chief Whip
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SA Joins Global Disability Day, Minister Calls for Inclusion
South Africa is joining the global community in marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga is calling for a disability-inclusive society saying it's crucial for social cohesion, equality and national development. Elvis Presslin spoke to Tshifhiwa Matodzi, a person with a disability
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250,000 Ithala Customers Finally Set to Access Funds
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has announced that Ithala Bank depositors will finally be able to access their funds before Christmas, bringing relief to over 250,000 customers who have been unable to withdraw their money since 2023. The National Treasury has released a R2.2 billion guarantee, paving the way for depositors to regain access to their money. Premier Ntuli apologized to those affected by the bank's issues and promised that the government would ensure such disruptions don't happen again. Elvis Presslin spoke to KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli
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