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Political parties have given mixed reactions to the...

First Take SA ·

2020/07/29

Political parties have given mixed reactions to the International Monetary Fund - IMF's - multi-billion rand loan to South Africa. The Executive Board of the IMF has approved the country's request for a 70-billion rand loan to help bolster its response to the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. But with rampant corruption in the country, some parties are sceptical the money will reach its intended beneficiaries

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3:25

Trade union Nehawu has questioned the accuracy of...

First Take SA ·

2020/07/29

Trade union Nehawu has questioned the accuracy of Covid 19 stats that are released by the Health Department, particularly on health workers. The union was briefing members of the media in Johannesburg. This as the country's confirmed cases continue to reach record highs. The union has also threatened to go on a nationwide strike in the health care sector over the lack of protective gear in some hospitals.

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4:57

Electricity tariffs are set to increase after Eskom...

First Take SA ·

2020/07/29

Electricity tariffs are set to increase after Eskom won a court battle against the National Energy Regulator of South Africa over a 69-billion rand equity injection. In the scathing judgment YESTERDAY*, the high court declared that Nersa's decision to deduct the equity injection into Eskom from its allowable revenue for the period 2019/2020 to 2021/2022 was illegal. The court has instructed that the full amount be rocovered in a phased manner over the next three years. The power utility has welcomed

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7:07

Government's special official funeral for the last...

First Take SA ·

2020/07/29

Government's "special official" funeral for the last Rivonia trialist to pass away, Andrew Mlangeni, will be held at the University of Johannesburg in Soweto THIS MORNING (Wednesday 29/07/2020) at about nine o'clock. Ninety-five-year-old Mlangeni died at 1 Military Hospital in Pretoria last Wednesday (22/07/2020). He was one of the ANC's first MK members to be trained in China and to meet "Chairman Mao" in 1962. Back home, Mlangeni disguised himself as a priest to recruit others into the armed

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6:34

Toxic smoke continues to blanket Pietermaritzburg

First Take SA ·

2020/07/28

Residents of Pietermaritzburg and surrounding areas in KwaZulu Natal run the risk of suffering from further respiratory diseases as toxic smoke continues to blanket the City, forcing many residents to flee their homes. The smoke emissions, which environmentalists have warned could potentially carry cancer-causing chemicals, emanates from a local landfill site that has been continuously burning for over a week. The Environmental Affairs Portfolio Committee conducted a site visit over the weekend and

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2:47

President Cyril Ramaphosa's spokesperson, Khusela...

First Take SA ·

2020/07/28

President Cyril Ramaphosa's spokesperson, Khusela Diko, has temporarily left office. This comes amid a probe into the awarding of two contracts for the supply of PPEs to Royal Bhaca Projects in which her husband is a director. There are concerns that Diko might have used her position to get the tender for Royal Bhaca Projects. This comes as the ANC in Gauteng announced that it had summoned Khusela Diko together with Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku and his wife Loyiso Masuku to a meeting over the

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2:05

At least 25 people were arrested yesterday across the...

First Take SA ·

2020/07/28

At least 25 people were arrested yesterday across the Cape Penisula on charges of public violence and contravening sections of the Disaster Management Act. This followed various shutdown protests called by the Cape Coloured People's Congress demanding among others houses and job opportunities.

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6:46

A group called the Gatvol Capetonian Movement...

First Take SA ·

2020/07/27

Cape Town Mayoral member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says the City will act against protests, should they turn violent, including the obstruction of access to public roads and the vandalism of infrastructure. This as a group called the Gatvol Capetonian Movement plans a shutdown of the City this morning. They are protesting against poor service delivery in coloured communities

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2:18

The Gauteng Health Department waiting for Tshwane to...

First Take SA ·

2020/07/27

The Gauteng Health Department says it's waiting for the City of Tshwane to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to enable them to turn the Tshwane Events Centre -- formerly known as Tshwane Show Grounds -- into a Covid-19 field hospital. The city took control of the facility after a protracted legal battle with TSHWABAC -- who owned and managed it. The property was transferred free of charge to Tshwabac -- formerly known as the Northern Transvaal Chamber of Industries

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2:35

ANC veterans have criticised the governing party for...

First Take SA ·

2020/07/27

ANC veterans have criticised the governing party for having former president Jacob Zuma lead a memorial service paying tribute to the late struggle veteran Andrew Mlangeni. In a letter directed to the party's general manager, Febe Potgieter-Gqubule, the veterans bemoaned what they called the "unsuitability" of choosing Zuma to fulfil such an important role. Zuma was a keynote speaker at a virtual memorial honouring Mlangeni, the last remaining Rivonia trialist on Friday. Mlangeni, who celebrated his

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5:23

THE SOUTH AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SAYS...

First Take SA ·

2020/07/25

News and Current Affairs show between 5 & 6 am on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla

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3:27

Renewed calls for schools to close as grade 3 and 10...

First Take SA ·

2020/07/20

With grade 3 and 10 learners expected back in class this morning, the ANC says the re-opening of schools should follow the guidelines set out by the World Health Organisation. Basic education minister Angie Motshekga met with her cabinet colleagues yesterday following renewed calls to close schools amid the spike in Covid-19 infections in the country. Last week Motshekga met with teacher unions and other stakeholders after calls for the closure of all schools. Motshekga is expected to announce this

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4:31

Hospitality and leisure sector have warned insurance...

First Take SA ·

2020/07/20

Business owners in the hospitality and leisure sector have warned insurance companies of sustained legal action over the failure to pay out valid COVID-19 related claims. These businesses include fast-food franchises, game lodges, restaurants and hotel groups that have had to shed thousands of jobs over the national lockdown period. Spokesperson for the Hospitality, Entertainment and Leisure Industries of South Africa Alliance, Duncan Heafield, says there has been a mass carnage of businesses within

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6:07

268-thousand people to receive a warm nutritious cup...

First Take SA ·

2020/07/17

Three-hundred Chefs in 10 cities across the country are embarking on a Mandela Day initiative that seeks to make 67-thousand litres of healthy nutritious soup using surplus rescued produce. The initiative is a joint-venture between SA Harvest and non-profit organisation, Chefs with Compassion. SA Harvest says it is shocking that 18-Million women and children go to bed hungry in South Africa although 10 million tons of food goes to waste every year. Meanwhile, National Project Manager of Chefs with

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5:21

UIF says more than 2,000 SA's performing artists have...

First Take SA ·

2020/07/17

According to the UIF more than 2,000 SA's performing artists have received relief funds from the department of arts & culture for gigs cancelled during the lockdown, others complain of being left out in the cold. Musicians such as Arthur Mafokate, Kelly Khumalo, Caiphus Semenya poet laureate Wally Serote - are listed as having received once-off payments of between R10,000 and R20,000 to help them during the covid crisis, but the likes of- - Dr Victor and the Rasta Rebels and Sipho Hotstix Mabuse

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1:57

COSAS in Mpumalanga embarks on shutting down public...

First Take SA ·

2020/07/16

The Congress of the South African Students (COSAS) in Mpumalanga has resolved to embark on a process of shutting down all public schools in the province TODAY. This as calls for schools to close down in order to curb the spread of the coronavirus are increasing countrywide. The call for the shutdown of schools is being supported by among others SADTU, SASCO, the YCL and the One South Africa Movement. Cosas in Mpumalanga says schools have become death traps rather than being safe spaces for both

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4:25

The coronavirus pandemic is taking its toll on...

First Take SA ·

2020/07/16

The coronavirus pandemic has plunged South Africans and many others across the world into a lot of uncertainty. This as daily reports of Covid-19 infections and deaths surge both locally and globally. Millions of people have also lost their incomes, livelihoods and many more are going hungry. The reimposition of the alcohol ban and night curfew has made an already bad situation worse. All this is taking its toll on people's mental health. While we have no control over this unprecedented situation,

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3:49

A Russian vaccine against COVID-19 could be ready for...

First Take SA ·

2020/07/14

A Russian vaccine against COVID-19 could be ready for its final stage of testing as early as August, according to the head of the centre carrying out the trials. Russia's Sechenov University says the first trials are over and the vaccine has been shown to be safe. But more tests are needed before it can be put to use. Retired epidemiologist, Dr Jo Barnes weighs in on these tests...

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4:59

The 2019/2020 ABSA Premiership completion will be...

First Take SA ·

2020/07/14

Despite being the epicentre of the Coronavirus pandemic in South Africa, Gauteng is the National Soccer League's preferred province for the completion of the ABSA Premiership and the GladAfrica Championship. This was announced by Premier Soccer League chaiarman, Irvin Khoza, at a media briefing in Johannesburg. He provided clarity on the process and progress made towards the completion of the 2019/2020 ABSA Premiership and GladAfrica Championship seasons. Sports Physician and Health Consultant, Dr

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5:36

Analysis and views on the latest move by President...

First Take SA ·

2020/07/13

In a further blow to the hospitality and tourism sector, the sale, dispensing and distribution of alcohol has been suspended with immediate effect. Addressing the nation President Ramaphosa said the nationwide curfew coupled with the ban on the sale of alcohol will free up much-needed trauma and ICU care facilities across the country. The tourism industry had also been hoping for the re-opening of accommodation for leisure during lockdown alert level 3. Chief Executive Officer at the Tourism

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