First Take SA

Feb 02 2025 6338 ep. 5 mins 1.2k
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GIWUSA welcomes arrest of 4 officers linked to escape of Stilfontein kingpin

Feb 02 2025 5 mins  
The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA) has welcomed the arrest of four police officers linked to the escape of James Neo Tshoaeli, also known as "Tiger," in Stilfontein. However, GIWUSA strongly disputes the characterization of Tshoaeli as a kingpin, arguing that this label implies a level of power and control inconsistent with the dire conditions in which he

Allegations of racial intolerance at a KZN school

Feb 02 2025 6 mins  
The Department of Education in KwaZulu-Natal has addressed allegations of racial intolerance at Drakensberg Secondary School in Estcourt. Reports indicate that two Hindu students were asked to remove or cover their red prayer strings, also known as Luxmi, during school hours. To discuss this incident, Elvis Presslin spoke to KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education Spokesperson, Muzi

SAPS makes nearly 4000 arrests for rape and attempted rape since October 2024

Feb 02 2025 5 mins  
National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola says South African police have made nearly 4000 arrests for rape and attempted rape since October last year. Speaking to members of the media on the police's Safer Festive Season operations, Masemola reaffirmed the police's commitment to apprehending perpetrators of gender-based violence and femicide. The three-thousand-983 recorded arr

President Ramaphosa to address the Investing in African Mining Indaba

Feb 02 2025 6 mins  
President Cyril Ramaphosa will today address the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, amidst illegal mining challenges. For over 30 years, the Indaba has been the premier platform for mining professionals and investors to tap into Africa's vast mining potential. This year's event comes amidst the challenges of illegal mining in Stilfontein, North West. To share his expe

SAHRC to begin a national investigative inquiry into load reduction

Feb 02 2025 5 mins  
The South African Human Rights Commission is expected to begin a national investigative inquiry into the impact of load reduction on the human rights of the country's citizens. The 3-day hearing is expected to access the legal, policy, and practical justifications for Eskom's power cuts, as well as to identify the demographics of the communities most disproportionately impacted by

Standard Bank hopeful that MPC repo rate cut a turning point for the property sector

Jan 30 2025 7 mins  
One of South Africa's major banks, Standard Bank, says the recent decision by the country's Reserve Bank to reduce the repo rate, may mark a turning point for the residential property market. In the third such move since September 2024, the Reserve Bank this week announced a 25-basis point cut in the repurchase rate, bringing the prime lending rate down to 11%. Standard Bank says t

Tensions high as Cape Town mayor refuses to remove 2 Mayoral Committee members

Jan 30 2025 5 mins  
Tensions are running high in Cape Town as opposition parties reject Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis' explanation for not removing JP Smith and Xanthea Limberg from his Mayoral Committee. The mayor's decision follows a police raid on their offices as part of an investigation into housing tender fraud in the construction sector. To shed more light on this developing story, Elvis Presslin sp

Zimbabwe to host summit on the DRC crisis

Jan 30 2025 22 mins  
Zimbabwe will today host the SADC Heads of State and Government summit on the DRC crisis. The summit comes at a critical time, with tensions escalating in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Rwandan President Paul Kagame has warned of a potential confrontation with South Africa, following President Cyril Ramaphosa's accusations that Rwanda's defense force is supporting the M23 rebels

DA rejects NERSA's approval for 12.74% electricity tariff increases

Jan 30 2025 3 mins  
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has rejected the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, NERSA's approved electricity tariff increases. The party is citing the significant burden it will place on South African consumers. NERSA has approved a 12.74% tariff hike for the 2025/26 financial year, substantially lower than Eskom's requested 36% increase. Elvis Presslin spoke to Kevin Mile

UAT calls for transparency regarding SANDF's deployment to the DRC

Jan 30 2025 8 mins  
The United Africans Transformation party is seeking transparency regarding the South African National Defence Force's (SANDF) deployment in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following the tragic loss of 13 South African soldiers in the region. The party is also calling for accountability amidst the ongoing clashes. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Bantu Mahlatsi, President of the