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First Take SA

SAfm
South Africa
Johannesburg
Actionsa
Democratic Alliance
Cosatu
African National Congress
ANC
Gauteng
Parliament
Ekurhuleni
South African Communist Party
MK Party
Cyril Ramaphosa
South African Police Service
Zimbabwe
Cape Town
Local Government Elections
South African Post Office
Governance
Sisisi Tolashe

News and Current Affairs

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Latest Episodes

The Forum for South Africa, FOSA, has raised concerns over government's allocation of nearly R80 million to spaza shop owners, questioning the transparency, fairness and impact of the funding. While the initiative is meant to support small businesses... more

The MK Party Is demanding the immediate resignation of Deputy Minister in the Presidency For Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Steve Letsike as the Vice President of the South African Pharmacy Council. The party said his dual role raises se... more

The African Transformation Movement, ATM has criticised National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza for rejecting their motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa. ATM MP Vuyo Zungula said the ATM was unhappy with the decision. In the same ... more

Several civil society organisations have strongly condemned a recent wave of intimidation and violence targeting migrant communities, including children, in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. The groups warn that these actions, which include threats... more

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Recent Guests

Bandile Masuku
Chairperson of the Gauteng Portfolio Committee on Community Safety
Gauteng Provincial Parliament
Episode: Policing capacity in Pretoria West questioned
Roland Henwood
Lecturer at the Department of Political Sciences, University of Pretoria
University of Pretoria
Episode: Pressure mounts for President Ramaphosa to resign.
Sithembele Tshwete
National spokesperson, Saccawu
South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (Saccawu)
Episode: COSATU backs SACCAWU in opposing planned job cuts at Pick n Pay
Paks Dikgetsi
COPE Acting National Chairperson
COPE
Episode: COPE calls for Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe to be fired
Nqobile Mhlongo
EFF MP
EFF
Episode: Con Court expected to deliver judgment on the Section 89 Phala Phala report today.
Dada Morero
Executive Mayor of Johannesburg
City of Johannesburg
Episode: Joburg Mayor is meeting Finance Minister today following concerns over the City's finances.
Michael Sun
MPL and DA Gauteng spokesperson for community safety
Democratic Alliance
Episode: DA calls for urgent accountability after IPID's report reveals 27 rape cases involving Gauteng law enforcers
Bridget Masango
Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development
Portfolio Committee on Social Development
Episode: Irregular appointments at Social Development on the spotlight
Makashule Gana
Rise Mzansi chief organiser
Rise Mzansi
Episode: Financial crisis facing the City of Johannesburg on the spotlight

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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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Smart, current and practical analyses of policy and governance.
Paced yet thorough discussions on contentious public issues.
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Joburg Mayor is meeting Finance Minister today following concerns over the City's finances.
Q: What are the terms of contention in the Samwu agreement, and can it be renegotiated?
Treasury objections focus on certain terms of the 2016 agreement that established ongoing obligations; there is a negotiated platform with labor to renegotiate aspects if necessary, and the city asserts there is a process to bring concerns back to that platform.
Joburg Mayor is meeting Finance Minister today following concerns over the City's finances.
Q: What is the city's plan to address the cash shortfall to prevent service disruptions?
The plan involves paying creditors where possible, engaging with the national treasury for technical support, and using intergovernmental mechanisms to stabilize finances, including potential renegotiation of legacy agreements and continuing service delivery despite financial constraints.
Joburg Mayor is meeting Finance Minister today following concerns over the City's finances.
Q: How did we get here, Mayor?
The mayor explains that the December figures suggested a larger debt load than the latest city calculations, with ongoing efforts to pay creditors and negotiate terms, while acknowledging past commitments linked to the 2016 agreement and the need for renegotiations through established platforms.
Financial crisis facing the City of Johannesburg on the spotlight
Q: What immediate actions should be taken to stabilize Johannesburg's finances?
There needs to be a strengthened national intervention, a focus on realistic budgeting, and accountability for the council, mayor, and city manager, including reversing unsustainable salary commitments and ensuring funds reach residents.
Financial crisis facing the City of Johannesburg on the spotlight
Q: What is your reaction to the finance minister's letter to the Joburg mayor, and does it confirm your worst fears?
It confirms our fears; the letter highlights that decisions were not based on prudent financial planning but on political considerations, indicating a governance failure at multiple levels.

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This show leans into current affairs with a strong focus on politics, governance, labor, and energy, often featuring policy analysis, government actions, and industry perspectives. Episodes frequently explore how policy choices affect jobs, public services, and economic conditions, sometimes through interviews with MPs, union leaders, NGO voices, and subject-matter experts. A notable strength is bringing diverse, on-the-record viewpoints to pressing SA issues—ranging from energy and infrastructure to public sector reform and xenophobia—helping listeners understand the trade-offs behind complex decisions.

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2. Roland Henwood
3. Sithembele Tshwete
4. Paks Dikgetsi
5. Nqobile Mhlongo
6. Dada Morero
7. Michael Sun
8. Bridget Masango

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