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Tributes are pouring in for veteran broadcaster, Bob...

First Take SA ·

2020/08/11

Tributes are pouring in for veteran broadcaster, Bob Mabena who died of suspected cardiac arrest yesterday after a short stay in a Johannebsurg Hospital at the weekend. Mabena had been discharged earlier yesterday before his condition deteriorated after which he was rushed back to hospital before his passing. He was 51. Mabena celebrated over 30 years in the industry this year after hosting his first radio show in 1989 before going on to debut on TV and releasing his own music. Fans have taken to

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6:02

Another committee to fight corruption

First Take SA ·

2020/08/07

Justice Minister Ronald Lamola says cabinet is concerned about allegations of corruption related to the procurement of personal protective equipment. Lamula is to lead a Ministerial committee appointed yesterday by President Cyril Ramaphosa to investigate the alleged corruption pertaining to the Covid 19 PPE tender processes. Other Cabinet Ministers in the committee include the Finance Minister, Minister of Police and Minister in the Presidency .

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3:59

Political parties have shot down a proposal by UDM's...

First Take SA ·

2020/08/07

Some political parties in Parliament have shot down a proposal by UDM's leader - Bantu Holomisa -for the national executive to be dissolved and replaced by unelected members of civil society and the judiciary to run the country until the 2024 national and provincial elections. They say such a proposal would not pass Constitutional muster.

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2:54

It must be made law that family members of...

First Take SA ·

2020/08/07

The ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule says a legislation prohibiting family members of politicians from doing business with government must be formulated. Magashule was speaking during an interview with the SABC following the party's NEC meeting last weekend. Recent reports revealed that family members of several ANC leaders have been awarded covid-19 related tenders. These include President Cyril Ramaphosa and his spokesperson Khusela Diko, former cabinet minister Nomvula Mokonyane, Deputy

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4:08

Limpopo government has sought to provide further...

First Take SA ·

2020/08/06

The Limpopo government has sought to provide further details on the 40 shacks it has handed to the Talana Hostel dwellers in Tzaneen, amid public outrage. The shacks are worth four-million-rand. Premier Stan Mathabata and National Department of Human Settlement Acting Director General, Joseph Leshabe reiterated that the shacks were a temporary measure aimed at relieving over-crowding at the hostel. This, as government seeks to construct family units at the hostel.

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3:02

Law enforcement agencies must take action on PPE...

First Take SA ·

2020/08/06

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni says there's a prima facie case to be made for probing the awarding of some tenders for Covid-19 personal protective equipment and law enforcement agencies must take action. Mboweni was addressing the joint meeting of committees of Finance of Parliament on the procurement of the equipment.

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3:45

National Consumer Commission has warns consumers...

First Take SA ·

2020/08/05

The National Consumer Commission has warned consumers against participating in pyramid schemes. The Commission briefed the media regarding its investigation into a pyramid scheme called Up Money. Acting Commissioner Thezi Mabuza says Up Money unlawfully exploited desperate South Africans during Covid-19. The scheme lured citizens by offering huge financial rewards and grocery packages if they participated and recruited more people to join. Pyramid schemes are prohibited under Scetion 43 of the

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3:24

Massive profiteering and price escalation took place...

First Take SA ·

2020/08/05

The State Capture Commission yesterday heard claims of corruption that took place during a 2014 Free State Human Settlements project. The department appointed a joint-venture between Gauteng-based Blackhead Consulting and the late Igo Mpambani's Diamond Hill Trading to identify and remove asbestos roofs from houses in the province. It has emerged that massive profiteering and price escalation took place as well as the payment of undue benefits for department officials.

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2:08

ANC in North West has suspended membership of its 15...

First Take SA ·

2020/08/05

The ANC in North West has suspended membership of its 15 councillors at the Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality in Zeerust. The party accuses them of defying the caucus' instructions by removing their mayor and the speaker and electing their preferred candidates.

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3:49

Call by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni for elected...

First Take SA ·

2020/08/04

Some parties in Parliament have expressed reservations about a call by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni for elected public representatives to consider a salary cut due to the prevailing economic situation. Mboweni made the call during the debate on the adjustment's appropriation bill in the National Council of Provinces last week.

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4:20

ANC in Mangaung region in the Free State has come out...

First Take SA ·

2020/08/04

The ANC in Mangaung region in the Free State has come out in defence of party secretary general, Ace Magashule. This follows reports that Magashule`s sons clinched COVID-19-related contracts in the province worth two-point-seven million Rand. Magashule`s sons are listed as directors of two companies, Motheko Projects and Marvel Deeds, which are among the companies that secured contracts with Free State treasury.

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7:18

Special Investigating Unit (SIU) have issued...

First Take SA ·

2020/08/04

Eskom and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) have issued summonses to recover close to 4-billion rand from former Eskom executives, board members, the Gupta brothers and their business associates. The matter relates to the acquisition of Optimum Coal Holdings - a mine which supplied coal to Eskom through the Guptas.

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3:52

General Secretary of the SACP, Blade Nzimande, has...

First Take SA ·

2020/08/03

The General Secretary of the SACP, Blade Nzimande, has called for an end to what he calls the 'tenderisation of the state', in order to fight the continuing corruption in South Africa. He says following the reports of alleged corruption by ANC and government officials involving funds meant to be used in the fight against the spread of Covid-19 - the state must review the process of doing business. He was addressing the virtual 99th anniversary of the SACP yesterday.

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2:47

Opposition parties have called for an investigation...

First Take SA ·

2020/08/03

Opposition parties have called for an investigation into the COVID-19 contracts awarded in the Free State. This comes after revelations that the sons of ANC secretary general, Ace Magashule, received COVID-19 contracts worth more than two-point-seven million rand. Both Motheko Projects and Marvel Deeds appear on the list of companies that secured contracts, and Magashule`s sons are listed as directors.

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2:24

Restaurants will be allowed to operate until 10 pm,...

First Take SA ·

2020/07/31

Tourism Minister, Mamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has announced that restaurants will be allowed to operate until 10 pm -- extending the lockdown curfew by an hour. This -- to enable restaurants to maximise their peak customer serving time. Kubayi-Ngubane was briefing the media on tourism-related activities and regulations under COVID-19 Risk Adjusted Level 3. Intra-provincial travel for leisure will also be permitted.

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3:29

Health MEC Bandile Masuku on a leave of absence over...

First Take SA ·

2020/07/31

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has appointed Roads and Transport MEC, Jacob Mamabolo, as acting Health MEC. The Premier has placed Health MEC Bandile Masuku on a leave of absence over his alleged involvement in a controversial tender to supply personal protective equipment to the department during the coronavirus pandemic. Masuku has been accused of influencing the processes that led to the 125-million rand tender being awarded to Royal Bhaca -- a company owned by Presidential spokesperson Khusela

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8:16

Efforts to end violence against women and gender...

First Take SA ·

2020/07/31

Efforts to end violence against women and gender inequality are expected to be the focus of this year's women's month programme. Under the theme - "Generation Equality: Realising Women's Rights for an Equal Future" - the 2020 Women's Month - which takes place amid the COVID-19 global pandemic - was launched in Pretoria on yesterday.

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4:51

Recession, recovery and reform post Covid-19

First Take SA ·

2020/07/30

South Africa has been grappling with the deadly coronavirus, Covid-19, since it made its untimely appearance on the world stage earlier this year. Covid-19 has highlighted and indeed reinforced the existing serious fault lines in South African society - from record levels of unemployment and a depleted fiscus to ever-deepening poverty and inequality. But what should South Africa be doing to prepare for the 'new normal' after Covid-19? That is the overarching question that a new book Recession,

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3:05

Dr Stella Immanuel appears on the steps of the...

First Take SA ·

2020/07/30

The controversial anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine is back in the headlines after a Cameroonian-born Houston-Texas-based doctor promoted unproven claims about the drug as an effective cure for COVID-19. In the video, Dr Stella Immanuel appears on the steps of the Supreme Court in Washington to push the drug despite mounting scientific evidence from multiple clinical trials showing the drug as ineffective in treating COVID-19. The viral video which was tweeted and retweeted by both President

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3:22

There has been a marked increase in the demand for...

First Take SA ·

2020/07/30

There has been a marked increase in the demand for training material on how to manufacture coffins and caskets since the lockdown. That's according to Peter Louw, of the SA Coffin Training School, based in Boksburg on Gauteng's East Rand. Louw says the increased number of deaths due to the Covid-19 pandemic has also led to a high demand for funeral services, as well as burial space.

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