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First Take SA

SAfm
South Africa
Democratic Alliance
Johannesburg
Actionsa
African National Congress
Cyril Ramaphosa
COSATU
Gauteng
Parliament
Gauteng Department Of Health
South African Communist Party
Sisisi Tolashe
South African Police Service
Drug Trafficking
Afriforum
South African Post Office
Eskom
Cape Town
City Of Johannesburg
Governance

News and Current Affairs

PublishesDailyEpisodes8063Founded6 years ago
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Latest Episodes

New figures have revealed a sharp rise in gun violence in Gauteng, with thousands of shooting incidents recorded in just under five months this year. The Democratic Alliance is calling for urgent intervention by the Gauteng Provincial Government and ... more

The Keep Vhembe Clean organisation in Limpopo will today embark on a march under the theme "Our Town, Our Pride and Our Responsibility", as nationwide planned gatherings and demonstrations take place today in several provinces against undocumented fo... more

Operation Dudula says it supports today's countrywide peaceful march. The movement calls on participants to conduct themselves peacefully, responsibly, and within the confines of the laws. It says it has raised concerns about illegal immigration sinc... more

It's now time to take a look at the current top African economic stories.....We are joined on the line by Victor Kgomoeswana, author of "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back". Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and ... more

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Recent Guests

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma
March in March Movement leader
March in March Movement
Episode: Government to step up deportations and inspections of businesses employing undocumented migrants.
Omohau Mbileni
Co-founder of Omotergents
Omotergents
Episode: 19-year-old twins company produces affordable cleaning products and employ others
Omolemo Mbileni
Co-founder of Omotergents
Omotergents
Episode: 19-year-old twins company produces affordable cleaning products and employ others
Bianca Smit
Solidarity Network Coordinator for Communications and Marketing Network
Solidarity
Episode: Solidarity objecting to ICASA's proposed rules citing restriction of content
Sibongile Tshabalala
Chairperson of the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC)
Treatment Action Campaign (TAC)
Episode: President Cyril Ramaphosa to launch a new twice-a-year HIV prevention injection in Mpumalanga.
Dr. Atilla Kisla
International Justice Cluster Lead at the Southern Africa Litigation Centre
Southern Africa Litigation Centre
Episode: The Southern Africa Litigation Centre files application to suspend permits for arms exports to the United States
Shakes Mayekani
North West Provincial Secretary, Santaco
Santaco
Episode: SANTACO apologizes after viral videos shows taxi patrollers confronting commuters in Hebron, Britz.
Donrich Thaldar
UKZN Professor of Law
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Episode: Gauteng High Court dismisses the Information Regulator's appeal against publishing Matric results
Russel Mamabolo
Specialist Communications and Outreach at the Office of the Tax Ombud
Office of the Tax Ombud
Episode: Tax Ombud is urging South Africans to prepare early for tax season

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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 Africa6 months ago

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Insightful coverage of accountability and governance.
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High-caliber guests offer varied perspectives on policy impact.

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Gauteng High Court dismisses the Information Regulator's appeal against publishing Matric results
Q: What avenues remain for the Information Regulator after the leave to appeal was refused?
The regulator could still petition the Supreme Court of Appeal directly, or potentially pursue other legal pathways, but the full court's judgment strongly suggests limited chances for success.
Gauteng High Court dismisses the Information Regulator's appeal against publishing Matric results
Q: What about parental consent given the minors involved, and does the court address Section 12 of POPIA?
Because the results are published under a pseudonym, the court held that POPIA, including Section 12 about consent, is not engaged, so parental consent is not a factor in this scenario.
Gauteng High Court dismisses the Information Regulator's appeal against publishing Matric results
Q: Professor, how did the Gauteng High Court balance POPIA Section 11 with the public interest, and does this set a precedent for other public exam results?
The judge effectively avoided a balancing exercise by treating Matric results as non-personal when published pseudonymously, meaning POPIA didn't apply; this could influence how similar data is treated in the future, though it may depend on whether identifiers are truly removed.
Solidarity objecting to ICASA's proposed rules citing restriction of content
Q: How might these regulations affect language diversity and local cultures?
The impact could extend beyond Afrikaans to all local languages, as stations rely on shared content to serve diverse communities; limiting content sharing would reduce the variety and relevance of programming for many language groups.
Solidarity objecting to ICASA's proposed rules citing restriction of content
Q: What specifically about ICASA's interpretation of the regulations is worrying Solidarity?
Solidarity is concerned that the rules would force content sharing to occur only within the same licensee, restricting access to external content and undermining the survival of smaller community broadcasters.

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The show focuses on South Africa's current affairs, politics, and governance, bringing in politicians, civil society leaders, business experts, and legal minds to unpack policy decisions, accountability, and public-interest issues. Episodes commonly cover bureaucratic transparency, regulatory changes, economic trends, and the practical impact of government actions on communities, with guests ranging from opposition voices to sector specialists. It's notable for combining hard-hitting accountability discussions with practical insights from a diverse set of stakeholders, making it helpful for listeners who want context on policy, economics, and public administration in South Africa.

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2. Omohau Mbileni
3. Omolemo Mbileni
4. Bianca Smit
5. Sibongile Tshabalala
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