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3:17

Judgement in Jacob Zuma's application for leave to...

First Take SA ·

2022/02/01

The Pietermaritzburg High Court is expected to deliver judgment in former President Jacob Zuma's application for leave to appeal the dismissal of his special plea, on the 16th of February. Judge Koen dismissed Zuma's special plea in October last year, in which the former president argued that state prosecutor - Advocate Billy Downer - should not prosecute the corruption case because of his alleged bias and lack of impartiality. Here is a political analyst from the Nelson Mandela University, Dr

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2:50

JSC begins interviews for new Chief Justice

First Take SA ·

2022/02/01

The Judicial Service Commission is expected to begin its long-awaited interviews for the position of the country's new Chief Justice. The interviews will take place in Sandton in Johannesburg, where four candidates will be interviewed publicly, until Friday. The candidates are Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, Supreme Court of Appeal President Mandisa Maya, and Judge President of the Gauteng High Court Division, Dunstan Mlambo. For more on this,

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4:16

Yet another fuel price hike for South Africans

First Take SA ·

2022/02/01

South Africans are in for yet another price hike, this time at the fuel pumps, as the price of fuel is expected to rise by 53c a litre for both grades of petrol and between 79c and 80c for a litre of diesel. The new prices come into effect as of MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. This comes just days after the Reserve Bank hiked the repo rate by 25-basis points and research showed an increase in the price of food in a number of municipalities over the past year in the country. For a look at how the latest increase

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4:13

Victor Kgomoesoana gives us this Tuesday edition of...

First Take SA ·

2022/02/01

Time to take a look at the current top African economic stories.....We are joined on the line by Victor Kgomoesoana, author of "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back".

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4:44

Residents march against illegal foreign nationals in...

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2022/01/31

Soweto residents working under the banner 'Operation Dudula' took to the streets of Rosettenville, south of Johannesburg, over the weekend marching against illegal foreign nationals who are trading without permits in South African townships. The group gained prominence after confronting suspected drug dealers and illegal occupants of government subsidy houses. The group marched through Rosettenville demanding that shop owners prioritize the employment of South Africans. Spokesperson for the

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4:30

Calls for possible political interference at the SABC...

First Take SA ·

2022/01/31

Media watchdogs groups are calling for reports of possible political interference at the SABC to be properly investigated. This follows the sacking of the public broadcaster's head of news, Phathiswa Magopeni. Magopeni's dismissal follows a disciplinary hearing which found her guilty of failing to prevent the broadcast of an interdicted Special Assignment episode. Magopeni has been given until midday today to hand over all SABC property in her possession. She has however expressed an intention to

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4:48

The MPC has increased rates by 25 basis points taking...

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2022/01/28

The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to increase rates by twenty-five basis points. This takes the Repo rate to four percent and the banks' prime lending rate to seven-point-five percent. The Bank says the current repurchase rate reflects an accommodative policy stance that will keep financial conditions supportive of credit demand as the economy continues to recover. For a look at how the increased repo rate will impact the average consumer, here is Supervisor in the

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4:40

This Friday edition of Africa Brief with Victor...

First Take SA ·

2022/01/28

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"

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3:22

Economists expect Reserve Bank's MPC to increase rates

First Take SA ·

2022/01/27

Economists say it is highly likely that the Reserve Bank's monetary policy committee will increase interest rates on the back of rising inflation in both local and international markets. Eighteen of the twenty-three economists - polled by Reuters - said the central bank would add 25 basis points (bps) to the repo rate TODAY, pushing it up to four percent. Five of the remaining economists said the central bank would leave rates unchanged. For further expectations of the MPC, we shift focus now to the

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5:36

District 6's oldest claiment passes away at the age...

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2022/01/27

Tributes continue to pour in for the oldest District Six claimant, Sharifa Khan who died yesterday at the age of 100. Forced to move from District Six back in 1966 as the apartheid government declared the area a whites-only area, Khan was forcibly moved from her home together with 74-thousand other residents. Aunty Khan as she was affectionately known, once expressed the pain and dehumanization of watching her home being bulldozed in front of her very own eyes. She died without moving back into her

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3:37

NWU Business school becomes 1st school to receive BGA...

First Take SA ·

2022/01/27

The NWU Business School has officially become the first school on the African continent to receive international accreditation from the Business Graduates Association (BGA) and the prestigious Association of MBAs (AMBA) renewed the school's international MBA accreditation for five years. Only 2% of recognized business schools around the world have AMBA accreditation. Prof Anet Smit - Deputy Director of the NWU Business School and the Manager of international accreditations tells us more

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4:15

UNSG denounces Burkina Faso coup

First Take SA ·

2022/01/26

The United Nations Secretary-General has publicly denounced the coup d'état in Burkina Faso. This after a statement from the global organization yesterday condemning the action of the country's armed forces and expressing concern at the whereabouts of President Roch Kabore. This was UN Chief Antonio Guterres says the role of the military should be to protect its people and country and not to fight its government for power. Some experts believe the chorus of criticism is unlikely to have much

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5:31

SIU report reveals 62% Covid related procurement is...

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2022/01/26

Corruption Watch is calling for stricter oversight of government procurement services. This comes after a report by the Special Investigating Unit or SIU revealed that 62% of the finalized investigations into COVID-19 related procurement by the government have been found to be irregular. President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorized the public release of the final report of investigations by the SIU into procurement by all spheres of the government of goods and services associated with the COVID-19

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3:34

President Ramaphosa given 7 days to explain abuse of...

First Take SA ·

2022/01/26

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts, Scopa, has given President Cyril Ramaphosa seven days to explain what he knows about the abuse of state funds for party-political campaigns. This follows a letter by ANC MP Mervyn Dirks that the committee summons the President to appear before it to explain leaked remarks where he apparently admits to knowing about such abuse of state funds. The committee has concluded that a summons can only be used as a last resort where the President fails to comply with

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6:38

Mutinous soldiers in Burkina Faso overthrow government

First Take SA ·

2022/01/25

In an address on state television, mutinous soldiers in Burkina Faso say they have dissolved the government and suspended the constitution. SABC International News Desk journalist, Khayelihle Khumalo tells us more about what is going on in that country

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5:51

Africa Brief this Tuesday with Victor Kgomoesoana

First Take SA ·

2022/01/25

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".

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8:03

COSATU voices its concerns over ANC's tit-for-tat...

First Take SA ·

2022/01/24

The ANC and its alliance partners have once again strongly stated their support for the country's Constitution and the judiciary. This follows tit-for-tat statements between the Minister of Toursim, Lindiwe Sisulu and the Presidency over an opinion piece she penned earlier this month entitled 'Hi Mzansi have we seen justice?'. COSATU has warned that ANC NEC resolutions may become another talk show that is merely held for the sake of tradition without any concrete measurable outcomes. COSATU national

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7:28

Firefighters battle fires in Western Cape, Northern...

First Take SA ·

2022/01/24

Working on Fire personnel have been battling raging fires in the three provinces of the Western Cape, the Northern Cape, and the Eastern Cape. The veld fires have been caused by heatwave conditions which gripped the western parts of the country over the weekend. More than 50 firefighters including three aerial resources had to be dispatched in attempts to contain the fires. One of the notable fires has been that at Ou Kaapse Weg, the Wetlands area, and in Atlantis which saw visitors to the

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3:54

Patrick Shai death described as a great loss for the...

First Take SA ·

2022/01/24

Veteran actor Jet Novuka has described the passing of fellow actor Patrick Shai as a great loss for the South African Film industry. Shai passed on at the weekend and his family has asked for privacy at this time as details surrounding his passing remain sketchy. Reports have alleged that the colorful actor may have allegedly committed suicide. Novuka, best known for his character of Zakes in SABC's Yizo Yizo production says Shai had fought many battles in his acting career, including the fight for

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10:34

Impact of Covid-19 pandemic played a major role in...

First Take SA ·

2022/01/21

The Basic Education Department says challenges faced during the 2021 academic year were exacerbated by the impact of the covid-19 pandemic, including stop- start schooling, switching to virtual learning and attending classes on rotational basis. Presenting a technical report of the class of 2021 at the SABC's Auckland Park studios, Department DG Mathanzima Mweli said despite these challenges, many matriculants worked hard and have become a shining example for future classes. To take a look at what

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