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5:15

50-year-old arrested for allegedly kidnapping newborn...

First Take SA ·

2021/12/09

The community of Ermelo in Mpumalanga says it is in shock after police arrested a 50-year-old woman for allegedly kidnapping a newborn baby girl, and raising her as her own for two decades. Police say the girl, who is now in her third year of tertiary studies, was born to a 16-year-old mother and stolen by the now 50-year-old, on the day that the mother and child were discharged from the Ermelo Provincial Hospital in 2001. The story has a striking resemblance to that of another woman who made

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5:16

SAFTU gives us their reaction to mandatory vaccines

First Take SA ·

2021/12/07

In his address to the nation last Sunday, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the government is looking into making vaccines mandatory for certain activities. This comes as several universities and companies have announced mandatory vaccination for staff and students. Africa's largest wireless carrier, the MTN Group went a step further YESTERDAY when it announced that it is prepared to fire employees who don't comply with its mandatory vaccine policy unless they qualify for exemption. We

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5:00

NEASA explains why they are against mandatory...

First Take SA ·

2021/12/07

Business rights group, Sakeliga, says it is opposed to mandatory Covid-19 vaccine policies, saying several organisations are against so-called social monitoring systems. Africa's largest wireless carrier, the MTN Group went a step further yesterday announced that it is prepared to fire employees who don't comply with its mandatory vaccine policy unless they qualify for an exemption. National Employers Association of SA CEO, Gerhard Papenfus explains why they are against mandatory vaccinations

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5:02

Dr Don Mattera hospitalized

First Take SA ·

2021/12/07

Iconic award winning South African poet, author, wordsmith, journalist, public speaker, anti-apartheid activist, peace crusader and raconteur Dr. Donato Francisco Mattera, better known as Bra "Don" Mattera has been hospitalized at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. The Don Mattera Legacy Foundation has called on South Africans to keep Don and his family in their prayers. Don's son and Deputy Chair of The Don Mattera Legacy Foundation Dr Teddy Mattera gives us an update...

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3:07

Victor Kgomoesoana with this Tuesday edition of...

First Take SA ·

2021/12/07

Victor Kgomoesoana, author of "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back" gives us this Tuesday edition of Africa's top economic stories

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2:58

12 truck drivers to appear in court today for...

First Take SA ·

2021/12/06

The 12 truck drivers arrested on the N3 toll route near Van Reenen's Pass after blocking the major highway on Friday will appear in the Ladysmith Magistrate's Court in KwaZulu Natal. According to police, the drivers blocked the freeway and stopped other drivers forcing them to park their vehicles on the road and confiscating their keys. The important travel and trade route was only re-opened on Saturday. For the latest on the security situation on the N3 highway, here is KZN police spokesperson,

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3:18

Economist, Dawie Roodt explains how the fuel pricing...

First Take SA ·

2021/12/03

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy says calls for a change in the country's fuel pricing system are premature. This comes as motorists were up on arms this week following a hike in the price of fuel at midnight on Tuesday which initially placed petrol at over R20 per litre. In a statement, the department argued that the current pricing system had passed through the lower crude oil price impacts in the middle of the pandemic last year, adding that the system is highly predictable and

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2:53

ATM welcomes Supreme Court of Appeal decision for a...

First Take SA ·

2021/12/03

The African Transformation Movement says it welcomes the decision by the Supreme Court of Appeal for the new speaker of Parliament, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to have a fresh look on the decision to use a secret ballot in the vote of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa. The ATM approached the SCA after the Western Cape High Court ruled in favour of then Speaker Thandi Modise's decision to decline their request for a secret ballot. ATM had tabled a motion of no confidence against Ramaphosa

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5:47

15 ANC councillors have to explain why they should...

First Take SA ·

2021/12/03

Fifteen ANC councillors from Nkomazi Municipality in Malelane, Mpumalanga, have until the end of business today to explain why they should not be suspended from the party. This after the councillors, nominated and voted in Johan Mkhatshwa for the position of mayor and also placed forward their own candidate for the position of speaker. Councillors from two other municipalities in the province are reported to have voted with opposition parties without the consent of the ANC. Mpumalanga's ANC acting

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3:53

Africa Brief with Victor Kgomoesoana for this Friday...

First Take SA ·

2021/12/03

Victor Kgomoesoana, DIirector & Author of " AFRICA IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS" takes a look at this week's top African economic stories. * Ethiopian Airlines participates in re-launching of Zambia Airways * United Bank for Africa (UBA) Wins 'African Bank of the Year Award * Russian Investors Targets Nigeria Agriculture, Oil & Gas Sectors

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6:18

Disappointment as Gauteng education extends online...

First Take SA ·

2021/12/01

The Federation of Governing Bodies of South African Schools - FEDSAS - has expressed disappointment and concern at what it calls a late extension of the placement deadline of learners at Gauteng schools. The Gauteng education department yesterday announced an extension of online applications for placement for next year to December the 10th. This is as more than 121-thousand learners remains in limbo as to which schools they will start their Grade 1 and Grade 8 next year. The department has cited

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5:09

More than 4000 people infected with HIV daily

First Take SA ·

2021/12/01

The focus on the spread of coronavirus is disrupting HIV/AIDS programs in Limpopo. This is according to several home-based and life care centers in the province. Scientists have sounded the alarm over thousands of young African girls who continue to bear the brunt of the AIDS and HIV scourge. New research shows that over 4-thousand people are infected daily with 25% of them being young African women. The other vulnerable groups include homosexuals and drugs users. Professor and Director of Research

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4:24

SANBS appeals for blood donations as stocks run...

First Take SA ·

2021/12/01

The South African National Blood Services has appealed to blood donors to come forward as blood stocks are running critically low. This as only less than one percent of the South African population are active donors despite the fact that each unit of blood donated can save a minimum of three lives. SANBS notes that it needs Group B+ and AB- including O+ donors to come forward urgently. The need for blood donations becomes critically important ahead of the festive season, as fatal accidents are more

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2:57

Motorists face another fuel price hike at midnight

First Take SA ·

2021/11/30

The Road Freight Association of South Africa has warned that consumers will bear the brunt of the latest fuel price hike. This comes as motorists face yet another big jump in the petrol price with authorities confirming an 81 cent increase from midnight tonight. This means that petrol will cost more than R20 a litre inland. The petrol price has been hiked by over R2 a litre in just two months. The price of diesel will go up by between 72 and 74 cents a litre. The price of illuminating paraffin will

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5:25

UFS to consider applications for vaccine exemptions

First Take SA ·

2021/11/30

The University of the Free State says its vaccine exemption committee will sit every week to consider the applications of staff and students who want to be exempted on health and religious grounds. The University's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Francis Petersen says this will ensure that there are no unnecessary delays in the processing of applications. The University's vaccination policy comes into effect in February next year. This will see students returning back to classes on a full-time basis for

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2:12

Seven bodies discovered at the Makause Informal...

First Take SA ·

2021/11/30

Gauteng Police have called on anyone with information relating to the discovery of seven bodies at the Makause Informal settlement in Germiston, east of Johannesburg, to come forward. The deceased which include a child, were found not far away from each other on Monday morning. Police Spokesperson Kay Makhubele says while details remain sketchy, the circumstances surrounding the crimes are being investigated.

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4:34

Victor Kgomoesoana brings us this Tuesday, November...

First Take SA ·

2021/11/30

Victor Kgomoesoana, author of "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back" brings us this Tuesday edition of Africa Brief

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4:36

The tourism sector is hardest hit following the...

First Take SA ·

2021/11/29

While President Cyril Ramaphosa kept South Africa at Alert Level 1 for now, the tourism industry is hardest hit as countries suspend flights to and from Southern African countries. Ramaphosa updated the nation about the Omicron variant, which is largely behind the latest increase in positive Covid-19 infections. Tourism Business Council CEO, Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa discusses the implications of a hard lockdown and the travel ban on tourism.

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2:53

Liquor trading remains at normal trading hours for now

First Take SA ·

2021/11/29

President Cyril Ramaphosa has left the trading of liquor at normal trading hours temporarily as he warned of an increase in positive covid-19 infections. Ramaphosa has urged people to get their jabs as soon as possible. Spokesperson of the National Liquor Traders Association, Lucky Mtimane on their call for the industry to not be prohibited from trading

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2:55

SAMA on the severity of the Omicron variant

First Take SA ·

2021/11/29

President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that the 4th wave of new COVID-19 infections is expected to hit the country by early December. He was updating the nation last night about the Omicron variant which is largely behind the latest increase in positive covid-19 infections. Ramaphosa urged people who qualify for vaccinations to get their jabs as soon as possible. For some reaction to these latest developments, here is Vice Chairperson of the South African Medical Association - SAMA - Dr Mvuyisi

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