First Take SA

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) will today lead a march to the Shorburg Building to advocate for worker rights and human dignity within the criminal justice sector. This following reports of sexual harassment and systemic abuse within the police and correctional services, particularly against new recruits. For more on this, Richard Mamabolo, POPCRU spokesperson, spoke to Elvis P...

Democratic Alliance (DA) Leader John Steenhuisen will today head a community visit to Hanover Cottages in Hanover Park to commemorate the party's 25th anniversary. The visit is part of the DA's ongoing engagement with communities as it celebrates a quarter-century of political presence. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to National Spokesperson of the Democratic Alliance, Karabo Khakhau

Elvis Presslin takes a look at the current top African economic stories with 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

ActionSA will today launch a nationwide campaign to fix local government in South Africa. The party says this initiative will focus on areas struggling with service delivery failures. The party's national chairperson, Michael Beaumont, spoke to Elvis Presslin to discuss the initiative

South Africa has raised concerns over the U.S. role in the growing Israel-Iran conflict. President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for diplomatic efforts to end the war following reports of a U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear sites. Meanwhile, the South African Jewish Board of Deputies has criticised the Department of International Relations, DIRCO for insufficient support for citizens in Israel. This fol...

A high-Level raid has uncovered substantial quantities of hidden contraband at the Odi Correctional Services Centre in Mabopane, north of Tshwane. This follows a meticulously planned operation led by Correctional Services Commissioner Samuel Thobakgale yesterday. Elvis Presslin spoke to Golden Miles Bhudu, a prominent prison rights activist

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party is pushing to oust Mpumalanga Convener Mary Phadi from its provincial ranks and legislature. The move comes as Phadi fights to stay in her role. Phadi has filed fa contempt of court claim against the party for not reinstating her as a court ordered. The matter is expected to be heard in the Mbombela High Court in Mpumalanga. Elvis Presslin spoke to Ms. Phadi

The Workers and Socialist Party has condemned US strikes on Iran, warning that the attacks could lead to widespread suffering and economic disruption worldwide. Elvis Presslin spoke to Mametlwe Sebei, Executive Committee member of the Workers and Socialist Party

Crime prevention in Gauteng is being severely hampered by a staggering 710 police vehicles that are not serviceable, out of a total of 5,630. This alarming figure was revealed by Premier Panyaza Lesufi in response to questions from the Democratic Alliance in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature. The DA is now demanding that the Premier engage with the Minister of Police and the provincial SAPS Commi...

President Cyril Ramaphosa will today deliver the keynote address at the 30th anniversary of South Africa's Constitutional Court. The celebration will be held at Constitution Hill in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. The Constitutional Court - established after the 1994 democratic election, serves as the nation's highest court. Elvis Presslin spoke to former Constitutional Judge and social justice activi...

Former UDM co-founder Roelf Meyer says Floyd Shivambu might gain some support for a new political party, but the crowded political landscape makes it tough for new players to succeed. Shivambu recently announced plans to consult communities about launching a party. Meyer, speaking to senior producer Ronald Phiri, drew on his experience founding the UDM with Bantu Holomisa to highlight the challeng...

Israel is considering targeting Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after killing several top Iranian military commanders. The threat comes after an Iranian missile strike on a hospital near Tel Aviv, which Defence Minister Israel Katz says will not go unaccounted for. Elvis Presslin spoke to  Political and International Relations Analyst, Musa Mdunge

Elvis Presslin takes a look at the current top African economic stories with 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

ActionSA will lead a protest outside the Office of the Minister of Justice in Pretoria today to demand the removal of National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi. The party cites the NPA's deep dysfunction and alleged failures under Batohi's leadership as reasons for her removal. For more on this we're joined by ActionSA Parliamentary Caucus Leader, Athol Trollip...   &n...

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is considering expanding the powers of metro police to tackle crime, focusing on copper theft, which has disrupted South Africa's economic centers. Metro police, typically responsible for traffic and by-law enforcement, could soon conduct routine inspections at second-hand dealers to ensure compliance with regulations. Elvis Presslin spoke to OUTA Chairperson Wayne Duv...

The United National Transport Union (UNTU) has expressed outrage over a recent salary increase proposal from PRASA management, calling it insulting. After a nine-month delay in negotiations, PRASA offered a 3% increase on the Total Guaranteed Package with no allowance adjustments. The union is also concerned about job security, citing PRASA's refusal to agree to a non-retrenchment clause. Elvis Pr...

The Gauteng Department of Health has paid over R3 million to four suspended Tembisa Hospital officials implicated in corruption linked to whistleblower Babita Deokaran's murder. Provincial Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko revealed the payouts in a written reply to the Gauteng Legislature. Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Health, Jack Bloom

Former MK Party Secretary General Floyd Shivambu is set to hold a press conference today amid speculation he may announce his departure from the party. This follows his redeployment to parliament after being sacked. Elvis Presslin spoke to Political analyst, Sanet Solomon...

KwaZulu-Natal Transport MEC Siboniso Duma is considering a ban on trucks using the R34 near Ulundi due to repeated deadly crashes. The road, heavily used by coal trucks, was the site of a tragic bus accident that killed ten people yesterday. The bus was carrying EFF supporters returning to Vryheid from a Youth Day rally in Durban. Elvis Presslin spoke to Gavin Kelly, CEO of the Road Freight Associ...

Higher Education and Training Minister Dr. Nobuhle Pamela Nkabane has announced the panel tasked with selecting and recommending board chairs for Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) to the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training. The selection process has been revamped, and the Minister says she's prepared to answer questions and provide more details to the committee. El...

South Africa's triumphant Proteas, led by Captain Temba Bavuma, will arrive home today after defeating Australia by five wickets in the World Test Championship final at Lord's. Eastern Storm's coach, Geoffrey Toyana who coached Bavuma during his formative years at the Lions told our senior producer Ronald Phiri, that Bavuma's soft-spoken leadership style coupled with team effort, led the Proteas t...

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) plans to picket outside Denel's offices in Irene, Centurion, to demand long-overdue wage increases. NUMSA claims workers have faced severe hardships, including unpaid salaries during the pandemic and no raises for five years. The union accuses Denel's management and the government of mistreating employees while pushing to privatize the com...

The civil rights group OUTA is pressing Transport Minister Barbara Creecy to cancel fines and relax temporary license rules as the backlog of driving license cards climbs toward 700,000. OUTA's Stefanie Fick is pushing for a freeze on penalties for drivers waiting on renewals, a crisis caused by the failure of the country's only card-printing machine. Elvis Presslin spoke to OUTA's Head of Legal,...

Ousted uMkhonto weSizwe Party founder, Jabulani Khumalo is taking his fight to the Pretoria High Court to reclaim leadership of the party. Khumalo insists the MKP should be led by credible individuals who made significant sacrifices to establish it. Elvis Presslin spoke to Jabulani Khumalo

Operation Dudula has occupied hijacked properties in Johannesburg, trying to reclaim the properties from illegal occupiers. The group gathered at the Rosettenville Moffettview police station citing concerns over foreigners occupying properties while South Africans struggle with housing. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Operation Dudula President, Zandile Dabula