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7:01

Calls for pro-democracy MPs to be released from...

First Take SA ·

2023/09/06

Eswatini has been urged to release pro-democracy members of parliament as part of its independence celebrations today. Two pro-democracy MPs have been languishing in prison since July 2021 on charges of terrorism. Civil and pro-democracy organisations are calling on Eswatini to choose a democratic path by first releasing two jailed MPs as the country marks 55 years of independence from Britain. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Spokesperson for Lucky Lukhele, Spokesperson for Swaziland

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4:22

Fuel prices to increase at midnight tonight

First Take SA ·

2023/09/05

Petrol prices for both 93 and 95 octane will at midnight increase by a massive R1,71c per litre, diesel by between R2,76c and R2,84c, while illuminating paraffin will increase by R3,70c per litre. The increase will be the highest fuel increase since July last year. Fuel retailers have also urged government to find alternative solutions to the ever increasing fuel prices. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Automobile Association spokesperson Layton Beard.

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8:07

ANC considers new legal options over the cadre...

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2023/09/05

The ANC is considering new legal options after the Supreme Court dismissed the party's leave to appeal a cadre deployment ruling. The Appeals court dismissed with cost, the ANC's application to appeal a Gauteng High Court ruling which compels the party to hand over complete records of its national cadre deployment committee to the DA within five days. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to DA spokesperson Solly Malatsi

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6:08

Adv Busisiwe Mkhwebane will be reporting to work today

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2023/09/05

Suspended Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane says she will be reporting for duty today. In her statement, posted on X - formerly Twitter, Mkhwebane says she informed President Cyril Ramaphosa of her intention to return to work, citing protocol and the expiry of her suspension. Last month, the Section 194 Committee adopted its report following an inquiry into Mkhwebane's fitness for office and recommended her removal to the National Assembly. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Legal

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5:36

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

First Take SA ·

2023/09/05

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 gives us the latest African economic stories...

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4:44

HAITU: Drastic budget cuts will collapse the public...

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2023/09/05

The Health and Allied Workers Indaba Trade Union, HAITU says national Treasury will collapse the public healthcare sector by implementing drastic budget cuts. Treasury's cost-cutting proposals will implement a number of stringent measures to rein in government spending which include a hiring freeze, after a shortfall in revenue collection. HAITU says hospitals are faced with staff shortages and the states refusal to fill vacancies lead to poor patient outcomes. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke

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6:54

ZIM GABON INTERVIEW PODCAST 4_9_2023

First Take SA ·

2023/09/04

Zimbabwe President-elect Emmerson Mnangagwa will be inaugurated today for the second time after the August 23 elections. However opposition parties have disputed the election results accusing ZANU PF of vote rigging. Some Zimbabweans have called for the establishment of a transitional government. Meanwhile Gabon will swear in General Brice Nguema as transitional president today following a military coup just hours after President Ali Bongo's electoral win. Gabon's new military leader has pledged to

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6:47

HATE SPEECH PODCAST INTERVIEW.....4_9_2023

First Take SA ·

2023/09/04

Lobby group Afriforum is challenging the "Kill the Boer" chant today in the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein. The group is appealing against the Equality Court order that found the struggle song does not constitute hate speech. Afriforum say the chant is a clear-cut example of hate speech that it endangers the lives of farmers in South-Africa. For more on today's appeal, we're now joined on the line by Willie Spies, Afriforum's legal representative

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6:10

LADY R INTERVIEW PODCAST 4_9_2023

First Take SA ·

2023/09/04

President Cyril Ramaphosa says there is no proof that weapons were loaded onto Russia's cargo ship, Lady R last year. Ramaphosa was addressing the nation on the conclusion of a panel investigation into the Lady R vessel which docked at Simonstown Naval Base last year. In May, US ambassador to South Africa Reuben Brigety accused South Africa of providing arms to Russia in the midst of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. This prompted Ramaphosa to establish an inquiry into Brigety's remarks. President

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7:47

Prof Theo van Wyk's original music composition called...

First Take SA ·

2023/09/01

An acclaimed music teacher and church organist Shadè Jansen is on cloud nine after hearing her original music composition called Chorale and Toccata will be showcased on the world stage and will premiere internationally in New York, US, in September. Prof Theo van Wyk from the University of Pretoria, the first person of colour to earn a doctorate in musicology in South Africa added Shadè's Chorale and Toccata, as part of his new repertoire on the organ recital program that will premiere at The

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11:43

Safer South Africa Foundation and Harmony Gold launch...

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2023/09/01

Safer South Africa Foundation and Harmony Gold have launched crime prevention initiatives across the country to deal with the scourge of illegal mining. The Communities and Justice Programme will be rolled out in communities near the mining company's operations in Gauteng, Free State and North West provinces to address rising levels of criminality. Elvis Presslin spoke to retired General Riah Phiyega, CEO of the Safer South Africa Foundation...

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4:13

Africa Brief with Victor Kgomoeswana, author of...

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2023/09/01

Africa Brief 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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6:49

OUTA heads to court to stop the reinstatement and...

First Take SA ·

2023/09/01

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, OUTA is heading to court to stop the reinstatement and enforcement of old traffic fines. The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) tasked with implementing legislation says the Aarto Act does not prescribe any time limit for the issuance of enforcement orders. The points demerit system, a crucial element of Aarto aimed at removing serial offenders from the road has not been implemented anywhere yet. Elvis Presslin spoke to Advocate Stefanie Fick, Executive

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9:24

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the...

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2023/09/01

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the Johannesburg fire that claimed the lives of at least 75 people as a tragic disaster. Ramaphosa cancelled his scheduled address to the nation yesterday to visit the reportedly hijacked building that was ravaged by fire. At least 250 people were injured - 50 of whom are being treated in hospital. Ramaphosa says the issue of inner city housing and the hijacking of buildings needs to be addressed. We caught up with our reporter, Sashin Naidoo, and SERI's

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4:19

Ace Magashule launches own political party

First Take SA ·

2023/08/31

Expelled former ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule launched his own political party after months of speculation. Magashule says his party will work with what he calls the politically weary and those abused by the current political system. He was speaking at the launch of his party in Oralndo West, Soweto yesterday. His party - The African Congress for Transformation will host its first conference in October to elect a permanent leadership ahead of next year's polls. To further discuss this Elvis

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5:35

City of Tshwane to take civil action against SAMWU

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2023/08/31

The City of Tshwane says it is going to take civil action against the South African Municipal Workers Union for damages caused by the strike. Workers affiliated to SAMWU have been on an unprotected strike over salary increases since July. The strike turned violent with some of the city's infrastructure damaged and vandalised. Service delivery has been brought to a halt in many areas. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to City of Tshwane Executive Mayor, Cilliers Brink

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3:53

Fire in Johannesburg city centre kills 20 people

First Take SA ·

2023/08/31

20 people have died and 43 others injured after a fire broke out at a building in the Johannesburg city centre this morning. Elvis Presslin spoke to Johannesburg Emergency Management Services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi...

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4:01

Right to Read Campaign launched at Constitution Hill

First Take SA ·

2023/08/31

The Right to Read Campaign says it will take 86 years for all South African children to read for meaning. Social justice organisations such as the South African Human Rights Commission, the Legal Resources Centre, Equal Education and SECTION27 launched The Right to Read Campaign at Constitution Hill, in Johannesburg yesterday to address the shocking early-grade literacy rates. The campaign is in response to a 2021 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study which revealed that 81% of Grade 4

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5:04

Military General named as Gabon's transitional leader

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2023/08/31

General Brice Oligui Nguema has been named as Gabon's transitional leader. Army officers took power in a coup in the early hours of yesterday morning. Appearing on television, the officers said they had annulled the results of Saturday's election. The officers say they have arrested one of President Ali Bongo's sons for treason. Deposed Gabonese President Ali Bongo has appealed for help from the international community. For more on this we're joined on the line by Frederique Baya, a Citizen in

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5:47

Mac Charter Council to host Women's Day event tomorrow

First Take SA ·

2023/08/30

The Marketing, Advertising and Communication (MAC) Charter Council will host a Women's Day event tomorrow, a gathering dedicated to celebrating the achievements and contributions of women in the MAC Sector. The Council believes that through strategic initiatives and collaborative efforts, it can stimulate valuable insight on discussions on women's leadership within the sector. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Chief Director Media Policy and MAC Charter Council Secretariat, Sandile

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