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7:30

Reaction to the President's cabinet reshuffle last night

First Take SA ·

2023/03/07

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the reconfiguration of his new cabinet. Last night Ramaphosa appointed Paul Mashatile as his deputy president and Dr. Kgosientso Ramokgopa as Minister of electricity in the Presidency among other appointments. Ministers Nathi Mthethwa, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, and Lindiwe Sisulu have been booted out. For reaction to the President's new executive, Elvis Presslin spoke to John Steenhuisen, Leader of the Democratic Alliance, DA and Dr. Ongama Mtimka, a political

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5:35

Activities on Phala Phala farm under scrutiny again

First Take SA ·

2023/03/07

Activities on President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm in Limpopo have come under scrutiny once again. This is in the wake of the confirmation by the South African Revenue Service, SARS that it has no record of and cannot find any record that Sudanese businessman, Hazim Mustafa declared the 580 thousand U.S dollars he brought into South Africa in 2019. Meanwhile, Presidential Spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, announced that President Ramaphosa was under no obligation to report to SARS the 580 000

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4:15

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

First Take SA ·

2023/03/07

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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3:39

President Ramaphosa to announce cabinet changes tonight

First Take SA ·

2023/03/06

President Cyril Ramaphosa will announce the changes to his cabinet this evening at 7 pm. Pressure has been mounting on Ramaphosa to fill vacant positions in his executive, including appointing a deputy president, following the resignation of David Mabuza. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Governance Specialist and Political Analyst, Sandile Swana

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4:24

NEHAWU's planned strike for today is going ahead

First Take SA ·

2023/03/06

The National Education Health Workers Union, Nehawu is going ahead with its planned public service strike today. This after the union appealed a court order obtained by the Department of Public Service and Administration to interdict today's strike. Nehawu and other public sector unions have been locked in a long-standing battle with the government over wages. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Nehawu's National spokesperson Lwazi Nkolonzi

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7:36

SAFTU will today lay criminal charges against Eskom's...

First Take SA ·

2023/03/06

Trade union federation SAFTU will today lay criminal charges against former Eskom CEO Andre De Ruyter. This after de Ruyter failed to respond to SAFTU's letter to report information on alleged criminal activities at Eskom to authorities. SAFTU also wants de Ruyter to reveal the identity of the Minister he alluded to during a TV interview - accused of aiding and abetting corruption at the power utility. For more, Elvis Presslin spoke to SAFTU general secretary, Mr. Zwelinzima Vavi

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6:37

Veteran broadcaster, Mark Pilgrim succumbed to cancer...

First Take SA ·

2023/03/06

Veteran broadcaster Mark Pilgrim has succumbed to his battle with cancer. The 53-year-old former 5FM and SABC television presenter reportedly died peacefully at his home in the presence of his fiancée Adrienne. Pilgrim had been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, which he revealed last year. For more on Mark Pilgrim's life Elvis Presslin spoke to his friend and former colleague at SABC, Mr. Ashraf Garda

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3:22

Hartebeespoort Dam invaded by water hyacinth

First Take SA ·

2023/03/02

Scientists have warned that more needs to be done to treat the cause of the invasive water hyacinth that has exploded on the Hartbeespoort Dam in the North West province. They have called on authorities to tighten regulations on wastewater management in order to deal with the problem. The dam used to attract countless tourists due to its scenic landscapes and recreational water sports. Now, visitors are greeted by the sight of boats stuck in a sea of hyacinth weed. To expand a bit more about the

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5:52

Sense of urgency for the President to fill vacancies...

First Take SA ·

2023/03/02

Presidential Spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says there is a sense of urgency on President Ramaphosa's part to fill vacancies that currently exist in his cabinet and he will do so in the next few days. Magwenya was briefing the media at the Union Building in Pretoria on the president's weekly diary. Magwenya's briefing comes just hours after the resignation of David Mabuza as a Member of Parliament, effectively ending his tenure as Deputy President of the country. There has been growing impatience

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3:07

Reports of a shortage of diabetic medicine continues...

First Take SA ·

2023/03/02

Community members in Gqeberha say they are still struggling to access diabetes medicine in public health facilities. The health department recently said there was no shortage of insulin at its facilities after communities complained of being turned back as there was no stock. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Board Member of Diabetes South Africa PE, Megan Soanes

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4:04

Eskom today marks 100 years since its establishment

First Take SA ·

2023/03/01

As South Africans grapple with the reality of the energy crisis, power utility Eskom is today marking one hundred years since its establishment. Eskom has been powering the nation since 1923 when the Electricity Supply Commission was instituted. Currently, with small businesses struggling to stay afloat, traffic lights not working and households frustrated due to the continuous power outages - do South Africans have any reason to celebrate as Eskom enters its centenary year? To help us answer that

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4:27

DA loses to Cope's Dr. Murunwa Makwarela in the City...

First Take SA ·

2023/03/01

Cilliers Brink, Leader of the DA caucus in Tshwane lost to Cope's Dr. Murunwa Makwarela at a special meeting to vote for a mayor following the resignation of DA councilor Randall Williams. Elvis Presslin spoke to Cilliers Brink about this...

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6:18

City of Tshwane has new mayor, Cope's Dr. Murunwa...

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2023/03/01

Former City of Tshwane speaker and Cope councilor Dr. Murunwa Makwarela has been elected as the new mayor. Makwarela received 112 votes while the DA's Cillier Brink got 101 votes. Yesterday the Tshwane council convened a special meeting to vote for a mayor following the resignation of DA councilor Randall Williams. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Mayor Dr. Murunwa Makwarela

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3:19

Domestic workers minimum wage comes into effect today

First Take SA ·

2023/03/01

The minimum wage for domestic workers comes into effect today and will see their wages increase from R3 700 to R4 100. The 9.6 % increase stems from the new Minimum Wage Bill coming into effect. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to the Organiser for the South African Domestic Service and Allied Workers Union, Gloria Kente

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3:32

Today is final deadline for Parliament to amend the...

First Take SA ·

2023/02/28

Today is the final deadline for Parliament to amend the Electoral Amendment Bill, which will allow independent candidates to contest the 2024 provincial and national elections. In June 2020 the Constitutional Court found the Electoral Act was unconstitutional as it made it impossible for candidates to stand for political office without being members of political parties. The court had then given Parliament 24 months to review the electoral legislation - But parliament failed to meet the deadline and

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4:36

New Tshwane mayor expected to be elected today

First Take SA ·

2023/02/28

A new Mayor in the City of Tshwane is expected to be elected during a special council meeting today. The governing multi-party coalition has thrown its weight behind DA member and former parliamentarian Cilliers Brink. This follows the resignation of Randall Williams earlier this month. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the City of Tshwane multi-party coalition spokesperson and Freedom Front Plus leader, Dr. Corné Mulder

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4:21

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

First Take SA ·

2023/02/28

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4:30

Westbury residents urged to speak out against...

First Take SA ·

2023/02/28

Reiger Park community activist Kevin Koopman is calling on the community of Westbury, Johannesburg to speak out against widespread shootings and violence in the area. This after two people were killed and 11 others shot and wounded at the weekend. Koopman told our senior producer Ronald Phiri that witnesses would be more willing to talk if they felt protected by police

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9:29

Nigerians wait for the country's election results

First Take SA ·

2023/02/27

Millions of Nigerians are anxiously waiting on results from this weekend's tightly contested presidential election among three frontrunners. The Independent National Electoral Commission in Nigeria was expected to start the collation of the presidential results last night. After two terms under President Muhammadu Buhari, many Nigerians hope a new leader can do a better job of tackling the widespread insecurity, joblessness, and growing poverty afflicting their nation. For more on this, Elvis

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5:13

Diabetes SA says there is a shortage of diabetes...

First Take SA ·

2023/02/27

Diabetes South Africa in Gqeberha says there is a serious shortage of diabetes medicine in public health facilities. The organization says it has been asking for donations as diabetics cannot get insulin at clinics and hospitals in Gqeberha. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Megan Soanes, a Board Member of Diabetes South Africa in Gqeberha and Eastern Cape Health Department's Director of Pharmaceutical Services, Ayanda Soka

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