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4:20

Enforcement agencies ready ahead of Zuma court...

First Take SA ·

2018/06/08

Law enforcement agencies in Durban say preparations ahead of former president Jacob Zuma's court appearance have been finalised. Zuma is expected to appear in the Durban High Court on Friday facing 16 counts of fraud, money laundering and racketeering. More than 10-thousand supporters are expected to start gathering today for a night vigil at Albert Park in Durban. Nonjabulo Mntungwa gives us an update of what is expected

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1:52

Father to appear in court after allegedly mistaking...

First Take SA ·

2018/06/07

A man is expected to appear in the Lenasia Magistrates court today after he allegedly shot and killed his son whom he mistook for a criminal. Police say the father dropped off his son at Fred Norman Seconday school in Ennerdale south of Johannesburg on Tuesday night. He fell asleep while waiting for his son inside the vehicle. And when the son knocked on the car window he got frightened at allegedly shot at the boy. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to associate professor and head of Safety and Security

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2:23

Law enforcement agencies declare war on...

First Take SA ·

2018/06/07

Law enforcement agencies have declared war on cash-in-transit heists, which have seen a marked increase compared to 2017. At least 159 cash-in-transit heists have been reported in the country this year. This week, cash-in-transit heists were reported in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo. Police have managed to foil two heists in Limpopo and Gauteng. One suspect was shot and killed, and seven others were arrested during the two separate incidents. Police Minister Bheki Cele, says police will ensure

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2:42

Father allegedly fatally shoots son after mistaking...

First Take SA ·

2018/06/07

A father has been arrested in Ennerdale south of Johannesburg, for allegedly shooting dead his son who he mistook for a criminal. Police say the man took his 14-year-old son to attend evening classes at the Fred Norman Secondary School in the area. After dropping off the child, the father waited inside his vehicle and fell asleep. When the boy returned from the class, he knocked on the passenger window, startling his father, who then opened fire. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Soweto police spokesperson

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6:49

SA ranks top 10 in alcohol consumed every year, youth...

First Take SA ·

2018/06/07

Substance abuse among South African youth is increasing on a daily basis. Statistics show that the country ranks among the top 10 in terms of the amount of alcohol consumed every year, while dagga, tik and cocaine use is twice the average of international consumption. It's also been shown that children, as young as 12 years old, are becoming addicted to drugs. An international organisation and church, Victory Outreach International, has set up a number of recovery homes in Cape Town, Bloemfontein,

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1:44

ANC condemns Facebook post by Dihlabeng executive mayor

First Take SA ·

2018/06/06

The ANC has condemned a Facebook post by Dihlabeng executive mayor Lindiwe Makhalema in which she called President Cyril Ramaphosa a sell-out. The ANC says the mayor's conduct violates the party's social media policy. The ANC's social media policy prescribes that any social media posting by members must be legal, ethical and respectful. Ishmael Modiba reports....

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2:44

SABC board rapped over the knuckles for presenting...

First Take SA ·

2018/06/06

The SABC board has been rapped over the knuckles by Parliament's Communications Committee, for presenting inadequate information on its discussions with labour unions. The unions met with the committee last month to complain about labour relations in the organisation. Among others, the committee wanted detailed information on the latest developments surrounding the dismissal of employees who were implicated in alleged medical aid fraud. Zalene Merrington reports.

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2:51

Judgment reserved in de Lille challeng of her...

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2018/06/06

Judgment has been reserved in the High Court application of Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille challenging her expulsion from the DA. A full bench of judges has reserved the matter until a later date. De Lille's legal team argued that her expulsion from the party was illegal and unconstitutional. De Lille was reinstated as mayor by the court pending the outcome of her court application. The DA caucus recently voted to strip her of her executive powers. Chris Mabuya reports..

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3:20

Ecuador's Foreign Minister elected to lead next...

First Take SA ·

2018/06/06

A woman has been elected to lead the next session of General Assembly, only the 4th time the President will not be a man in the United Nation's 73 -year history. Ecuador's Foreign Minister María Fernanda Espinosa Garces will lead the Assembly's 73rd session starting in September replacing Serbia's Miroslav Lajcak whose term ends in just over three months. Garces beat another female candidate Honduran Ambassador to the UN Mary Elizabeth Flores Flake for the Presidency which for 2018/19 must be held

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4:42

SAFTU warns working class will bare brunt of latest...

First Take SA ·

2018/06/06

The South African Federation of Trade Unions has warned that last night's fuel price increase will have a far reaching impact on the working class. SAFTU general secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi says it is concerning that the increase will have a knock on effect on the cost of living yet worker's salaries are not increasing. Motorists are paying 82 cents more per litre for petrol and an additional 85 cents a litre for disiel from this morning. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SAFTU general secretary, Zwelinzima

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3:25

Prominent Limpopo government official arrested in...

First Take SA ·

2018/06/04

A prominent Limpopo government official has been arrested in Polokwane for rape. It is alleged that the senior official raped a Botswana national who had been deployed to usher soccer fans at the Old Peter Mokaba stadium during COSAFA matches. It is alleged that the incident happened on Friday at a hotel in Polokwane. Meanwhile, Limpopo police are looking for a father who allegedly repeatedly raped his three minor daughters in Polokwane. Pimani Baloyi reports...

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3:18

Victor Kgomoesoana talks review demands on online...

First Take SA ·

2018/06/01

Author of "Africa Is Open For Business", Victor Kgomoesoana talks private Kenyan solar energy firm signs a 40 megawatts power deal with the state, in Tanzania, a High Court rejects review demands on online media act and the Zimbabwe Chamber of mines has asked government to allow majority ownership by foreign investors in diamond and platinum mines

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3:45

"Zanu-PF members plotting to impeach me if I win...

First Take SA ·

2018/06/01

With the Zimbabweans set to go to the polls on the 30th July this year for their presidential elections, Zimbabwe's president Emmerson Mnangagwa has made claims that some Zanu PF members are plotting to impeach him if he wins. Mnangagwa made these comments as internal squabbles in Zanu PF continue. Elvis Presslin spoke to Zimbabwean political analyst and constitutional law expert, Brian Kagoro ...

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6:03

SABC institutes two high-level Commissions of Inquiry...

First Take SA ·

2018/06/01

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has announced the establishment of two high-level Commissions of Inquiry into editorial interference and sexual harassment. In a statement yesterday, the SABC said the two commissions form part of the on-going work to transform the Public Broadcaster, into a truly accountable and responsive corporate entity. The announcement follows the recommendations of the SABC Ad Hoc Committee, to deal with all instances of editorial interference, as well as

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3:49

Education Minister to release report into possibility...

First Take SA ·

2018/05/31

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga expected to release a report into the possibility of introducing history as a compulsory school subject in grades 10‚ 11 and 12. A Ministerial Task Team was established in 2015 to conduct a comparative international study on how best compulsory history studies could be implemented. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to education specialist with the University of Johannesburg professor Mary Metcalfe

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3:40

Zimbabweans residing outside that country will not be...

First Take SA ·

2018/05/31

Zimbabweans residing outside that country will not be allowed to take part in the 30 July Presidential and Parliamentary general elections. The Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe Wednesday handed down judgment against three Zimbabwean applicants represented by the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights and the Southern Africa Litigation Centre. Diplomats are the only Zimbabweans outside the country who can currently cast ballots. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Kumbirayi Muchemwa, Zimbabwe main opposition MDC

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5:03

Mahumapelo should not be allowed to disappear into...

First Take SA ·

2018/05/31

The congress of the people, COPE says it believes that while the resignation of Supra Mahumapelo is now reality, all must be done to get to the bottom of what it calls 'the obscene wealth accumulation by Supra Mahumapelo'. The party says the former Premier should not be allowed to disappear into obscurity and continue to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle, built on the accumulation of wealth, apparently under dubious circumstances. It says that the fact that Mahumapelo resigned, should not exonerate him

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2:14

Public servants workers to go on strike next week

First Take SA ·

2018/05/31

The public servants workers will go on strike next week. This after wage talks with the employer, collapsed. Workers affiliated to Public Servants Association have served strike notice on the South African Social Security Agency. Workers are demanding between 10 and 12 percent wage increase while government is offering between 6 and 7%. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Reuben Maleka, national manager at the PSA...

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4:23

Parliament's portfolio committee on home affairs to...

First Take SA ·

2018/05/31

Parliament's portfolio committee on home affairs says it is determined to hold a full investigation into the circumstances that led to the naturalisation of the Gupta family. The committee says it has instructed its researchers to gather all the necessary documents to guide the investigation. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to committee chairperson Hlomani Chauke

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1:22

EFF refuses to withdraw for occupation of unoccupied...

First Take SA ·

2018/05/24

The EFF has refused to withdraw their call for the occupation of unoccupied land by their supporters. Speaking during a debate of the Presidency's budget in the National Assembly, EFF leader Julius Malema said President Ramaphosa's government is not serious about land expropriation without compensation. Deputy Speaker Lechesa Tsenoli then asked then EFF to leave the house. This is part of what transpired in Parliament.

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