First Take SA

News and Current Affairs

First Take SA is a news podcast hosted by SAfm, with 1,000 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

SAfm hosts First Take SA, a news show with 1,000 episodes published.

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  South Africa issues a third formal demarche against US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell over alleged undiplomatic conduct

  Sep 30, 20263 min

  South Africa has issued a third formal demarche against US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell the Third in nine months over alleged undiplomatic conduct. Dirco says both sides remain committed to resolving outstanding issues. Washington however says it has no interest in further diplomatic maneuvering and the ball is in Pretoria's court to repair ties. Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says access to South Africa's critical minerals remains a key driver of the friction. Sophie Mokoena reports.

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  Communications Minister Solly Malatsi withdraws the reservation of high-demand spectrum for the Wholesale Open Access Network

  Sep 30, 20269 min

  Communications Minister Solly Malatsi has withdrawn the reservation of high-demand spectrum for the Wholesale Open Access Network, paving the way for ICASA to license this spectrum to operators. The move could have significant implications for competition, investment, network capacity, and digital connectivity in South Africa. To unpack what this means for the telecommunications sector and consumers, we spoke to Nomvuyiso Batyi, Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Communications and Technology (ACT).

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  GBVF Sector of the National Dialogue of South Africa convenes a community dialogue in Kempton Park

  Sep 29, 20266 min

  South Africa continues to grapple with high levels of gender-based violence and femicide, with recent killings in Ekurhuleni and other parts of the country once again highlighting the scale of the crisis. In response, the GBVF Sector of the National Dialogue of South Africa is convening a community dialogue in Kempton Park under the theme "From Silence to Safety: Strengthening Community Response to GBVF." The discussion will bring together community members, activists, and stakeholders to explore practical solutions to make communities safer. We spoke to Thembelihle Ntandane, a member of the National Dialogue Steering Committee.

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  South African Law Reform Commission proposes two new bills to radically change how the state handles massive medical negligence claims

  Sep 29, 20268 min

  The South African Law Reform Commission has proposed two new bills to radically change how the state handles massive medical negligence claims. The commission warns that an explosion of lawsuits over the last two decades is heavily draining public funds and crippling healthcare service delivery. The draft laws aim to set up an independent redress commission and enforce pre-litigation rules before patients can take the state to court. If passed, the health and justice departments will gain strict legal frameworks to establish provincial databases and manage payout guidelines. For more, we spoke to Ronel Van Zyl, a Senior State Law Advisor at the South African Law Reform Commission.

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  SAFTU supports Employment Services Amendment Bill regulating labour migration but warns against dividing workers along nationality

  Sep 29, 20267 min

  The South African Federation of Trade Unions, SAFTU, has expressed support for the Employment Services Amendment Bill, saying it supports efforts to regulate labour migration and protect jobs, but warns that workers must not be divided along nationality lines while employers continue to exploit cheap labour. The federation says the focus should be on enforcing labour laws, protecting both South African and migrant workers and addressing the root causes of unemployment through economic growth and job creation. We spoke to SAFTU'S General Secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi.

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