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Jacob Zuma granted permission to attend brothers funeral

First Take SA ·

2021/07/22

Former President Jacob Zuma has been granted compassionate leave to attend his brothers funeral in Nkandla today. Michael Zuma passed away a week ago after battling an undisclosed illness for almost seven years. Zuma is serving a 15-month sentence for contempt of court at the Estcourt Correctional Centre. For the latest on his application, correctional services spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo...

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5:16

Covid-19 vaccine causes death not backed by facts

First Take SA ·

2021/07/22

Some experts have maintained that reports of people who were presumably healthy who suddenly died after taking the jab are not backed by facts. Some South Africans have taken to social media to express their fears of taking the vaccine, citing such incidents, and stirring vaccine hesitancy. This as the Health Products Regulatory Authority, SAHPRA, reported that 28 people have died after the administration of both the Pfizer and Johnson and Johnson vaccines. The organization however says there is no

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6:17

POSTPONEMENT REAX

First Take SA ·

2021/07/21

ActionSA has expressed disappointment at the outcome of the report by Former Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke which has recommended that free and fair elections will not be possible on October 27. The party says the consequence of such a delay is the prolonged misgovernance by political parties and councils based on the votes of South Africans more than 5 five years ago. ActionSA National Chairperson Michael Beaumont and the Executive Chairman of the Institute of Election Management Services in

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4:37

MOSENEKE REPORT

First Take SA ·

2021/07/21

With the postponement of the Local Government elections, many communities now fear they will be saddled for much longer with unaccountable, inept, and corrupt municipal and council leadership. For more on this is the Director of the Public Service Accountability Monitor, Jay Kruuse...

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2:47

SASSA CASH RESUME

First Take SA ·

2021/07/19

The South African Social Security Fund - SASSA - will today resume the previously suspended Cash in Transit services at its cash pay-points except in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. SASSA suspended its operations last week amid the violent lootings and destruction of properties. The move comes after cash-in-transit companies announced that they would not be providing services to SASSA's cash paypoints during the unrest, in order to ensure the safety of their drivers, Sassa workers and beneficiaries

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4:42

STOLEN DRUGS

First Take SA ·

2021/07/19

Health alliance, Business for South Africa, has raised concerns over the re-selling of stolen drugs in communities following the recent looting at pharmacies, distributors and wholesalers. The organisation says more than one hundred and twenty pharmacies were targeted in the violence in KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and Mpumalanga provinces and has warned of the dangers these medicines pose to the general public. To tell us more about this is the Chairman of the health work-group, Business for South

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7:27

HAMMANSDALE LOOTING

First Take SA ·

2021/07/19

The community of Hammarsdale near Durban continues to help themselves to whatever they can find in a meat factory that continues to burn since the violent riots broke out in parts of KwaZulu Natal. This as most areas affected by the looting and destruction of property continue with the process of rebuilding and cleaning of debris from last week. Thousands of people were seen at the weekend forming long lines at shopping centers that were spared from the looting, seeking food and other essential

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5:25

UNREST ANALYSIS

First Take SA ·

2021/07/16

A political analyst from the North West University, Dr. Thandolwethu Nomarwayi believes the unrest in some parts of KwaZulu-Natal is a manifestation of racial tensions between Black Africans and the Indian community. Dr. Nomarwayi adds that this is particularly true amongst those who are in business in the province. This comes at the back of the announcement by Police Minister, Bheki Cele, confirming that at least 20 people have been killed in Phoenix alone this week with the number expected to

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3:58

ESWATINI TALKS - LUCKY LUKHELE

First Take SA ·

2021/07/16

The King of Eswatini, Mswati the 3rd, is today (Friday) scheduled to hold talks following last month's deadly pro-democracy protests. All citizens of the kingdom have been invited to the forum known as 'iSibaya' at the Ludzidzini Royal Palace. This is the first time the king will address the unrest in which at least 50 people died. Activists and opposition groups have however vowed not to attend the meeting. Lucky Lukhele, spokesperson for Swaziland Solidarity Network tells us why they will not

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6:02

SOWETO RIOTS - NHLANHLA LUX

First Take SA ·

2021/07/15

Some residents from Soweto in Johannesburg have taken it upon themselves to start a clean-up campaign in all their areas which saw looting and destruction in recent days. Various malls and small businesses have been looted with many properties set alight. Pimville and Klipspruit residents have since called on all men and young people to come out and shield Maponya Mall from being looted and destroyed. The mall remains one of the few that has been spared from the looting spree. Leader of the

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6:50

STATE OF EMERGENCY - DAVID ANSARA

First Take SA ·

2021/07/15

Acting Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says a total of 5000 members of the SANDF and other law enforcement agencies will be deployed in different provinces across the country. David Ansara, Chief Operating Officer at the Centre for Risk Analysis shares the risks of the current violent and politically charged environment and the trends likely to come...

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4:21

SECURITY CAPABILITY

First Take SA ·

2021/07/14

Claims by the police and state security ministers that the current wave of looting and violence gripping parts of the country could have been worse have been met with skepticism. During government's security cluster briefing, Police minister Bheki Cele and State Security Minister Ayanda Dlodlo commended law enforcement, saying a lot more damage was averted. This despite lawlessness and mayhem continuing in many parts of KZN and Gauteng. Dlodlo also said intelligence agents were investigating

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8:15

ZIKALALA KZN RIOTS

First Take SA ·

2021/07/14

Firefighters in Durban tried to extinguish a fire at a building that had been set alight by a group of people in the CBD. Protesters took to the streets at the weekend, demanding the release of former president, Jacob Zuma. The demonstrations have morphed into mass looting and vandalism, mostly in KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng. KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala has called for calm as racial tensions amongst communities in areas such as Phoenix and Pietermaritzburg begin to boil over...

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10:52

RAMAPHOSA ADDRESS RIOTS

First Take SA ·

2021/07/13

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the violence that has engulfed Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal over the past few days, could lead to serious food and medicine shortages in the country in the coming weeks. In an address to the nation, the president also confirmed that he had authorised the deployment of members of the Defence Force to the two provinces. He reiterated that those involved in the violence will be arrested and prosecuted. Joseph Mosia reports... LINK: For some perspective on this we are joined

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9:38

RAMAPHOSA REACTION

First Take SA ·

2021/07/12

President Cyril Ramaphosa last night announced that the country will remain on adjusted alert level four for another fourteen days in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Gatherings also remain prohibited and the curfew is still from 9 pm to 4 am. He said schools will remain closed until the 26th of this month. Rampahosa also said the sale of alcohol is still not permitted, although restaurants are now permitted to open for limited sit-down service under strict health protocols. For

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3:02

RIOTS - JMPD

First Take SA ·

2021/07/12

In Johannesburg violent attacks including the looting of shops took place. To look at the situation overnight, JMPD spokesperson, Wayne Minnaar...

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5:30

RIOTS - DETAWU

First Take SA ·

2021/07/12

The Democratic Transport Logistics and Allied Worker's Union has also echoed concerns over the potential for the attacks on the industry to spread beyond the province of KwaZulu-Natal. DETAWU General Secretary, Vusi Ntshangase...

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3:28

RIOTS - Road Freight Association

First Take SA ·

2021/07/12

The Road Freight Association has warned of the dire consequences of the torching of at least 33 trucks transporting goods and cargo across various parts of KwaZulu-Natal over the weekend. Most of these attacks were concentrated on the N3 in Mooi River following demonstrations in support for the calls of the release of jailed former president, Jacob Zuma. RFA CEO Gavin Kelly says small businesses in the Freight industry run the risk of shutting down with massive job losses on the horizon.

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3:19

TAXI VIOLENCE TALKS

First Take SA ·

2021/07/09

CATA and CODETA, the two taxi associations in Cape Town that are at the centre of a deadly feud that has cost many lives, yesterday held talks facilitated by the Western Cape Transport Department. Seven people were gunned down on Wednesday, in the ongoing taxi war between the two taxi associations. Taxi ranks have been deserted in several parts of the Cape Flats - including Khayelitsha - as operators were informed to stay at home. This has left commuters stranded. For the outcome of the talks here

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3:06

JACOB ZUMA'S JUDGEMENT ON HIS STAY APPLICATION

First Take SA ·

2021/07/09

Judgment in former President Jacob Zuma's application to stay his 15-month jail sentence before the Pietermaritzburg High Court is expected to be delivered TODAY (Friday). Zuma, who started serving the jail term YESTERDAY, approached the court after the Constitutional Court found him guilty of being in contempt of a ruling that said he must appear and participate at the state capture commission. His lawyer Adv. Dali Mpofu had argued before Judge Bhekisisa Mnguni, that it was grossly unfair for Zuma

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