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6:26

Mangaung Metro denies spending R36 000 on 240 bottled...

First Take SA ·

2017/12/13

The Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality has reportedly incurred refreshment expenditure of R36,000, for the procurement of 240 bottles of water (500ml each) at a unit price of R150 each. This is the same Metro that owes millions for water provision which is in arrears. Elvis Presslin spoke to the Municipal spokesperson, Qondile Khedama...

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4:24

ANC reacts to State Capture court judgement

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2017/12/13

The High Court in Pretoria has ruled that President Jacob Zuma must set up a judicial inquiry into the so-called state capture within 30 days. A judge that the Chief Justice will solely select, is to head the judicial inquiry, which has to complete its task and present a report in 180-days. The full bench of the court led by Judge President Dunstan Mlambo unanimously dismissed Zuma's application to review the remedial actions that former public protector advocate Thuli Madonsela had recommended on

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4:13

Saving water through photography

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2017/12/13

As the City of Cape Town continues to appeal to residents to save water, photographer Simon Sephton is running an exhibition, set out to raise awareness of the beauty this resource. Titled 'Water Light' his photographs are themed around water - its necessity and its interplay with life and light. The Water Light will run until 21 December at The Forge in Kalk Bay in Cape Town. Elvis Presslin spoke to photographer Simon Sephton

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8:55

Court orders Zuma to pay costs for failed State...

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2017/12/13

The High Court in Pretoria has comprehensively ruled, with costs, against President Jacob Zuma's review application regarding the Public Protector's State of Capture report - saying Zuma must allow the Chief Justice to appoint the head of a judicial commission of inquiry into the matter. Thuli Madonsela, who was Public Protector at the time and compiled the State of Capture report, was in court to hear the ruling. Zuma has been given 30 days to establish the commission which will be headed by a

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4:15

At least 300 displaced & 50 injured after tornado...

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2017/12/12

The Gauteng provincial government has started the work of assessing the extent of the damage caused by a tornado that hit the area. Gauteng Premier David Makhura and Midvaal mayor Bongani Baloyi visited the area earlier today. Displaced residents have been temporarily housed at shelters and local community centres. Elvis Preslinn spoke to Midvaal executive mayor Bongani Baloyi

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4:09

R2K concerned about state of emergency daft

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2017/12/12

The Presidency says it has not given instruction to the Sandf to draft regulations for a state of emergency in the country. The Rapport newspaper, says according to a copy of the proposed laws seen by them the national defense force held a workshop in October, for an urgent input into the regulations which were first drafted in 2016.The proposed regulations give security officers the authority to cut all communication channels, including internet access, should the president declare a state of

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5:12

DTI, Intellectual Property Commission Institute...

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2017/12/12

The Department of Trade and Industry and the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission, say they will be launching an investigation into Steinhoff to determine if it has breached the Company's Act. In a statement, the DTI says it will further suggest that the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors also consider the circumstances, with regard to the role of Auditors in this instance. Steinhoff has been rocked by an accounting scandal that has wiped million of rands from its market value

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2:13

Western Cape Metrorail suspends services 'until...

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2017/12/11

Services on the central railway line and sections of the northern line, in the city of Cape Town have been suspended, leaving thousands of passengers to seek alternative transport. Metrorail in the Western Cape says it's unclear at this stage when operations on it's central line and part of its northern line will be operational. Elvis Preslinn spoke to Western Cape Metrorail Spokesperson, Riana Scott.

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1:44

UmZimkhulu mayor appears before Moerane Commission

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2017/12/11

The mayor of UmZimkhulu in southern KwaZulu-Natal, Mphuthumi Mpabanga is appearing before the Moerane Commission, tasked with looking into the political killing in Kwa Zulu Natal. The mayor says the allegations that the killing of councillors including Sindiso Magaqa are as a result of corruption related to the incomplete local town hall, are not true. The commission resumed its work today after taking a break. Elvis Preslinn spoke to our reporter, Nonkululeko Hlophe

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6:05

Fedusa calls on JSE to deal with Steinhoff

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2017/12/11

The Federation of Unions of South Africa (Fedusa) and its affiliates have joined hands with Public Investment Corporation (PIC) and the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) to reassure members that the investment process at the PIC is sound and they will do all in their power to drive stronger and more transparent corporate governance in the listed investments. Elvis Preslinn spoke to Fedusa's General Secretary, Dennis George, who says the JSE as the regulator, should take more decisive action

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9:15

DA disappointed by NPA granting Zuma extension to...

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2017/12/11

The Democratic Alliance has expressed its disappointed following a decision by the National Prosecuting Authority to grant President Jacob Zuma an extension to submit fresh representations on why he should not face corruption charges. NPA boss Shaun Abrahams has given Zuma until January the 31st to file the representations. This comes less than a week after the High Court in Pretoria ruled that Zuma's appointment of Abrahams to replace Mxolisi Nxasana be set aside. Elvis Presslin spoke to NPA

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12:00

Recourse on NPA ruling must be In Interest of country...

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2017/12/08

The ANC says whatever recourse taken by parties involved in the National Director of Public Prosecutions ruling should be in the interest of the country and the administration of justice. The court declared current NDPP Shaun Abraham's appointment invalid and set it aside, and did not reinstate former NDPP, Mxolisi Nxasana. The court also ruled that the 17 million rand settlement was unlawful and he must repay the money. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Freedom Under Law, Executive Officer, Nicole Fritz

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4:51

Presidency to appeal NPA court judgement

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2017/12/08

The presidency said in a statement they might appeal the Pretoria High Court judgement by Judge Dustin Mlambo which ruled that President Jacob Zuma cannot appoint a National Director of Public Prosecutions because he is conflicted. Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa must now appoint a new NDPP within three months. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to ANC spokesperson, Zizi Kodwa

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4:56

Moody's downgrades Steinhoff to Junk status

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2017/12/08

Ratings agency Moody's has cut Steinhoff to junk rating, dropping it by four notches from the previous Baa3 to B1 and placed it on review for further downgrade. Meanwhile, German financial watchdog Bafin has announced that it has started an assessment probe into the trading of Steinhoff shares this week, after the stock lost more than 80 percent of its value within days. Bafin routinely investigates incidents every year to uncover market manipulation and insider trading. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to

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11:06

Open Mic with Akanamali hitmaker Samthing Soweto

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2017/12/08

Time for our Open Mic feature. Today we profile, a multi-talented artist, song writer and producer, Samkelo Lelethu Mdolomba, fondly known by his fans as 'Samthing Soweto'. Samthing Soweto started his career as one of the founding members of acappella group, The Soil. Ronald Phiri spoke to the 'Akanamali' hitmaker

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4:16

Trends Watch with Molebogeng Sebidi

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2017/12/08

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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17:47

Kisua Showcases African Fashion To The world

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2017/12/08

KISUA is a unique African fashion brand that showcases the African continent’s brightest design talent to the world. KISUA - Which turned four in 2017, creates exclusive capsule collections in collaboration with African designers. KISUA distribution centers are on three continents - Africa, America and Europe. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the founder of the comapny, Samuel Mensah Jr. about how his extensive traveling across the continent gave birth to Kisua...

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8:41

Mbalula outlines proposals for ANC's organisational...

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2017/12/07

The ANC's NEC Sub-Committee on Organizational Development says a loss of confidence by the people in the party is the most serious challenge they experience. Briefing the media about the party's Organisational Development and Renewal policy, earlier on, Sub-Committee Chairperson, Fikile Mbalula, said the ANC's diagnosis and self-critic has identified sharp weaknesses especially in the state, the conduct of its membership and leadership. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Fikile Mbalula

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3:04

DA lays charges against Sfiso Buthelezi, Lucky...

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2017/12/07

Democratic Alliance member of parliament Manny de Freitas has laid criminal charges against Deputy Minister of Finance Sfiso Buthelezi, and former PRASA CEO Lucky Montana. Speaking in front of the Cape Town Police Station, Freitas says the charges emanate from the former Public Protector report in 2015 titled "Derailed" report. He says the charges relate to offences of financial mismanagement in the findings of the forensic reports commissioned by the National Treasury into PRASA contracts in 2012

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12:46

Calls for big business to distance themselves from...

First Take SA ·

2017/12/07

The Steinhoff share price continued to collapse following the resignation of CEO Markus Jooste amid an accounting scandal. The furniture retailer lost more than 60 percent of its stock value yesterday and around 30 percent of the remaining value today. Steinhoff is listed in Johannesburg and in Frankfurt, Germany. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SABC TV news anchor, Nompumelelo Siziba and to Davis Lewis, the Executive Director of Corruption Watch

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