First Take SA

The United National Transport Union, UNTU has accused PRASA of bad faith and underhanded tactics in a retrenchment process affecting over 600 workers. UNTU says its repeated attempts to engage PRASA leadership were ignored, forcing the union to take urgent legal action in the Labour Court. The union also alleges PRASA held separate talks with a minority union, raising concerns over transparency and fairness. We spoke to UNTU Media Liaison and Communications Officer, Atenkosi Plaatjie

ActionSA has written to Parliament's Speaker warning against delays to the Impeachment Committee. The party says the Committee's work must proceed unimpeded despite President Cyril Ramaphosa filing papers in the Western Cape High Court to review the Phala Phala panel report. We spoke to Lerato Ngobeni, ActionSA Parliamentary Chief Whip.

The National Prosecuting Authority, NPA has filed a formal complaint with the Magistrates Commission against Chief Magistrate Tuletu Tonjeni over rulings made in the Kwaggafontein court last week. The complaint concerns her handling of the State versus Madoda Johannes Sibanyoni matter, including convicting a prosecutor for contempt and issuing an arrest warrant. We spoke to Mbekezeli Benjamin, Researcher and Advocacy officer at Judges Matter.

The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs raised concern over the misuse of litigation by asylum and refugee applicants, saying it delays processing and undermines the system. Chairperson Mosa Chabane said the Refugee Appeals Authority of South Africa, RAASA received 2,733 judicial review applications. The Committee is calling for specialised courts and stronger system integration to stop duplicate claims. Mr Chabane elaborates

EFF MP Veronica Mente says former Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe is being made a sacrificial lamb after the ANC ordered her resignation as MP and Women's League President. Tolashe was found guilty by the ANC's Integrity Commission and accused of misusing Chinese car donations meant for the league. Mente questioned why Police Minister Senzo Mchunu remains in office despite recent revelations at the Madlanga Commission. She has also cited ongoing scrutiny of President Cyril Ramaphosa over Phala Phala. We spoke to EFF Member Parliament, Paulnita Marais.