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5:35

10-yr old mauled to death by family's two Pit bulls

First Take SA ·

2022/09/28

A 10-year-old boy was mauled to death by his family's two Pit bulls in his house in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. It is alleged that the boy and two other children were in the house with the dogs. Police say they were forced to shoot and kill both dogs and are investigating the incident. Elvis Presslin spoke to Pit Bull Federation of South Africa spokesperson Lins Rautenbach

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4:29

Putco proposes review of disciplinary process for...

First Take SA ·

2022/09/27

Bus company Putco is proposing a review of the disciplinary process for dismissed workers who embarked on an unprotected wage strike. Putco suspended its operations after workers went on a wildcat strike demanding a 6 percent wage increase and bonuses promised to them three years ago. The company has proposed that the disciplinary hearings for all 139 employees be expedited to ensure fairness for all those affected. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to PUTCO Spokesperson Lindokuhle Xulu

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5:23

Cogta's 2-day local government summit starts today

First Take SA ·

2022/09/27

The department of cooperative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta) is set to hold its two-day local government summit starting today. The department says the summit aims at strengthening local government and will bring to the fore, the importance of institutionalizing the District Development Model as an operating model for cooperative governance. This is as the auditor general has warned that more than a quarter of South Africa's municipalities is on brink of financial collapse. For more on

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5:37

Preliminary investigation suggest tavern shooting is...

First Take SA ·

2022/09/27

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says a preliminary investigation suggests that the Soweto tavern shooting stems from violent turf wars over abandoned mines, rubbish dumps, and cable theft. Yesterday five people appeared in court in connection with the July mass shooting in which sixteen patrons were killed at Mdlalose Tavern in Nomzamo Park. At the center of the bloody feud are scores of abandoned mines in and around Gauteng, Free State, and North West. To discuss the issue of mine gangs,

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3:08

Cosatu's congress got off to a rocky start

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2022/09/27

Cosatu's 14th National Congress got off to a rocky start after ANC National Chairperson Gwede Mantashe was booed off stage by delegates. They accused Mantashe and the ANC-led government of failing the workers by not respecting the resolution of the 2018 wage agreement. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to former labour unionist, author, and political analyst Dr. Ebrahim Harvey

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4:44

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoesoana

First Take SA ·

2022/09/27

Time to take a look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana, 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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2:49

Fatal shark attack closes Central Beach for swimming

First Take SA ·

2022/09/26

Beaches at Plettenberg Bay in the Southern Cape remain closed for swimming, following a fatal shark attack yesterday*. A 39-year old woman from Cape Town was killed in the attack at Central Beach. Another fatal attack occurred in June this year. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Bitou Municipal spokesperson, Andile Namntu

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4:42

A picket is expected in the Western Cape against oil...

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2022/09/26

Environmental groups, local communities, and small-scale fishers will today picket at Saldanha and Pepper Bay in the Western Cape, against oil and gas exploration. The small-scale fishers are protesting the imminent arrival of oil and gas firm Azinam's oil rig, which is set to start offshore exploration activities in the next few days. Affected communities say they were not adequately consulted. For more Elvis Presslin spoke to Neville Van Rooy, Community Outreach Coordinator for The Green

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6:44

SA ranks 19th world wide for penetration of organized...

First Take SA ·

2022/09/26

South Africa now ranks 19th in the world for the penetration of organised crime. That's according to a recent report by the Global Organised Crime Index, which has revealed that a major corruption market in South Africa is associated with the movement of foreign nationals, predominantly related to paperwork and the process of crossing borders with a bribe, instead of a valid passport. The report shows South Africa as a destination country for human trafficking. It also states that South Africa has a

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2:39

South Africa celebrates National Heritage Day tomorrow

First Take SA ·

2022/09/23

President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow lead the nation in celebrating South Africa's indigenous music and its immense contribution to sports, arts, culture, and heritage. National Heritage Day celebrations will be held at the Union Buildings in Tshwane under the theme "Celebrating the Legacy of Solomon Linda and South Africa's Indigenous Music". This year's theme pays tribute to the 60th anniversary of the passing of singer and songwriter Solomon Popoli Linda. He is best known as the composer of

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3:58

Tshwane residents and businesses have till month end...

First Take SA ·

2022/09/23

Tshwane residents and businesses guilty of tampering with the water and electricity meters have until the end of this month to apply for the Amnesty Programme, or face consequences. Residents who fail to fess up could get hefty fines which can go up to two hundred thousand rands. This was done in an effort to give people a chance to come clean and admit to the tampering before the city finds them. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Tshwane finance MMC Peter Sutton

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5:29

Announcement expected on Prof Calland remaining on...

First Take SA ·

2022/09/23

National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is expected to make an announcement today on whether law Professor Richard Calland will remain on President Cyril Ramaphosa's Impeachment panel. The three-member independent panel will determine whether President Ramaphosa should face impeachment over the alleged cover-up of a robbery at his Phala Phala farm in Limpopo. The DA and EFF wrote to Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula expressing concerns about Professor Calland's independence. For more on this, Elvis

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4:15

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoesoana

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2022/09/23

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4:48

NMB ANC mayor loses a motion of no confidence vote

First Take SA ·

2022/09/22

The multi-party coalition in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has removed ANC mayor Eugene Johnson, through a motion of no confidence. 62 councillors voted in favour of Johnson's removal and 58 voted against the motion. The coalition blames Johnson for collapsing the metro. Her deputy, Buyelwa Mafaya, and council chief whip Wandisile Jikeka were due to face similar motions. The motion was tabled and read out by ACDP councillor Lance Grootboom. Elvis Presslin spoke to our reporter who was there,

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4:35

SARB expected to deliver hefty rake hike today

First Take SA ·

2022/09/22

Economists are expecting the South African Reserve Bank to deliver a hefty rate hike today when it announces the decision of its monetary policy committee. This is as the country's inflation rate is starting to show signs of slowing down after peaking in July. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Treasury Economist at Investec, Tertia Jacobs

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3:42

Concourt rules in favor of persons with visual...

First Take SA ·

2022/09/22

The Constitutional Court has found the Copyright Act to be unconstitutional for unfairly discriminating against persons with visual disabilities. In a historical judgment, the Apex court confirmed that the Act of 1978 limits access to reading materials in accessible formats for persons who are blind or visually impaired. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the Vice President of Blind SA, Christo de Klerk

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5:21

New Power Purchase agreements could lead to job losses

First Take SA ·

2022/09/22

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy will today sign a Power Purchase Agreement with three preferred bidders. This is part of broad measures to address the country's load-shedding crisis. The signing ceremony with the first preferred bidders will take place in Centurion, Pretoria. The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, NUMSA says the introduction of privately owned renewable Independent power producers will lead to massive job losses. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to

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4:28

NPA has arrested six high-ranking police officials

First Take SA ·

2022/09/21

The National Prosecuting Authority, NPA has arrested six high-ranking police officials in connection with a police tender of over R54 million from 2016. The suspects, among them, a former national police commissioner, were arrested in Durban, Bloemfontein, and various areas around Pretoria, while two were arrested as they were boarding domestic flights from OR Tambo International Airport. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the Spokesperson for the NPA's Investigating Directorate Sindisiwe

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6:08

One SA leader, Mmusi Maimane to run as presidential...

First Take SA ·

2022/09/21

One South Africa Movement leader Mmusi Maimane will run as a presidential candidate in the country's 2024 election. This is as Maimane prepares to launch a new political party on Heritage Day this weekend in Soweto. The party will be an umbrella body for independents. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Mr. Mmusi Maimane

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3:38

Tribunal should be established to investigate...

First Take SA ·

2022/09/21

The Judicial Conduct Appeals Committee has ruled that a Tribunal should be established to investigate allegations made against Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe by Deputy Judge President in the Province Patricia Goliath. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Researcher and advocacy officer at Judges Matter, Mbekezeli Benjamin

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