The evolution of the broadcast media has impacted the lives of millions of South Africans. As we mark the more than seven decades of the SABC News and Current Affairs, we look at how the public broadcaster continues to be a leading platform to inform, educate and entertain millions across the country, the continent and abroad. SABC Producer Tshepo Ikaneng compiled this report

The evolution of the broadcast media has impacted the lives of millions of South Africans. As we mark the more than seven decades of the SABC News and Current Affairs, we look at how the public broadcaster continues to be a leading platform to inform, educate and entertain millions across the country, the continent and abroad. SABC Producer Tshepo Ikaneng compiled this report

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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.

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

SABC 75 anniversary: SABC continues to be leading platform for millions in South Africa

ActionSA and the Democratic Alliance are calling for an urgent investigation into reports that senior SANDF officials defied President Cyril Ramaphosa's orders during naval drills in Simon's Town. The President had reportedly instructed that Iran be excluded from the exercises, but Iranian warships allegedly took part. ActionSA's parliamentary chief whip, Lerato Ngobeni, says this is a "serious breach of the constitutional chain of command". Ngobeni has written to the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, demanding answers. Elvis Presslin spoke to Lerato Ngobeni for more on this developing story

ActionSA and the Democratic Alliance are calling for an urgent investigation into reports that senior SANDF officials defied President Cyril Ramaphosa's orders during naval drills in Simon's Town. The President had reportedly instructed that Iran be excluded from the exercises, but Iranian warships allegedly took part. ActionSA's parliamentary chief whip, Lerato Ngobeni, says this is a "serious breach of the constitutional chain of command". Ngobeni has written to the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, demanding answers. Elvis Presslin spoke to Lerato Ngobeni for more on this developing story

Probe Demanded Over SANDF Defiance of Presidential Orders

RISE Mzansi is backing National Treasury's decision to extend the deadline for public comment on the proposed online gambling tax to the 27th of February this year. The party is urging all South Africans to participate in the process, saying the proposed tax is a step towards regulating an industry that has caused harm to lives and livelihoods. Elvis Presslin spoke to RISE Mzansi Chief Organiser and National Assembly Whip and MP, Makashule Gana

RISE Mzansi is backing National Treasury's decision to extend the deadline for public comment on the proposed online gambling tax to the 27th of February this year. The party is urging all South Africans to participate in the process, saying the proposed tax is a step towards regulating an industry that has caused harm to lives and livelihoods. Elvis Presslin spoke to RISE Mzansi Chief Organiser and National Assembly Whip and MP, Makashule Gana

RISE Mzansi backs National Treasury's move to extend the online gambling tax comment period

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) is calling for urgent national action to strengthen disaster management systems. The government has declared a national disaster in provinces hit by severe flooding, including KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and the Western Cape, which has also faced fires. SALGA Chairperson for Emergency Services and Disaster Management Working Group, Mluleki Nkosi says affected municipalities are struggling to cope due to resource constraints. Elvis Presslin spoke to Mluleki Nkosi to elaborate further on his sentiments

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) is calling for urgent national action to strengthen disaster management systems. The government has declared a national disaster in provinces hit by severe flooding, including KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and the Western Cape, which has also faced fires. SALGA Chairperson for Emergency Services and Disaster Management Working Group, Mluleki Nkosi says affected municipalities are struggling to cope due to resource constraints. Elvis Presslin spoke to Mluleki Nkosi to elaborate further on his sentiments

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