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We shine the spotlight of the so called people of the...

First Take SA ·

2015/12/28

Our producers Sithakazelo Dlamini, Izak Du Plessis and Molebogeng Sebidi bring us the untold stories of the Northern Cape's so called forgotten people. SAFM teamed up with the Gift of the Givers and RSG on a journey that spanned over a thousand kilometers across the mountainous province bringing Christmas cheer to some of its most impoverished communities...

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12:58

Justice Ministry and Law expert on #Dalinyebo

First Take SA ·

2015/12/23

The justice department has made it clear that it expects AbaThembu King Buyelakhaya Dalindyebo to present himself at Mthatha prison by the end of today to start serving his 12-year jail sentence. The king's family earlier hinted that he would not hand himself over. The ministry says it is considering a petition from his lawyer Yasmin Omar to reopen the case. However, it cannot reverse his bail conditions.

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17:45

King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo left with under 8hours to...

First Take SA ·

2015/12/23

AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo is now left with under 8hours to hand himself over at the Mhatha Prison. If he does not arrive at the prison by midnight, he will be arrested. Justice ministry spokesperson Mthunzi Mhaga says current bail conditions stand, despite the king's legal team having filed a petition to reopen his trial. Dalindyebo's younger brother Siganeko earlier said the king would not hand himself over. On December 2, the Constitutional Court dismissed Dalindyebo's appeal against

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4:59

Speak Out-Beware of fraudsters

First Take SA ·

2015/12/17

The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service has appealed to consumers to be aware of fraudsters trying to scam them of their money this festive season. The organisation says consumers must protect their personal information. We earlier spoke to the organisation's spokesperson Carol McLoughlin and I started by asking her how consumers can protect themselves against fraudsters.

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7:52

ANC says the recalling of President Jacob Zuma was...

First Take SA ·

2015/12/15

The ANC says the recalling of President Jacob Zuma was never discussed in the Extended National Working Committee meeting held on Monday. Party leaders held a press briefing amidst calls that Zuma should resign following his move to sack former Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene. Zuma has since replaced David Van Rooyen with Pravin Gordhan, a move that was welcomed by the market. The party has also moved to assure investors that there will not be any changes in fiscal policy.

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4:32

Speak Out

First Take SA ·

2015/12/10

The tide is slowly turning for some South Africans as they start to become aware of their financial situation and how to deal with it. According to the MD of Dinehelo, Thoko Nchabeleng there has been a decline in the number of over-indebted South Africans. Dinehelo is a company that gives advice on financial wellness. However, many South Africans remain overly indebted. We spoke to Nchabeleng and I started by asking her how best consumers can spend money this festive season.

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9:08

Reactions on the appointment of SA's new Finance...

First Take SA ·

2015/12/10

South Africa's new Finance Minister David van Rooyen says he is facing a colossal assignment at a time when the economy is struggling. Van Rooyen who replaces the axed Nhalanhla Nene has issued a televised statement saying that he will focus on developing the country's economy for all people - not just the few. The Minister says his department will become more accessible to all the country's people. Van Rooyen says he's mindful of the difficult economic conditions that the country is facing...

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6:00

SA State Theatre announces new CEO Dr Sibongiseni...

First Take SA ·

2015/12/09

The South African State Theatre in Pretoria recently announced the appointment of its new CEO, Dr. Sibongiseni Mkhize. Mkhize is a heavyweight in the arts, culture and heritage sector. Not only is he the former CEO of the Market Theatre Foundation in Johannesburg and Chief Director of Cultural Affairs at the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, he also spent five years as the CEO of the landmark Robben Island Museum before joining The State Theatre.

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11:08

Sindisiwe Manqele found guilty of murdering rap star...

First Take SA ·

2015/12/09

Convicted murderer, Sindisiwe Manqele has broken down in the dock after she was found guilty of unlawfully and intentionally killing her rap star boyfriend, Flabba Hadebe. The High Court sitting in Randburg handed down judgment a short while ago. Acting Judge Solly Sithole also found that there was some premeditation to her actions. Manqele fatally stabbed Habedi at his Alexandra home in March this year during an apparent violent altercation.

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6:40

2 killed scores injured after Tugela Ferry storm

First Take SA ·

2015/12/08

KwaZulu Natal officials are continuing to monitor the situation in Tugela Ferry after the area was hit by a storm last night. Two people have reportedly died while scores have been injured. Homes, schools and other buildings have also been damaged. The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs in KwaZulu Natal has since deployed a disaster management team to assist those affected.

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2:35

Disciplinary Inquiry against SABC COO Hlaudi...

First Take SA ·

2015/12/08

Chairperson of the Disciplinary Inquiry against SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng, Advocate Willem Edeling, says he will make a decision later on whether the media may have access to audio recordings of the witnesses' testimonies. The media have been barred from attending the proceedings in line with an application by the SABC's lawyers. They argued that media coverage of employees testimony could be prejudicial to them. The first witness to testify was SABC Group Executive of Human Resources, Jabulani

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9:24

All you need to know about the Oscar Pistorius case...

First Take SA ·

2015/12/08

Oscar Pistorius was released on ten thousand rand bail, with strict conditions, pending his leave to appeal his murder conviction in the Constitutional Court. Pistorius re-applied for bail after his culpable murder conviction was overturned by the Supreme Court of Appeal, and changed to murder. Pistorius murdered his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentyn's Day 2013, by firing four shots through the toilet cubicle door of his luxury home in the Silverwoods Estate in Pretoria.

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3:38

#TECHTALK We all know of Wi-Fi, but have you heard of...

First Take SA ·

2015/12/08

In our "Tech Talk" feature this week........We all know of Wi-Fi - a system that uses antennaes to transmit radio signals which are received by mobile devices, enabling digital world interaction from anywhere in the physical world. But instead of using radio waves, what if we could use something else to allow us to access the internet. Something like light?

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13:42

Western Cape legislature braces for the impeachment...

First Take SA ·

2015/12/01

Police have defused tensions during a DA protest at the ANC's Western Cape office in the Cape Town CBD. DA leaders organised the protests against what they said was the ANC's cosy relations with gangsters. Meanwhile, the ANC in the Western Cape says it will proceed with plans to try and remove Helen Zille as the premier of the province. ANC spokesperson Cobus Grobler, alleges that Zille has abused her position in office. He was referring to reports that Zille hired a private investigator to debug

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5:23

Nigerian Televangelist T.B Joshua expected to appear...

First Take SA ·

2015/11/30

Nigerian Televangelist T.B Joshua is expected to appear at the Lagos High Court today to answer to charges over the collapse of his six story guest house in September 2014. 85 South Africans were killed during the incident which led to many calling for action against Joshua. The Synagogue Church of all Nations has denied responsibility for the tragedy, blaming the incident on sabotage.

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7:00

IEC Chair reacts to concourt ruling that tlokwe...

First Take SA ·

2015/11/30

The Tlokwe Municipality independent candidates and COPE in the North West say the role, responsibility and credibility of the IEC during elections should be in question. The Constitutional court has found that eight by-elections which took place within the Tlokwe municipality in 2013 were not free and fair.The Independent candidates have expressed happiness after the Constitutional Court ruled in their favour.

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10:17

#OPENMIC We pay tribute to " I LOVE YOU DADDY" singer...

First Take SA ·

2015/11/27

Most will remember Ricardo Groenewald for his smash-hit, 'I love you Daddy' but many, will remember him for not only influencing his immediate community but a whole generation. The 43-year old succumbed to stage four lymphatic cancer midweek at Cape Town's Tygerberg hospital. The childhood star of the 1980's became a house hold name with his unique voice and moves on the stage. He also shared the stage with the likes of Stevie Wonder performing the song, Children of the World. On this week's OPEN

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4:31

Hlaudi lawyer Zola Majavu says the will appeal high...

First Take SA ·

2015/11/27

The SABC says it will appeal the Western Cape High Court ruling that the permanent appointment of Hlaudi Motsoeneng as the company's COO be set aside. The DA challenged Motsoeneng's appointment as permanent COO after the public protector found that he had lied about his qualifications and purged senior staff among others.

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2:25

All you need to know about Pope visit yo Kenya and...

First Take SA ·

2015/11/27

Pope Francis has arrived in Uganda on the second leg of his African tour. Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni and other dignitaries were at Kampala's international airport to welcoem the pontiff. Earlier, the head of the Catholic church wound up his tour of Kenya by addressing a packed Nairobi stadium. The Pope urged young Kenyan not to yield to the sweet lure of corruption, and urged them to help those tempted by fanatical ideologies. He also attacked tribalism, drugs and leaders who refuse to step

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5:03

SAMWU spokesperson says Pikitup management has not...

First Take SA ·

2015/11/27

Some of Pikitup's striking workers have returned to work with at least one depot fully operational again. However, striking workers are still blockading the company's landfill sites. Pikitup managing director Amanda Nair says armed security personnel is on its way to the landfill sites to make them accessible again.

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