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World leaders are looking for economic solutions at WEF

First Take SA ·

2018/01/23

World Leaders are looking for economic solutions in the snow-capped town of Davos in Switzerland. The South African delegation to the World Economic Forum is led by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is hoping to engage and convince investors that the tide is turning for the country. Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba says the positive outcome of the ANC national elective conference has already boosted confidence in the economy. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our economics reporter, Tshepo Mongoai

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5:27

Tributes continue to pour for late renowned jazz...

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 friend and mentee, Simphiwe Dana

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1:25

16:30 Econ Update with Kabelo Tshola of FNB Securities

First Take SA ·

2018/01/23

16:30 Economic News with Kabelo Tshola of FNB Securities

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5:45

17:30 Econ Update with Kabelo Tshola of FNB Securities

First Take SA ·

2018/01/22

17:30 Economic News with Kabelo Tshola of FNB Securities

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3:01

Suspected drug dens torched by Krugersdorp residents

First Take SA ·

2018/01/22

Protestors are engaged in running battles with the police in the Krugersdorp CBD west of Johannesburg. A vehicle workshop has been set on fire. Earlier police battled to keep the situation under control in Munsieville where crowds blockaded roads near the police station that was torched earlier today. Houses have also been torched. In Kagiso, several police vehicles were damaged. The protest was sparked by the abduction of a girl who was found at one of the drug dens allegedly owned by a foreign

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8:24

Zille asks Zuma to declare Western Cape a disaster area

First Take SA ·

2018/01/22

Western Cape Premier, Helen Zille is taking charge of the Western Cape Water Crisis. Zille says she has written to President Jacob Zuma this weekend asking that the province be declared a disaster area. Dam levels have dropped to 27-point-six percent in the Cape this week. Zille today met with disaster management teams from the province and nationally to co-ordinate a disaster plan. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Helen Zille

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2:24

17:30 Econ Update with Edgar Mafoko of FNB Securities

First Take SA ·

2018/01/19

17:30 Economic update with Edgar Mafoko of FNB Securities

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4:12

TRENDSWATCH with Molebogeng Sebidi

First Take SA ·

2018/01/19

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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4:32

Strains of Listeria discovered at a food outlet

First Take SA ·

2018/01/19

The City of Joburg's Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for health and social development, Dr Mpho Phalatse says environmental health practitioners have discovered strains of Listeria at a food outlet. However, they are still awaiting confirmation of whether or not this is a disease-causing strain of the organism. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the City of Joburg's Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for health and social development, Dr Mpho Phalatse

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6:44

NAFUPA says black owned funeral companies should...

First Take SA ·

2018/01/19

National Funeral Practitioners Association of South Africa (NAFUPA) says as of the first of February, funeral companies or parlours that do not have black owners will not be allowed to operate in predominantly black areas. The association says this decision was taken in order to boost township and rural economy. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the National Funeral Practitioners Association of South Africa (NAFUPA) Secretary-General, Nkosentsha Shezi

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4:34

Shaun Abrahams is a victim of circumstances - NPA

First Take SA ·

2018/01/19

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and its head Shaun Abrahams have filed an appeal with the Constitutional Court against a North Gauteng High Court ruling that the appointment of its head Shaun Abrahams was invalid. They argue against the finding by the Court that President Jacob Zuma appointed Abrahams because he was less likely to charge the president than his predecessor, Mxolisi Nxasana. Yesterday, President Jacob Zuma filed notice to appeal the Pretoria high court ruling that he's

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3:32

16:30 Econ Update with Edgar Mafoko of FNB Securities

First Take SA ·

2018/01/19

16:30 Economic update with Edgar Mafoko of FNB Securities

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12:13

We breached our editorial policies over paid Dlamini...

First Take SA ·

2018/01/19

The SABC says it did not comply with its own editorial policies on sponsorship of programmes, which requires that the sponsors' association with the programme has to be stated clearly; both before and after the programme. In the case of Minister Bathabile Dlamini's December 2 hour interview on 3 Talk with Anele , this was not done. The sabc says it does NOT charge for interviews, and this was a breach of organisational practice. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SABC Spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago...

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12:41

Open Mic with Tshegofatso Moumakwe

First Take SA ·

2018/01/19

Time for our regular Friday feature Open Mic. Today we profile a star in the making, a Model and Musician, Tshegofatso Moumakwe. Ronald Phiri spoke to the songstress, who is part of the marketing and A&R Team at David Gresham Record company.

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4:18

Reserve Bank Governor selected as IMFC chair

First Take SA ·

2018/01/18

Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago has been selected as Chairman of the Committee at the International Monetary and Financial Committee(IMFC). Tsepiso Makwetla our reporter In New York Sherwin Bryce-Pease...

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3:44

17:30 Econ Update with Edgar Mafoko of FNB Securities

First Take SA ·

2018/01/18

17:30 Economic update with Edgar Mafoko of FNB Securities

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10:32

DA demands Zuma release state capture terms of reference

First Take SA ·

2018/01/18

The Democratic Alliance has written to President Jacob Zuma demanding that he releases the terms of reference for the inquiry into state capture by tomorrow. Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane has asked for the scope on the inquiry to be widened. Meanwhile the DA says Mkhwebane's proposal is neither practical nor in the interests of justice as it might result in the Commission sitting for years and being unable to complete its work. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane

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6:02

Speakout with Mabu Boloka

First Take SA ·

2018/01/18

Speakout with Mabu Boloka

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4:23

16:30 Econ Update with Edgar Mafoko of FNB Securities

First Take SA ·

2018/01/18

16:30 Economic update with Edgar Mafoko of FNB Securities

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2:06

Several protesters arrested at Hoerskool Overvaal

First Take SA ·

2018/01/18

Police have made a number of arrests outside Hoerskool Overvaal in Vereeniging after a petrol bomb was thrown at a police vehicle. Violent clashes between parents of learners at the school and protesters has escalated on the second day of the protests. The school has been at the center of racial tensions after it refused to accept 55 English-speaking pupils. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Ditaba Tsotetsi

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