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speeding caused the derailment of PRASA's Shosholoza...

First Take SA ·

2015/08/28

It has been found that speeding caused the derailment of PRASA's Shosholoza Meyl train near Kimberly earlier this month. This follows the release of preliminary investigation report by the Railway Safety Regulator, RSR, today. The train derailed between Modderrivier and Heuningneskloof stations in the Northern Cape. 60 passengers‚ including the train driver‚ his assistant and technician were injured in the derailment. We are now joined on the line by Railway Safety Regulator spokesperson, Babalwa

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10:54

OPEN MIC: @HononoAphiwe speaks to @TheRealMXO

First Take SA ·

2015/08/28

MXO was born in Kwa-dwesi, Port Elizabeth in 1978. Singing began quite naturally for him as a young child growing up in the township and participating in both school choir and the scout choir. It was the musical legends such as Letta Mbulu, Hugh Masikela, Miriam Makeba as well as the social and political climate of the early 1980's that influenced the youngster and he was part of two groups - Black Power Crew and Lil Homies - that were in demand throughout Port Elizabeth. MXO just dropped his

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6:24

The Black Students Movement at Rhodes stage sit in

First Take SA ·

2015/08/28

The Black Students Movement at Rhodes University has vowed to continue occupying the Council Chambers at the university until management addresses their demands. They have been staging a sit-in since Wednesday night. They say their action has been triggered by the failure of management to address grievances detailed in a memorandum that was handed over to management on Tuesday. The movement says their demands includes changing the name of the institution and curriculum transformation.

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9:11

SARU says spirit among players in training squad for...

First Take SA ·

2015/08/28

The Springbok assistant coaches say the spirit among players in the training squad for the Rugby World Cup is high. This is despite criticism about the lack of transformation in the national squad after the Boks lost against Argentina for the first time in Springbok rugby history. Amid criticism from former Bok coach Peter de Villiers, a Spingbok jersey was burnt at the launch of a group against racism in rugby at the weekend. Assistant coach Richie Gray says the players are focussing on their game

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4:42

Speak Out-Minor coerced into signing contract

First Take SA ·

2015/08/27

Although tow truck companies provide motorists with an essential service, sometimes they do not adhere to the rules and regulations that govern their industry

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7:11

IPID on appearance of 10 police officers on charges...

First Take SA ·

2015/08/27

Ten police officers appeared in the Tembisa Magistrate's Court, East of Johannesburg today. They were arrested this morning for the alleged torture and murder of a 37-year old man in Ivory Park. It's alleged the officers arrested the man late last year and tortured him on the way to the police station. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate, IPID, is probing the matter. For more on this we are now joined on the line by Grace Langa, she is the National spokesperson for IPID

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4:20

Stellenbosch University responds to 'Luister'...

First Take SA ·

2015/08/26

The University of Stellenbosch has strongly condemned all forms of discrimination and racism at the University. This follows the release of a documentary called 'Luister' by the Open Stellenbosch Movement which features students accounts of alleged racism at the university.

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6:20

#ARTSANDCULTURE All you need to know about @SEA_expo

First Take SA ·

2015/08/26

The SEAexpo is a one-of-a-kind meeting ground for people in the Showbiz, Entertainment and Arts industries. Leading businesses in these industries will have set up stalls around the expo venue where attendees will be able to find them and discuss opportunities for future business. Simultaneously a conference is held each day where industry leaders impart wisdom to attendees with themed conversation focuses

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11:42

BEMAWU & SANEF on NIA raid at SABC DBN studio's

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2015/08/26

The Broadcast Electronic Media and Allied Workers' Union (Bemawu) at the SABC is alleging that staff members at the Durban office were thrown out of their work stations and threatened with dismissal during a visit by the National Intelligence Agency. It is not clear as to what the purpose of the NIA operators was as staff members were asked to vacate their offices for as long as two hours. Bemawu's president Hannes du Buisson says nothing was explained to the staff and he has since written a letter

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5:25

COSAS onAASA report that 1/5 learners pressured to by...

First Take SA ·

2015/08/25

One in five learners surveyed in Gauteng and Limpopo say they feel pressured by teachers to have sex with them. These are some of the findings of a survey done by NGO Action Aid South Africa. They also found that 55-percent of respondents are sexually active with their partners, 15 percent with older men and 3 percent with their teachers.

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2:41

SARS spokesperson Luther Lebelo on confiscation of...

First Take SA ·

2015/08/25

SARS Customs officials have confiscated one of the biggest consignments of drugs worth R37.6 million at O.R. International Airport. This happened during an operation last night after a baggage handler's trolley with unclaimed bags was scanned and a detector dog's reaction indicated that there couls be narcotics in the bag. A serach of the bags revealed that there was the drug known as meth in liquid form. Viagra tablets and branded sneakers worth R7.25 million were confiscted during a weekend bust

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6:22

DeafSA on the fire at NW Secondary school for the...

First Take SA ·

2015/08/25

An sms sent by a pupil who died after the North West Secondary School for the Deaf in Leeudoringstad caught fire yesterday, will assist police in establishing the cause of the tragedy. Three learners died on the blaze, while over 50 others were injured. Chairperson for the portfolio committee on education in the provincial legislature, Kelebogile Moiloa believes the sms can prove the cause of the fire.

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5:22

Defence lawyer for 8 police officials Benny Ndaba say...

First Take SA ·

2015/08/25

All the eight former policemen accused of the murder of Mozambican taxi driver, Mido Macia in 2013 have been found GUILTY in the High court in Pretoria. Macia died after he was dragged behind a police van two years ago. A footage showing the incident went viral, sparking international outrage. The eight former policemen have maintained their innocence throughout trial. They have been sent to custody. Judge Bert Bam has rejected their version of events, saying their evidence was improbable.

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1:40

ormer PRASA CEO, Lucky Montana got off lucky with his...

First Take SA ·

2015/08/24

Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has found evidence of widespread maladministration and impropriety in the awarding of tenders worth almost three billion rand at the Passenger Rail Agency. Releasing her report in Pretoria, Madonsela found that 19 of 32 complaints against Prasa were substantiated. She says transactions revealed a culture of systematic failure to comply with Prasa's supply chain management policies. Madonsela says she has found a culture of hiding information at Prasa. The complaints

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2:37

Public Protector on conflict of interest by board...

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2015/08/24

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Public Protector on renting of premises by PRASA in...

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2015/08/24

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5:26

Public Protector's Prasa report recommendations

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2015/08/24

Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has urged Transport minister Dipuo Peters to take cognisance of damning findings against the Passenger Rail Agency. Madonsela has found evidence of widespread maladministration and impropriety in the awarding of tenders worth almost three billion rand at Prasa. Releasing her report in Pretoria, Madonsela said transactions revealed a culture of systematic failure to comply with supply chain policies. Prasa CEO Lucky Montana, who has since resigned, was painted by

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2:56

Aphiwe Honono speak to commuters on Oscar Parole halt

First Take SA ·

2015/08/21

The ANC Women's League wants the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Michael Masutha, not to apply the general parole regulations to Oscar Pistorius, citing the sensitivity of the case. About 300 members of the ANC Women's League, from across the country, marched to the offices of the minister in Pretoria and handed over a memorandum to a representative of the minister. Aphiwe Honono speaks to commuters on their thoughts on the issue

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13:13

PRASA acting CEO suspends seven staff members

First Take SA ·

2015/08/21

The Passenger Rail Agency of SA, PRASA, has suspendend seven staff members who organised, what it considered , an unauthorised gathering in support of the reinstatement of former CEO Lucky Montana. PRASA's Acting CEO, Nathi Khena says the affected staff members have been peddling a number of untruths which have become matters of public discourse. Khena says they intend to provide the actual facts to try and put an end to such misbehaviours. He says PRASA has about 18 000 staff members of which only

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4:32

Gauteng Hawks boss Shadrack Sibiya is to be dismissed.

First Take SA ·

2015/08/21

Gauteng Hawks boss Shadrack Sibiya is to be dismissed. Three weeks ago a departmental hearing found him guilty of misconduct for his role in the arrest and rendition of a group of Zimbabwean murder suspects in 2010. However, he had denied the allegations saying he was targeted for leading the investigation and arrest of former crime intelligence head, Richard Mdluli. The Hawks national head, Anwar Dramat was given a golden hand shake to leave his post. Hawks spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi says it is

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