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City of Joburg to elect a new mayor today

First Take SA ·

2023/05/02

The City of Joburg will convene an extraordinary council meeting to elect a new mayor today. This follows the resignation of Al Jama-ah's Thapelo Amad after a short stint in office. The Democratic Alliance's Mpho Phalatse who was ousted through a motion of no confidence in January, and was replaced with Thapelo Amad will stand as the DA's mayoral candidate today. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Gauteng provincial chairperson Fred Nel.

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3:40

Disappointment over poor turnout of a planned...

First Take SA ·

2023/05/02

The All Truck Drivers Forum and Allied South Africa have expressed disappointment at the poor turnout of its planned national shutdown of roads yesterday. The group embarked on a shutdown over the employment of foreign truck drivers by local trucking companies. Meanwhile, the African Unite Borders Bus trucks association, AUBBTA is calling on the government, SADC, and other stakeholders to find solutions around the employment of foreign truck drivers to avoid possible xenophobic attacks. For more on

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4:58

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

First Take SA ·

2023/05/02

Time to take 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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4:11

Maruleng to commission feasibility study on...

First Take SA ·

2023/05/02

The Maruleng local municipality in Limpopo will commission a feasibility study on alternative energy, as South Africa continues to grapple with load shedding. The municipality hopes this initiative will minimize load shedding, and reduce energy consumption from Eskom while cutting down on electricity costs. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Tsheko Musolwa, the Mayor of Maruleng Municipality in Limpopo

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4:35

Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde instructs law...

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2023/04/28

Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, says he has instructed the province's Law Enforcement Advancement Plan, LEAP officers to arrest Russia's President, Vladimir Putin, should he set foot in the province in August. Winde was speaking during the DA national Freedom Day celebration in Nyanga on the Cape Flats. Putin is expected to attend the BRICS Annual Heads of State Summit in Gauteng in August. This is despite the International Criminal Court (ICC) issuing an arrest warrant for Putin for alleged war

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4:55

Reflecting on 29 years of Freedom in South Africa

First Take SA ·

2023/04/28

President Cyril Ramaphosa says while the country has made significant strides since the dawn of democracy - Much still needs to be done to improve the lives of South Africans. President Ramaphosa was speaking at a Freedom Day rally in Klerksdorp, North West yesterday, as the country celebrated 29 years since the first democratic elections in 1994. Elvis Presslin spoke to Political Analyst from the Department of History and Political Studies at Nelson Mandela University, Professor Ntsikelelo

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2:51

National Health Department has denied reports of...

First Take SA ·

2023/04/28

The National Health Department has denied reports of shortages in the distribution of free condoms. This follows reports suggesting that there are shortages of condoms in Gauteng, which had resulted in a spike in sexually transmitted infection cases in the province. The provincial health department had earlier indicated the province has encountered challenges in the supply of condoms and is currently experiencing low stock levels. Elvis Presslin spoke to National Health Department Spokesperson,

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5:12

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi to unveil an...

First Take SA ·

2023/04/28

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi will today unveil an anti-crime unit that will be deployed to hostels, townships, and informal settlements in the province. The unit was mentioned in his State of the Province address earlier this year and will be tasked to combat crime in high-risk areas. The surge in the country's crime rate has once again prompted conversations on whether municipalities should have greater policing powers. Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis believes a step in this direction is to

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3:55

Africa Brief with Victor Kgomoeswana, author of "...

First Take SA ·

2023/04/28

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... TALKING POINTS: ***We start off in Nairobi, Kenya where Kenya Airways (KQ) will now access more Chinese cities after the airline signed an interline agreement with China Southern Airlines. ***And in Nigeria... Oando Took Delivery of the country's First Mass Transit Electric Buses ***And lastly

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2:57

Former Eskom CEO, Andre de Ruyter to appear virtually...

First Take SA ·

2023/04/26

Former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter will today appear virtually before the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, SCOPA to provide further information on alleged criminal activities at the power utility. SCOPA invited de Ruyter to brief the Committee following his scathing TV Interview in which he accused ANC officials and Ministers of corruption at Eskom. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to our SABC reporter in Cape Town, Mr. Joseph Mosia

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3:43

ANC proposes deployment of the army to fight violent...

First Take SA ·

2023/04/26

The ANC has proposed the deployment of the army to fight violent crimes around the country. The party announced the resolution yesterday following its NEC meeting. To discuss the matter further Elvis Presslin spoke to Independent Defence Analyst, Helmoed Heitman.

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3:25

DA has filed an application to access records to...

First Take SA ·

2023/04/26

The Democratic Alliance has filed an application to access records of the decision that informed the government's plan to lease a portion of the Bhisho airport in the Eastern Cape to the President of the United Arab Emirates and his family. The DA says the Department of Home Affairs and the Eastern Cape government have failed to provide coherent answers on key legal compliance requirements since the news of the arrival of the UAE delegation became public. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to

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3:22

City of Joburg once again with no mayor

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2023/04/25

The City of Johannesburg is once again without an executive mayor following the resignation of Thapelo Amad. This comes ahead of a motion of no confidence against him which was scheduled to take place today. Gauteng ANC Chairperson Panyaza Lesufi made the announcement on behalf of the political parties in the ANC/EFF alliance. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Al-Jama-ah president Ganief Hendricks

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3:37

ATM seeks clarity on the controversial landing of the...

First Take SA ·

2023/04/25

African Transformation Movement, ATM President Vuyo Zungula has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa to seek clarity on the controversial landing of the President of the UAE and his family on a strip in Bisho, Eastern Cape last week. The ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, his family, and an entourage of 500 guests quietly landed on a reportedly R20 million runway which he personally financed. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to ATM leader Vuyo Zungula

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6:02

IFP KZN calls for termination of tender for the...

First Take SA ·

2023/04/25

The IFP in KwaZulu-Natal is calling for the immediate termination of the tender awarded by the provincial Education Department for the supplier of the Schools Nutrition Programme. Learners at over 5000 schools in the province have been affected by the late, non-delivery and in some instances, rotten food supplies since schools re-opened two weeks ago. It is believed that these challenges began after the provincial department introduced a new supplier and system to deliver raw ingredients to schools

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4:01

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

First Take SA ·

2023/04/25

Time to take 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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6:27

Zanu PF freezes accounts of those believed to be...

First Take SA ·

2023/04/25

Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu-PF says it will "freeze" the accounts of people who they believe are kingpins in the mineral trade, following the Al Jazeera Gold Mafia exposé, of gold and money laundering. The ruling party seems to be falling apart following the report which implicates the country's president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, and smugglers including cigarette manufacturers, diplomats, and pastors. For more, Elvis Presslin spoke to Acie Lumumba, ZANU PF strategist

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3:05

Media Monitoring Africa wants President Ramaphosa's...

First Take SA ·

2023/04/24

Media Monitoring Africa wants the Constitutional Court to declare President Cyril Ramaphosa's delay in confirming a SABC board unlawful. This is despite the President appointing a board last week. This was after the Public broadcaster was operating without an effective board for six months. Elvis Presslin spoke to the Watchdog's Director William Bird who says there needs to be accountability to deter future violations.

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3:06

Katlego Bereng's family dispute police version of how...

First Take SA ·

2023/04/24

The family of Katlego Bereng whose charred remains were found inside Mangaung Correctional Center is disputing the police's version of how their son was killed. The 32-year-old's body was used as a decoy during Facebook rapist and murderer Thabo Bester's infamous escape from a Mangaung prison cell where he staged his suicide in May last year. Police have confirmed through a positive DNA match with the mother that the body thought to be Bester's, was instead that of Bereng. For more on this, Elvis

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4:56

Murder trial of former ANC youth league...

First Take SA ·

2023/04/24

The trial against four men charged with the murder of former ANC Youth League secretary-general Sindiso Magaqa is set to begin in the Pietermaritzburg High Court today. Magaqa was shot dead in uMzimkhulu in 2017. Sbonelo Myeza, Mbulelo Mpofana, Mlungisi Ncalane, and Sibusiso Ncengwa, are charged with Magaqa's murder. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to ANC KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Spokesperson, Mafika Mndebele

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