First Take SA

First Take SA

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  • SECURITY CAPABILITY
    Claims by the police and state security ministers that the current wave of looting and violence gripping parts of the country could have been worse have been met with skepticism. During government's security cluster briefing, Police minister Bheki Cele and State Security Minister Ayanda Dlodlo commended law enforcement, saying a lot more damage was averted. This despite lawlessness and mayhem continuing in many parts of KZN and Gauteng.  Dlodlo also said intelligence agents were investigating information that former state security officials linked to former President Jacob Zuma were instigating violence in the two provinces. To interrogate the security cluster claims here is Dr Hendrik Lochner, an independent police practise researcher...
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    5 min
  • ZIKALALA KZN RIOTS

    Firefighters in Durban tried to extinguish a fire at a building that had been set alight by a group of people in the CBD. Protesters took to the streets at the weekend, demanding the release of former president, Jacob Zuma. The demonstrations have morphed into mass looting and vandalism, mostly in KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng. KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala has called for calm as racial tensions amongst communities in areas such as Phoenix and Pietermaritzburg begin to boil over...

    9 min
  • ZIKALALA KZN RIOTS
    Firefighters in Durban tried to extinguish a fire at a building that had been set alight by a group of people in the CBD. Protesters took to the streets at the weekend, demanding the release of former president, Jacob Zuma. The demonstrations have morphed into mass looting and vandalism, mostly in KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng. KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala has called for calm as racial tensions amongst communities in areas such as Phoenix and Pietermaritzburg begin to boil over...
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    9 min
  • RAMAPHOSA ADDRESS RIOTS

    President Cyril Ramaphosa says the violence that has engulfed Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal over the past few days, could lead to serious food and medicine shortages in the country in the coming weeks. In an address to the nation, the president also confirmed that he had authorised the deployment of members of the Defence Force to the two provinces. He reiterated that those involved in the violence will be arrested and prosecuted. Joseph Mosia reports...

    LINK: For some perspective on this we are joined on the line by an analyst from the Wits School of Governance, Prof. Anthoni van Nieuwkerk...

    11 min
  • RAMAPHOSA ADDRESS RIOTS
    President Cyril Ramaphosa says the violence that has engulfed Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal over the past few days, could lead to serious food and medicine shortages in the country in the coming weeks. In an address to the nation, the president also confirmed that he had authorised the deployment of members of the Defence Force to the two provinces. He reiterated that those involved in the violence will be arrested and prosecuted. Joseph Mosia reports...
    LINK: For some perspective on this we are joined on the line by an analyst from the Wits School of Governance, Prof. Anthoni van Nieuwkerk...
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
    11 min
  • RAMAPHOSA REACTION

    President Cyril Ramaphosa last night announced that the country will remain on adjusted alert level four for another fourteen days in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Gatherings also remain prohibited and the curfew is still from 9 pm to 4 am. He said schools will remain closed until the 26th of this month. Rampahosa also said the sale of alcohol is still not permitted, although restaurants are now permitted to open for limited sit-down service under strict health protocols. For reaction, the Restaurant Association of South Africa (RASA) CEO, Wendy Alberts...

    10 min
  • RAMAPHOSA REACTION
    President Cyril Ramaphosa last night announced that the country will remain on adjusted alert level four for another fourteen days in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Gatherings also remain prohibited and the curfew is still from 9 pm to 4 am. He said schools will remain closed until the 26th of this month. Rampahosa also said the sale of alcohol is still not permitted, although restaurants are now permitted to open for limited sit-down service under strict health protocols. For reaction, the Restaurant Association of South Africa (RASA) CEO, Wendy Alberts...
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    10 min
  • RIOTS - JMPD

    In Johannesburg violent attacks including the looting of shops took place. To look at the situation overnight, JMPD spokesperson, Wayne Minnaar...

    4 min
  • RIOTS - JMPD
    In Johannesburg violent attacks including the looting of shops took place. To look at the situation overnight, JMPD spokesperson, Wayne Minnaar...
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    4 min
  • RIOTS - DETAWU

    The Democratic Transport Logistics and Allied Worker's Union has also echoed concerns over the potential for the attacks on the industry to spread beyond the province of KwaZulu-Natal. DETAWU General Secretary, Vusi Ntshangase...

    6 min

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