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4:06

The family of a man who burnt to death in a Kuga...

First Take SA ·

2017/05/24

The family of Reshall Jimmy, who burnt to death his Ford Kuga in 2016 says their planning to approach the courts against Ford should it fail to table a reasonable settlement offer. This after the CEO of Ford South Africa, Jeff Nemeth allegedly offered the family compensation car up to one-million rand. Family legal team led by forensic scientist and expert Doctor David Klatzow says they also intend launching a public anti Ford campaign. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Reshall Jimmy's sister,

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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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4:26

SA on high alert following outbreak of the Ebola...

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2017/05/24

The Department of Health is on alert following the reported outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The World Health Organisation says three people have died after the outbreak on the border with the Central African Republic. The health department has advised doctors and nurses to be on the outlook for Ebola-like symptoms. Port Health authorities have also been asked to screen people. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Spokesperson of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Borrie La

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12:51

Cosatu bans Zuma from speaking at its events

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2017/05/23

Cosatu says from now on, President Jacob Zuma will no longer speak on any of the labour federations' activities. Cosatu says its May Day celebrations in Bloemfontein where President Zuma was heckled, showed the level of frustration felt by the workers about his leadership. Cosatu has also re-affirmed its position calling on Zuma to step down. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Cosatu's General Secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali, ANC's National Spokesperson Zizi Kodwa and Professor Mcebisi Ndletyana, Professor of

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12:35

Black Business Council ends its relationship with BUSA

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2017/05/23

The Black Business Council (BBC) has finally put to an end its 23-year relationship with Business Unity South Africa (BUSA). It has been reported that the termination comes as a result of an incident where BBC representatives were kicked out of the meeting, allegedly by the BUSA representatives. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the CEO of BUSA, Tanya Cohen andBlack Business Council secretary general, George Sebulela

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7:17

Parliament to conduct an investigation into the Eskom...

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2017/05/23

Parliament is to conduct an investigation into the Eskom board, including the re-appointment of Brian Molefe as Chief Executive officer. This follows their rejection of the explanation by Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown and the board on the matter. Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises says the answers they received have left them with more questions than answers. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to interim chairperson of the portfolio committee on public enterprises, Zukiswa

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5:15

Teenage girl linked to a human trafficking syndicate

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2017/05/22

A teenage girl has been linked to a human trafficking syndicate in Springs on the East Rand. The 17-year-old girl was nabbed by police following the arrest of a 42-year-old man, after police received information that he had trafficked women. The suspect was found with four teenage girls and a 19-year-old woman. Police believe the 17-year-old girl was the "mastermind" in recruiting the young girls to be trafficked. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Major Margaret Stafford, the National coordinator for the

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7:02

SA doctors perform second successful penis transplant

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2017/05/22

Stellenbosch University's faculty of medicine and health sciences has performed a second successful penile transplant at the Tygerberg Academic Hospital. The 40 year old recipient had been without a male organ for 17 years due to complications from a traditional circumcision. The organ will be tattooed at a later date to match the recipient's natural skin colour. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Professor André van der Merwe, the head of the division of urology at Stellenbosch University's faculty of

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3:47

Western Cape declared disaster area due to drought

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2017/05/22

Western Cape Premier Helen Zille has declared the province a disaster area in response to the current drought crisis. According to the premier's office, the declaration will be formally gazetted during the course of this week after it was adopted by the provincial cabinet last week. The disaster will be classified for a three-month period which can be extended if the need arises. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Michael Mpofu, spokesperson for Western Cape Premier Helen Zille

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4:23

A child goes missing every five hours in South Africa

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2017/05/19

A child goes missing every five hours in South Africa, this according to the recent stats from Missing Children South Africa. According to the Missing Persons Bureau, between 1 May 2016 and 30 April 2017, 304 adults were reported missing, 167 were found and out of 181 children that were reported missing, 145 were found. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Bianca van Aswegen, the National Case Officer for Missing Children South Africa....

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4:38

Men march to raise awareness of gender based violence

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2017/05/19

A call has been made for men in the Gauteng area to join a march in Pretoria tomorrow to raise awareness of gender based violence. The men's march themed "not in my name" is set to serve as a platform for men to have a conversation about abuse against women and children. The march follows a number of killings and violence against women being reported. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Not In My Name March Organisor, Kholofelo Masha...

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4:18

Water crisis in Cape Town worsens

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2017/05/19

Dam levels remain critically low in the Western Cape. This as Water Minister Nomvula Mokonyane addressed a dialogue with different stakeholders on how to address the water challenges the country is facing. South Africa has been facing a severe drought which has led serious water shortages in the Western Cape. The city of Cape Town has now called on residents to only use water for washing, cooking and drinking. Level Four water restrictions could be implemented next month once they are approved by

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6:34

Energy minister presents her department's in Parliament

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2017/05/19

The minister of Energy, Mmamoloko Kubayi, says those responsible for selling the country's fuel reserves will be investigated - and criminally charged if necessary. Minister Kubayi was delivering her department's eight-point-one billion rand budget in Parliament. About two weeks ago, Kubayi admitted to Parliament's Energy committee that most of the country's strategic fuel stock was indeed sold and not a rotation of oil stock as claimed by her predecessor, Tina Joemat-Pettersson. Tsepiso Makwetla

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13:46

SACC releases 'unburdening panel's' report

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2017/05/18

The National Executive Committee of the South African Council of Churches has urged the ANC to examine their way of governance before the country reaches a point of no return. Speaking at the historic Regina Mundi Catholic Church in Soweto, the Council's secretary-general Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana presented a report from its Unburdening Panel on the challenges of corruption, maladministration and loss of public trust in public institutions in the country. For more on the report we are now joined on

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3:45

Eskom could revive a nuclear project that has already...

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2017/05/18

Power utility Eskom says it is considering reviving a nuclear project that was halted in 2010. Eskom Chief Nuclear Officer Dave Nicholls was speaking at the African Utility Week conference underway in Cape Town. Billions of rand have been poured into the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor project, with bulk of the money provided by the government. The technology was designed in Germany, with South Africa hoping to improve the design. However the project was shutdown after it failed to find private investors

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5:03

Former South African ambassador to Turkey Tom Wheeler...

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2017/05/18

International relations expert and former South African ambassador to Turkey Tom Wheeler has died. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Chief Executive of South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) Elizabeth Sidiropoulos, where ambassador Wheeler once worked

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6:39

Timeshare industry under scrutiny

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2017/05/18

The National Consumer Commission will institute a public inquiry into timeshare industry. This after, the commission was inundated with complaints from consumers alleging serious misconduct from role players in the vacation ownership industry. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to National Consumer Commission's commissioner Ebrahim Mohamed

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6:15

SA movie, "Vaya" screened at the New York African...

First Take SA ·

2017/05/17

Today's arts and culture feature focuses on South African movie, "Vaya", which opened the New York African Film Festival earlier this month. Directed by award-winning director Akin Omotoso, Vaya premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last year and has been playing at festivals around the world. The New York African Film Festival (NYAFF) is a showcase of celebrated films from the African continent and the diaspora. The film's team of writers and researchers has been developing Vaya for

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4:00

Lihle Qwabekazi Qwabe speaks out on the murder of her...

First Take SA ·

2017/05/17

Police are investigating four cases of murder after the bodies of young women were discovered at the weekend in and around Soweto. The body of Popi Qwabe, was found in Naledi, while that of her friend Bongeka Phungula was found in neighbouring Tladi. In another incident, the body of Lerato Moloi was also found in Naledi. A fourth, unidentified body was found at a dumping site in Mofolo. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Lihle Qwabekazi Qwabe, the sister of Popi Qwabe

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3:13

Caller describes how he brutally killed his fiance

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2017/05/17

Caller on PM Live explains to Tsepiso Makwetla how he brutally killed his fiance in 2008. He was arrested and came out of prison in 2015. He explains what drove him to do it ...

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