First Take SA

New figures have revealed a sharp rise in gun violence in Gauteng, with thousands of shooting incidents recorded in just under five months this year. The Democratic Alliance is calling for urgent intervention by the Gauteng Provincial Government and SAPS, warning that illegal firearms and low prosecution rates are driving communities into a daily cycle of violence. The DA says only a fraction of c...

The Keep Vhembe Clean organisation in Limpopo will today embark on a march under the theme "Our Town, Our Pride and Our Responsibility", as nationwide planned gatherings and demonstrations take place today in several provinces against undocumented foreign nationals. For more on this we are joind by Rita Nephawe the Director of Keep Vhembe Clean organisation... 

Operation Dudula says it supports today's countrywide peaceful march. The movement calls on participants to conduct themselves peacefully, responsibly, and within the confines of the laws. It says it has raised concerns about illegal immigration since 2020 and its impact on South African communities, urging consistent law enforcement. For the latest the movement's Convenor Patrick mokgalusi joins...

It's now time to take a look at the current top African economic stories.....We are joined on the line by Victor Kgomoeswana, author of  "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back". Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo...

The Joburg Crisis Alliance, together with partners WaterCAN and JoburgCAN, is calling for urgent national intervention in addressing a growing crisis in the City of Johannesburg. This comes as the city grapples with a reported R2.1 billion budget shortfall, concerns over a possible credit rating downgrade, and mounting criticism that while compliance requirements are being met on paper, service de...

The Commission for Gender Equality in Gauteng will today host its policy dialogue on men's mental health in South Africa, focusing on closing the gender gap in policy and practice. The commission says the discussion brings government, academia, civil society and mental health experts together to address rising concerns, where evidence shows most suicide deaths are men. For more on this The commiss...

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli says temporary repatriation sites in Durban and Pietermaritzburg are closing today, as remaining Malawian nationals are relocated to Musina, Limpopo to continue the repatriation process. He adds that all individuals must first undergo immigration and criminal verification before leaving South Africa. For more we are now joined on the line by the Premier, Thamsanqa...

The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) has added its voice, calling on its members to report for duty on June 30, urging workers to maintain stability and productivity amid ongoing economic and labour pressures. Last week, The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) warned its members that because the demonstrations are not protected under the Labour Relations Act, workers who stay home...

The Gauteng Department of Education has revealed the findings of an internal assessment into corruption, fraud, financial mismanagement, and governance failures in public schools across the province between 2023 and mid-2026. The report identifies 41 serious cases involving school principals, governing body members, officials, and service providers. It highlights systemic issues including procurem...

After reaching the Fifa World Cup knockout phase for the first time in their history, Bafana Bafana entered the lions den when they tackled Canada who were also playing in the 2028 Soccer World Cup knockout round for the first time. Unfortunately Bafana was bundled out of the World Cup by Canada after a muted display and a 1-0 loss  which some suggest was reminescant of their first match agai...

The African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association says legitimate cross-border operators are being undermined by illegal bus companies repatriating undocumented passengers using embassy-issued repatriation certificates instead of valid cross-border permits. The association warns this practice may violate the Cross-Border Road Transport Act No. 4 of 1998 and the National Land Transport Act of 2009,...

Despite the benefits of global connectivity, there is also the growing risks of AI-generated content such as deepfakes, which are increasingly used for fraud and cybercrime. Tayyibah Suliman of Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr warns that deepfakes can deceive audiences, enable cybercrime, and damage reputations, often created and shared anonymously. South Africa has already seen cases of identity misuse thro...

The Organization Undoing Tax Abuse says Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's ultimatum to the City of Johannesburg is a welcomed move. Godongwana has given the city until Friday to explain why National Treasury should not stop transferring funds to the metro. OUTA says this is a welcome development, with Treasury now doing what it ought to have done years ago, placing pressure on the City of Johann...

Suspended National Police Commissioner Fanie Masemola and over a dozen other senior police officers are due back in the Pretoria Magistrates court today in connection with the 228-million rand Medicare24 SAPS tender awarded to tenderpreneur Vusimuzi "CAT" Matlala's company. Advocate Glynnis Breytenbach MP and DA Spokesperson on Justice and Constitutional Development has raised concerns, following...

The Department of Basic Education is threatening legal action as Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube demands immediate restoration of electricity and water at the department's head office in Pretoria.  The department says its account is in good standing and the disconnection was made in error by the City of Tshwane. It is now warning legal action if services are not restored. This comes a...

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana

Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee investigating serious allegations made by SAPS KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi met last night to consider its draft preliminary report, along with submissions made by various political parties. This process forms part of Parliament's effort to interrogate allegations that have raised important questions about governance, acc...

More than 20 anti-migrant organizations and civil groups have declared their intention to take to the streets come June 30. The groups, say their action will remain peaceful, with no violence, looting, or loss of life. However, their central message is clear: they are calling for undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country by Tuesday. At a media briefing, March and March leader Jacinta Ngo...

Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke says municipalities have made limited progress in improving audit outcomes over the past four years. Speaking in Parliament, Maluleke revealed that only 39 municipalities achieved clean audits, while audit outcomes in metros continue to decline. However, she highlighted improvements in financial reporting, with 61% of municipalities receiving unqualified audit opin...

Bafana Bafana are into the knockout stages of the World Cup. They finished second in Group A after a 1-nil win over South Korea. Thapelo Maseko started this match and opening the scoring, with a goal on 63 minutes, perhaps a little against the run of play. And they held on, and don't even have to wait to for the 3rd place standings to be finalized. We spoke to ABC Sport Anchors Sifiso Ramara and J...

The Democratic Alliance has taken the matter of the Public Investment Corporation to the Information Regulator, accusing the PIC of unlawfully withholding key public documents, including the Mokgoro Advisory Panel report and the PIC's final implementation report on the Mpati Commission's recommendations. These reports relate to serious allegations that emerged from the Mpati Commission of Inquiry,...

A major legal and diplomatic standoff has come to an end, at least in the courts. South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled decisively in favour of the family of Zambia's late former President, Edgar Lungu, blocking efforts by the Zambian government to repatriate his remains. At the heart of this case: who has the final say over a former head of state's burial, the nation or the family? The...

Johannesburg MMC for Transport, Kenny Kunene, has raised concern over what he calls an escalating financial crisis in the City of Johannesburg, warning that service delivery is under severe strain due to systemic liquidity challenges. Kunene says the crisis has forced the suspension of fuel supplies for the Johannesburg Roads Agency fleet. As a result, field teams have been grounded, halting potho...

Rise Mzansi MP and Section 89 Committee Chairperson Makashule Gana has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to intervene in what he describes as a deepening conflict within South Africa's criminal justice system. Gana says tensions between SAPS and the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) are undermining public confidence in law enforcement. His remarks come as senior police generals...

The Activists and a citizen's forum have called on the Minister of Justice, Mmamoloko Kubayi, to immediately disband the Independent Directorate Against Corruption, alleging it is operating as a destabilising and politically biased unit. They claim it is targeting senior police officials and warn of growing tensions between law enforcement structures. We spoke to the spokesperson of The Activists...