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7:19

Ladysmith Black Mambazo happy with 5th Grammy win

First Take SA ·

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

First Take SA ·

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...

First Take SA ·

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

First Take SA ·

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

First Take SA ·

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...

First Take SA ·

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

First Take SA ·

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

First Take SA ·

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...

First Take SA ·

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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3:35

Rev Jesse Jackson pays tribute to Jazz legend Hugh...

First Take SA ·

2018/01/24

Thousands of fans from across the world ranging from ordinary citizens to Presidents paid homage to the passing of the legendary musical icon Hugh Masekela. But it was the heartfelt tribute letter penned by his son Selema "Sal" Masekela that touched many hearts. Sal says his father has been both "ageless and immortal". Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to American civil rights activist, Reverend Jesse Jackson and Sal Masekela

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3:43

17:30 Econ Update with Kabelo Tshola of FNB Securities

First Take SA ·

2018/01/24

17:30 Economic News with Kabelo Tshola of FNB Securities

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1:48

9 suspected cross border vehicle smugglers arrested

First Take SA ·

2018/01/24

Nine suspected cross border vehicle smugglers have been arrested in Limpopo. The suspects include five police officers and a Home Affairs' official. The officers and the official were based at the remote Tom Burke border post between South Africa and Botswana outside Lephalale. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Hawks spokesperson Matimba Maluleke.

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3:04

Dlamini cross-examined by former Sassa CEO

First Take SA ·

2018/01/24

Former SASSA CEO, Thokozani Magwaza has pointed out inconsistencies in Minister Bathabile Dlamini's version of the timeline that led to last year's grants payment crisis. The third day of the SASSA Inquiry kicked off with Minister of Social Development, Bathabile Dlamini, being cross-examined by Magwaza's advocate. The Minister is testifying to the role she played in the Cash Paymaster saga. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our Senior reporter, Candice Nolan...

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9:07

Hugh’s son Sal Masekela pays tribute to his father

First Take SA ·

2018/01/24

Since yesterday thousands of fans from across the world ranging from ordinary citizens to Presidents paid homage to the passing of the legendary musical icon Hugh Masekela. But it was the heartfelt tribute letter penned by his son Selema "Sal" Masekela that touched many hearts. Sal says his father has been both "ageless and immortal". To find out what inspired him to pen this letter, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Sal Masekela…

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5:53

16:30 Econ Update with Kabelo Tshola of FNB Securities

First Take SA ·

2018/01/24

16:30 Economic News with Kabelo Tshola of FNB Securities

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3:03

17:30 Econ Update with Kabelo Tshola of FNB Securities

First Take SA ·

2018/01/23

17:30 Economic News with Kabelo Tshola of FNB Securities

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12:45

Close friends pay tribute to Bra Hugh Masekela

First Take SA ·

2018/01/23

PM Live this afternoon pays tribute to the master of the trumpet, Bra Hugh Masekela. Bra Hugh died at his home in Bryanston, Johannesburg this morning after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was 78 years old. Bra Hugh didn't just give us music, he worked to expose the apartheid system in South Africa. He made music that reflected his experiences and the political climate of the 1950s and 1960s. Masekela's music portrays the struggles and joys of living in South Africa, and voiced protest

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9:14

Anant Singh pays tribute to Jazz legend Hugh Masekela

First Take SA ·

2018/01/23

World renowned jazz musician Hugh Masekela's passing has left a void, not only in South Africa but across the global jazz industry. His understanding and appreciation for music began as a young boy. His hunger to learn and experiment with sound earned him worldwide respect. Masekela died after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was 78. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Film producer, Anant Singh

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