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5:13

NUMSA suspends its 2nd Deputy President, Ruth Ntlokotse

First Take SA ·

2022/07/14

Trade Union Numsa has suspended its 2nd Deputy President Ruth Ntlokotse. The union accuses Ntlokotse of sowing divisions and undermining the union's leadership. This is as the union is set to hold its national conference on the 25th of July in Cape Town to elect new leadership this year. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Ruth Ntlokotse

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4:00

SAPS detectives declining at an alarming rate

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2022/07/14

The number of detectives at police stations across South Africa has declined by more than 1 300. This was revealed by Police Minister Bheki Cele in a written reply to a parliamentary question from the DA. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has reportedly been understaffed, under-resourced and under-trained for four years. In another parliamentary question Minister Cele revealed that 20% of the vehicles allocated to detectives were not operational. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to

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6:18

Taxpayers turned away from SARS branches as strike...

First Take SA ·

2022/07/13

The first day of a nationwide strike by SARS employees saw a number of taxpayers turned away from branches. Workers affiliated with Nehawu and the Public Servants Association downed tools yesterday after wage negotiations deadlocked. The employees have rejected a 1-point-39 percent wage increase offer tabled by the South African Revenue Services. For more this, Elvis Presslin spoke to NEHAWU National Spokesperson Lwazi Nkolonzi

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3:11

Shock as Adv Malesela Teffo withdraws from Senzo...

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2022/07/13

The National Prosecuting Authority has expressed shock at the decision by Advocate Malesela Teffo, to withdraw as legal representative for accused one to four in the Senzo Meyiwa murder case. Teffo cited harassment for his decision but says he will remain on a watching brief on behalf of Meyiwa's brother, Sifiso. Teffo has withdrawn from defending accused numbers one to four in the case being heard at the High Court in Pretoria. He says he was considered a problematic advocate. Five men standing

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5:25

Limpopo health department offices under investigation...

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2022/07/13

The Special Investigating Unit with the help of DENOSA has raided the Limpopo Health Department offices to investigate allegations of corruption. The nursing organization says the raid was long overdue and expects the SIU to find serious wrongdoing in multimillion Rand PPE contracts in the department. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Denosa Limpopo Chairperson, Lesiba Monyaki

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3:40

UK economy facing challenges & tipped to experience...

First Take SA ·

2022/07/12

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson formally resigned as leader of the Conservative Party on Thursday but said he would stay in Downing Street until a successor is found. His ousting coincides with a particularly perilous period for the U.K. economy. Inflation hit a new 40-year high of 9.1% in May and the country is facing a cost of living crisis. But some analysts argue that the U.K. continues to benefit from "strong institutional settings and a credible monetary policy." Meanwhile, the economy

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3:52

BBC says tavern shooting's a problem in country's...

First Take SA ·

2022/07/12

CEO of the Black Business Council Kganki Matabane says the tavern shootings over the weekend point to a problem in security and intelligence in the country. A total of 21 people were killed in separate shooting incidents in Soweto, Katlehong, and Pietermaritzburg. At least 15 people died in the Soweto shooting. Matabane says people should work with law enforcement agencies to protect businesses against criminal activity. To discuss this we are joined on the line by Themba Masuku, Programme Manager

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4:18

Parliament's Section 194 committee enters its 2nd day...

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2022/07/12

Parliament's Section 194 committee will today enter its second day of hearings on the fitness of now suspended Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, to hold office - with testimony from an expert witness. The DA in February 2020 filed a motion that Mkhwebane was incompetent, based on various negative court findings against her. Proceedings started yesterday, with Mkhwebane's legal representative, Dali Mpofu, arguing that Parliament's committee violated Mkhwebane's constitutional rights. He told the

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4:16

Victor Kgomoesoana brings us the latest in top...

First Take SA ·

2022/07/12

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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2:55

3 separate tavern shootings leave 21 people dead

First Take SA ·

2022/07/11

21 people have been killed in 3 separate tavern shootings this past weekend alone. 15 people were shot and killed at a tavern in Soweto, 4 at a tavern in Pietermaritzburg, KZN, and 2 people at a tavern in Katlehong, Gauteng. Meanwhile, President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the suspects to be brought to book. For the latest update on the shooting in Soweto, Elvis Presslin spoke to Police Spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Sello

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3:26

President Ramaphosa conveys his condolences to those...

First Take SA ·

2022/07/11

President Cyril Ramaphosa has conveyed his condolences to the families of the people who were killed in the Soweto tavern shooting. Fifteen people have been declared dead after a shooting in the Nomzamo informal settlement in Orlando West, Soweto. It's believed that the perpetrators arrived at the tavern and shot indiscriminately. Four people were also reportedly killed in Katlehong and Pietermaritzburg in similar circumstances. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to National Convener of

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3:13

ANC IPC in the Free State welcomes court judgement...

First Take SA ·

2022/07/11

The ANC's Interim Provincial Committee in the Free State has welcomed a court judgment that reaffirmed it as a constitutional structure in the province. The High Court in Bloemfontein has struck off the roll an urgent application to disband the Free State ANC Interim Provincial Committee. Three disgruntled ANC members in the Mangaung region questioned the status of the party's IPC, which was established in June last year to serve for nine months. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to ANC IPC

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4:42

Two youths share their views on issues affecting society

First Take SA ·

2022/07/08

What are the views of the youth on the myriad of issues and challenges that South Africa is faced with? This morning Elvis Presslin was joined in studio by two young gentlemen; Mikyle 13 and Mason 9 years old to briefly share their views on some of the pressing issues affecting society - such as load shedding, unemployment, and corruption

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4:37

Minister Pravin Gordhan's public lecture disrupted at...

First Take SA ·

2022/07/08

Public Enterprise Minister Pravin Gordhan's public lecture on reforming state-owned entities was disrupted by a group of young men at the University of the Witwatersrand, in Johannesburg last night. Minister Gordhan was whisked away by security personnel after the group started chanting for him to go. Elvis Presslin spoke to Douglas Ngobeni, the Spokesperson and NEC member of the Congress of South African Students, COSAS, who attended the lecture last night

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3:57

Acting PP given 24 hours to withdraw letter to the court

First Take SA ·

2022/07/08

The African Transformation Movement, ATM is giving acting Public Protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka 24 hours to withdraw her letter to the Court which withdraws her office's applications to reverse Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane's suspension. The Public Protector's office has indicated through a statement that it will no longer fund Mkhwebane's court challenge but will fund her defense for her impeachment hearings. The ATM says Advocate Gcaleka has plunged the institution into another crisis of

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4:10

Victor Kgomoesoana wraps up this week's top African...

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2022/07/08

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4:31

Children & teens not permitted to enter drinking...

First Take SA ·

2022/07/07

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated that children and teenagers are not permitted to enter drinking establishments such as bars or taverns. A symbolic funeral has taken place for the 21 young people who lost their lives at the Enyobeni Tavern in East London last week. Forensic investigators are examining the evidence that led to the deaths - however, a stampede has been ruled out as a contributing factor. To discuss the issue Elvis Presslin spoke to a Member of Alcoholic Anonymous Jakes

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7:22

Reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa is mum on...

First Take SA ·

2022/07/07

The presidency has dismissed reports of President Cyril Ramaphosa being mum on challenges facing Eskom. This after opposition parties accused Ramaphosa of failing to take the country into his confidence by addressing the nation on load shedding and the ever-growing crisis at the power utility. Ronald Phiri spoke to Presidency spokesperson Mr. Vincent Magwenya who says the president will make an announcement in due course...

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4:11

Democracy in Action to address issues in SA's...

First Take SA ·

2022/07/07

Civil society organization, Democracy in Action and supporters of former president Jacob Zuma, will this morning hold a briefing addressing issues concerning South Africa's justice system. The organization says the country's courts are corrupt and are failing. They have also called for action to be taken against President Cyril Ramaphosa. They want the National Prosecuting Authority to pave the way for a private prosecution over the Phala Phala farm robbery and alleged crimes. For more on this,

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8:30

Unions sign a 7% wage deal with Eskom

First Take SA ·

2022/07/06

Trade unions Numsa and NUM have signed a wage deal with Eskom of 7% across the board. The agreement follows a weeks-long strike by Eskom workers and days of Stage 6 load shedding. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, NUMSA National Spokesperson

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