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Katchie Nzama tells us about her travels through africa

First Take SA ·

2015/05/18

A South African travel blogger, Katchie Nzama has been out and about touring the continent. The 26 year old backpacked from Cape to Cairo solo using only public transport. She was able to get Accommodation sponsored in some countries such as South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Malawi and Kenya. The other countries, she got-by, by finding people on social media that were able to welcome her into their homes and host her for the duration of her stay in their city's or villages. Katchie has been has

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12:47

In conversation with adventurer Lerato Molele

First Take SA ·

2015/05/17

On Person I am this week we feature adventurer, Lerato Molele. She recently returned from a life changing experience in Nepal while following her passion for adventure

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2:45

Katchi Nzama speaks to us about her travels through...

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2015/05/13

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7:56

CCTV reporter Jane Kio update on situation in Burundi

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2015/05/13

A Burundi army general says President Pierre Nkurunziza has been "overthrown", amid unrest over his bid to be re-elected for a third term. Major General Godefroid Niyombareh said a salvation committee had been set up but his level of support is unclear. Thousands of people who are protesting against the president in the capital, Bujumbura, are now reported to be celebrating. President Nkurunziza is currently in Tanzania where he is meeting other East African leaders to discuss the crisis

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6:51

AMCU President Joseph Mathunjwa on the cutting of...

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2015/05/08

The Association of Mine and Constructionworkers Union, AMCU, has agreed to the decision by largest platinum producer Lonmin, to cut about three and a half thousand jobs at its mines in South Africa. Company spokesperson Sue Vey, says that the decision was taken in consultation with the majority union, and the decision is in an attempt to withstand low platinum prices.

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2:02

Commuters weigh in on euthanasia | #TalkOnTheMove

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2015/05/08

High Court Judge Hans Fabricius says absence of legislation and the urgency of an application were some of the reasons for his judgement in permitting assisted suicide. Last Thursday, Fabricius granted terminally ill cancer patient, Robin Stransham-Ford permission for a physician-assisted suicide. Stransham-Ford died on the same day. Our Producer Aphiwe Honono asked commuters what their thoughts were on euthanasia

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4:35

Winnie Mandela's lawyer Mvuzo Notyesi believes they...

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2015/05/07

The lawyer representing the former wife of former president Nelson Mandela, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela believes that they have a strong case against the executors of the Mandela estate and Land Affairs minister. This is over Madikizela-Mandela's claim to have the Qunu home outside Mthatha under her ownership. Yesterday, Mvuzo Notyesi filed an urgent affidavit opposing an affidavit by the executors which described Winnie's claim as illegal in terms of civil law as they were divorced. Notyesi believes

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3:02

Candice_Klein on last minute proposals on the...

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2015/05/07

Parliament has had a tough time explaining its 11th hour application for a deadline extension. The Constitutional court had declared certain sections of the sexual offences act invalid to the extent that they criminalised consensual sexual conduct between children under the age of 16. Parliament was given 16 months to remedy the defect. Senior Constitutional Court Reporter, Candice Nolan has the details.... last minute proposals on the finalisation of the Sexual Offences Act.

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5:57

#SpeakOut helps consumer get money deducted from...

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2015/05/07

News and Current Affairs show between 5 & 6 am on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla

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9:08

Ethekwini municipality Mayor James Nxumalo on the...

First Take SA ·

2015/05/04

The victims of recent xenophobic attacks in KwaZulu Natal have been left out in the cold without food and shelter. The tents and other infrastructure at Isipingo camp were removed over the weekend. This after the eThekwini municipality decided to shut down the camp. The camp housed around 200 foreign nationals, originally from Burundi, Congo and Rwanda. The Spokesperson for foreign nationals, Daniel Dunia says they cannot return to their countries since there is conflict

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5:12

Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, Professor Johleen Steyn Cotze.

First Take SA ·

2015/05/04

Speculation is rife that the troubled Nelson Mandela Bay municipality in the Eastern Cape might have a new mayor today. High ranking ANC officials including President Jacob Zuma and his deputy Cyril Ramaphosa are in a meeting in Port Elizabeth with the Cooperative Governance Minister, Pravin Gordhan and his counterpart in the province Fikile Xasa. The meeting, which will later be followed by another with the Provincial Executive Committee is expected to focus on sorting out the infighting within its

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4:35

Pastor Andre Venter narrowly escaped Nepal earthquake...

First Take SA ·

2015/05/04

Two Kimberley pastors who narrowly escaped the Nepal earthquake have safely returned to South Africa. The two, who planned to summit Mount Everest in an effort to raise funds for a local charity have abandoned this mission and will not be returning to Nepal. Bongi Gwala spoke to one of the pastors, Andre Venter and started by asking how it feels to be back home

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6:11

Our reporter Mcebisi Nqakula update on mandela Bay...

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2015/05/04

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9:44

Professor Sean Davison from Dignity SA happy with...

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2015/04/30

The Pretoria High Court has ruled that the doctor who assists 65 year old Robin Stransham-Ford to commit suicide may not be prosecuted. Stransham-Ford suffers from terminal prostate cancer that has spread to his lower spine and kidneys. He says he only has at most a few weeks to live and wants to die with dignity surrounded by his family. His wish has now been granted

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5:17

Speak out attempts to help a consumer with...

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2015/04/30

News and Current Affairs show between 5 & 6 am on SAfm 104 to 107 anchored by Tsepiso Makwetla

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5:22

Railway Safety Regular CEO Nkululeko Poyo on the...

First Take SA ·

2015/04/29

Preliminary findings indicate that one of the trains involved in the accident that claimed one life and left more than 200 injured drove past the danger signal. The accident occurred when one of the trains crashed into a stationery train at the Denver station in Johannesburg yesterday (Tuesday). PRASA says it will conduct its own investigations and cooperate with an independent safety regulator in a separate probe. Earlier on we spoke to CEO at the Railway Safety Regular, Nkululeko Poyo.

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5:39

@TsepisoMakwetla speaks to REV Jesse Jackson on...

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2015/04/29

The police and national guard troops have enforced a new curfew on tuesday night in Baltimore in response to ONGIONG riots. The curfew is set to last for the whole week and all residents are expected to be indoors by 10:00pm to 5:00am. An exception will only be made to those who are going to work or are attending to medical emergency. So far rioters have set ablaze 19 buildings and 144 vehicles, with more than 250 arrested and 20 police officers arrested

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5:18

SA mountain climbers to make decision whether to...

First Take SA ·

2015/04/28

The number of people known to have been killed in Saturday's devastating earthquake in Nepal has risen to more than five-thousand. The government says it's been overwhelmed by the scale of the catastrophe and is struggling to respond to appeals for help. Meanwhile, a group of South African mountain climbers survived the earthquake and they are yet to make a decision weather to continue with their quest to summit Mount Everest or not. We earlier caught up with the team leader of climbing expedition

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11:51

NUMSA's Karl Cloete & Eskom Spokesperson Khulu...

First Take SA ·

2015/04/28

21 striking workers at Eskom's Medupi power plant in Lephalale, Limpopo, who'd been taken in for questioning by police have been released. They were allegedly among the striking workers who were intimidating their non-striking colleagues. The workers earlier blockaded roads in the area. Thousands of workers are demanding to be paid ten-thousand rand bonuses for the completion of unit six of the station.

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4:32

Extract from President Jacob Zuma's freedom day address

First Take SA ·

2015/04/27

President Jacob Zuma has called on South Africans to be tolerant. He made the call during Freedom Day celebrations at the Union buildings in Pretoria following recent attacks on foreign nationals. Dignitaries including Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa are attending the celebrations. President Zuma says in light of the 21 years of freedom, South Africans should make their country a better place to live In.

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