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9:18

EFF rejects National Foundation Dialogue initiative

First Take SA ·

2017/05/05

The Economic Freedom Fighters says the National Foundation Dialogue initiative is a repetition of the failed Convention for a Democratic South Africa, or CODESA. Former presidents, Kgalema Motlanthe, Thabo Mbeki and F.W. de Klerk along with former deputy president Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka launched the forum to address some of the challenges the country is struggling with. The EFF says the failures of CODESA have led South Africa to the socio-economic problems it faces today. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to

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9:31

Reserve Bank Governor concerned about recent...

First Take SA ·

2017/05/04

Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago says the recent political instability has complicated the work of the Reserve bank. Governor Lesetja Kganyago spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla at the World Economic Forum in Durban

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5:17

Health Minister Aaron Mostwoaledi speaks on health...

First Take SA ·

2017/05/04

The 2017 World Economic Forum on Africa, underway in Durban. The three-day meeting takes place under the theme : inclusive growth - responsive and responsible leadership. It's attended by several African leaders and hundreds of business and civil society representatives. Health Minister Aaron Mostwoaledi is attending the meeting and spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla about African health systems

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3:18

World Press Freedom Day observed

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2017/05/03

As we mark World Press Freedom Day, human rights organisation Amnesty International says persistent attacks against journalists and media owners are threatening press freedom and the growth of independent media across Southern Africa. The 3rd of May was set aside by the United General Assembly to highlight the importance press freedom and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression. Tsepis Makwetla spoke to Amnesty International's Deputy Director for

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3:14

WEF should be about Africa's needs - Minister...

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2017/05/03

President Jacob Zuma says the 2017 World Economic Forum on Africa should come up with strategies of how to reduce the gap between the rich and poor. He was speaking to journalists on the side-lines of the three-day meeting underway at the Durban International Conference Centre. The meeting is attended by several African leaders including Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and dozens of business leaders. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana- Mashabane......

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4:08

Civilians targeted in Central African Republic conflict

First Take SA ·

2017/05/02

Human rights watchdog, Human Rights Watch says armed groups in Central African Republic have killed at least 45 civilians in apparent reprisal strikes over the past three month. The organisation says violence pitted armed groups against one another in the central province of Ouaka, which is at the border of the mainly Muslim north and the mainly Christian south of the country. Bongi Gwala spoke to Africa researcher at the Human Rights Watch, Lewis Mudge

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7:55

DNA test of learners killed the accident near...

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2017/05/02

DNA test of the 18 learners killed in the tragic accident near Bronkorspruit have finally been concluded. Family members will be issued with the results and death certificates on Wednesday. At least 20 people died when the taxi transporting the pupils home from school collided with the truck on Groblersdal Road; near Bronkhorspruit. Bongi Gwala spoke to Mpumalanga Community Safety spokesperson Joseph Mabuza and Chairperson of the School Governing Body at Mahlenga Secondary school Sarah Ngodlela, the

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9:02

Oxfam to highlight SA's wealth gap at the World...

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2017/05/02

According to a report by Oxfam titled- Starting with people - A human economy approach to inclusive growth in Africa, there are now 50-million more people living in extreme poverty in sub-Saharan Africa than there were in 1990. The report further states that the poverty levels in Africa have gone down more slower that anywhere else in the world, this despite one point six of the world's ten fastest-growing countries being African. Bongi Gwala spoke to Oxfam South Africa's Executive Director

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12:10

Speeches at the COSATU May Day rally cancelled

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2017/05/01

Speeches at the COSATU May Day rally in Bloemfontein, Free State were cancelled earlier. This after some members of the Labour Federation started heckling and shouting that President Jacob Zuma should not address them and that he must resign. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to COSATU Free State's Provincial Secretary, Monyatso Mahlatsi and political analyst Seven Friedman

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7:33

FICA Bill signed into law

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2017/05/01

The Banking Association of South Africa (BASA) has expressed relief that President Jacob Zuma has signed the FICA Bill into law. BASA has been at the forefront of those urging the President to sign the Bill. Zuma took about two months to approve the Bill after Parliament passed it. BASA says the signing of the Bill will ensure that banks in the country remain on the cutting edge of global best practice. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Secretary General The Progressive Professionals Forum Luther Lebelo

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9:17

ANC responds to heckling at President Jacob Zuma in...

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2017/05/01

The African National Congress says what happened in Bloemfontein at the COSATU May day rally is a learning curve for the alliance. This after the rally was cancelled due to some members COSATU heckling and shouting that President Jacob Zuma should not address them and that he must resign. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to ANC's National Spokesperson, Zizi Kodwa..

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2:18

SAA cabin crew may embark on another strike

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2017/04/28

The South African Cabin Crew Association headed to the labour court this morning to appeal the interdict that's put their strike on hold. Workers went on strike this week demanding better working conditions and that their daily meal allowance be increased. Currently, cabin crew members get a meal allowance of $130 per trip. They wanted $170, arguing that the allowance had not increased in many years and that they stay in international hotels where food is expensive. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the

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8:42

Zuma will address May Day rally

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2017/04/28

COSATU in Limpopo says it supports calls for President Jacob Zuma not to address the May Day rally on Monday- while Cosatu in Gauteng says it's not in a position to say whether President Zuma should address the national May Day Celebrations on Monday or not. Cosatu's biggest affiliate, Nehawu, has written to the federation demanding that he be replaced by deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa as the main speaker at its May Day celebrations. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the President of COSATU, Sdumo

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2:48

13 Injured in gas explosion

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2017/04/27

Thirteen people have been injured after a gas explosion at a scrapyard in Doornfontein. Two people remain in a critical condition in hospital. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Netcare 911 spokesperson Chris Botha for the latest on the accident...

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5:34

Economical and Political developments in SA after 23...

First Take SA ·

2017/04/27

President Jacob Zuma says a lot has been achieved over the past 23 years of freedom, but admits the democratic dividends have not reached everyone. He was speaking at the Freedom Day celebrations at Manguzi in northern KwaZulu-Natal this afternoon. The event was attended by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and several cabinet ministers as well as Acting Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Sihle Zikalala. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Professor Somadoda Fikeni, a Political and Policy analyst to understand whether

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6:29

SA consumers are R1.66-trillion in debt

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2017/04/27

According to the National Credit Regulator (NCR) South African consumers are 1.66-trillion rand in debt and the World Bank has also ranked the country number one when it comes to debt. The Credit Ombud says it's a sad reality that South Africans cannot run away from the desperate financial situations they find themselves in. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Deputy Credit Ombud, Reana Steyn...

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5:52

SACCA to file review against SAA interdict

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2017/04/27

The South African Airways says most striking cabin crews have reported to work today. This after the national carrier filed an application to request the court to declare the strike unprotected. More than 30 flights had to be cancelled yesterday, after hundreds of cabin crew staff went on strike over meal allowances. The South African Cabin Crew Association, SACCA, says it will ask the Labour Court to review its ruling that ended the strike. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SACCA's Vice President

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7:36

Process of regulating scholar transport still underway

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2017/04/26

One of the victims of last Friday's accident in Verena in Mpumalanga, where 20 people died, is recovering at a Pretoria hospital. 15 year-old Omphile Molepo suffered a broken left arml. He says the accident occured when the taxi attempted to make a right turn towards Wolvenkop - colliding with a truck that was too close. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Education Department spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga about the process of regulating scholar transport...

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9:17

Interdict orders striking SAA workers to return to work

First Take SA ·

2017/04/26

The Labour Court in Johannesburg has granted South African Airways an interim interdict ordering striking Cabin Crew Association members to return to work immediately. The union failed to meet a deadline to challenge the interdict and the matter has been postponed to June 23. At least 32 flights have been cancelled after cabin crew started striking this morning over meal allowances. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to South African Airways Spokesperson Tlali Tlali

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6:49

Cheese lovers in for a treat at the Cheese Festival...

First Take SA ·

2017/04/26

The South African Cheese Festival takes place this weekend in Stellenbosch in the Western Cape. Festival goers will get the opportunity to rub shoulders with celebrity chefs and treat themselves to gourmet dishes and a selection of some of the best cheeses in the country. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Agri-Expo Chief Executive Officer Johan Ehlers

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