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AMCU to embark on nationwide strike

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2018/03/14

The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) will embark on nationwide industrial action against massive job losses in the mining industry and other socio-economic issues. This will include a series of protest marches in Pretoria, Polokwane, Durban and Welkom, on the twentieth of March. The action will see more than 100-thousand AMCU members down tools at various mines across the country. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to AMCU President, Joseph Mathunjwa...

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3:31

ConCourt dismisses Casac's urgent application to...

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2018/03/14

The Constitutional Court has dismissed the application by the Council for the Advancement of the Constitution (CASAC) to stop the National Prosecuting Authority head, Shaun Abraham's from announcing his decision on former President, Jacob Zuma's prosecution tomorrow. CASAC's Lawson Naidoo, has confirmed the Concourt's decision to dismiss their urgent application...

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1:52

16:30 Econ Update with Michael Richter of FNB Securities

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2018/03/14

16:30 Econ Update with Michael Richter of FNB Securities

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4:42

Arts and Culture with Mark Graham Wilson

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2018/03/14

On our arts and culture slot this week, we're joined by Director at Market Theater, Mark Graham Wilson who directs a play The Year of Magical Thinking by American writer Joan Didion . The play is based on Didion's memoir of the year following her husband, John Gregory Dunne's, death. The unexpected event ended a partnership of 40 years in a second, just days after their only child, Quintana had fallen dangerously ill and slipped into a coma. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Director of the play, Mark

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9:55

Former ANN7 editor reveals Zuma’s role in creation of...

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2018/03/14

A former editor at ANN7 has revealed that former president Jacob Zuma was directly involved in the creation and editorial policy of the controversial Gupta-linked news channel. In his book titled Indentured - Behind the Scenes at Gupta TV, Journalist Rajesh Sundaram says that Zuma shaped the policies at ANN7, suggested the name of the channel - ANN7 and even went so far as interefering in HR processes by suggesting names of people he wanted on board. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the author of the book

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1:32

17:30 Econ Update with Nicole Woods of FNB securities

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2018/03/13

17:30 Econ Update with Nicole Woods of FNB securities

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4:00

16:30 Econ Update with Nicole Woods of FNB securities

First Take SA ·

2018/03/13

16:30 Econ Update with Nicole Woods of FNB securities

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5:00

Ramokgopa visits children affected by Listeriosis

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2018/03/13

Gauteng MEC for Health Dr Gwen Ramokgopa has visited children that were affected by Listeriosis in the province today. Ramokgopa visited the ChildCare and Orientation Centre In Klipspruit West and Soweto. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr Gwen Ramokgopa..

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4:52

Donald Trump sacks Rex Tillerson

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2018/03/13

US President Donald Trump, has sacked Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson. Trump took to Twitter, thanking Tillerson for his service. The director of the CIA, Mike Pompeo is now the new state of secretary. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter in New York Sherwin Bryce Pease ...

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5:56

Confusion over Guptas' citizenship deepens

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2018/03/13

Confusion over the Guptas' citizenship has deepened after a discrepancy emerged between official South Africa and Indian versions. The Indian government has stated that the Guptas are not Indian citizens, but South African citizens. The statement comes after Pretoria's Home Affairs Department said that Atul and Rajesh Gupta were South African citizens, but not the third Gupta brother, Ajay. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our India correspondent Neha Poonia and political analyst Dr Dale Mckinley

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3:43

17:30 Econ Update with Nicole Woods of FNB securities

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2018/03/12

17:30 Econ Update with Nicole Woods of FNB securities

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4:10

We don't give political parties your information - IEC

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2018/03/12

The Electoral Commission of South Africa's Chief Electoral Officer, Sy Mamabolo says the IEC does not give out private information of voters to political parties. This after ecipients of the DA's 'Land takeover' SMS took to social media to express their frustration with the automated messages, ahead of the 2019 elections. IEC's Chief Electoral Officer, Sy Mamabolo says they keep voter information private

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2:21

16:30 Econ Update with Nicole Woods of FNB securities

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2018/03/12

16:30 Econ Update with Nicole Woods of FNB securities

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11:10

DA reject land expropriation without compensation

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2018/03/12

DA leader, Mmusi Maimane says they reject land expropriation without compensation. Speaking on the party's position on land redistribution, at Constitution Hill today, Maimane says the EFF and ANC's policies on land will strip all property owners of their property. Earlier on we spoke to the DA's National Director of Communications, Mabine Seabe and Consumer journalist, Wendy Knowler...

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7:18

SALGA 5.9% salary offer laughable says SAMWU

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2018/03/09

The South Africans Municipal Workers' Union, SAMWU, say they are disappointed by yet another salary and wage offer presented by the South African Local Government Association (SALGA). SAMWU is demanding a 10% pay hike across the board and for benefits to be adjusted according to the salary demand, SALGA is offering 5.9%. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SAMWU's General Secretary, Simon Mathe and Rio Nolutshungu, SALGA's Executive Director for Municipal Institutional Development and who is also the

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1:46

17:30 Econ Update with Matt Kretzmann of FNB securities

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2018/03/09

17:30 Econ Update with Matt Kretzmann of FNB securities

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4:47

TUT students demand #JusticeForSiyabonga

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2018/03/09

Students from the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and members of Not In My Name campaign, marched to Sunnyside in Pretoria where Taxify driver Siyabonga Ngcobo was recently found murdered. They were demanding that government should intervene in the violence within the meter taxi industry. This, follows the death of Ngcobo a taxify driver whose body was found in a boot of a burnt taxify vehicle. Earlier on we spoke to the Convernor for the Justice for Siyabonga Campaign, Sthembiso

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4:48

TRENDSWATCH with Molebogeng Sebidi

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2018/03/09

Time now for our weekly edition of TRENDSWATCH where we take a look at news that dominated social media this week. Our producer Molebogeng Sebidi has more

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5:01

Kenyatta and Odinga agree to unite Kenya

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2018/03/09

Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga have met and agreed to unite the East African nation after months of a political stalemate that threatened to tear the country apart following a fractious general election last year. Kenyatta said the two leaders had agreed to close ranks and put the elections behind them and begin the process of national healing and reconciliation. Odinga has called on Kenyans to back the unity bid, warning that failure to do this would sink the

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10:26

Open Mic with multi-talented musician Philisiwe Mavukela

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2018/03/09

She is a singer, song writer and performer, well known for her eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence and wide vocal range. Today on our regular Friday feature, Open Mic, we profile Philisiwe Mavukela, a multi-talented musician from Katlehong, Ekurhuleni, in the East Rand. Ronald Phiri spoke to the beautiful, Afro-jazz singer....

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