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DA welcomes dismissal of Higher Education minister,...

First Take SA ·

2025/07/22

The Democratic Alliance has welcomed the dismissal of Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane. The DA says Nkabane's removal is a step toward greater accountability after she was accused of misleading Parliament about a non-existent selection panel for the controversial SETA board appointments. Buti Manamela, previously the Deputy Minister, has been appointed as the new Minister, with Dr. Nomusa Dube-Ncube named as his deputy. DA spokesperson Karabo Khakhau says the ANC still has a long way to go

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15:40

George building collapse reveals systemic failures in...

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2025/07/21

A devastating report on the collapse of the 75 Victoria Street building in George, Western Cape has revealed systemic failures in the construction industry. The Council for the Built Environment's findings point to neglected safety standards and cost-cutting measures as key factors in the tragedy, which claimed the lives of 75 workers. The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA) has expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with the victims' families, calling the disaster a preventable

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6:01

Support for app-based transport workers strike in...

First Take SA ·

2025/07/21

The National E-hailing Federation of South Africa has voiced strong support for app-based transport workers striking across Gauteng. The federation says the recent protests by E-hailing drivers reflect deep frustration over exploitation and unfair policies by multinational ride-hailing companies. Disgruntled drivers are demanding fair pay, better health and safety measures, compensation for injuries or deaths and an end to unfair deactivations without due process. Elvis Presslin spoke to Mr. Uhuru

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6:51

ACSA suspends Group Executive for Enterprise Security...

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2025/07/21

Airports Company South Africa, ACSA has suspended its Group Executive for Enterprise Security and Compliance, Lieutenant-General Mzwandile Petros, pending an independent probe into alleged operational irregularities. This follows an incident where a passenger boarded a flight to Ethiopia from OR Tambo International Airport with two training hand grenades in their luggage. The items were detected during a routine check at Bole International Airport in Ethiopia. The Civil Aviation Authority has fined

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5:55

FlySafair pilots embark on two-week stayaway

First Take SA ·

2025/07/21

FlySafair pilots have embarked on a two-week stayaway after rejecting the airline's 5.7% wage increase offer. Trade union Solidarity, representing over 200 pilots, secured a 14-day strike notice in response to FlySafair's seven-day lockout, which bars pilots from work without pay. With airports designated as National Key Points, picketing is prohibited, forcing pilots to stage a stayaway. Solidarity's Deputy General-Secretary, Helgard Cronjé, spoke to Elvis Presslin for the latest on today's

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10:13

Families living in shacks at Seaview Cemetery in Durban

First Take SA ·

2025/07/21

Over 400 families are living in shacks at Seaview Cemetery in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, with some households built directly on graves. The settlements, which began forming in 1981, have grown as families previously relocated to Welbedacht in Chatsworth in the early 2000s have returned, alongside new informal structures. The eThekwini Municipality is now urging residents to respect the sacred nature of cemeteries. For more, Elvis Presslin spoke to Ndabezinhle Sibiya, spokesperson for the MEC for

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13:25

Operationa Dudula is calling for strong border crontrol

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2025/07/18

Members of Operation Dudula are calling for stronger measures to secure South Africa's borders to stop illegal immigration to the country. Operation Dudula members marched to the Human Rights Commission in Johannesburg to handover a memorandum of grievances. The organisation says South Africans need to be pioritised when it comes to accessing basic services including housing, health and education.

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4:43

Higher Education and Training is set to brief a...

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2025/07/18

The Department of Higher Education and Training is set to brief a parliamentary committee today on the controversial appointments of Sector Education and Training Authorities, SETA, board chairpersons

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15:13

Nelson Mandela Day planned celebrations

First Take SA ·

2025/07/18

The Nelson Mandela Foundation is calling on individuals, organisations and communities worldwide to champion justice and create lasting change this Mandela Day

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8:02

MKP to march in Pretoria in support of Lieutenant...

First Take SA ·

2025/07/18

The Umkhonto Wesizwe Party is set to march to the Union Buildings in Pretoria today in support of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi

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8:31

Minister of Higher Education to lead a march in the...

First Take SA ·

2025/07/17

The Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane will today lead a peaceful march in Bhisho, Eastern Cape, alongside over 400 TVET student leaders. The campaign, organised by SATVETSA, seeks to raises awareness around gender-based violence and femicide. Backed by civil society and health partners, the march underscores the call for dignity, justice and safe learning spaces. For more on this Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane's spokesperson Camagwini Mavovana spoke to Elvis Presslin

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8:40

SABC 75 anniversary: Steering the newsroom through...

First Take SA ·

2025/07/17

We continue our special broadcast commemorating 75 years of the SABC's storytelling legacy, a cornerstone of our nation's broadcasting history. From delivering breaking news to sharing the stories that shape our identity, the SABC has been a trusted voice for generations. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Snuki Zikalala, former SABC Head of News, who played a pivotal role in steering the newsroom through South Africa's most transformative moments

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6:17

SABC 75 anniversary: reflecting on the SABC's legacy

First Take SA ·

2025/07/17

SABC News is today marking 75 years of storytelling. The broadcaster aired its first radio bulletin back in 1950, following its founding in 1936. Over the decades, it has become a trusted source of news, offering bulletins in all South Africa's official languages. As we reflect on this rich legacy, Elvis Presslin spoke to former SABC journalist and political editor, Denzil Taylor, to walk us through the broadcaster's historic journey

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4:50

SABC 75 anniversary: SABC continues to be leading...

First Take SA ·

2025/07/17

The evolution of the broadcast media has impacted the lives of millions of South Africans. As we mark the more than seven decades of the SABC News and Current Affairs, we look at how the public broadcaster continues to be a leading platform to inform, educate and entertain millions across the country, the continent and abroad. SABC Producer Tshepo Ikaneng compiled this report

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5:52

SABC 75 anniversary: SABC's San radio station remains...

First Take SA ·

2025/07/17

SABC's San radio station remains the lifetime and pride of the !Xun and Khwe communities of Platfointein the Northern Cape. X-K FM or !Xunkhwesa Dom Kxui FM took to the airwaves on the 18th of August 2020. The first broadcast was aired from a stationery container at Schmidtsdrift. More than 4000 families of the Xun and Khwe communities, were settled at Schmidtsdrift by the South African Defence Force after Namibia gained independence in 1990. The San community welcomed the various efforts to

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10:05

SABC 75 anniversary: SABC's evolving role and impact...

First Take SA ·

2025/07/17

From navigating financial struggles to shaping public discourse, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has faced a complex journey of challenges and triumphs. As SABC News commemorates its 75th anniversary of news reporting today, we shed light into the past and present of this iconic institution. Elvis Presslin spoke to William Bird, Director of Media Monitoring Africa, to unpack the SABC's evolving role and its impact on South Africa's media landscape

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9:53

Commission for Gender Equality welcomes ruling in...

First Take SA ·

2025/07/16

The Commission for Gender Equality has welcomed the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights ruling in the Semenya v. Switzerland case. The judgment found that Caster Semenya's right to a fair trial was violated, highlighting that restrictions on her participation in sport were based on World Athletics regulations rather than law. The Commission says these regulations unfairly discriminate against athletes with Differences of Sex Development, infringing on their rights to dignity,

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15:00

Gwede Mantashe appointed as acting Police Minister &...

First Take SA ·

2025/07/16

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe as Acting Police Minister with immediate effect. He'll hold the role until Professor Firoz Cachalia steps in from August, following his retirement from Wits University. Meanwhile, National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has confirmed that his deputy, Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya, is on leave. This comes amid explosive allegations by KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi of a criminal syndicate within

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5:44

Concern over the approval of Shell's Environmental...

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2025/07/16

The Green Connection has expressed shock and concern over the approval of Shell's Environmental Impact Assessment for the Northern Cape Ultra Deep oil and gas exploration project. The decision, made by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, comes despite strong objections from coastal communities and civil society groups, including The Green Connection and Natural Justice, who submitted detailed concerns in August and December last year. Elvis Presslin spoke to Lisa Makaula, Advocacy

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13:59

South African's warned against disinformation from...

First Take SA ·

2025/07/16

The Presidency has warned South Africans not to treat disinformation from the Democratic Alliance (DA) on international relations as official government policy. The DA - a GNU partner, claims that the United States rejected the credentials of President Cyril Ramaphosa's Special Envoy to North America, Mcebisi Jonas. This amid looming U.S. trade tariffs announced by President Donald Trump. The Presidency says special envoys do not present diplomatic credentials, unlike heads of mission, and Mr

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