President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe as Acting Police Minister with immediate effect. He'll hold the role until Professor Firoz Cachalia steps in from August, following his retirement from Wits University. Meanwhile, National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has confirmed that his deputy, Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya, is on leave. This comes amid explosive allegations by KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi of a criminal syndicate within SAPS leadership. Elvis Presslin spoke to Security Strategist and retired Interpol Ambassador, Andy Mashaile

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe as Acting Police Minister with immediate effect. He'll hold the role until Professor Firoz Cachalia steps in from August, following his retirement from Wits University. Meanwhile, National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has confirmed that his deputy, Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya, is on leave. This comes amid explosive allegations by KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi of a criminal syndicate within SAPS leadership. Elvis Presslin spoke to Security Strategist and retired Interpol Ambassador, Andy Mashaile

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A weekly news and current affairs show presented by Elvis Presslin on SAfm 104 to 107 from 5:00 to 6:00 am.

Gwede Mantashe appointed as acting Police Minister & Shadrack Sibiya placed on leave

The Moral Regeneration Movement (MRM) in the North West has welcomed the recent arrest of three police officials in Klerksdorp accused of corruption and extortion, describing it as a positive step toward restoring integrity within law enforcement. The arrests have sparked renewed calls for intensified efforts to eliminate corruption within policing structures. The MRM is now calling for stronger collaboration, the use of technology, and the establishment of specialized units to combat corruption and restore confidence in the criminal justice system. MRM Provincial Convenor, Lesiba Kgwele spoke to Elvis Presslin

The Moral Regeneration Movement (MRM) in the North West has welcomed the recent arrest of three police officials in Klerksdorp accused of corruption and extortion, describing it as a positive step toward restoring integrity within law enforcement. The arrests have sparked renewed calls for intensified efforts to eliminate corruption within policing structures. The MRM is now calling for stronger collaboration, the use of technology, and the establishment of specialized units to combat corruption and restore confidence in the criminal justice system. MRM Provincial Convenor, Lesiba Kgwele spoke to Elvis Presslin

MRM North West welcomes arrest of three police officials in Klerksdorp

A third passenger bus transporting undocumented foreign nationals in the Free State province was intercepted this past weekend. Of the 55 passengers on board, 29, including seven minors, were found to be undocumented. The incident also raised serious safety concerns, as the bus reportedly had a non-functional door, defective trailer brakes, and worn tyres. Additionally, the driver was allegedly operating the vehicle without a valid licence. Elvis Presslin spoke to Phumudzo Mukhwathi, Chairperson of the African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association (AUBBTA).

A third passenger bus transporting undocumented foreign nationals in the Free State province was intercepted this past weekend. Of the 55 passengers on board, 29, including seven minors, were found to be undocumented. The incident also raised serious safety concerns, as the bus reportedly had a non-functional door, defective trailer brakes, and worn tyres. Additionally, the driver was allegedly operating the vehicle without a valid licence. Elvis Presslin spoke to Phumudzo Mukhwathi, Chairperson of the African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association (AUBBTA).

Third passenger bus intercepted in the Free State 

Newly elected Democratic Alliance leader Geordin Hill-Lewis will kick off a community engagement tour in Gauteng today. He'll be joined by senior party officials, including new DA Federal Chairperson Solly Msimanga, Helen Zille and Cilliers Brink. This follows the party's Federal Congress, held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg at the weekend. The tour is expected to focuses on jobs, service delivery and community safety. Elvis Presslin spoke to newly elected DA Federal Chairperson, Solly Msimanga

Newly elected Democratic Alliance leader Geordin Hill-Lewis will kick off a community engagement tour in Gauteng today. He'll be joined by senior party officials, including new DA Federal Chairperson Solly Msimanga, Helen Zille and Cilliers Brink. This follows the party's Federal Congress, held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg at the weekend. The tour is expected to focuses on jobs, service delivery and community safety. Elvis Presslin spoke to newly elected DA Federal Chairperson, Solly Msimanga

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