Speculation is swirling that former KwaZulu-Natal Premier Willies Mchunu may join the MK party after resigning from the ANC. Mchunu's departure from the ANC stems from his belief that the party has lost sight of its core mission to serve the working class and poor, particularly with its decision to form a Government of National Unity with the Democratic Alliance (DA). Mchunu says he feels undervalued by the ANC. Elvis Presslin spoke to Mchunu about this...

Speculation is swirling that former KwaZulu-Natal Premier Willies Mchunu may join the MK party after resigning from the ANC. Mchunu's departure from the ANC stems from his belief that the party has lost sight of its core mission to serve the working class and poor, particularly with its decision to form a Government of National Unity with the Democratic Alliance (DA). Mchunu says he feels undervalued by the ANC. Elvis Presslin spoke to Mchunu about this...

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Former KZN Premier rumored to join MK Party after ANC resignation

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has welcomed the ruling by the Johannesburg High Court dismissing the ANC's attempt to appeal the court's finding of civil contempt in relation to the ongoing cadre deployment case. The DA says Judge Wanless reaffirmed that the ANC, alongside Fikile Mbalula and Thapelo Masilela, failed to comply with a previous court order requiring them to release critical documents related to cadre deployment. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to DA National Spokesperson, Willie Aucamp

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has welcomed the ruling by the Johannesburg High Court dismissing the ANC's attempt to appeal the court's finding of civil contempt in relation to the ongoing cadre deployment case. The DA says Judge Wanless reaffirmed that the ANC, alongside Fikile Mbalula and Thapelo Masilela, failed to comply with a previous court order requiring them to release critical documents related to cadre deployment. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to DA National Spokesperson, Willie Aucamp

DA welcomes court's dismissal of ANC's appeal in cadre deployment case

Today marks the first anniversary of the October 7 attacks that sparked the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The war which began with Hamas's coordinated attack on Israel in October last year, has left lasting impacts on the Middle East, North Africa, and Lebanon. Since then, multiple ceasefire attempts and international efforts to free hostages have been made, but the conflict rages on. As the world marks today's anniversary, we reflect on the conflict's origins, its human toll, and the ongoing quest for peace. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Muhammed Desai, Board Member at Africa4Palestine and Wendy Kahn, National Director of the South African Jewish Board of Deputies

Today marks the first anniversary of the October 7 attacks that sparked the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The war which began with Hamas's coordinated attack on Israel in October last year, has left lasting impacts on the Middle East, North Africa, and Lebanon. Since then, multiple ceasefire attempts and international efforts to free hostages have been made, but the conflict rages on. As the world marks today's anniversary, we reflect on the conflict's origins, its human toll, and the ongoing quest for peace. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Muhammed Desai, Board Member at Africa4Palestine and Wendy Kahn, National Director of the South African Jewish Board of Deputies

One Year On: Israel-Hamas conflict continues as October 7 attacks remembered

The Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU, is staging a nationwide strike today to protest plaguing issues affecting South Africans. This includes widespread job losses, rampant corruption, escalating cost of living, and Eskom's proposed 36% tariff hike. The SACP, FEDUSA and other COSATU affiliates will join the Section 77 nationwide strike. Meanwhile Business Unity South Africa, BUSA have raised concern about the economic impact of the strike. To elaborate further on their concerns, Elvis Presslin spoke to  Khulekani Mathe, CEO Designate at Business Unity South Africa and COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks

The Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU, is staging a nationwide strike today to protest plaguing issues affecting South Africans. This includes widespread job losses, rampant corruption, escalating cost of living, and Eskom's proposed 36% tariff hike. The SACP, FEDUSA and other COSATU affiliates will join the Section 77 nationwide strike. Meanwhile Business Unity South Africa, BUSA have raised concern about the economic impact of the strike. To elaborate further on their concerns, Elvis Presslin spoke to  Khulekani Mathe, CEO Designate at Business Unity South Africa and COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks

Former KZN Premier rumored to join MK Party after ANC resignation

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