First Take SA

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) in Kimberley says Ekapa Mine Management confirmed to the union that at any given time, at least one of the bodies of five men trapped underground would be retrieved. It's been 20 days since the mud rush trapped the miners 890 metres underground in Ekapa Minerals Joint shaft. Tebogo Msimanga filed the following report...

ActionSA is calling on the National Prosecuting Authority to urgently address charges against forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan related to alleged impersonation of investigators. The charges date back to 2017 and are linked to serious allegations of misconduct. ActionSA says the delay undermines confidence in the justice system. Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA member of Parliament, Dereleen James...

The deployment of the army to assist police in gang and illegal mining riddled areas, will be in force from the 1st of this month but it does not mean soldiers will be flooding the streets. Members of Parliament's Police, Mineral and Petroleum Resources committees received a briefing on the details of this deployment - that was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in his State of the Nation Address. SAPS management says SANDF members will be deployed to support them as and where it is needed. Zalene Merrington reports...

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has issued a notice to a Western Cape High Court Judge to vacate a state-owned property in Cape Town by April 15th. The move follows confirmation from the Department of Justice that the judge no longer qualifies for the benefit. Last week Minister Dean Macpherson also initiated eviction proceedings against three former MK Party MPs for unlawfully occupying properties at the Parliamentary Village in Cape Town. Minister Macpherson spoke to our senior producer Ronald Phiri about how his Department determines eligibility for state-owned housing benefits, specifically in light of the recent notices issued to the Western Cape High Court Judge and the three former MK MPs...

SALGA's 6th National Municipal Legal Practitioners' Forum is set to tackle key issues affecting local government in South Africa. The event, taking place in Cape Town this week will focus on coalition impacts, legislative reforms and court judgements. Speakers include former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela and SALGA President, Bheke Stofile. The forum aims to promote ethical governance and compliance in municipalities. Elvis Presslin spoke to Lance Joel, SALGA's Chief Officer for Inter-Governmental Relations and Municipal Resilience