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4:12

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

First Take SA ·

2023/01/27

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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4:14

Eastern Cape residents vow to continue with protests

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2023/01/27

Disgruntled Queenstown residents in the Eastern Cape have vowed to continue protesting until power is restored in the area. Enoch Mgijima Municipality residents shut down the town center calling on the ANC in the province to address the constant power cuts and other service delivery issues. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Mr. Loyiso Magqashela, ANC PEC spokesperson in the Eastern Cape

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2:54

Economists expect MPC to deliver another interest...

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2023/01/26

Economists are expecting the South African Reserve Bank to deliver another hefty interest rate hike today when it announces the decision of its monetary policy committee. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Tertia Jacobs, an economist at Investec

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8:41

Doctors to march in four provinces today demanding...

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2023/01/26

The South African Medical Association Trade Union, Samatu will march in four provinces today, to demand the employment of medical doctors in hospitals. The Union has criticized the national health department, accusing it of failing to employ doctors who completed their mandatory community service. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Samatu General Secretary Dr. Cedric Sihlangu and Dr. Percy Mahlathi, Deputy Director-General for hospital services, at the Department of Health

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2:42

Motions of no confidence filed to remove Joburg...

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2023/01/26

Three motions of no confidence have been filed by minority opposition parties to remove Johannesburg Mayor Dr. Mpho Phalatse. Phalatse was reinstated after the Patriotic Alliance left the DA-led multiparty coalition in the City of Johannesburg in September last year and went on to vote for a motion that removed her as City mayor. But during the same month, the high court in Johannesburg found that Phalatse's removal was unlawful and invalid. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the Spokesperson

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6:23

ANC reacts to the DA's planned march to Luthuli House...

First Take SA ·

2023/01/25

The Democratic Alliance will be marching to the ANC's headquarters, Luthuli House today against load shedding and high electricity tariffs. Judgment has been reserved in the DA's challenge against the ANC's cadre deployment policy, which it says has contributed to the issues at Eskom. Elvis Presslin spoke to ANC National Spokesperson, Pule Mabe

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4:54

DA set to march to Luthuli House today

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2023/01/25

The Democratic Alliance will be marching to Luthuli House today to protest against load shedding and high electricity tariffs. The party says through the policy of cadre deployment, incompetent ANC cadres were deployed to destroy Eskom. Corrupt tenders for power stations were handed out, and SA is left with load shedding. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the DA National Spokesperson, Cilliers Brink

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6:46

President Ramaphosa asks Eskom to postpone pending...

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2023/01/24

President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked the Eskom board to postpone its pending 18.65% electricity tariff hike approved by the National Energy Regular of South Africa, Nersa. His intervention comes amid growing calls for protests and boycotts against the hike which comes into effect in April this year. For more on this, Udo Carelse spoke to Political analyst Dr. Ebrahim Harvey.

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5:39

MKMVA taking ANC to court over its 2021 disbandment

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2023/01/24

Members of the Mkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association are taking the ANC to court over the disbandment of the veterans association. The MKMVA recently filed court papers to have the decision to disband them overturned. The MKMVA was disbanded in 2021. For more on this, Udo Carelse spoke to MKMVA spokesperson Carl Niehaus...

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2:45

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2023/01/24

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3:59

43 shooting incidents occurred on the Cape Flats this...

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2023/01/24

Civil rights organization, Action Society SA has reported that 43 shooting incidents occurred this past weekend on the notorious gang-ridden Cape Flats, in the Western Cape. The organization says there were several fatalities reported. For more on this, Udo Carelse spoke to Ian Cameron, the Director for Community Safety at Action Society SA.

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2:42

Aggrieved FS ANC members threatening legal action

First Take SA ·

2023/01/23

Aggrieved Free State ANC members are threatening legal action over the results of the party's 9th provincial conference in Bloemfontein. The group is questioning the validity of the results, saying conference processes were not fair. Former Free State ANC treasurer, Mxolisi Dukwana, has been elected as the new party chairperson. For some analysis, Elvis Presslin spoke to political analyst from the University of Free State, Professor Sethulego Matebesi

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3:17

DA to challenge ANC's cadre deployment policy

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2023/01/23

The Democratic Alliance will today challenge the ANC's cadre deployment policy in the North Gauteng High Court. The opposition party wants the court to declare the policy unlawful and unconstitutional. The DA says cadre deployment exacerbates South Africa's economic, social, and governance woes. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to DA National Spokesperson, Cilliers Brink

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2:50

Afriforum plans to start its own energy company

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2023/01/23

Civil rights group Afriforum is planning to start its own energy company, as South Africa continues to grapple with load shedding. Afriforum says its power generation company will supply electricity using small nuclear modular reactors. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel

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3:14

Eswatini government investigating murder of a human...

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2023/01/23

The Eswatini government says it is investigating the brutal murder of renowned human rights lawyer and pro-democracy activist, Advocate Thulani Maseko. Maseko was shot dead at the weekend by unknown assailants at his home in eSwatini. The Swaziland Solidarity Network has accused King Mswati III of orchestrating Advocate Maseko's murder. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the Network's spokesperson Lucky Lukhele

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2:25

ANC MP to appear in NW court, accused of killing his...

First Take SA ·

2023/01/23

An ANC member of parliament accused of killing his wife is expected to appear in the Orkney Magistrate Court in the North West province today. It is alleged the husband killed his wife in November last year, in Kanana township near Klerskdorp following an argument. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to ANC North West Secretary, Louis Diremelo

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5:22

NSC results for class of 2022 to be released today

First Take SA ·

2023/01/19

The Department of Basic Education will today release the National Senior Certificate (NSC) Results for the class of 2022 in a ceremony to be held in Fairland, Johannesburg. The Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga will host top achievers and parents for a congratulatory breakfast while the Director General, Mathanzima Mweli is expected to deliver a technical briefing to unpack the results in greater detail later this afternoon. For some analysis, Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor of Practice

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6:44

More arrests expected in connecion with the murder of...

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2023/01/19

Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane, says more arrests are expected in connection with the murder of Mkhondo Councillor, Sibonelo Ntshangase and two others were gunned down in Ethandukukhanya Township last Friday. A third suspect has been arrested following the arrest on Monday of Former Mayor, Vusi Motha and security company boss Willington Sangweni. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Mpumalanga Provincial Government Spokesperson, George Mthethwa

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6:32

City Power continues its revenue collection drive

First Take SA ·

2023/01/19

Johannesburg City Power is continuing its revenue collection drive with the Nigerian Consulate the latest to get their power cut off for outstanding bills. City Power switched off the consulate power after it refused to meet to discuss its outstanding R406 000 debt. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to City Power Spokesperson, Isaac Mangena

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2:29

ESKOM assessing letter of demand from law firms due...

First Take SA ·

2023/01/18

Can Eskom successfully be sued for load-shedding? The power utility is currently assessing a letter of demand from Mabuza attorneys and several other law firms over its failure to curb rolling blackouts in the country. The letter of demand was issued to Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter and Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan on Monday. Several political leaders and lobby groups are also planning to take legal action against NERSA's 18.65% tariff increase granted to Eskom. To discuss the legalities

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