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3:25

16:30 Econ Update with Herman Lloyd of FNB Securities

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2018/02/01

16:30 Econ Update with Herman Lloyd of FNB Securities

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6:07

ANN7 workers in limbo after being dumped by MultiChoice

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2018/02/01

Workers at the previously Gupta owned TV News channel Africa News Network 7 (ANN7) say they are extremely worried by yesterday's announcement by Multichoice to remove the news station off DSTV. MultiChoice CEO Calvo Mawela announced that the platform broadcaster will not be renewing its contract with the channel in August, when the current one lapses. Employees say this will have a huge and negative impact on their livelihoods and future. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to William Bird, the Managing Director

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2:21

Farm worker forced to drink litres of human feces

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2018/02/01

Police are searching for a Springs Farmer who with his family, allegedly forced a worker to drink litres of human feces to punish him. They then threw him into a septic tank. The farmer's wife and son have been arrested and will appear in court tomorrow. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Jamaine Krige

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2:16

At least 950 miners trapped underground at Sibanye mine

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2018/02/01

The National Union of Mineworkers says they are concerned about the health of hundreds of miners who remain trapped below surface at Sibanye-Stillwater Beatrix mine near Theunissen in the Free State. Reports indicate over 60 miners have been rescued and more than 900 remain trapped. The incident happened after a severe storm affected power lines at the mine last night. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to NUM Spokesperson, Livhuwani Mammburu.

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6:56

Zuma to present SONA

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2018/02/01

National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete and National Council of Provinces chairperson Thandi Modise are briefing the media at Parliament after the EFF and the DA wrote letters to them. They two parties are requesting the delay of the State-of-the-Nation-Address which President Jacob Zuma is due to deliver on Thursday next week and the tabling of a vote of no confidence in Zuma. The two presiding officers are considering the requests and are expected to make an appropriate response. Parliamentary

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6:56

EFF, DA table no confidence motion to remove Zuma...

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2018/01/31

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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5:39

16:30 Econ Update with Herman Lloyd of FNB Securities

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2018/01/31

16:30 Econ Update with Herman Lloyd of FNB Securities

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12:33

Multichoice dumps ANN7

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2018/01/31

Multichoice says the Africa News Network (ANN7) will be taken off the DStv bouquet when the contract expires in August this year. Multichoice made the announcement at a media briefing in Randburg, Johannesburg. This follows allegations of a corrupt relationship between MultiChoice and the Gupta-linked news channel ANN7. CEO of Multichoice South Africa, Calvo Mawela has denied the allegations. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Spokesperson of ICASA, Paseka Maleka

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9:00

Capitec Bank is a threat to big banks - Dr Iraj Abedian

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2018/01/30

Capitec Bank says it was made aware of the allegations by Viceroy Research Group against the bank. This morning, Viceroy released a report where is stated that Capitec Bank is a loan shark masquerading as a microfinance provider. However, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) says according to the information available to them Capitec is solvent, well capitalised and has adequate liquidity. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Chief Economist at Pan African Investment and Research Sciences, Dr Iraj

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7:19

Ladysmith Black Mambazo happy with 5th Grammy win

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2018/01/30

Internationally renowned a cappella choral group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, has won its fifth Grammy award. The group took the prestigious award for Best World Music Album, for their album Shaka Zulu Revisited. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to one of the group members, Sbongiseni Shabalala

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3:02

16:30 Econ Update with Etienne Eloff of FNB securities

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2018/01/30

16:30 Econ Update with Etienne Eloff of FNB securities

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5:20

Court reverses its decision for Parliament not...

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2018/01/29

The Western Cape High Court has reversed its earlier decision that Parliament not suspend EFF MP's or dock their salaries following their disruption of Parliament during President Jacob Zuma's 2014 State of the Nation address. They were demanding that pay back the money for the upgrade of his Nkandla homestead. In 2014 Judge Dennis Davis granted an interim order, pending the determination of issues relating to fairness and procedures followed in Parliament's decision to suspend them and dock their

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6:10

Disgruntled ANCKZN members reject provincial task team

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2018/01/29

Disgruntled ANC members are rejecting the Provincial task team which was recently appointed by the national ANC leadership, to oversee the process of electing the new provincial executive committee. Earlier today there were protests outside the party's offices, however, the Kwa Zulu Natal, Provincial task team says the protests are not directed to the interim structure. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter, Fanele Mhlongo

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7:08

Lady-smith Black Mambazo wins 5th Grammy

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2018/01/29

Internationally renowned a Capella choral group, Lady-smith Black Mambazo, has won its fifth Grammy award. The group took the prestigious award for Best World Music Album, for their album Shaka Zulu Revisited. Producer, Ronald Phiri, compiled this report.

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7:17

Parents march at Reiger Park high over principal's...

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2018/01/29

This morning, over hundred parents marched to a high school on Gauteng's East Rand, where a former principal is accused of engaging in sexual acts with learners. They are demanding that criminal charges be laid against the former head master. This, after photos and videos emerged showing the former principal engaging in sexual acts with learners inside what looks like a school office. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Community leader, Hein April and SADTU General Secretary, Mugwena Maluleke

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2:00

Prasa releases train crash DNA test results

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2018/01/26

DNA test results of the people who died in the accident involving a truck and a Shosholoza Meyl long-distance train destined for Johannesburg from Port Elizabeth have today been released to their families. PRASA says it will also meet with the families in order to assist them with the burials. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to PRASA group chief strategy officer Dr Sipho Sithole

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9:28

Labour court issues interim order restraining Eskom...

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2018/01/26

The labour court has issued an interim order restraining Eskom from terminating Matshela Koko's employment contract as the power utility's head of generation.This, after Koko approached the Labour court today to interdict Eskom from firing him. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Eskom Spokesperson, Khulu Phasiwe

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2:57

16:30 Econ Update with Kabelo Tshola of FNB Securities

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2018/01/26

16:30 Economic News with Kabelo Tshola of FNB Securities

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6:55

ANC welcomes Hawks raid on Free State Premier's office

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2018/01/26

The African National Congress (ANC) has reacted to the Hawks' raid on the Free State Premier's office. The party says the law must be allowed to take its course in the matter of the Estina dairy farm project in Vrede. This follows today's raids by the Hawks on the offices of outgoing Free State Premier Ace Magashule and the Agriculture Department in Bloemfontein. More than 220-million-rand meant for the project has been paid to companies linked to the Guptas. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to ANC

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14:33

Angélique Kidjo pays tribute to fellow musician Hugh...

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2018/01/26

Today on our regular Friday feature, Open Mic, we pay tribute to the late Jazz music legend and activist, Hugh Masekela. Bra Hugh, as he is fondly known by his fans, friends and family, died on Tuesday after a long battle with Prostate Cancer. He was 79-years-old. Masekela has collaborated with some of the world's best performers, such as the likes of the late Miriam Makeba, Harry Belafonte, Louis Armstrong, Angelique Kidjo and Paul Simon. Ronald Phiri spoke to Grammy-winning singer, Angélique Kidjo

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