Municipal workers affiliated to the South African Municipal Workers Union, SAMWU have vowed to continue striking until their demands are met. A large-scale protest took place in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, as thousands of City of Johannesburg employees, including Pikitup workers and city administrators, gathered in the streets, blocking several roads. The demonstrators are seeking payment of outstanding wages totaling R10.3 million, which they claim the City has yet to settle. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to SAMWU's Regional Deputy Chairperson, Lebo Ndawo

Municipal workers affiliated to the South African Municipal Workers Union, SAMWU have vowed to continue striking until their demands are met. A large-scale protest took place in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, as thousands of City of Johannesburg employees, including Pikitup workers and city administrators, gathered in the streets, blocking several roads. The demonstrators are seeking payment of outstanding wages totaling R10.3 million, which they claim the City has yet to settle. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to SAMWU's Regional Deputy Chairperson, Lebo Ndawo

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SAMWU members vow to strike until their demands are met

Mthatha West Traditional Leader, Dalinzolo Mareke, has denied involvement in the extortion of businesses in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. He was implicated by Abathembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo, who accused Mareke of masterminding the extortion scheme. The king's statement came during a meeting convened after schools in the area were closed due to alleged demands for protection fees. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Mareke, who has refuted the allegations, maintaining his innocence in the matter

Mthatha West Traditional Leader, Dalinzolo Mareke, has denied involvement in the extortion of businesses in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. He was implicated by Abathembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo, who accused Mareke of masterminding the extortion scheme. The king's statement came during a meeting convened after schools in the area were closed due to alleged demands for protection fees. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Mareke, who has refuted the allegations, maintaining his innocence in the matter

Mthatha West Traditional leader denies involvement in extortion of businesses

Former EFF Deputy President Floyd Shivambu has been named as the new national organiser of the Umkhonto We Sizwe (MK) party. The appointment comes after Shivambu's resignation from the EFF last week. MK has also announced its National High Command, which will be responsible for making key decisions for the party. The High Command consists of eight senior officials and 45 additional members. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Political Analyst, Khanyi Magubane

Former EFF Deputy President Floyd Shivambu has been named as the new national organiser of the Umkhonto We Sizwe (MK) party. The appointment comes after Shivambu's resignation from the EFF last week. MK has also announced its National High Command, which will be responsible for making key decisions for the party. The High Command consists of eight senior officials and 45 additional members. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Political Analyst, Khanyi Magubane

Former EFF deputy president names national organizer of MK Party

Acting President Paul Mashatile, giving an address at the Union Buildings during the signing of the Second Presidential Health Compact, says the government's responsibility is to ensure that the compact effectively addresses the challenges facing the health system. Mashatile says that the nation's health is vital to development and cannot be compromised by issues like mismanagement and funding crises. The compact, first established in 2019, is designed to prepare the country's health systems for the implementation of the NHI. For more reaction on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Rural Health Advocacy Project (RHAP) Director: Russell Rensburg who have welcomed the signing of this second compact

Acting President Paul Mashatile, giving an address at the Union Buildings during the signing of the Second Presidential Health Compact, says the government's responsibility is to ensure that the compact effectively addresses the challenges facing the health system. Mashatile says that the nation's health is vital to development and cannot be compromised by issues like mismanagement and funding crises. The compact, first established in 2019, is designed to prepare the country's health systems for the implementation of the NHI. For more reaction on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Rural Health Advocacy Project (RHAP) Director: Russell Rensburg who have welcomed the signing of this second compact

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