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Caller describes how he brutally killed his fiance

First Take SA ·

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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7:15

Daily Voice journalist talks about the murder of 3...

First Take SA ·

2017/05/17

The Goodwood Magistrate's Court has been told that three-year-old Courtney Pieters was raped twice before she was killed and buried in a shallow grave. Mortimer Saunders, the 40-year-old suspect who is believed to have lived with the Pieters family, earlier faced angry members of the public when he appeared in court on charges of murder and rape. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says the toddler was the 19th child murdered in the Western Cape this year. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to a journalist

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3:58

Self- defence to fight crime against women

First Take SA ·

2017/05/17

The world is becoming a more dangerous place for women. Women are victims of violent crimes like sexual assault and domestic violence on a daily basis. Many women are interested in learning how to protect themselves against violent situations but don't know where to go. So can gender-based violence be prevented through self-defense classes? To answer this question Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Sensei Adrian Van De Werken, an accomplished martial artist and Sensei at the Shunkenkan Jujitsu judo, in

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9:31

UDM seeks secret ballot order at the ConCourt on...

First Take SA ·

2017/05/15

Advocate Dali Mpofu representing the UDM at the Constitutional has argued that the purpose of the secret ballot is to protect the voters. The UDM is seeking an order on whether a secret ballot should be allowed or not when a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma is debated. The party approached the court after Speaker of the National Assembly Baleka Mbete refused to allow a secret ballot on grounds that she is was not empowered to do so. Tsepiso makwetla spoke to our reporter Amos Phago

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5:07

Over 150-countries hit by a ransomware cyber-attack

First Take SA ·

2017/05/15

Over 150-countries have been hit by a ransomware cyber-attack. The attack took place over the weekend locked users' files and demanded payment to allow them access into their computers. Software giant, Microsoft has since criticised governments around the world saying the ransomware assault should be treated as a wake-up call. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Cyber Monitor at Wolfpack Risk, Matthew Simon...

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4:26

2016 Demographic and Health Survey reveals shocking...

First Take SA ·

2017/05/15

Stats SA's 2016 Demographic and Health Survey in collaboration with the National Department of Health and the South African Medical Research Council (MRC) has revealed shocking numbers on domestic violence in South Africa. On questions to women 18 years and older about domestic violence, the report shows that ever-partnered women have experienced physical violence by a partner, and 8% say they have experienced physical violence in the past 12 months. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Professor Debbie

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4:20

ANC slams Northern Cape Premier over her decision to...

First Take SA ·

2017/05/11

The national office of the ANC has slammed the decision by Northern Cape Premier, Sylvia Lucas, to reshuffle her cabinet on the eve of a provincial elective conference. The ANC says the reshuffle was done without proper consultation. In a strongly worded statement the party says the decision smacks of blatant arrogance. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to ANC's National Spokesperson Zizi Kodwa.

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4:20

Sassa appeals ruling that Net1 can continue deducting...

First Take SA ·

2017/05/11

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) says it will appeal a ruling by the North Gauteng High Court granting service provider Net1 permission to continue making deductions from social grant beneficiaries' accounts. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SASSA Spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi..

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10:24

Unpacking the Blue Whale suicide game

First Take SA ·

2017/05/11

A potentially dangerous social media game, which has been linked to 130 teen deaths in Russia, is making its way to South Africa. The Blue Whale Game an online game targets teenagers enticing them to commit suicide. After downloading the app into a smartphone or computer, the user is then assigned tasks including self-harming, watching horror movies, and waking up at odd hours. On the 50th and final day the user is encouraged to commit suicide. For more Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Mr Russel Luck, a

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4:17

Helen Suzman Foundation once again turns to the courts

First Take SA ·

2017/05/10

The Helen Suzman Foundation says it has approached the Constitutional Court for relief against the President and the National Assembly. The foundation says President Zuma has established a pattern of irrational and unlawful behaviour without proper regard for the Constitution. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Chelsea Ramsden who is a Legal Researcher at the Helen Suzman Foudation...

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10:23

Thandeka Gqubule talks about her book on Thuli Madonsela

First Take SA ·

2017/05/10

Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to SABC economics editor, Thandeka Gqubule about her book titled 'No Longer Whispering to Power: The Tenure of Thuli Madonsela'

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9:16

South Africa grappled by service delivery protests

First Take SA ·

2017/05/10

Disgruntled residents of Finetown in Johannesburg have vowed to continue with their protest until Gauteng Human Settlement MEC Paul Mashatile comes and address them. They says they want land to build their own houses. A Gauteng government official was dispatched to the area and met with the protesters. The protest which started in Eldorado Park on Monday, has since spread to Enerdale, Finetown and Klipspruit. Meanwhile protesting Kliptown residents in Soweto want government to give them a time frame

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4:08

Zuma asks the DA to produce the very intelligence...

First Take SA ·

2017/05/10

President Jacob Zuma's lawyers have asked the Democratic Alliance (DA) to provide the so-called intelligence report that he supposedly used to fire former finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan. The news of the intelligence report came to the fore after Zuma had recalled the Gordhan and his Deputy from an investor roadshow in the UK and US. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Chairperson of the DA's Federal Executive, James Selfe

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7:56

68.5% of top management positions in South Africa...

First Take SA ·

2017/05/09

68.5% of top management positions at South African companies are still occupied by white South Africans, this according to the Annual Employment Equity Report. The Employment Equity Commission for South Africa has released its 2016/17 report, showing the current state of the country's workforce at the highest level. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Commission for Employment Equity Commissioner, Thembi Chagonda...

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8:57

Judge Bashir Vally gives his reasons cabinet...

First Take SA ·

2017/05/09

Judge Bashir Vally gave his reasons for ordering President Jacob Zuma to explain why he reshuffled his cabinet. Judge Bashir Vally last week ruled that President Jacob Zuma should explain his reasons for his Cabinet reshuffle after the DA took the matter to court. Judge Vally said Zuma has accepted that the exercise of his power must meet the test of rationality. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Associate Liberal Professor in Public law at the University of Cape Town Richard Calland...

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7:13

Solidarity concerned about recent comments made by...

First Take SA ·

2017/05/08

Solidarity says the recent comments by the Premier of the North West province, Supra Mahumapelo are indicative of the systemic problem currently faced by white South Africans. On Sunday, while addressing the crowds at the funeral of the 16-year-old Matlhomola Mosweu, Mahumapelo said his government is prepared to meet with white people to discuss with them this reconciliation, healing and renewal. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Solidarity's Communications officer, Juran van den Heever

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9:16

South Africa sees a spate of violent protests

First Take SA ·

2017/05/08

Gauteng Community Safety MEC Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane is investigating claims that police were planning to fire live ammunition at protesting residents in Eldorado Park - south of Johannesburg. The MEC is visiting the area following violent protests over the lack of housing, jobs and poor service delivery in the area. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Political Analyst Elvis Masoga about the spate of protests in the country...

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5:01

An outbreak of Malaria in Limpopo raises concerns

First Take SA ·

2017/05/08

There have been reports of a high number Malaria cases in Limpopo. Some people say the disease has already claimed a number of lives in the province. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Thabiso Teffo Spokesperson for the department of health in Limpopo

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5:14

French President elect Emmanuel Macron vows to bring...

First Take SA ·

2017/05/08

French President elect Emmanuel Macron has vowed to unite a divided and fractured France after his victory over Marine Le Pen in the country's presidential elections. Macron is the eighth and youngest president of France's Fifth Republic. France is also looking to the 39 year old former economy minister to resucitate the stagnant economy following years of mass unemployment among other issues. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Editor in Chief of Forbes Afrique Michel Lobé Ewané...

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9:16

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa apologises

First Take SA ·

2017/05/08

Deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa has apologised for his role in the Marikana massacre, saying that it was never his intention to have 34 miners killed. Addressing students at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, the deputy president said his role at Lonmin was to prevent further killings. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Advocate Andries Nkome, who represents the injured and arrested Marikana mine workers

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