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3:16

National State of Disaster declared in response to...

First Take SA ·

2023/02/14

The Government has declared a national state of disaster to respond to widespread flooding in various parts of the country. Higher than normal rainfall has caused severe flooding in Mpumalanga, the Eastern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, the Northern Cape, and the North West provinces. The South African Weather Service predicts that current heavy rains will persist. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to South African Weather Service forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela

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3:36

5 people reportedly shot dead in Marianhill, Durban, KZN

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2023/02/14

Five people have reportedly been shot dead in Marianhill, west of Durban in KwaZulu Natal. The incident took place at two separate car workshops yesterday. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Robert Netshiunda

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3:01

CWU plans to challenge looming retrenchments at the...

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2023/02/14

The Communication Workers Union, CWU says plans are underway to challenge the looming retrenchments at the South African Post Office. SAPO has issued a Section 189 notice, which will see around 6000 workers lose their jobs. The Post Office turnaround strategy will also see it cutting staff salaries by as much as 40%. The Post Office recently incurred a loss of R2.3 billion in the past financial year. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to CWU's General Secretary, Aubrey Tshabalala

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3:35

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

First Take SA ·

2023/02/14

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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6:04

Tshwane mayor resigns for continued stability of the...

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2023/02/14

City of Tshwane mayor, Randall Williams, says he is resigning as mayor for the continued stability of the multi-party coalition. However, opposition parties in the City of Tshwane council have lambasted Williams for failure to deliver services to residents, especially those living in townships. Elvis Presslin spoke to Elections Analyst Wayne Sussman and asked him about the reasons why Randall Williams resigned

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2:58

SABC joins the world in commemorating the 12th...

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2023/02/13

The South African Broadcasting Corporation, SABC will join the rest of the world in commemorating the 12th edition of World Radio Day today. This year's World radio day is celebrated under the UNESCO theme 'Radio and Peace'. Our senior producer Ronald Phiri spoke to the SABC's Head of PBS Siphelele Sixaso about Radio Day and some of the thought-provoking content the SABC has lined up to celebrate the day

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2:16

Former Eskom Senior Manager, France Hlakudi's fraud...

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2023/02/13

The R30-million fraud trial of former Eskom Senior Manager, France Hlakudi resumes today. Hlakudi is expected to appear in the Pretoria regional court on various charges amounting to an estimated 30 million rand. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Sindisiwe Seboka, Spokesperson for the NPA's Investigating Directorate.

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3:53

Debate on gun violence & gun control following...

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2023/02/13

Fans of the late South African rap star - Kiernan Forbes, known as AKA - continue to flock to the place where he and his friend were gunned down outside a Durban restaurant Friday night. Sharing a bond in their love for AKA's music, people have laid bunches of flowers on the sidewalk where the shooting took place. In a symbolic rejection of the violence that claimed the two men's lives - two white candles and two pots of peace lilies also mark the spot. Meanwhile, the murder of AKA has sparked

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4:45

National State of Disaster over SA's energy crisis...

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2023/02/10

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a National State of Disaster over South Africa's energy crisis. Ramaphosa was delivering his state of the nation address last night. He says the national State of Disaster which comes into immediate effect has already been gazetted by COGTA Minister Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. President Ramaphosa says a Minister of Electricity in the Presidency will be appointed. For reaction to the President's SONA with a particular focus on the country's energy crisis, Elvis

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4:00

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2023/02/10

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6:39

All systems go for President Ramaphosa's SONA address...

First Take SA ·

2023/02/09

Parliament says it's all systems go for President Cyril Ramaphosa to deliver his State of the Nation Address this evening. Presiding officers say they expect all Members of Parliament to conduct themselves according to the rules of the house during the joint sitting of the two houses. They have sent a stern warning against those who may want to disrupt the president's speech, saying any disruptions will be dealt with firmly. The Economic Freedom Fighters have vowed not to allow Ramaphosa to make his

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2:39

Severe flooding in Komani, Eastern Cape causes damage...

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2023/02/09

Eastern Cape Disaster management teams are assessing the extent of structural damage in Komani after severe floods in the area. Scores of people have been displaced, a local private hospital submerged in water and many properties damaged. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Noncedo September Caba, Deputy Mayor of Chris Hani District Municipality in the Eastern Cape

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1:30

Racial criteria in the allocation of Covid-19 tourism...

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2023/02/09

Using racial criteria in the allocation of the Covid-19 tourism relief fund has been ruled unlawful. Yesterday the Constitutional Court dismissed, with costs, the Department of Tourism's efforts to appeal a Supreme Court ruling on the disbursement of Covid funds that required businesses to meet B-BBEE requirements. AfriForum and Solidarity took the department to court citing that the allocation of relief funds on the basis of race is unreasonable. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Ernst van

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3:19

Protest planned to Nigeria's embassy in Pretoria today

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2023/02/08

Community Organization, Abahlali Baahi will be marching to the Nigerian embassy in Pretoria this morning to protest against drug activities by alleged foreign nationals. The marchers are expected to hand over a memorandum to the embassy. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Abahlali Baahi Media liaison officer, Nokuthula Nemaguvhuni

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3:39

Proposed deal between SA Tourism and Tottenham...

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2023/02/08

Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Tourism, Thandi Mahambehlala says the proposed deal between South African Tourism and UK Football Club Tottenham Hotspur is off. The Committee met with the Tourism Board following public outrage over the deal. Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu was called to appear before the Committee to answer questions on whether she knew about the proposal. Sisulu says she had no knowledge of the matter. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to DA member of the Portfolio

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3:56

ATM blames energy crisis on President Cyril Ramaphosa

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2023/02/08

African Transformation Movement, ATM leader Vuyolwethu Zungula has blamed the country's energy crisis on President Cyril Ramaphosa's tenure in office. In a scathing open letter about President Cyril Ramaphosa's tenure, Zungula says the words "Loadshedding" and "Energy" never featured in Ramaphosa's State of the nation address since he took office in 2018 as head of state - Because the country was not faced with rolling blackouts back then as it is faced with energy challenges now. For more on this,

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7:39

Four ANC members sworn in as MPs yesterday

First Take SA ·

2023/02/07

Four ANC members were sworn in as Members of Parliament yesterday. The members are ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile, Second Deputy Secretary General Maropene Ramokgopa, and NEC members Parks Tau and Sihle Zikala. The new MPs replace Tshilidzi Munyai, Mervyn Dirks, Masefako Dikgale, and Matshidiso Mfikoe who resigned as MPs recently. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Governance Specialist and Political Analyst, Sandile Swana

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3:03

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2023/02/07

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3:41

7.8 magnitude earthquake hits Turkey and Syria

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2023/02/07

More than two-thousand-900 people have died and over 15-thousand others injured after two consecutive earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria. The 7.8 magnitude devastating earthquake struck on Monday reducing several buildings to debris in both countries. The death toll from the earthquakes is expected to rise. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Turkish journalist Türkmen Terzi, whose home town Kahramanmaras city was hit by the earthquake

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9:33

Pressure mounts on President Ramaphosa following...

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2023/02/06

Pressure is mounting on President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce a reshuffle of his cabinet this week following Deputy President David Mabuza's resignation. David Mabuza confirmed his resignation during a family funeral in Mpumalanga citing that he wanted to make way for Paul Mashatile, who was elected ANC deputy president at the ANC's conference in December. Ramaphosa has asked Mabuza, to remain in his position until the process of his departure and transition are finalized. For some analysis Elvis

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