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10:32

Land grabs and housing are not intertwined - Mfeketo

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2018/03/28

Human Settlements Minister, Nomaindia Mfeketo, says she cannot rule out a possible link between recent land grabs in the country and ongoing debates in parliament around land expropriation. She's held talks with officials from the Overstrand Municipality in Hermanus following days of violent protests over land and housing. Several buildings were set alight and roads blockaded. Mfeketo says land grabs go against the spirit of the constitution and delay development. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Human

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4:45

Momberg sentenced to two years for K-word

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2018/03/28

Former real estate agent Vicki Momberg was today sentenced to an effective two years in prison by the Randburg Magistrate's Court for her racist comments in 2016. She was found guilty on four counts of crimen injuria in connection with her rant, which she lashed out at a black police officer who had helped her after an alleged smash-and-grab incident in Northriding, Johannesburg. She is currently trending on social media today with many twitter users celebrating her sentence. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke

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5:18

Repo Rate reduced by 25 basis points

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2018/03/28

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has cut the repo rate by 25 basis points. Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago says this decision was taken in light of the improved inflation outlook. Earlier on we spoke to Market Analyst at Absa Wealth and Investment Management, Tsitsi Hatendi-Matika, who says it is too early to celebrate this cut

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3:38

R20m to be spent for Magashule's farewell - reports

First Take SA ·

2018/03/27

On tweeter, there is a memo from the Free State Premier, Sisi Ntombela "directing all officials" living in Mangaung should attend former Premier Magashule's farewell, which coincides with her inauguration tomorrow. According to reports the two events will cost the province about 20 million rand. COPE says it will approach the Public Protector to investigate the alleged R20m event budget. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the chairperson of Cope in the Free State, Papi Kganari..

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3:56

17:30 Econ Update with Michael Richter of FNB securities

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2018/03/27

17:30 Econ Update with Michael Richter of FNB securities

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3:56

16:30 Econ Update with Michael Richter of FNB securities

First Take SA ·

2018/03/27

16:30 Econ Update with Michael Richter of FNB securities

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3:32

My Vote Counts welcomes Funding Bill

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2018/03/27

Advocacy group, "My Vote Counts" has welcomed the National Assembly's decision to approve the Political Party Funding Bill. The Bill proposes that private donations to political parties represented in Parliament and the Provincial Legislatures should be transparent and be regulated. Speaking to us earlier on, My Vote Counts' National Coordinator, Janine Ogle says the Funding Bill, will prevent undue influence on political parties..

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4:21

UJ welcomes Prof Tshilidzi Marwala as new...

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2018/03/27

UJ has formerly welcomed Professor Tshilidzi Marwala as its new Vice-Chancellor and Principal. Prof Marwala succeeded Prof Ihron Rensburg on 1 January 2018 and says he's determined to lead the University into a new era of education. Marwala made headlines when he developed a new artificial intelligence machine that could change the way we treat diseases. His remarkable work has garnered more than 45 awards. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Professor Tshilidzi Marwala

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3:33

State Capture Inquiry issues summons for Guptas,...

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2018/03/27

Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises says it will issue summons to the Guptas‚ Dudu Myeni and Duduzane Zuma to appear before its inquiry into the mismanagement of state funds at state-owned enterprises. The committee met today to discuss the way forward for the inquiry.Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Chairperson of the inquiry, Zukiswa Rantho

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11:34

Keth'Impilo within mandate to do HIV tests on pupils...

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2018/03/26

The Eastern Cape department of Education says the issue of HIV testing is not outside the mandate of NGO Keth'Impilo. This follows shocking reports that HIV tests were conducted without any consent from the parents. It has also been reported that Keth'Impilo officials revealed the learners status in front of other pupils. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the spokesperson for the department, Loyiso Pulumani, who says parents were issued with consent forms and to Sizwe Kupelo, Spokesperson for Eastern Cape

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3:48

Guptas miss another tax summons

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2018/03/26

The controversial Gupta brothers, have failed to appear before the tax authorities in India today, to answer to questions pertaining to their income tax. The brothers have been granted until April the second to make representation. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our Indian correspondent, Neha Poonia

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3:46

Helen Suzman Foundation welcomes state capture amendment

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2018/03/23

President Cyril Ramaphosa has made an amendment to the regulations governing the commission of inquiry into state capture. The amendments to the Regulations were published in the Government Gazette today. Earlier on we spoke to Legal counsellor at Helen Suzman Foundation, Anton van Dalsen

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10:25

TB is still stigmatized - UNAIDS

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2018/03/23

Ahead of World TB tomorrow (Saturday 24 March 2018), The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS - UNAIDS, is calling on all partners to take unprecedented and bold action to advance efforts to end tuberculosis (TB) and AIDS by 2030. TB continues to be the top infectious killer worldwide, claiming more than 4500 lives a day. TB is also the leading cause of death among people living with HIV, causing one in three AIDS-related deaths. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr Yogan Pillay Deputy Director

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9:15

ConCourt extends Sassa's contract with CPS for six...

First Take SA ·

2018/03/23

SASSA spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi says they are happy with the Constitutional Court judgement to extend the contract between the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) and Cash Paymaster Services (CPS), for a further six-month period. Speaking to us earlier on, Letsatsi says they will ensure that each and every line of the judgement will be Implemented. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Paseka Letsatsi and to the Head of legal and investigations at Corruption Watch, Leanne Govindsamy

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9:38

Open Mic with talented Swedish artist Jon Magnusson

First Take SA ·

2018/03/23

Time now for our Open Mic feature. Today we profile an Independent music apostle and community builder, all the way from Stockholm, Sweden, Jon Magnusson. Magnusson has been writing and producing his own songs more than a decade. Ronald Phiri spoke to Jon Magnusson, about his second EP...

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6:43

SpeakOut with Mabu Boloka

First Take SA ·

2018/03/22

SpeakOut with Mabu Boloka

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8:00

SABC unions threaten public broadcaster with legal...

First Take SA ·

2018/03/22

The three labour unions at SABC CWU, BEMAWU and MWASA the SABC are threatening legal action against the public broadcaster if the board and management continue with its proposed changes without consultation. This comes as the board and management confirmed some of the changes when they appeared in Parliament earlier this week. The CEO Chris Marong indicated that changes were brought to certain radio programmes and the SABC's 24 hour news channel as part of revamping the SABC. Our Parliamentary

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2:19

Lack of adequate school infrastructure a national...

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2018/03/22

Equal Education says the lack of adequate school infrastructure is a national crisis. This follows the death of 5-year-old Lumka Mtekwa, who fell into a pit latrine at an Eastern Cape primary school last week. Earlier on we spoke to the Co-Head of Equal Education, in the Eastern Cape, Amanda Rinquest, who says we need to see progress reports and implementation plans Department of Basic Education, to address this crisis…

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6:56

City of JHB officials suspended over shoddy work

First Take SA ·

2018/03/22

Three City of Johannesburg officials have been suspended after an investigation found irregularities in building houses that were damaged by a storm in Soweto last year. Commissioned by Joburg Mayor Herman Mashaba, the inquiry found that there had been discrepancies and irregularities by officials and contractors who built the homes. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Joburg Mayor Herman Mashaba

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8:46

De Lille's hearing will be fair - Selfe

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2018/03/22

The DA's Federal Executive chairperson, James Selfe says there is no witch hunt against Cape Town mayor, Patricia de Lille. This follows the indefinite postponement of her disciplinary hearing today. Speaking to us earlier on, Selfe says De Lille's disciplinary hearing will be fair …

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