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First Take SA

SAfm
South Africa
Johannesburg
Democratic Alliance
Cyril Ramaphosa
Actionsa
Parliament
Public Investment Corporation
Cosatu
National Prosecuting Authority
Zimbabwe
Afriforum
MK Party
IDAC
Immigration
Ekurhuleni
SAPS
Constitutional Court
City Of Johannesburg
Madlanga Commission
Cape Town

News and Current Affairs

PublishesDailyEpisodes8269Founded6 years ago
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Residents and small business owners in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, have accused mining company, Seriti, of overlooking them for employment and business opportunities at its recently opened pit. The residents say they have not benefitted from the mine in ... more

The sexual assault case against Dobsonville church elder and political figure, Tshepo Ntsimane, has been postponed to the 3rd of September for pre-trial proceedings. Ntsimane appeared before the Johannesburg High Court in his first appearance since t... more

The bail hearing of a Pretoria man accused of the murder of his wife in front of their two children, has taken an emotional turn after the State presented social media posts allegedly written by one of the children following the death of their mother... more

EFF Treasurer-General Omphile Maotwe says Speaker Thoko Didiza will be ousted in next Wednesday's no-confidence vote. Speaking to Bongiwe Zwane, Maotwe said the motion is over Didiza's handling of the Section 89 impeachment process, and the EFF is lo... more

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Recent Guests

General Bantu Holomisa
UDM leader
United Democratic Movement
Episode: SIU probes nearly R4 billion in contracts between Khumzi Investments and the Eastern Cape Department of Education
Jabulani Mabena
National Spokesperson for the South African Policing Union (SAPU)
South African Policing Union
Episode: Madlanga Commission hears of 149 people killed in 77 incidents KZN over three years
Songezo Zibi
National leader of RISE Mzansi
RISE Mzansi
Episode: RISE Mzansi says South Africa's current economic approach is no longer working
Andile Nyembezi
Casual Workers Advice Office organiser
Casual Workers Advice Office
Episode: Casual Workers Advice Office concerned about what it describes as a surge in xenophobia against migrant workers
Velenkosini Hlabisa
Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Government of South Africa
Episode: Cooperative Governance Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa to proclaim the election date today
Thabani Nyawose
Speaker of eThekwini Municipality Council and ANC Regional Convenor
ANC eThekwini region
Episode: KZN Political Killings Task Team takes over investigation into the fatal shooting of an ANC councillor
Wade Manning
Executive Director at Defend Our Democracy
Defend Our Democracy
Episode: Defend Our Democracy urges all eligible South Africans to use the final chance to register to vote
Shafique Sarlie
Attorney representing Julius Mkhwanazi
Law Firm (Shafique Sarlie)
Episode: Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi to apply for bail again.
Motalatale Modiba
Salga spokesperson
South African Local Government Association
Episode: SALGA welcomes Cabinet's decision to send the Municipal Structures Amendment Bill to Parliament

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Elvis
Host of SAFM Current Affairs and related segments; appears across multiple episodes.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Excellent content

    SAFM on fire SABC well done . The voice of the nation is clear :)) and powerful

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Insightful coverage of accountability and governance.
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SASSA condemns illegal sale of queue spots at its offices
Q: Tell us, why was there need for these 143 contract workers now on duty in Gauteng, and what targets are set for reducing waiting times?
The extra staff were brought in to address queue congestion and to help speed up processing so more beneficiaries can be assisted promptly; targets include measurable reductions in time spent by individuals and better tracking of how many people are served daily.
RISE Mzansi says South Africa's current economic approach is no longer working
Q: If you could implement one policy tomorrow, what would it be and how would you fund it?
Invite pension funds to invest in passenger and freight rail, reduce government stake to a strategic level, and redirect the proceeds to skills development and road infrastructure to boost productivity and job creation.
RISE Mzansi says South Africa's current economic approach is no longer working
Q: Which state-owned entities or sectors require urgent reform to unlock growth?
The focus should be on reforming or restructuring core infrastructure entities like rail (to attract investment and reduce costs) and ensuring governance is aligned with growth, including strategic asset management and dialogue with workers and unions to ensure sustainable investments.
RISE Mzansi says South Africa's current economic approach is no longer working
Q: What is the role of local government in job creation?
Functional municipalities are essential; fixing basic service delivery and financial management in local government unlocks the immediate ability for local businesses to operate and expand, which in turn creates jobs.
RISE Mzansi says South Africa's current economic approach is no longer working
Q: How can South Africa create jobs quickly while addressing structural problems?
Jobs are a byproduct of increased economic activity, so the government must enable sectors that can scale with low to mid-skill requirements, such as short-distance delivery, which can be manufactured and supported locally, and improve local governance to reduce inefficiencies that raise costs for businesses.

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2. Jabulani Mabena
3. Songezo Zibi
4. Andile Nyembezi
5. Velenkosini Hlabisa
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