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First Take SA

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

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned a disinformation campaign affecting South Africa's relations with the US. Addressing the nation last night, Ramaphosa said the US administration's stance has been influenced by false information spread by group... more

Police have arrested another suspect in connection with allegations that several South Africans were recruited to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war. The suspect is due to appear in court in Kempton Park today, along with four others facing similar char... more

The ANC Youth League has slammed reports claiming moves are underway to recall President Cyril Ramaphosa. The League says the claims are an attempt to create instability ahead of the ANC's National General Council. ANCYL National Spokesperson, Zama K... more

President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned a disinformation campaign affecting South Africa's relations with the US. Addressing the nation last night, Ramaphosa said the US administration's stance has been influenced by false information spread by group... more

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Monde Mkalipi
Spokesperson for the Road Traffic Infringement Authority
Road Traffic Infringement Authority
Episode: AARTO Act set to be implemented in July next year.
Miranda Guliashvili
Head of regional growth at Softswiss
Softswiss
Episode: AI Leads Fight Against Problem Gambling in SA
Gugu Nonjinge
Advocacy specialist at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation
Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation
Episode: CSVR Condemns Nigeria School Kidnapping
Professor Motsamai Molefe
Gender Activist and Unisa Professor
Unisa
Episode: 'One Million Voices' Campaign Launched to Fight GBV During 16 Days of Activism
Tokiso Molefe
Daughter of the former Chief of the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department, David Tembe
Episode: Former JMPD Chief David Tembe Dies at 71
Claire Waterhouse
Director of Advocacy and Analysis at Médecins Sans Frontières
Médecins Sans Frontières
Episode: Civil society takes urgent legal action over claimed xenophobic vigilante blockades at clinics
Dr. Ross Compton
EnerGeo Alliance Global Policy Senior Director
EnerGeo Alliance
Episode: Report Warns SA Risks Losing Billions Without Offshore Oil and Gas Expansion
Hendrik Krüger
Member of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development
Episode: MPs: Local Spaza Owners Hit by Red Tape While Foreign Traders Get Most Licenses
Velenkosini Hlabisa
Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Episode: National Disaster Management Centre Declares GBVF a Disaster; COGTA minister Velenkosini Hlabisa Applauds the Move

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Elvis
Host of SAFM Podcast and SAFM Current Affairs, engaged in providing detailed discussions on current events and societal issues.

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NCC MP Fadiel Adams lays criminal charges against former Police Minister Bheki Cele and KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
Q: How has the Ad Hoc Committee's probe evolved since Matlala's allegations?
Adams expresses disappointment in the lack of progress and accountability by the National Commissioner regarding the ongoing investigations.
NCC MP Fadiel Adams lays criminal charges against former Police Minister Bheki Cele and KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
Q: What are the potential legal implications for high-ranking officials like the former police minister?
Adams highlights a culture without consequences where evidence is not required for accountability, reflecting on similar serious legal issues faced by his colleague who remains in service.
NCC MP Fadiel Adams lays criminal charges against former Police Minister Bheki Cele and KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
Q: What specific evidence beyond Cat Matlala's testimony has been presented to substantiate the fraud and corruption allegations?
Fadiel Adams states that he does not have the evidence and is requesting an investigation into Matlala's claims.
Murder-Accused Businessman 'Cat' Matlala to Testify Before Parliament's Police Corruption Probe
Q: Considering the high stakes nature of testifying against powerful police figures, what psychological or logistical safeguards should parliament implement to ensure that Cat Matlala's safety post-testimony?
Members of parliament should guarantee Matlala's safety and that he will not face harm due to his testimony.
Murder-Accused Businessman 'Cat' Matlala to Testify Before Parliament's Police Corruption Probe
Q: In terms of prison conditions, what measures, if any, do you think should be taken to ensure that prisoners like Matlala receive adequate medical as well as psychological care while in custody?
Prisoners should have access to reading material, medical attention, nutrition, and proper accommodation as per the taxpayer funding supposedly allocated for their care.

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