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14:06

Agriculture sector sheds 44 000 jobs in the first...

First Take SA ·

2017/06/01

The country's unemployment has increased to 27.7 percent in the first quarter of this year. This is the highest unemployment rate recorded since 2003. According to figures released by Statistics South Africa, the growth in unemployment was driven mainly by the agriculture and services sectors. Agriculture jobs declined by 44 000. We are now joined on the line by Agri SA Executive Director Omri van Zyl and Mamokgethi Molopyane who is a mining and labour analyst and Managing Director of Creative

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9:28

South Africa records highest unemployment rate since...

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2017/06/01

Statistics South Africa says more young people are still finding it hard to find employment. This after the country's unemployment rate increased to 27.7 in the first quarter of this year. This is the highest unemployment rate observed since 2003. Growth in joblessness was driven by the agriculture and trade sectors. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to general secretary of the South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu), Zwelinzima Vavi

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6:53

Guptas score R5.3bn in loco kickbacks as more...

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2017/06/01

The Hawks today weighed in on the leaked Gupta emails saying that they're not certain if they would prosecute in the latest chapter of the state of capture scandal. The saga unfolded this week as independent Investigative journalism unit, Amabhungane, and the online journal, the Daily Maverick, released a section of an estimated 200 000 explosive documents. The documents allege impropriety on the part of the state in the management and governance of State Owned Enterprises. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to

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7:36

World No Tobacco Day marked

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2017/05/31

As we mark World No Tobacco Day, South Africa's tobacco control organisations have called on the Department of Health to finalise amendments to the Tobacco Products Control Act. This as the country works towards reducing tobacco consumption to less than 10% of the population. The organisations include The National Council Against Smoking, the Africa Centre for Tobacco Industry Monitoring and Policy Research and the Cancer Association of South Africa. The amended act has been in the works for more

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10:48

Brian Molefe's reappointment as Eskom's Group CEO to...

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2017/05/31

Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown says the Eskom Board will be instructed to rescind the re-instatement of Brian Molefe as Eskom's Group CEO. This is on the advice of an Inter-ministerial Committee consisting of the ministers of Finance, Justice and Correctional Services, Energy and Public Enterprises. Molefe left Eskom in November last year, with a 30-million rand payout. He was sworn in as an ANC MP in January this year but earlier this month took back his old job at the power utility

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4:42

Police raise concern about increasing number of fake...

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2017/05/31

Police are pleading with members of the public to stop reporting fake incidents on social media platforms. Police officials say the false incidents create panic and fear to the public. People posting false information to social media are warned that they may face serious consequences including civil suits and criminal cases for any information defaming the character of other people. Yesterday police responded to claims of a minibus taxi allegedly linked to a kidnapping in Naledi, Soweto. On Monday

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5:13

Stats SA releases crime report

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2017/05/31

Statistician-General of South Africa, Dr Pali Lehohla says the goal of eliminating crime in the country by 2030 as envisaged by the National Development Plan may only be achieved in 2059. Lehohla says SAPS crime statistics show that total crime as a percentage of the population (per capita crime) has been steadily decreasing since 2005 however the rate is too slow. Lehohla today released a report that looks into exploring the extent of and circumstances surrounding housebreaking, burglary and home

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2:21

Seven-year-old girl accused of being a with by her...

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2017/05/31

A seven-year-old girl from Ndevana outside King William's Town in the Eastern Cape has been not been attending classes since February. This is after her teacher allegedly launched a barrage of insults against her - calling her a witch. It's alleged that the teacher is venting her anger on the child after her mother, Nomfundiso Ndlazi, who was the SGB chairperson at Masijongane Primary School, did not include her name in a list to be considered for the post of acting principal in the school. Tsepiso

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0:33

SACP's Solly Mapaila threatened at his house

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2017/05/30

The South African Communist Party (SACP) says a group of people in the name of the Hands off Zuma Campaign have protested at the house of its Second Deputy General Secretary Solly Mapaila to threaten him. In a statement released this afternoon the party has condemned this incident, saying the 'so-called defence for President Jacob Zuma has become dangerous and life threatening. A case has been opened with the police following the protest. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SACP spokesperson Alex

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5:38

South African Consumer Credit behaviour has improves

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2017/05/30

TransUnion's Consumer Credit Index says the South African Consumer Credit behaviour has improved- for the first quarter of 2017, which showed an improvement on debt repayments by consumers. TransUnion has attributed this to caution exercised by credit markets and easing interest costs. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Tim Frost, Vice President Africa at Innovative Solutions Group, TransUnion...

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4:18

Eskom employee Thembisile Yende found dead

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2017/05/30

The police have appealed to anyone who has information regarding the death of an ESKOM employee, Thembisile Yende to come forward. This following the discovery of Yende's body in her office yesterday at in Springs power station situated on the East of Johanesburg, after she was reporterd missing nearly two weeks ago. Her family has since demanded answers from the power utility. Tsepiso akwetla spoke to Eskom Spokesperson, Khulu Phasiwe...

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5:43

Schools close in Cape Town following a spike in gang...

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2017/05/30

The Western Cape government has called on the provincial police commissioner, Khombinkosi Jula to deploy more police resources to Lavender Hill due to a spike in gang violence. This follows the closure of four schools in the area due to ongoing gang wars. The situation is concerning especially in the light of the mid year exams. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Manenberg Safety Forum Chairperson Roegshanda Pascoe

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3:54

More people die of Malaria in the Mpumalanga province

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2017/05/30

The death toll of those who have died from malaria in Mpumalanga province has risen to 20 while hundreds have been infected. Residents are complaining about the delay in delivery of malaria testing kits across the province and staff shortages at Tintswalo hospital. Residents say they fear for their lives because health officials are not treating this with the urgency it deserves. The health department says they have teams on the ground across the province attending to this. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to

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7:35

Victor Kgomoeswana talks African markets

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2017/05/29

Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to Author and commentator Victor Kgomoeswana on how leading markets in the African continent are performing

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11:18

ANC NEC reports back on its meeting at the weekend

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2017/05/29

ANC secretary general, Gwede Mantashe says the party's NEC meeting at the weekend considered calls for President Jacob Zuma to step aside - but concluded the matter by refocusing on other issues affecting the country as the NEC does not focus on matters pertaining to individuals. Mantashe was speaking at a media briefing at Luthuli House in Johannesburg. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SABC Senior Political reporter, Tshepo Ikaneng and Independent Political Analyst Dr Dale McKinley....

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8:53

Child Protection Week observed

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2017/05/29

Department of Social Development says one in three children experience sexual violence and physical abuse before they reach the age of 18. This, as the country observes Child Protection Week. Under the theme "Let us all Protect Children to Move South Africa Forward", the department's campaign seeks to raise awareness and educate society about children's' rights. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to social worker Shumani Mulaudzi and Director Child Protection at Department for Social Development Neliswa

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4:27

Huge pension payouts backlog in mining industry a...

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2017/05/25

The South Africa Chamber of Mines says ex-miners and their families have not collected around two-point-eight-billion-rand in pension funds. The mining industry is under pressure from government to deal with what it calls "legacy issues" from the apartheid era. During the time, the industry relied heavily on cheap, migrant labour from rural areas and neighbouring countries. The chamber's chief executive Roger Baxter says unpaid pensions for rural families could be the difference between abject

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3:36

IFP has wins by-elections in the Nquthu Municipality

First Take SA ·

2017/05/25

The IFP has won yesterday's by-elections in the Nquthu Municipality in northern KwaZulu-Natal with an outright majority. The party took fourteen of seventeen wards, leaving the ANC with just three. Nquthu had been a hung municipality after last year's municipal elections and was dissolved early this year following in-fighting between councillors along party lines. Meanwhile, both the ANC and the IFP say the results reflect the will of people. Tsepiso spoke to IFP KZN provincial secretary Velenkosini

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7:19

WHO elects first ever African as the organization's...

First Take SA ·

2017/05/25

Health officials from more than 180 countries have for the first time elected an African as the leader of the World Health Organization. The delegates at the World Health Assembly in Geneva chose Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to be the next director-general. The world looks to the former Ethiopian Health Minister and Ambassador to take the health organisation to greater heights. Today as we celebrate Africa Day we look at if the appointment of an African leader in this position may assist in fast

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7:33

Stellenbosch City Orchestra presents its new 'Best of...

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2017/05/24

The Stellenbosch City Orchestra is this weekend presenting its new 'Best of Broadway' show in two performances only, at the Lourensford Wine Cellar. The orchestra, conducted by Paul van Zuilenburg, is joined by baritone Niel Rademan and Fleur de Cap winner soprano, Janelle Visagie. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Stellenbosch City Orchestra, conductor Paul van Zuilenburg

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