First Take SA

Dec 10 2024 6184 ep. 5 mins 1.2k

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UNISA reappoints Professor Puleng LenkaBula for a second term

Dec 10 2024 6 mins

The University of South Africa's Council has reappointed Professor Puleng LenkaBula as Principal and Vice-Chancellor for a second term. The decision comes after her historic appointment as the UNISA's first female Principal and Vice-Chancellor in January 2021. To discuss the implications of this reappointment, Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor Solomon Magano, Acting Vice-Principal

SACP's 5th Special National Congress gets underway today

Dec 10 2024 5 mins

The South African Communist Party's highly anticipated 5th Special National Congress gets underway today, amidst tensions within the tripartite alliance. The four-day gathering at the Birchwood Hotel's OR Tambo Conference Centre in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni, is expected to tackle critical issues, including the possibility of the Communist party contesting elections while remaining in th

Road Accident Fund reveals new trend to claim from the fund

Dec 10 2024 5 mins

A disturbing trend has come to light, with the Road Accident Fund (RAF) revealing that some individuals are intentionally throwing themselves against moving vehicles in a bid to claim compensation from the Fund. The Fund has issued a stern warning saying it will not pay out claims for such incidents. To discuss this alarming trend Elvis Presslin spoke to Road Accident Fund (RAF) Na

State Information Technology Agency in KZN undergoes a major leadership shake-up

Dec 10 2024 12 mins

There has been a major shake-up in leadership at the State Information Technology Agency, SITA, in KwaZulu-Natal. The acting Managing Director has transferred the Provincial Manager and appointed an acting replacement, following a damning investigation report. The report revealed widespread abuse of power, victimization of employees, and gross mismanagement. The Public Servants Ass

A child of a South African woman jailed in Mauritius is being repatriated.

Dec 10 2024 8 mins

A young child, born to a South African woman imprisoned in Mauritius for drug trafficking, is being repatriated to South Africa. The child's mother has been awaiting trial for six years, and is among 38 South Africans detained in Mauritius for similar offenses. Elvis Presslin spoke to the South African High Commissioner to Mauritius, Dr. Hlamalani Manzini

Government looks at increase in excise tax on alcohol

Dec 10 2024 4 mins

National Treasury is considering a significant increase in excise tax on alcohol, in a bid to curb the country's drinking problem. The move aims to reduce the affordability and appeal of alcoholic beverages, but what will be the impact on the liquor industry? Elvis Presslin spoke to Lucky Ntimane, National Convener of the National Liquor Traders Council

International Human Rights Day observed

Dec 09 2024 9 mins

South Africa will today join the global community in commemorating International Human Rights Day. This day marks the historic adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948. This landmark document stands as a powerful proclamation of the inherent and inalienable rights to which every individual is entitled simply b

SGB wants release of racism report at the Pretoria High School for Girls

Dec 09 2024 7 mins

The Gauteng Education Department says it is confident about its position regarding today's High Court challenge by the school governing body (SGB) of Pretoria High School for Girls. The SGB is taking legal action against the department, demanding the release of the full report on the racism probe and a halt to any actions based on the report's findings. The probe was launched in re

Calls for probe into fuel crisis at OR Tambo

Dec 09 2024 7 mins

The Democratic Alliance has urged Transport Minister Barbara Creecy to swiftly probe the aviation fuel supply crisis at OR Tambo International Airport. The party warns that this failure poses a severe threat to tourism, investor confidence, and South Africa's international standing. This follows confirmation from the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) that refueling challenges ye

Calls for President Ramaphosa to intervene in Moz crisis

Dec 09 2024 6 mins

The Road Freight Association is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to intervene in the Mozambique crisis, which has resulted in the closure of the Lebombo Border Post. The Association says the election-related unrest in Mozambique cost the South African economy approximately R10 million daily. Gavin Kelly, CEO of the Road Freight Association, spoke to Elvis Presslin about the sit