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First Take SA

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South Africa
Corruption
Extortion
MK Party
Bus Safety
Police Service
South African Rainbow Alliance
Food Poisoning
Pan Africanist Congress Of Azania
Limpopo
South African Police Service
Civil Claims
Debt
Pension Withdrawals
Umkhonto Wesizwe Party
Bus Crashes
Crime Intelligence
National Assembly
Mtata
Eastern Cape

News and Current Affairs

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The Motor Industry Staff Association, MISA has welcomed South Africa's inclusion in the one-year African Growth and Oppportunity Act (AGOA) extension. MISA says duty-free US access gives relief after 2025 exports plunged from R26.5 billion to R9.8 b... more

The City of Tshwane's Customer Relations Management Department will later this morning hold an open day in Region 6 today at Eersterust Civic Centre, starting at 08:00. Residents can meet officials from finance, billing, metering, electricity, indige... more

President Cyril Ramaphosa says security for Madlanga Commission witnesses will be tightened after an attempted hit on Wiandre Pretorius in Ekurhuleni yesterday. Pretorius was named by murdered witness Marius Van der Merwe, also known as Witness D, wh... more

The Democratic Alliance has called on the President, the Public Protector and Parliament to investigate allegations of maladministration and abuse of power at Parliament. The party submitted a 393‑page dossier requesting probes into the rapid salary ... more

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Sonja Carstens
Media and Communications Manager of the Motor Industry Staff Association
Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA)
Episode: MISA: Don't sacrifice retail motor industry to protect auto manufacturing
Edwin Mkhize
Cosatu Provincial Secretary in KwaZulu-Natal
Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu)
Episode: COSATU KZN Outraged Over Unpaid Municipal Workers in Impendle
Francois Nortjé
Founder of NT55 Investments and developer of the Port of Gauteng
NT55 Investments
Episode: High Court battle underway over proposed K148 road in Gauteng
Xolile Vundla
Chairperson of Animation South Africa
Animation South Africa
Episode: Thousands of Film and TV Workers Protest Government's Handling of Industry
Dominique Martin
Spokesperson for the Food and Allied Workers Union, FAWU
FAWU
Episode: FAWU Condemns SASKO Retrenchments Across South Africa
Chief Livhuwani Matsila
Chief of the Matsila Royal Family
Episode: No Plans to Expropriate Masia Communal Land — Land Reform Department
Kwenza Madlala
MK Party MP and Scopa member
MK Party
Episode: MK Party Takes ANC to SCOPA Over Alleged Misuse of Public Funds
Oupa Shumeni
National Chairperson, SANAC Civil Society Forum Children's Sector
SANAC
Episode: SANAC Children's Sector Calls for Accountability After Vanderbijlpark Scholar Crash Kills Over 12 Children
Tauriq Jenkins
Human rights activist, academic, and multidisciplinary artist
Episode: Backlash over removal of artwork from the Venice Biennale

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Elvis
Host of the SAFM Current Affairs, with a focus on discussing key issues in South African news, politics, and society.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
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    SAFM on fire SABC well done . The voice of the nation is clear :)) and powerful

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Johannesburg Development Agency CEO Arrested Amid Allegations of Contract Irregularities
Q: Do you believe that the arrest validates the concerns that you expressed at the time?
Yes, if the allegations are substantiated, it supports the concerns we raised regarding his appointment and the lack of transparency.
Johannesburg Development Agency CEO Arrested Amid Allegations of Contract Irregularities
Q: What do you know about the reports of his arrest?
Information surrounding Mathibe's arrest is currently limited, although there was a significant operation involving a raid at the Joshco offices.
FAWU Condemns SASKO Retrenchments Across South Africa
Q: How does FAWU respond to the argument that these restructuring measures are necessary for competitiveness?
FAWU questions the motives behind mergers, suggesting they often lead to job losses rather than the promised job creation and community development.
FAWU Condemns SASKO Retrenchments Across South Africa
Q: What concrete model of worker control or state ownership does FAWU envision?
FAWU hasn't finalized a specific model but acknowledges examples from other countries that could lead to strengthened employment and more affordable food.
FAWU Condemns SASKO Retrenchments Across South Africa
Q: Can you provide specific evidence perhaps or examples of how these closures and retrenchments disproportionately affected the unionized workers compared to non-unionized ones?
Dominique Martin claims that the closures target unionized workers and believes this is not just about restructuring but a pattern of undermining the union.

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A strong focus on South African news and current affairs is prevalent throughout the episodes, with significant discussions surrounding political events, economic policies, and social issues affecting the nation. Guests often include political analysts, government representatives, and industry experts who offer insights into recent developments, such as the appointment of the National Director of Public Prosecutions and the implications of ongoing political maneuvers. Unique aspects include a commitment to highlighting both grassroots and governmental perspectives, emphasizing the role of citizens and civil society in promoting accountability and transparency within the public sector. This podcast is likely to appeal to individuals keen on ... more

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6. Chief Livhuwani Matsila
7. Kwenza Madlala
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