The government's spending priorities are under fire after allocating R3.7 billion for VIP protection, more than the R2.4 billion budget for the Hawks. ActionSA says the move shows leaders are out of touch, with ministers and deputies also getting a 3.8% salary boost and spending over R500 million on travel in 18 months. ActionSA has slammed the government, saying "people before perks" is being ignored. Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA Member of Parliament, Alan Beesley

The government's spending priorities are under fire after allocating R3.7 billion for VIP protection, more than the R2.4 billion budget for the Hawks. ActionSA says the move shows leaders are out of touch, with ministers and deputies also getting a 3.8% salary boost and spending over R500 million on travel in 18 months. ActionSA has slammed the government, saying "people before perks" is being ignored. Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA Member of Parliament, Alan Beesley

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Government's spending priorities under fire

The University of Johannesburg's rescue specialists are on the ground in Mozambique, responding to severe flooding that's left over 100 people dead and 173,000 affected. The team, led by Mr. Connor Hartnady, includes experts in swift water and aviation rescue and is working with Rescue South Africa and the Nelson Mandela University to provide critical support. The deployment comes after a request for assistance from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Elvis Presslin spoke to Aidan Justus; CEO of Rescue SA, whose rescue members are currently in Mozambique

The University of Johannesburg's rescue specialists are on the ground in Mozambique, responding to severe flooding that's left over 100 people dead and 173,000 affected. The team, led by Mr. Connor Hartnady, includes experts in swift water and aviation rescue and is working with Rescue South Africa and the Nelson Mandela University to provide critical support. The deployment comes after a request for assistance from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Elvis Presslin spoke to Aidan Justus; CEO of Rescue SA, whose rescue members are currently in Mozambique

South African rescue specialists on the ground in Mozambique

South African politicians are under fire after getting a 3.8% pay hike, despite many citizens struggling with poverty and unemployment. The United Africans Transformation, UAT party says the increase is an "insult to the poor" and wants it reversed. Critics argue the government's priorities are skewed, with many South Africans struggling to access basic services. The pay hike takes effect on the first of April this year. To elaborate further on the party's concerns, Elvis Presslin spoke to UAT National Spokesperson, Mighty Mabule

South African politicians are under fire after getting a 3.8% pay hike, despite many citizens struggling with poverty and unemployment. The United Africans Transformation, UAT party says the increase is an "insult to the poor" and wants it reversed. Critics argue the government's priorities are skewed, with many South Africans struggling to access basic services. The pay hike takes effect on the first of April this year. To elaborate further on the party's concerns, Elvis Presslin spoke to UAT National Spokesperson, Mighty Mabule

Politicians under fire after getting 3.8% pay hike

Gauteng police are on a manhunt for suspects linked to a deadly shooting that killed five men in Jeffsville, Atteridgeville, west of Pretoria. Elvis Presslin spoke to Atteridgeville community leader of the Pheli Joint Civic Movement, Elias Makgwadi

Gauteng police are on a manhunt for suspects linked to a deadly shooting that killed five men in Jeffsville, Atteridgeville, west of Pretoria. Elvis Presslin spoke to Atteridgeville community leader of the Pheli Joint Civic Movement, Elias Makgwadi

Government's spending priorities under fire

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