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First Take SA

SAfm
South Africa
Johannesburg
Democratic Alliance
Actionsa
African National Congress
Cyril Ramaphosa
Cosatu
Parliament
Gauteng
South African Communist Party
Sisisi Tolashe
SAPS
Zimbabwe
Illegal Immigration
Immigration
South African Police Service
City Of Johannesburg
Governance
Forum For South Africa (FOSA)
Gauteng Department Of Health

News and Current Affairs

PublishesDailyEpisodes8146Founded6 years ago
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Latest Episodes

South Africa's ongoing crisis of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide is under fresh scrutiny with three Chapter 9 institutions, the Commission for Gender Equality, South African Human Rights Commission, and CRL Rights Commission, launching a joint nat... more

Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has welcomed a High Court order to forfeit around R326 million in assets linked to businessman Hangwani Maumela. The assets include properties in Gauteng, Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal and luxury vehicles allegedly bou... more

KwaZulu-Natal taxi boss Thomas Siyabonga Getsemane is wanted by police after a warrant of arrest was issued for fraud and extortion. The charges relate to allegations dating back to 2023. Taxi association SANTACO in KZN says while the warrant is part... more

Dignity South Africa has taken a landmark step by challenging laws that criminalize assisted dying in South Africa. The case, now before the North Gauteng High Court, could reshape how the country approaches end-of-life care and personal choice. It a... more

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Recent Guests

Angel Khanyile
MP and DA spokesperson on Women, Youth and People with Disabilities
Democratic Alliance
Episode: DA has steps up its fight against child rape
Advocate Neo Sephoti
PSC Commissioner
Public Service Commission
Episode: Minister Chikunga rejects nepotism allegations
Bruce Hendricks
Criminal lawyer
Hendricks-Harmse Attorneys
Episode: Three-day inquest into the death of Anele Tembe begins
Ricardo Mackenzie
Western Cape Minister for Cultural Affairs and Sport
Western Cape Government
Episode: Condolences pour in for footballer Jayden Adams and rugby player Luqobo Makwedini
Anton van der Bijl
Deputy Chief Executive, Solidarity
Solidarity
Episode: Solidarity takes legal action following the suspension of City Manager Johann Mettler
Palesa Yates
ACDP Councillor
ACDP
Episode: ACDP in Ekurhuleni calls for swift justice following arrests of senior municipal officials
Johan Eksteen
Legal representative, BDK Attorneys
BDK Attorneys
Episode: Former Ekurhuleni City Manager, Dr. Imogen Mashazi expected to apply for bail
Esther Padi
Secretary of the Union Against Hunger
Union Against Hunger
Episode: Union Against Hunger to picket outside the South African Human Rights Commission's Food Inquiry
Zilpha Raphesu
Advocate, chairperson of the Refugee Appeals Board
Refugee Appeals Board
Episode: South Africa's refugee appeals backlog drops by more than 12%.

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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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    Valuebull
    South Africa7 months ago

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Insightful coverage of accountability and governance.
Consistently strong on legal and regulatory analyses.
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#227
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South Africa's refugee appeals backlog drops by more than 12%.
Q: Please tell us how significant is this reported reduction in the refugee appeals backlog and do these figures reflect real progress or is there more beneath the surface?
The reduction represents progress we have been pursuing for years, though the backlog remains substantial and more work is needed on the ground; the reform program is moving the needle, but sustained effort and capacity are crucial to prevent a return to larger backlogs.
Union Against Hunger to picket outside the South African Human Rights Commission's Food Inquiry
Q: Ms. Padi, why has the Union chosen to put Shoprite specifically on trial in absentia during today's picket?
Because Shoprite did not attend the hearings and only submitted written submissions, and there is a long history of failed engagement with them, including a memorandum submission to their head office that received no response, which motivates a public, in-person demand for accountability and price reductions on basic items.
Former Ekurhuleni City Manager, Dr. Imogen Mashazi expected to apply for bail
Q: What grounds will you be relying on this morning to convince the court that she qualifies for bail?
The attorney indicates the goal is to secure bail first by focusing on verifiable grounds such as address verification and procedural steps, while noting the charges—particularly corruption—are complex and may be addressed more fully after bail is granted.
March and March to march to alleged drug dens and businesses accused of employing undocumented foreign nationals.
Q: What prompted today's march to the alleged drug dens and businesses?
The movement states the core purpose is to address illegal immigration and related community issues, with protests designed to keep momentum and pressure government to act.
March and March to march to alleged drug dens and businesses accused of employing undocumented foreign nationals.
Q: What time does your march start and how widespread are the events?
The host explains that there are multiple marches across the country, starting at different times from around 8 o'clock in various places, with communities participating in numbers.

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2. Advocate Neo Sephoti
3. Bruce Hendricks
4. Ricardo Mackenzie
5. Anton van der Bijl
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