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4:34

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoesoana

First Take SA ·

2022/07/22

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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4:52

The MPC is expected to announce interest rates today

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2022/07/21

The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to make an announcement on the interest rates later today. This is as South Africa's Consumer Price Inflation surged to the highest level in 13 years. Data released by Statistics South Africa shows that the consumer price inflation increased to 7.4% percent in June, from 6.5% in May this year. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Chief Economist at Alexander Forbes, Mr. Isaah Mhlanga

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4:56

Public Enterprises accepts offer from Solidarity to...

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2022/07/21

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has accepted an offer from trade union Solidarity to assist in supplying Eskom with people who have the necessary technical skills to help the government address the power crisis. Gordhan informed the union that Eskom required power station engineers - including mechanical, nuclear, and electrical, among others. MEANWHILE, Solidarity has described Eskom's latest application submitted to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) as absurd,

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4:19

Oversight visits were conducted to police stations...

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2022/07/21

Members of the Gauteng Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety conducted oversight visits to police stations in Katlehong and Orlando East in Soweto following the deadly shootings of patrons in taverns in these areas. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the Chairperson of the Committee Ms. Alphina Ndlovana

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3:17

Cape Forum believes a referendum will allow citizens...

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2022/07/20

A newly established civic organization, Cape Forum, says Police Minister Bheki Cele's criticism against the Western Cape government's call for policing powers to be devolved to the province, confirms its belief that a referendum should be called to allow the citizens of the province to have a say in the matter. The organization says a referendum would not only serve to test public support for such a move but would also ensure that the province receives its fair share of taxpayers' money spent on

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4:55

DENOSA in Gauteng will lead a provincial march today

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2022/07/20

The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) in Gauteng will be leading thousands of nurses in the provincial march to the Premier, Treasury, and Gauteng Health department this morning. The march follows months of non-payment of many post-community service nurses, non-absorption of community service nurses, and non-filling of vacant funded nursing positions by the provincial health department. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Simphiwe Gada, DENOSA's Provincial

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3:20

The Joburg theatre celebrated 60 years and honored...

First Take SA ·

2022/07/19

The Joburg theatre celebrated 60 years the past weekend and honored artists and creatives who have contributed to the success of theatre and the arts industry. Themed The Diamond Jubilee Evening of Celebration, the night started with a walk of fame and unveiling of the stars at the main entrance of the theatre celebrating artists such as Brenda Fassie, Hugh Masekela, Gibson Kente, Trevor Noah, Miriam Makeba, Pieter Dirk-Uys, Poet, author and the bard of the liberation struggle Dr. Don Mattera,

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4:03

Illegal miners and farm owner arrested in Gauteng

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2022/07/19

Ninety-seven illegal miners and an elderly farm owner have been arrested in Heidelberg, Gauteng. The suspects - Lesotho nationals between the ages of 18 and 35 were arrested by a national multi-disciplinary team during a clamp down on illicit mining activities. All suspects will appear at the Heidelberg Magistrate's Court on charges of illegal mining, human trafficking, flouting immigration laws, illegal possession of firearms, ammunition, and explosives. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to

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4:55

Dr. Don Mattera laid to rest

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2022/07/19

Award-winning Poet, author, and anti-Apartheid activist, Dr. Don Mattera has been laid to rest according to Muslim rites last night at the Westpark Cemetry, in Johannesburg. His family says Mattera, who was recovering after a medical checkup at the Military One hospital in Pretoria a few weeks ago, died peacefully at his home in Protea Glen yesterday (Monday). He was 87 years old. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Chair of the Don Mattera Legacy Foundation Jenny Jeftha.

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1:48

Victor Kgomoesoana brings us the top African economic...

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2022/07/19

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3:35

Recent mass shootings have continued at the weekend

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2022/07/18

The recent trend of mass shootings and killings continued at the weekend with eight people killed, four in Khayelitsha in Cape Town and four in Lenasia in Joburg respectively. Meanwhile, Free State police are also investigating the killing of six women and one man at the Lismore Farm in Kestell. In another shooting incident, six people were shot and killed in Alexandra township in Johannesburg at the weekend. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Gun Free South Africa's Researcher, Claire

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5:36

Suggestions for the creation of another state-owned...

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2022/07/18

President Cyril Ramaphosa says that the mooted second state-owned power utility to solve the energy crisis is not for immediate consideration. Mineral Resources and Energy Minister and ANC National Chairperson Gwede Mantashe - has suggested that the answer lies in the creation of another state-owned public utility to compete with Eskom. This is as the country grapples with rolling blackouts due to Eskom's challenges with generating capacity. Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor Sampson Mamphweli, an

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2:47

Operation Dudula faces a number of resignations

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2022/07/18

Rollance Mabula, The regional coordinator of Operation Dudula in Rustenburg, North West province, has resigned from the movement. Mabula has cited a number of reasons for his resignation, among them, that the movement has deviated from its mandate and principle of being 'apolitical'. The movement launched its North West branch in Rustenburg in April this year. Operation Dudula has been controversial for its stance on illegal migrants in the country. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Rollance

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4:40

Death of Jessie Duarte leaves ANC's top six with no...

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2022/07/18

The ANC Women's League's new National Task Team Convenor, Baleka Mbete says the party retrogressed in its previous elective conference when Jessie Duarte was the only woman among the ANC's top six. On the passing of Ms. Duarte, Ms. Mbete says even as Duarte lay in hospital battling cancer, she was trying to ensure that the party's elective conference in December would have more female representation within the ANC's top six leadership. Elvis Presslin spoke to Independent political analyst, Ms

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4:27

United Taxi Associations Front threatens strike action

First Take SA ·

2022/07/15

The United Taxi Associations Front has given the government and the National taxi Association 21 days to allow it to increase taxi fares or face strike action. The association is demanding a taxi fare increase which it says has been caused by the ever-rising cost of fuel. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to United Taxi Association Front Spokesperson, Sipho Nkwanyana.

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7:02

Preparations for NUMSA's elective conference on course

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2022/07/15

NUMSA says its preparations for the elective conference are well on course besides some factional efforts to derail them. The labour organisation recently suspended Second Deputy President Ruth Ntlokotse for undermining the NUMSA and its unity. Meanwhile, NUMSA is also demanding a 20% wage increase from the automotive industry or it goes on strike. So far the talks between Numsa and the Automobile Manufacturers Employers Organisation have so far not yielded any positive results. To further discuss

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2:50

Political parties hoping to form coalition government...

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2022/07/15

Political parties who hope to form a coalition government in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, say there has been a breakthrough in negotiations for a new government. The parties in the agreement are the ACDP, African Independent Congress, Abantu Integrity Movement, the DA, FF Plus, PAC, and the UDM. They recently met at least eight times to discuss a government to replace what they call a fractured and dysfunctional ANC coalition. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to FF Plus spokesperson Wouter

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2:54

EFF calls for President Ramaphosa to step down

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2022/07/15

The EFF wants president Cyril Ramaphosa to step down. It's now approaching the courts to have the president investigated and answer questions on the Phala Phala farm robbery in Limpopo. Millions of dollars were allegedly stolen, but the case was never opened by the president. EFF leader, Julius Malema, says they will not back down in their bid for Ramaphosa to leave office amid this saga. Elvis Presslin spoke to EFF national spokesperson, Sinawo Thambo...

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2:30

Victor Kgomoesoana discusses the top African economic...

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2022/07/15

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6:35

President Ramaphosa stands firm on the section 194...

First Take SA ·

2022/07/14

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the section 194 inquiry into suspended Advocate Mkhwebane's fitness to hold office is not a platform to make unsubstantiated allegations that fall outside of the scope of inquiry. Ramaphosa was responding to a call by the leader of the United Democratic Movement Bantu Holomisa, that he should be called to testify at the inquiry, regarding the CR17 campaign funding matter. This, despite the Constitutional Court ruling that upheld the High Court judgment in dismissing

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