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SAHRA welcomes suspension of auction of former...

First Take SA ·

2024/01/31

The South African Heritage Resource Agency, SAHRA have welcomed the suspension of a controversial auction of former President Nelson Mandela's personal items. New York-based Guernsey's auction house announced the suspension on its websites without further explanation. The auction, which was scheduled to take place in February, would have seen 70 personal items belonging to the global Iconic and anti-apartheid being auctioned off. SAHRA's Ben Mwasinga spoke to our Senior Producer Ronald Phiri about

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10:16

SA to approach UN Security Council to intervene in...

First Take SA ·

2024/01/31

The U.N. Security Council has expressed concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. This amidst the International Court of Justice's recent ruling ordering Israel to prevent acts of genocide against Palestinians in its war with Hamas. The Council says there is an urgent need to expand flow of humanitarian aid to civilians in the Gaza strip. Meanwhile, President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed South Africa will approach the Council to intervene in the humanitarian crisis

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6:53

Jacob Zuma has 48 hours to respond to his suspension...

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2024/01/30

Former President Jacob Zuma has 48 hours to respond to his suspension from the ANC. The party's National Executive Committee took a decision to suspend Zuma as a member after he joined and campaigned for the rival uMkhonto we Sizwe party ahead of this year's national elections. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Political Analyst Tessa Dooms

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3:59

Shock after Rand Water executive killed and another...

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2024/01/30

The ANC in the Greater Johannesburg Region has expressed shock after a Rand Water executive was shoot and killed at the Zakariyya Park community hall in Vlakfontein. The incident occurred during a Back-to-School campaign at the centre. The City of Johannesburg Council's Chief Whip, Sthembiso Zungu was shot and wounded at the same event. ANC Greater Johannesburg Spokesperson, Masilo Serekele spoke to Elvis Presslin

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4:50

2021 July unrest was a learning curve for SAPS

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2024/01/30

The South African Police Service, SAPS says the 2021 July unrest was a learning curve for its members. A report by the Human Rights Commission into the July unrest found police were ill-prepared for the insurrection. The report also found no evidence linking the unrest to former President Jacob Zuma's arrest. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to National Police Spokesperson Athlenda Mathe

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4:16

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

First Take SA ·

2024/01/30

Elvis Presslin takes a look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana, author of "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back". Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo

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5:59

ANCYL president declines nomination to go to parliament

First Take SA ·

2024/01/29

ANC Youth League President Collen Malatji has declined nomination to go to Parliament. Malatji declined the invitation in a written response to the ANC's selection panel. This despite the League requesting a 50% representation on the ANC list in parliament. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Zama Khanyase, Spokesperson for the ANC Youth League

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14:58

Ad-hoc Committee on Western Cape Provincial Powers...

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2024/01/29

The Ad-hoc Committee on the Western Cape Provincial Powers Bill will today hold public hearings into the controversial Bill. The bill seeks to promote the assertion of existing provincial powers whilst also seeking the devolution of some of the national powers. The ANC has called on the public to reject the Bill in its entirety. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to ANC leader in the Western Cape legislature, Cameron Dugmore and Ivan Meyer, Federal Chairperson of the Democratic Alliance,

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4:44

DA Abroad calls for more overseas voting stations

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2024/01/26

The Democratic Alliance Abroad is calling for more overseas voting stations ahead of this year's national elections. The DA Abroad launched an online petition urging the Independent Electoral Commission, IEC to increase the number of voting stations accessible to South Africans abroad. This weekend the IEC launch a registration campaign in embassies and missions across the world for South African expatriates. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Abroad Communication Manager, Kelly Clark, who

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6:13

ICJ's verdict expected on SA's genocide case against...

First Take SA ·

2024/01/26

The International Court of Justice, ICJ will today deliver its verdict on South Africa's request for an interim ruling on its genocide case against Israel. South Africa hauled Israel before the ICJ at The Hague in the Netherlands, accusing it of committing genocide in Gaza. Israel has maintained it was acting in self-defence after the attack by Hamas in October last year. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Patrick Lukusa Kadima, an International Law expert from the University of

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4:31

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

First Take SA ·

2024/01/26

Elvis Presslin takes a look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana, author of "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back". Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo

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5:16

Alleged fraudster convinces NatJoints he is a diplomat

First Take SA ·

2024/01/26

A young alleged fraudster is facing various charges of fraud after convincing South Africa's apex security cluster NatJoints he is a diplomat. 24 year old Nhlanhla Sizani allegedly misrepresented himself as a UN ambassador or diplomat and was escorted around by police to polling stations as an observer during the 2021 local government elections. Sizani faces charges of fraud, forgery, and uttering. His case will be heard next month. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Willem Els, Training

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8:01

Egyptian delegation in the Eastern Cape on a planned...

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2024/01/25

The Chris Hani District Municipality, in collaboration with the Eastern Cape Development Corporation and the Chris Hani Development Agency, is hosting a delegation from Egypt to discuss the planned provincial Fertilizer Blending Plant, among other things. The delegation will be joining South Africa's ambassador to Egypt, Ntsiki Mashimbye, as part of the Integrated Industrial Partnership for Sustainable Economic Growth concluded between Egypt, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. For more on this

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6:08

MPC expected to announce interest rates after CPI...

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2024/01/25

The Reserve bank's monetary policy committee is expected to announce its decision on interest rates this afternoon. This comes as data released by Statistics South Africa shows that consumer price inflation moderated from five-point-five percent in November, to five-point-one percent in December 2023. Inflation averaged six-percent in 2023, lower than six-point-nine percent in 2022. Elvis Presslin spoke to Frank Blackmore, Lead Economist at KPMG South Africa

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6:57

Tensions high as two appear at the Groblersdal...

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2024/01/25

Tensions ran high outside the Groblersdal Magistrate's Court in Limpopo yesterday after two suspects appeared on charges of assault, believed to be racially motivated. A father and stepson were arrested for allegedly assaulting a black security guard and setting a dog on him for reportedly being drunk on duty. A group of Groblersdal residents showed up to the court carrying apartheid flags and blockaded roads in solidarity with the two suspects. Police fired stun grades to disperse the supporters,

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6:34

COSATU requesting urgent meeting with parliament

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2024/01/25

Labour federation COSATU is requesting an urgent meeting with parliament to discuss challenges facing workers. This as 6,000 postal workers face pending retrenchments while some SABC staff have yet to receive a wage increase in three years. COSATU has since written to various committees in parliament to intervene on matters concerning workers. Elvis Presslin spoke to Cosatu General Secretary, Solly Phetoe

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7:20

First phase to secure the future of the vulture...

First Take SA ·

2024/01/24

The first phase of a project to secure the future of wild vulture populations in Southern Africa has been successfully completed, with 160 Cape and African White-backed vultures settled into their new home at Shamwari Private Game Reserve, in the Eastern Cape. In what is said to be the largest relocation of vultures ever undertaken, the birds were transported over one thousand kilometres from VulPro's facility in Hartebeespoort, in the North West province, to bespoke enclosures at Shamwari. For

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9:57

March to Tshwane House to highlight lack of service...

First Take SA ·

2024/01/24

The EFF in Tshwane is threatening to approach the court in a bid to force the City of Tshwane to account to what happened to the R67-million revamp project for the Caledonian Soccer Stadium in Pretoria. Meanwhile, Several civic organisations and political parties will march to Tshwane House to highlight the alleged lack of service delivery in black communities. The group will be lead by Civid Organisation, Lotus Atteridgeville Saulsville Civic Association, LASCA who are also demanding the City of

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5:31

Hearing into Judge Makhubele's conduct continues...

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2024/01/24

The Judicial Conduct Tribunal hearing into suspended High Court Judge Nana Makhubele's conduct continues today in Johannesburg. This after a request by her lawyers for another postponement was denied. Makhubele is being investigated following a complaint filed by civil society organisation, #UniteBehind. The organisation alleges that Makhubele violated the separation of powers principle by being both a judge and chairperson of a state-owned company and allegedly advancing corruption and state

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8:12

Witness in the Khampepe inquiry confesses to starting...

First Take SA ·

2024/01/24

A witness in the Khampepe Commission of Inquiry into the Marshalltown fire that killed 77 people has admitted to setting the building ablaze. The man says he was trying to cancel a murder by setting the body alight, when the incident took place. Although the man has admitted to the act under oath, his testimony will not be used in court or as part of any other criminal investigation. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Legal Expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala

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