The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has confirmed that its Deputy President, Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, was kidnapped while traveling to Cape Town Airport yesterday and has since been rescued. The party has also revealed that a ransom of R10,000 was paid to secure his release. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to president of United Democratic Movement, Bantu Holomisa 

The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has confirmed that its Deputy President, Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, was kidnapped while traveling to Cape Town Airport yesterday and has since been rescued. The party has also revealed that a ransom of R10,000 was paid to secure his release. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to president of United Democratic Movement, Bantu Holomisa

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UDM's deputy president released following R10 000 ransom payment

Yesterday marked the second anniversary of the Enyobeni tavern tragedy, which claimed the lives of 21 young people in Scenery Park, Eastern Cape. The families of the victims, including Ntombizonke Mgangala, who lost her niece in the incident, are still seeking answers and closure. Ntombizonke joins Elvis Presslin to share her story and reflect on the tragedy that occurred on June 26, 2022, a day that was supposed to be a celebration of the end of exams, known as 'pens down'

Yesterday marked the second anniversary of the Enyobeni tavern tragedy, which claimed the lives of 21 young people in Scenery Park, Eastern Cape. The families of the victims, including Ntombizonke Mgangala, who lost her niece in the incident, are still seeking answers and closure. Ntombizonke joins Elvis Presslin to share her story and reflect on the tragedy that occurred on June 26, 2022, a day that was supposed to be a celebration of the end of exams, known as 'pens down'

Families of Enyobeni tavern tragedy still seek answers & closure two years later

Eskom is seeking to increase electricity tariffs by a significant 36% in 2025, following a 12% rise earlier this year. If the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) approves the proposal, the hike will take effect on April 1, 2025. The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has vehemently opposed the move, warning that it will result in the loss of free basic electricity for millions of households. Joining Elvis Presslin to discuss the implications of this proposed tariff increase is SAFTU's spokesperson, Trevor Shaku

Eskom is seeking to increase electricity tariffs by a significant 36% in 2025, following a 12% rise earlier this year. If the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) approves the proposal, the hike will take effect on April 1, 2025. The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has vehemently opposed the move, warning that it will result in the loss of free basic electricity for millions of households. Joining Elvis Presslin to discuss the implications of this proposed tariff increase is SAFTU's spokesperson, Trevor Shaku

SAFTU opposes Eskom wanting a 36% electricity tariff increase in 2025

A petition launched by Concerned Citizens has garnered nearly ten thousand signatures, calling for the removal of newly sworn-in MP Andile Mngxitama from Parliament. The petition accuses Mngxitama, a member of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, of perpetuating hate speech and urges the South African Human Rights Commission to take legal action against him. This comes after a video taken five years ago at a BLF event went viral showing Mngxitama making threatening statements. Elvis Presslin spoke to Andile Mngxitama himself to discuss these allegations and the growing calls for his removal from Parliament and AfriForum CEO, Kallie Kriel on their support of the petition...

A petition launched by Concerned Citizens has garnered nearly ten thousand signatures, calling for the removal of newly sworn-in MP Andile Mngxitama from Parliament. The petition accuses Mngxitama, a member of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, of perpetuating hate speech and urges the South African Human Rights Commission to take legal action against him. This comes after a video taken five years ago at a BLF event went viral showing Mngxitama making threatening statements. Elvis Presslin spoke to Andile Mngxitama himself to discuss these allegations and the growing calls for his removal from Parliament and AfriForum CEO, Kallie Kriel on their support of the petition...

UDM's deputy president released following R10 000 ransom payment

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