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SA cannot afford further erosion of confidence &...

First Take SA ·

2022/12/02

Business Unity South Africa, BUSA says the country cannot afford further erosion of confidence and instability following the release of the scathing Phala Phala report against President Cyril Ramaphosa. The report compiled by the Section 89 panel states there's prima facie evidence that Ramaphosa may have acted inconsistently with his oath of office. BUSA has called on leaders to be statesmanlike during this time of uncertainty and avoid actions and narrative or rhetoric that is harmful to the

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4:12

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

First Take SA ·

2022/12/02

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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6:08

Janusz Walus is officially a free man today

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2022/12/01

Janusz Walus, the killer of former SACP General Secretary Chris Hani, will officially be a free man today. The Polish immigrant Janusz Waluś, convicted for the 1993 murder of Hani, was stabbed in prison, on the eve of his release on parole. Last week the Constitutional Court set aside Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola's March 2020 decision to refuse Walus parole, ordering his release within 10 days. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Golden Miles Bhudu, spokesperson for the South

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7:07

President Cyril Ramaphosa may have a case to answer...

First Take SA ·

2022/12/01

The Section 89 panel has found that President Cyril Ramaphosa may have a case to answer, pertaining to the theft on his Phala Phala farm in Limpopo. The report states Ramaphosa may have committed serious misconduct, violated sections of the PRECCA Act, acted inconsistently with his oath of office, and exposed himself to a conflict of interest. For more on the report, Elvis Presslin spoke to General Bantu Holomisa, Leader of the United Democratic Movement, UDM and Independent Political Analyst and

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2:42

Temporary ban placed on the export of scrap & waste...

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2022/12/01

The Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition Ebrahim Patel has temporarily placed a ban on the export of scrap and waste metal. The six months ban comes amidst growing concern over the impact of copper theft on the economy and infrastructure. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to GroundWork Waste Campaigner, Musa Chamane

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6:37

Parents & students warned of bogus schools in Gauteng

First Take SA ·

2022/12/01

The Gauteng education department is warning parents and aspiring students to be wary of bogus schools in the province. This was after the department shut down Milton Park English Foundation school which has been operating illegally in Ivory Park, Tembisa since 2018. The illegally-run school had been offering tuition for learners from Grade R to Grade 9, with a learner enrolment of 111 and most of them being Zimbabwean nationals. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Edward Mosuwe, Head of

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5:16

NAPTOSA concerned over increasing sexual misconduct...

First Take SA ·

2022/11/30

The National Professional Teachers' Organisation, NAPTOSA has raised concern over the increasing number of sexual misconduct cases by teachers against learners. NAPTOSA says due to the disconnect between legislation and implementation, the provinces that find unethical educators guilty of offenses, do not report to the South African Council for Educators. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Naptosa Chief Executive in KwaZulu Natal, Thirona Moodley

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5:04

SACP to protest against the release of Chris Hani's...

First Take SA ·

2022/11/30

The SACP will today protest outside Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Facility in Pretoria against the release of Chris Hani's killer Janusz Walus. The party has also filed papers with the Constitutional Court asking it to reconsider and rescind its decision to parole Walus - who was stabbed in prison yesterday, on the eve of his release. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to the Central Committee Member of the SACP, Dr. Alex Mashilo

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3:11

Two arrested in connection with killing of a Tshwane...

First Take SA ·

2022/11/30

Two suspected ATM bombing kingpins have been arrested in connection with the killing of a Tshwane metro police officer. The suspects were apprehended by the Johannesburg metro police. Meanwhile, the JMPD says it has also intensified its visibility in shopping centers across Gauteng as part of its crime prevention campaign during the festive season. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to JMPD spokesperson Mr. Xolani Fihla

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5:44

SA's unemployment crisis likely to get worse next year

First Take SA ·

2022/11/29

Economists have warned that South Africa's unemployment crisis is likely to get worse next year. This is as Statistics South Africa prepares to release its latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey in Pretoria later today. The official unemployment rate was recorded at thirty-three-point-nine percent in the second quarter; however, the rate is even higher according to the expanded definition, at forty-four percent. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Efficient Group chief economist Dawie Roodt

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3:49

The UIF welcomes the arrest of 16 suspects accused of...

First Take SA ·

2022/11/29

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has welcomed the arrests of 16 suspects accused of swindling R2,2 million from the Fund's COVID TERS scheme. The suspects were apprehended in Gauteng and the North West province. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) Commissioner, Teboho Maruping

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4:07

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2022/11/29

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3:02

EC ANC member, Andile Lungisa suspended again

First Take SA ·

2022/11/29

Eastern Cape ANC member Andile Lungisa has been suspended again. Lungisa, who is competing to become the ANC's next treasurer-general at the party's upcoming 55th national elective conference in December was reportedly suspended for the second time by the party's National Disciplinary Committee of Appeals. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Andile Lungisa

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3:31

Two grade 12 learners die at school study camps ahead...

First Take SA ·

2022/11/28

A Grade 12 learner has been found dead with stab wounds during a school camp at the Ben Hlongwane high school, outside Mokopane in Limpopo. Philemon Nkomo's body was found in the early hours of yesterday morning (Sunday). He had been camping with other learners at the school to prepare for exams. In another incident, a Grade 12 who reportedly left a study camp without permission at Leagathoko Secondary School outside Burgersfort, drowned in a river. Gift Mitchel's body was retrieved on Saturday. For

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5:11

Online Admissions for Gauteng's 2023 academic year...

First Take SA ·

2022/11/28

As the 2023 Online Admissions placement period for Grades 1 and 8 will be ending this Wednesday, Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane yesterday outlined the status of learner placements and further interventions to ensure that all learners are placed before the start of the 2023 academic year. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to the National Association of School Governing Bodies Spokesperson, Matakanye Matakanye

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3:52

The ANC's IRC has elected its new leadership in the...

First Take SA ·

2022/11/28

The elective conference of the ANC's Interim Regional Committee (IRC) has elected its new leadership in the trouble-torn region. The conference nominated members for the top six leadership positions, of which five were uncontested. This is as disgruntled party members in the region, who had convened a parallel conference, have officially elected their own preferred leadership, despite the Free State High Court dismissing their urgent application to interdict the conference convened by the IRC. For

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1:58

Botswana's government in negotiations to save the...

First Take SA ·

2022/11/28

Botswana's government is reportedly in rigorous diplomatic negotiations to save the life of drug trafficking accused Botswana national Lesedi Molapisi. The Botswana national was arrested for allegedly flying into Bangladesh with drugs in her possession. Her father was reportedly struggling to obtain information about her circumstances but believes she is alive and awaiting a trial date. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Botswana's Sunday Standard Deputy Editor, Spencer Mogapi

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4:04

Cosatu supports SAPO wage strike

First Take SA ·

2022/11/25

Labour union COSATU says it supports the wage strike by employees of the South African Post Office. The union says the workers have not received any salary increase for the past two years. The union further says workers are still owed back pay for the last financial year and struggled to access their medical aid services because of the failure of the SOE to contribute to their scheme MEDIPOS. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to COSATU National Spokesperson, Sizwe Pamla

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3:13

Survey reveals ANC stands to lose majority in 2024...

First Take SA ·

2022/11/25

A new survey has revealed that the ANC stands to lose its majority in the 2024 general elections. Conducted by the think tank, The Brenthurst Foundation, more than three-quarters of the participants indicated their preference for a coalition government to take over from the ANC. The survey revealed that the DA is expected to get a slight increase in the number of votes. Elvis Presslin speaks to Elections Analyst Wayne Sussman

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4:05

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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2022/11/25

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