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2:17

Search for two trapped Kusasalethu miners still...

First Take SA ·

2017/08/29

The search for two miners still trapped underground at harmony Gold's Kusasalethu mine near carletonville on Gauteng's West rand continues. The body of the third miner was brought to surface yesterday morning. About three thousand mine workers were underground when a tremor caused part of the mine to collapse. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Investor Relations Manager at Harmony Gold Mining Company, Lauren Fourie.

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3:54

OUTA lays charge against Eskom's Anoj Singh over...

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2017/08/29

The Eskom board is meeting to discuss reports that global management consultancy Oliver Wyman had red-flagged the payments made to financial advisory firm Trillian and global business consultancy McKinsey. The power utility board, in a statement, indicated that the main objective of the meeting is to find a lasting solution to stem negative coverage. Meanwhile, the DA says it will be writing to the Acting Public Enterprises Committee Chairperson Zukiswa Ranthoto to ensure that Eskom hands over the

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5:52

France hosts Migrant Crisis summit with European and...

First Take SA ·

2017/08/28

French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting a summit with several European and African leaders in a bid to strengthen efforts to curb migrant flows across the Mediterranean. Leaders from Chad, Niger, Libya,Germany, Italy and Spain will from part of the talks. The spotlight will be on Chad, Niger and Libya, which are the major transit countries for migrants who risk their lives trying to reach Europe. French president Macron wants to see asylum requests handled in Africa. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to a

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1:37

Hillbrow Theatre shooter arrested

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2017/08/28

Three City of Johannesburg theatres are reviewing their security measures following a fatal shooting at the Hillbrow theatre at the weekend. A man opened fire on patrons while watching a musical show, killing one person and wounding eight others. This is after he complained about his cellphone being stolen. Police have launched a manhunt for the alleged shooter who fled on foot immediately after the shooting. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to police spokesperson Colonel Lungelo Dlamini

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4:48

Search continues for two trapped Kusasalethu miners

First Take SA ·

2017/08/28

The search continues for two miners still trapped underground at Harmony Gold's Kusasalethu mine near Carletonville on Gauteng's West Rand. The body of a third mine worker was brought to the surface earlier today. Two other bodies were also found and brought to the surface over the weekend. About three-thousand mine workers were working underground when a tremor caused part of the mine to collapse. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to National Union of Mineworkers Health and Safety Secretary Erick

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4:00

UDM heads to court over Bobani dismissal

First Take SA ·

2017/08/28

The Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, Athol Trollip says they will not re-instate Mongameli Bobani as Deputy Mayor. This, after the United Democratic Movement (UDM) gave the DA an ultimatum to re-instate Bobani by the close of business today or they'll no longer be part of the coalition. Bobani has been voted out of office in a no confidence ballot. He is accused of, among other things, voting with the opposition in the council. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Leader of the United Democratic Movement

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6:02

DA bullying UDM in Nelson Mandela Bay coalition - EFF

First Take SA ·

2017/08/25

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) say they view the removal of Mongameli Bobani as Nelson Mandela Bay deputy-mayor as bullying by the Democratic Alliance.. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to EFF National Spokesperson, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi.

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4:20

8 City of Joburg employees arrested for fraud

First Take SA ·

2017/08/25

Eight City of Johannesburg employees working at the City's revenue department at Thuso House have been arrested for their alleged involvement in issuing fraudulent refunds on properties. A total of 17 officials have been accused of defrauding the city of 2.5 million rand. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Joburg mayor Herman Mashaba...

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3:11

President Zuma authorizes SUI to investigate issues...

First Take SA ·

2017/08/25

President Jacob Zuma has finally authorised the Special Investigating Unit to investigate issues at the SABC. There had been criticism from opposition parties and some civil society groups that Zuma was stalling the process of appointing the SIU. They said Zuma was stalling in a bid to protect axed COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng, former Communications Minister Faith Muthambi and others. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Biko Mutsaurwa, Right to Know's communication organizer

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3:06

Coffin Assault duo found guilty

First Take SA ·

2017/08/24

The high court sitting in Middelburg, Mpumalanga has found Willem Oosthuizen and Theo Jackson who shoved Victor Mlotshwa into a coffin last year and threatened to burn him alive, were found guilty on seven counts including attempted murder, kidnapping and assault. Judge Segopotje Mphahlele handed down judgment in Middelburg, Mpumalanga this afternoon. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter, Abongile Dumako

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7:27

Counting currently underway in Angola's election

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2017/08/24

Angolans yesterday voted in elections that will mark the end of President José Eduardo dos Santos's rule. The veteran leader steps down after nearly four decades in power. Counting is currently underway with results expected to be finalised tomorrow. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Angolan an anti-corruption activist and investigative journalist, Rafael Marques de Morais

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9:48

DA welcomes Bobani's removal as Nelson Mandela Bay...

First Take SA ·

2017/08/24

The Nelson Mandela Bay Metro has passed a motion of no confidence in Deputy Mayor, Mongameli Bobani. The motion, tabled by Patriotic Alliance's Marlon Daniels, succeeded by 60-votes. However, the opposition parties have refused to accept the results. They staged a walkout while the voting was underway. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, Athol Trollip and Political analyst at Nelson Mandela University, Ongama Mtimka..

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2:59

Bobani removed as Nelson Mandela Bay deputy mayor in...

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2017/08/24

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3:42

Bloomberg makes odd discovery after visiting elusive...

First Take SA ·

2017/08/24

This week's announcement that the Gupta owned Oakbay Investments sold Tegeta to a Swiss company, sent journalists in search of the elusive Charles King. What they found in Switzerland was a nameplate inside a building at Rue de Bourg 27 in Lausanne. Charles King was meant to be located on the fifth floor. What Bloomberg Journalists found was a largely empty space. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Bloomberg business journalist, Arabile Gumede

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3:02

Bell Pottinger found guilty of breaking code of conduct

First Take SA ·

2017/08/24

UK Public Relations firm, Bell Pottinger has been found guilty of breaching the code of conduct of the Public Relations and Communications Association. Professional Practices Committee (PPC) has concluded that Bell Pottinger, one of the largest UK-based public relations consultancy breached the trade body's code of conduct in its work for Gupta-owned Oakbay Investments. The DA had complained to the Association about Bell Pottinger's campaign that allegedly fanned racial tensions in South Africa

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5:08

70 000 mobile phones spied on every year - R2k

First Take SA ·

2017/08/23

Law enforcement agencies in South Africa are spying on over 70-thousand mobile phones every year, according to statistics by the Right2Know campaign. The non-profit advocacy organisation today released statistics from MTN, Vodacom, Cell C and Telkom that show that government accesses tens of thousands of people's sensitive communications information every year using a loophole in South Africa's surveillance policies. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Murray Hunter, Who is an organizer for the South African

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6:35

Voting underway in Angola marking end of Dos Santos...

First Take SA ·

2017/08/23

Voting is currently underway in Angola marking the end of President Jose Eduardo Dos Santos's 38-year reign. The current defense minister, Joao *Lourenco is widely expected to win the election. Dos Santos will remain in control of the governing party with the right to choose the head of the police and the army. The People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) is said to be confident that it will retain power. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Independent Analyst Paula Roque

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4:32

Gupta-owned Tegeta sold off to Switz company

First Take SA ·

2017/08/23

Gupta-owned Oakbay Investments today announced that it has sold its mining unit, Tegeta for 2.97 billion rand to Switzerland-based Charles King SA. Oakbay Chief Executive, Ronica Ragavan says the sale was part of the commitment to preserve jobs, provide certainty to employees throughout the group and to safeguard the value of the business. However experts believes that it may be opportunistic for the Gupta family to get rid of such a controversial asset at this point. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to

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2:15

Another murder at notorious Glebelands hostel

First Take SA ·

2017/08/23

Police in KwaZulu Natal are investigating the murder of yet another resident at the notorious Glebelands hostel in Umlazi, bringing the death toll linked to the hostel to 93. A 38-year-old man believed to be a former peace committee member at the hostel, was allegedly shot multiple times by unknown suspects. This comes as the Moerane Commission probing political violence in the province continues. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to KwaZulu Natal police spokesperson, Lieutenant colonel Thulani Zwane

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3:34

Opposition parties, Civic Organisations to form a new...

First Take SA ·

2017/08/22

Twelve of the opposition parties represented in parliament and civil society groups including religious leaders were today locked behind closed doors in parliament discussing plans to form a Convention for a Democratic SA (codesa) like process.The aim of the initiatives is to address challenges currently facing the country under the ANC leadership. United Democratic Movement Leader Bantu Holomisa says the party would like to see greater co-operation and co-ordination between opposition parties and

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