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10:36

Open Mic with Sophiatown

First Take SA ·

2018/02/16

As per usual on a Friday we end off with music, on our regular feature Open Mic. Today we profile Sophiatown a multi-instrumentalists duo. Their music combines Jazz, Maskandi, electro, R&B as well as ballad music. Ronald Phiri spoke to Tenor, one of the members of Sophiatown...

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5:32

Markets react to Ramaphosa being sworn in as president

First Take SA ·

2018/02/15

Stocks on the JSE ended today's trading session exceptionally higher, after Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in by parliament as the new president of South Africa. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Maudi Lentsoane, who is the CEO of Lehumo Investments.

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4:53

8 facing fraud charges over Estina dairy farm scandal

First Take SA ·

2018/02/15

Eight suspects facing charges of alleged fraud, corruption, theft and money laundering have appeared in the Bloemfontein Regional court. The accused are Free State Agriculture head Peter Thabethe, former Oakbay chief executive Nazeem Howa, Varun Gupta, Ashu Chalwa, Ronica Ragavan and Kamal Vasrum. The other two are Free State Agriculture department Chief Financial Officer Dr Tikisi Masiteng and Sylvia Dlamini. The charges are related to an investigation by the Hawks into state capture and

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2:10

17:30 Econ Update with Dirk Pieters of FNB securities.

First Take SA ·

2018/02/15

17:30 Econ Update with Dirk Pieters of FNB securities.

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17:52

Ramaphosa sworn in as president

First Take SA ·

2018/02/15

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in as the President of the country. This follows the resignation of Jacob Zuma last night. Ramaphosa was sworn in by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to research professor at the University of Johannesburg, Professor Steven Friedman

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3:49

16:30 Econ Update with Dirk Pieters of FNB securities.

First Take SA ·

2018/02/15

16:30 Econ Update with Dirk Pieters of FNB securities.

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9:20

Parties welcome Ramaphosa as new president

First Take SA ·

2018/02/15

Several politicals parties have welcomed the election of ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa s the President of the country. Ramaphosa was elected unopposed by the National Assembly. The election of Ramaphosa follows the resignation of Jacob Zuma last night. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to IFP Chief Whip, Narend Singh, COPE leader, Mosiua Lekota and FF PLUS Leader, Dr Pierter Groenwald

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5:13

Opposition parties welcome Zuma resignation

First Take SA ·

2018/02/14

The Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have written to the speaker of the National Assembly, Baleka Mbete asking her to postpone the State Of The Nation Address. The two parties, in their letters, say they want to table a motion of no confidence against President Jacob Zuma before the address can take place. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to EFF National Spokesperson, Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi

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2:14

17:30 Econ Update with Etienne Eloff of FNB securities.

First Take SA ·

2018/02/13

17:30 Econ Update with Etienne Eloff of FNB securities.

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2:06

16:30 Econ Update with Etienne Eloff of FNB securities.

First Take SA ·

2018/02/13

16:30 Econ Update with Etienne Eloff of FNB securities.

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15:06

Questions still remain about Zuma's future

First Take SA ·

2018/02/13

Questions still remain about President Jacob Zuma's future -- despite the ANC National Executive's marathon 13-hour meeting on Monday to resolve the issue. While a briefing in Johannesburg this afternoon on the outcome of the meeting, reported the decision to recall him - little light has been shed on the reasons for the move, time frames for his stepping down and what will happen should he remain defiant. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to ANC veteran, Sydney Mufamadi.

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14:51

Zuma to respond to recall on Valentines Day

First Take SA ·

2018/02/13

The ANC says it expects President Jacob Zuma to respond to news of his recall tomorrow. The decision to recall Zuma follows protracted negotiations to convince him to resign. Briefing the media earlier at Luthuli House in Johannesburg, Magashule says the president has requested more time to respond accordingly. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to UDM Leader General Bantu Holomisa and to Political Analyst, Melanie Verwoerd.

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11:03

ANC NEC to make pronouncement on Zuma's fate

First Take SA ·

2018/02/12

The ANC's National Executive Committee (NEC) is expected to make a final decision on President Jacob Zuma's fate as head of state, today. This after long negotiations between President Zuma and Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa on the leadership transition within the ANC. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Political Analyst, Ebrahim Fakir....

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12:57

National Executive Committee meets to decide...

First Take SA ·

2018/02/12

The stakes are high ahead of the possible announcement of President Jacob Zuma's recall by the ANC as Head of State. ANC leaders are currently locked in a meeting in Irene outside Pretoria ,where the governing party's National Executive Committee is to decide Zuma's fate. ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa earlier held a preliminary meeting with senior party leaders before the NEC meeting. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Tshepo Ikaneng

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9:14

Open Mic with Caysoul Muziq

First Take SA ·

2018/02/09

It's Friday! And as per usual on a Friday we end off with music, on our regular slot Open Mic. Today we profile Sibusiso Dube, also known as "Caysoul Muziq (Music)". He is a talented Soulful singer and songwriter, from Soweto. Ronald Phiri spoke to Caysoul, who has more than 10 years of experience in the music industry...

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6:23

Justice dept publish Judicial Commission regulations...

First Take SA ·

2018/02/09

The Department of Justice and Correctional Services has published the regulations of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into allegations of state capture. This comes two weeks after the terms of reference released by the department. The regulations will enable the Chairperson of the commission, Deputy Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo to collect evidence and subpoena witnesses to testify before the Commission, among other things. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Minister of Justice and Correctional

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13:26

ANC mum on Zuma-Ramaphosa meeting

First Take SA ·

2018/02/09

ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe says the party cannot confirm any speculation of a meeting between President Zuma and Deputy President Ramaphosa, to discuss President Zuma's voluntary resignations. According to sources close to the officials, Ramaphosa will meet with Zuma at his official residence of Mahlambandlopfu, in Pretoria, to finalise terms of Zuma's exit package. But Pule Mabe refuses to engage in any conjecture around Zuma's future. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our Senior reporter, Tshepo Ikaneng,

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6:23

17:30 Econ Update with Jose Fernandes of FNB Securities

First Take SA ·

2018/02/08

17:30 Econ Update with Jose Fernandes of FNB Securities

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7:37

16:30 Econ Update with Jose Fernandes of FNB Securities

First Take SA ·

2018/02/08

16:30 Econ Update with Jose Fernandes of FNB Securities

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5:30

Cosatu rejects SASSA application to extend CPS contract

First Take SA ·

2018/02/08

Cosatu says the SASSA's application to the Constitutional Court is a sign of a lack of leadership at government level. The labour federation has called on Minister of social development, Bathabile Dlamini to be released from her responsibilities with immediate effect. Elvis Preslin spoke to COSATU's national Spokesperson, Sizwe Pamla

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