Judge Bernard Ngoepe will lead an inquiry into allegations that the South African Navy ignored President Cyril Ramaphosa's instructions regarding Iran's participation in the Exercise Will for Peace 2026 naval drills. The exercises took place in Simon's Town, Western Cape. The board includes Judge Monica Leeuw, Judge Kathleen Satchwell and Rear Admiral Patrick Duze. Elvis Presslin spoke to SANDF Spokesperson, Siphiwe Dlamini and Defence Analyst, Kobus Marais

Judge Bernard Ngoepe will lead an inquiry into allegations that the South African Navy ignored President Cyril Ramaphosa's instructions regarding Iran's participation in the Exercise Will for Peace 2026 naval drills. The exercises took place in Simon's Town, Western Cape. The board includes Judge Monica Leeuw, Judge Kathleen Satchwell and Rear Admiral Patrick Duze. Elvis Presslin spoke to SANDF Spokesperson, Siphiwe Dlamini and Defence Analyst, Kobus Marais

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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.

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Judge Bernard Ngoepe to Probe Claims Navy Defied President Ramaphosa

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in KwaZulu-Natal is outraged over the non-payment of municipal workers' salaries in Impendle. Workers are still waiting for their January salaries, which were due on the 23rd, and are facing financial hardship. COSATU is calling for immediate intervention and demands the full payment of outstanding salaries, saying the situation reflects poor governance and financial mismanagement. Elvis Presslin spoke to Edwin Mkhize, COSATU's Provincial Secretary

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in KwaZulu-Natal is outraged over the non-payment of municipal workers' salaries in Impendle. Workers are still waiting for their January salaries, which were due on the 23rd, and are facing financial hardship. COSATU is calling for immediate intervention and demands the full payment of outstanding salaries, saying the situation reflects poor governance and financial mismanagement. Elvis Presslin spoke to Edwin Mkhize, COSATU's Provincial Secretary

COSATU KZN Outraged Over Unpaid Municipal Workers in Impendle

The EFF Gauteng is up in arms over the suspension of Rea Vaya feeder buses in Soweto. The party says the alleged "unilateral decision" by Joburg Mayor Dada Morero will hurt commuters who rely on the service. EFF Gauteng Media and Communications Officer Dumisani Baleni spoke to Elvis Presslin

The EFF Gauteng is up in arms over the suspension of Rea Vaya feeder buses in Soweto. The party says the alleged "unilateral decision" by Joburg Mayor Dada Morero will hurt commuters who rely on the service. EFF Gauteng Media and Communications Officer Dumisani Baleni spoke to Elvis Presslin

EFF Gauteng Slams Suspension of Rea Vaya Feeder Buses in Soweto

The Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal is pushing back against calls to rename the province "KwaZulu". The proposal by King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has IFP support, but critics say it could divide communities and erase history. DA provincial leader Francois Rodgers told our Senior producer Ronald Phiri that there are far more pressing issues, like service delivery, economic recovery, unemployment and infrastructure challenges than renaming the province

The Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal is pushing back against calls to rename the province "KwaZulu". The proposal by King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has IFP support, but critics say it could divide communities and erase history. DA provincial leader Francois Rodgers told our Senior producer Ronald Phiri that there are far more pressing issues, like service delivery, economic recovery, unemployment and infrastructure challenges than renaming the province

Judge Bernard Ngoepe to Probe Claims Navy Defied President Ramaphosa

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