First Take SA

The DA is expected to announce tomorrow action it intends to take against President Jacob Zuma for allegedly misleading Parliament. Zuma told the National Council of Provinces that former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela did not give him an opportunity to respond to her questions before releasing her State of Capture report. However, a leaked recording reportedly proves that Zuma was asked for his side of the story and informed of the interview date several months before. DA spokesperson Mabine Seabi& Dr Cathy Powell, senior lecturer in Public Law at the University of Cape town...

The largest and brightest full moon for nearly 70 years is appearing in night skies around the world. The super moon offers a chance for dramatic photos and spectacular surfing conditions. The next time a full moon comes so close to the earth will be in 2034. Jonathan Padavatan, presenter and Senior Technician at Wits Planetarium...

It is feared that Gauteng may be battered by severe thunderstorms again this afternoon. The South African Weather Service has warned of yet another heavy down pour and has called on residents to keep safe. Flash floods in some parts of the province left seven people dead. A toddler who was swept away by the floods is still missing. Cars and other property were damaged.

Eskom has confirmed that the its board has accepted CEO Brian Molefe's resignation. Molefe's resignation will become effective on the first of January next year after two year's at the helm of the power utility. In a media statement, Molefe says the resignation will afford him space to clear his name through the commission of inquiry into state capture. He says his decision to step down was voluntary...

US President Barack Obama has called Republican Donald Trump to congratulate him on his election victory early and invited him to the White House on Thursday. The two men will discuss the transition of power. Obama says ensuring a smooth transition is a top pririty. Obama has meanwhile called a news conference to discuss the election results. Trump caused a stunning upset after defeating Democrat Hillary Clinton by at least 290 electoral votes to 218. The Republicans already control Congress. Trump will officially take over from Obama in January.

US President Barack Obama has called Republican Donald Trump to congratulate him on his election victory early and invited him to the White House on Thursday. The two men will discuss the transition of power. Obama says ensuring a smooth transition is a top pririty. Obama has meanwhile called a news conference to discuss the election results. Trump caused a stunning upset after defeating Democrat Hillary Clinton by at least 290 electoral votes to 218. The Republicans already control Congress. Trump will officially take over from Obama in January.

The Gold index on the JSE gained more than 12% in early trade today, as investors fled to gold as a safe haven to escape the turmoil on world markets after Donald Trump pulled off the biggest political surprise in recent history by winning the US presidential election. Stock markets in Europe and Asia have fallen at the prospect of a Trump presidency.

Donald Trump won the US presidential election early this morning in a victory that sent shockwaves around the world. The Republican took the key states of Florida, North Carolina and Ohio. Trump pledged that he would be "president for all Americans" in his New York victory speech.

Wall Street stocks were mixed at the open Wednesday following Donald Trump's shock win in the US presidential election, as hopes of a pro-business agenda offset effects of higher uncertainty.
Stock futures initially plunged overnight as results suggested the unpredictable Trump was on his way to a defeat of Democrat Hillary Clinton, who had been viewed as a steady hand.

The Water and Sanitation department says it's confident that the release of water from Sterkfontein dam will help to reduce water shortage in Gauteng.The department has released water from the dam near Harrismith in the eastern Free State to the Vaal dam which will supply water to residents in the area. We spoke to Mlimandlela Ndamase, spokesperson for Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane.