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Drug smuggling a big problem in our prisons but we...

First Take SA ·

2019/10/18

Drugs seem to be highly accessible in prisons across South Africa. In August a search of the Pollsmoor prison found drugs, cellphones and dangerous weapons in prisoner cells. The light is also on prison wardens following the arrest of a warden at the prison who was in possession of mandrax pills. In the latest incident, the issue of illicit substances in prisons also came to the fore when the now convicted child rapist Nicholas Ninow told the court this week that he had taken drugs numerous times in

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4:25

Given a chance I can be a better person-Convicted...

First Take SA ·

2019/10/17

The confessed child rapist, Nicholas Ninow, has recited a poem to his victim in the High Court in Pretoria as a way of apologising for raping her. Twenty-one-year-old Ninow cried as he read the poem as well as a letter to the family of the seven-year old victim. Ninow testified in mitigation of sentence. He was found guilty of raping the girl who was six at the time, at a Dros Restaurant in Pretoria, possession of drugs and defeating the ends of justice.

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1:17

Tito can start his government early retirement plan...

First Take SA ·

2019/10/16

Some of our listeners say Finance Minister Tito Mboweni is 60 himself and should start the early retirement process by leading by example.

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3:23

Rebuilding South Africa and its democracy on course...

First Take SA ·

2019/10/16

Former South African editor and journalist, Nic Dawes (doors), is now the Media Deputy-Executive Director at Human Rights Watch in New York. Dawes says a lot of things they reported on while he was in SA have come to pass and rebuilding the country will take a while.

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5:10

Concerns over shortages of critical psychiatric drugs...

First Take SA ·

2019/10/16

There continues to be widespread concerns over shortages of critical psychiatric drugs for mental health patients in Gautend and across the country. The drugs in short supply are (include Fluoxetine and Citalopram) both critical inhibitors that ease symptoms of moderate to severe depression. Mental health patients are being told that essential drugs are in short supply or inadequate in supply and told to come back later in government hospitals and clinics.

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3:34

More and more children suffering due to poor diet-UN

First Take SA ·

2019/10/15

The United Nations is sounding alarm bells over the high number of children that are suffering the consequences of poor diets and a food system that is failing them. In a report released by UNICEF today (tuesday) called 'The State of the Worlds Children 2019: Children, food and nutrition' extensive reasearch has uncovered that at least 1 in 3 children under five is either undernourished or overweight putting them at risk of poor brain development, weak learning, low immunity, increased infections

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2:55

Justice minister to seek presidential pardon for Fees...

First Take SA ·

2019/10/15

Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, says his department will seek to assist convicted Fees Must fall activist Khanya Cekeshe with an urgent application for a presidential pardon. This comes after the Johannesburg Magistrates Court dismissed Cekeshe's application to appeal his conviction. The court also dismissed his application for bail. The student activist was sentenced to eight years in prison in 2017, with three years suspended after pleading guilty to burning a police

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6:45

Violence and killings in the run-up to Mozambique...

First Take SA ·

2019/10/14

The Mozambican National Electoral Commission says police will be deployed to all voting stations to ensure a smooth electoral process. Mozambique holds its general elections tomorrow (Tuesday). There have been reports of sporadic attacks on citizens by unknown armed gunmen. A local election observer Anastacio Matavele, was shot and killed last week in Xai Xai in Gaza province.

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3:39

Ban Bosasa from doing business-COPE

First Take SA ·

2019/10/14

OPE has called on the South African government to blacklist Bosasa from doing business with government departments. The party says Justice and Correctional Services Minister, Ronald Lamola must disclose whether the controversial company - now known as African Global Operations - continues to get financial government contracts. COPE spokesperson, Dennis Bloem says the South African government should follow the example of the United States where the controversial Gupta brothers were sanctioned from

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3:00

Racism claims in Springbok camp

First Take SA ·

2019/10/07

Social media has been abuzz this past weekend over a video which seemingly shows Springboks winger, Makazole Mapimpi being snubbed by a group of players during celebrations which followed the clash between South Africa and Italy at the Rugby World Cup in Japan on Friday. The debate raged on even after Mapimpi recorded a video of himself explaining the rugby culture within the team that may haVE led some to cry foul over the incident. Springboks coach, Rassie Erusmus also weighed in on the issue

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4:15

Zille's come back will be bad for the DA-Dirk Kotze

First Take SA ·

2019/10/07

Mmusi Maimane's future as leader of the Democratic Alliance remains uncertain, days after the party cleared him of financial wrongdoing. An investigation was conducted following allegations that Maimane's Toyota fortuner was a donation from controversial Steinhoff former CEO Markus Jooste. Weekly newspaper, Sunday Times YESTERDAY ( Sunday) reported that a delegation of senior party figures, including former DA leader Tony Leon, has asked Maimane to quit for the sake of the party. Meanwhile, former

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2:30

Traditional leaders in the Eastern Cape accuse...

First Take SA ·

2019/10/07

Traditional leaders in the Eastern Cape have expressed disappointment in the delay by President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce on the release of jailed King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo. Ramaphosa had visited the Abathembu nation ahead of the May national elections to garner votes and it was hoped that King Dalindyebo would receive a presidential pardon from the new administration after the elections. Some traditional leaders have now accused Ramaphosa of using them

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6:07

For Africa to move forward Nigeria and South Africa...

First Take SA ·

2019/10/03

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is in South Africa on a State Visit amidst strained relations between the two nations following the recent spate of attacks on foreign nationals including Nigerians. Buhari will co-chair the 9th SA-Nigeria Bi-national Commission -BNC- with President Cyril Ramaphosa later this morning. Today's BNC seeks to strengthen political and economic relations between the two countries as well taking stalks of the implementation of the over 30 bilateral agreements signed

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6:22

The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) must decide...

First Take SA ·

2019/10/03

DA chief whip, John Steenhuisen has invited the Institute for Race Relations to join its party membership or form its own political party instead of meddling in the leadership of the official opposition. This follows an opinion piece which argued that current Western Cape premier, Alan Winde should replace Mmusi Maimane as party leader. The IRR endorsed the article claiming that it promotes robust non-racialism and seeks to seeks to stimulate an authentic conversations about the future of ideas in

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6:51

Sibanye to go ahead with retrenchment of over 5000...

First Take SA ·

2019/10/02

The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) says it will seek a minimum wage of 17-thousand Rand per month for its workers, up from 12-thousand-500 Rand. The union lashed out against what they call greedy CEOs within the platinum sector, who benefit at the expense of poor miners. AMCU has taken Sibanye-Gold and Anglo American Platinum to the CCMA over wage negotiations and planned retrenchments. Union president, Joesph Mathunjwa has threatened strike action should mediation

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4:18

Chris Hani District and Sakhisizwe Municipalities are...

First Take SA ·

2019/10/01

The Eastern Cape government has sent its condolences to the families of five victims who died when a storm hit Manzimdaka village at Cala on Sunday night. Three children including a two year-old toddler and two elderly men died after walls fell on them. Scores of other houses have been flattened,

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3:37

Private health services over-charging clients

First Take SA ·

2019/10/01

The Competition Commisson's Health Market Inquiry has found that the private health market has failed consumers by overcharging them with no clear outcomes. The commission also found among other things, that healthcare practitioners are subjected to little regulation. The inquiry, which was initiated in 2013, released its findings with recommendations, yesterday. .

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2:44

Five suspects arrested in connection with kidnapping...

First Take SA ·

2019/09/27

HAWKS' captain Lloyd Ramovha says fifty thousand rands per child was the ransom demanded by the kidnappers of three teenagers of Ethiopian origin over the weekend. The five suspects were arrested by the HAWKS around Brixton and Mayfair areas in Johannesburg YESTERDAY (thursday). The parents of the teenagers had reportedly been contacted with ransom demands.

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3:44

SASBO has applied for leave to appeal court decision...

First Take SA ·

2019/09/27

COSATU and its affiliate the South African Society of Banking Officials has encouraged workers in the banking sector to report for work today. This follows yesterday's decision by the Labour Court's to interdict their protest that was planned for this morning. COSATU's deputy secretary-general Solly Phetoe says they are now seeking leave to appeal the ruling. He says the union will also resubmit a section 77 notice to the National Economic Development Labour Council (NEDLAC

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1:58

Grade 9 to be one of the exit points at high school

First Take SA ·

2019/09/27

The Department of Basic Education is working on formalising Grade 9 as one of the exit points of schooling. That means learners will be able to finish school at Grade 9 and attain The General Education Certificate. This has been revealed by the minster of Basic Education, Angie Motshega at SADTU's elective conference held in Nazrec, Johannesburg. Ditaba Tsotetsi reports

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