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

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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ANC, Cosatu, SACP & SANCO protest ArcelorMittal closure threat

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver a keynote address at the National Water and Sanitation Indaba today. The crucial gathering highlights the government's commitment to tackling South Africa's water security challenges. The Indaba, taking place during National Water Month and Human Rights Month, aims to address the country's water crisis, a priority task outlined by President Ramaphosa in his State Of The Nation Address. To discuss this further, Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Ferriel Adam, Executive Manager at WaterCan

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver a keynote address at the National Water and Sanitation Indaba today. The crucial gathering highlights the government's commitment to tackling South Africa's water security challenges. The Indaba, taking place during National Water Month and Human Rights Month, aims to address the country's water crisis, a priority task outlined by President Ramaphosa in his State Of The Nation Address. To discuss this further, Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Ferriel Adam, Executive Manager at WaterCan

National Water and Sanitation Indaba gets underway today

President of the United Africa Movement and Ethiopian businessman, Hailey Shamebo has issued a strong call for South Africa to take decisive action against rampant crime. His remarks follow police confirmation that 32 kidnapped Ethiopian nationals escaped from captivity in Lombardy East, Johannesburg. Authorities have arrested 34 suspects so far and are investigating possible human trafficking links as they continue their search for others. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to President of the United Africa Movement and Ethiopian businessman, Hailey Shamebo

President of the United Africa Movement and Ethiopian businessman, Hailey Shamebo has issued a strong call for South Africa to take decisive action against rampant crime. His remarks follow police confirmation that 32 kidnapped Ethiopian nationals escaped from captivity in Lombardy East, Johannesburg. Authorities have arrested 34 suspects so far and are investigating possible human trafficking links as they continue their search for others. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to President of the United Africa Movement and Ethiopian businessman, Hailey Shamebo

 Calls for SA government to take decisive action against rampant crime

The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements has been hit with a R450 million budget cut for the 2024/25 financial year, reducing its budget from R6.092 billion to R5.642 billion. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng attributes this significant reduction to the department's poor performance. Mervyn Cirota, DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Human Settlements, discusses the implications of this budget cut with Elvis Presslin

The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements has been hit with a R450 million budget cut for the 2024/25 financial year, reducing its budget from R6.092 billion to R5.642 billion. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng attributes this significant reduction to the department's poor performance. Mervyn Cirota, DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Human Settlements, discusses the implications of this budget cut with Elvis Presslin

ANC, Cosatu, SACP & SANCO protest ArcelorMittal closure threat

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