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Consumer advisor calls on South African consumers to...

First Take SA ·

2018/09/06

Consumers are often the ones who are left licking their wounds when a country battles a recession. On Tuesday Stats SA released it's economic data which revealed that South Africa has hit a technical recession. This means the country's economy has experienced two consecutive quarters of negative growth. A comsumer advisor has called on South African consumers to go back to basics . Carmel Loggenberg Roberts Reports ......

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6:52

Four firefighters out of danger after fire in a...

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2018/09/06

Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba says four firefighters who are still receiving treatment at the Milpark Hospital following yesterday's deadly blaze in the CBD are out of danger. Mashaba together with his team from the mayoral committee visited them in hospital this morning. Four others have been discharged. Three firefighters died after the Bank of Lisbon building, which house two Gauteng departments caught fire yesterday morning. The fire has since spread to other floors of the building. Tsepiso

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3:43

Safety of government buildings in the Johannesburg...

First Take SA ·

2018/09/06

Safety of government buildings in the Johannesburg CBD remains in question. Gauteng Premier David Makhura says a report released last week reveals that seven other buildings, beside the site of yesterday's fire, have been identified as being non-compliant with safety regulations. Makhura was speaking at the government building where the blaze led to the deaths of three firefighters. SABC reporter, Horisani Sithole reports...

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5:26

BUSA says South Africa could lose its only investment...

First Take SA ·

2018/09/05

The majority of opposition parties in Parliament say they're not shocked that the country slipped into technical recession. Some are attributing the recession to uncertainty in policies -- while others say it's due to over-reliance in foreign direct investment. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) CEO Tanya Cohen

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2:40

Government gives the SABC R1.2 billion guarantee

First Take SA ·

2018/09/05

Government has given the South African Broadcasting Corporation a financial rescue to the tune of R1.2 billion in the form of a guarantee. The public broadcast will now be able to borrow monies to stay afloat. Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane told the media in Cape Town that the National Treasury and the SABC Board have concluded their discussions on the viable financial rescue of the broadcaster. The organisation has lost about six hundred million rand for the 2017/2018 financial year

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5:19

SATAWU says PRASA needs to get its house in order...

First Take SA ·

2018/09/05

Investigations are underway into the exact cause of YESTERDAY's train collision that left over 100 people injured in Selby south of Johannesburg. Metrorail says a train travelling from Faraday towards New Canada collided head on with another train bound for Naledi in Soweto. All the injured were taken to various nearby hospitals. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Zanele Sabela, SATAWU spokesperson...

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1:29

Organisations, individuals to make oral...

First Take SA ·

2018/09/04

Thirty organisations and individuals will be making oral representations to Constitutional Review Committee at Parliament. This follows country wide public hearings. The committee is tasked with establishing whether Section 25 of the Constitution should be changed to allow for land expropriation without compensation. Zalene Merrington reports...

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2:53

" Failure to deal with perceptions of racial conflict...

First Take SA ·

2018/09/04

Stellenbosch University political analyst, Zwelinzima Ndevu says failure to deal with perceptions of racial conflict within any political party is dangerous. Ndevu was reacting to claims of discrimination against Khoisan activsts, during a recent ANC West Coast regional congress. ANC councillor Sammy Claassen says he has lodged a complaint with the SA Human Rights Commission. Chris Mabuya reports...

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2:54

Economists say SA might avoid a recession in the...

First Take SA ·

2018/09/04

Economists say South Africa might avoid a recession in the second quarter of the year. This as Statistics South Africa gears up to release the second quarter growth number in for 2018. Gross Domestic Product growth dropped by 2-point-2 per cent in the first quarter of the year. Naledi Ngcobo reports….

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18:58

"Transformation in business is superficial"

First Take SA ·

2018/08/31

For our Women's Month Feature, the final one today, we speak to Kurisani Maswanganyi. She is Managing Director and Founderl of Kulani Engineering. Maswaganyi founded the company in a bid to do work that significantly contriubutes to the development of the country and its economy through home-grown engineering projects. She was this week recognised by the University of Johannesburg for her work in co-founding "She Engineers" a platform that places women at the forefront of the industry. Tsepiso

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1:59

" I quit my job with only a month's salary and began...

First Take SA ·

2018/08/23

For our Women's Month Feature we speak to Lebo Motswenyane, an entrepreneur and owner of the company Lucky No 8, which is credited with organising Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture featuring Barack Obama as keynote speaker. She tells us how she quit her job with only a month's salary in the kitty, to a journey that has seen her as management of international acts at the Delicious Festival, SAMA Red Carpet show for live TV, Delicious Festival and the Mebala Biodiversity Conference. I started by asking

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2:47

Restructuring project introduced by consulting agency...

First Take SA ·

2018/08/22

The restructuring project introduced by consulting agency Bain during suspended SARS Commissioner Tom Moyane's tenure at the revenue collector is said to have dismantled strategic departments which were responsible for collecting hundreds of billions in tax revenue. This is according to tax professionals appearing before the SARS commission of inquiry in Pretoria. Naledi Ngcobo reports....

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7:33

Treasury Chief Procurement Officer first witness to...

First Take SA ·

2018/08/22

National Treasury says it is a war they are fighting to make sure there is no abuse of the system - especially when it comes to procurement. Acting Treasury Chief Procurement Officer, Ndleleni Mathebula, revealed this during the State Capture inquiry in Parktown, Johannesburg. Mathebula was the first witness and gave evidence on procurement processes, and whether they were flouted in the department. He also told the commission that government's procurement spend, is in excess in 800 billion for

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5:58

ABC Board has avoids answering question on who...

First Take SA ·

2018/08/22

The SABC Board has avoided answering the question on who authorised the airing of a video by President Cyril Ramaphosa, speaking in his capacity as ANC leader, on the expropriation of land without compensation. The DA laid a compliant against the SABC, following the airing of the video footage more than two weeks ago. The Public Broadcaster also told Parliament's Communication's Committee that it will only have about 26-million rand in the bank at the end of this month. Our Parliamentary

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1:11

FeesMustFall activist, Bonginkosi Khanyile vows to...

First Take SA ·

2018/08/22

Convicted KZN FeesMustFall activist and student leader, Bonginkosi Khanyile, has vowed to camp on the lawns of the Union Buildings in Pretoria until President Cyril Ramaphosa receives his memorandum of demands. Khanyile will be sentenced on the 16 of October. Khanyile and a group of supporters from various student bodies want the presidency to pardon all students and activists who have been arrested and convicted for participating in the 2015/2016 FeesMustFall campaigns and protests. Phanuel Shuma

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3:15

Land Bank CEO requests that Nene ensures that the...

First Take SA ·

2018/08/21

The Land Bank's CEO, Tshokolo Nchocho, has asked Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene to ensure that the right of the bank as a creditor is protected when land is expropriated without compensation. About 60 percent of the bank's funding uses land as collateral which can be sold in the event of a default. Nene asked the Land Bank Board to prepare for land expropriation without compensation. Tshepo Mongoai reports…

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3:16

Ramaphosa reassures SA that Land Expropriation...

First Take SA ·

2018/08/21

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reassured South Africa and the Agricultural Sector that Land Expropriation without Compensation will be done in a just manner - and so there shouldn't be fears. He says there is an urgent need for a clear and explicit policy around land reform in the country. He was addressing the African Farmers Association of South Africa, AFASA Presidential Gala Dinner in Kempton Park, Johannesburg last night. Abongile Dumako reports

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8:55

First witness take to the stand as Commission of...

First Take SA ·

2018/08/21

The first witness in the Commission of Inquiry Into State Capture is expected to give testimony on Tuesday. National Treasury Chief Procurement officer Ndleleni Mathebula has been named as the first witness. Mathebula is expected to give evidence on procurement processes and if these were flouted in the department. The commission officially started proceedings on Monday The hearings and investigations are expected to take at least 2 years. Mbali Thethani filed a report and Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to

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4:09

This week's top African economic stories with Victor...

First Take SA ·

2018/08/21

Victor Kgomoesoana, Director at "Africa Is Open For Business" looks at this week's top African economic stories

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4:17

State of capture inquiry gets underway in Johannesburg

First Take SA ·

2018/08/20

High-profile witnesses will finally be able to state their cases in the state of capture inquiry which will start in Parktown, Johannesburg today. The highly-anticipated inquiry will bring various key witnesses including former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas and former ANC member of Parliament Vytjie Mentor. Various people from a wide section of the society have largely welcomed the start of the inquiry. Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo will head the inquiry which is expected to run for two

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