First Take SA

ActionSA has called on the Special Investigating Unit, SIU to urgently attach assets and recover public money linked to former Ekurhuleni City Manager Imogen Mashazi. The party says delays could undermine accountability in the matter. ActionSA also wants all payments to XET Solutions stopped immediately while investigations continue. It's asking that the issue be sent to oversight structures as a matter of urgency. ActionSA Ekurhuleni Caucus Spokesperson, Tumelo Tshabalala, Joins us on the line

The Public Service Commission says public servants may not attend political party study groups outside official government processes. UDM leader General Bantu Holomisa welcomed the advisory, saying it confirms long-held concerns about impartiality in the public service. The Commission warns such meetings risk political bias, unequal access to state information and weaker parliamentary oversight. For more reaction General Holomisa joins us on the line

The Chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's plan to tighten immigration enforcement, saying Parliament must now ensure the strategy is fully implemented. Committee Chair Mosa Chabane said the President's announcement addresses concerns raised by South Africans about illegal migration and pressure on public services. He stressed that Home Affairs, Border Management and Labour inspectors must work together to act against employers of undocumented migrants and corruption within the system. For more we're joined by Home Affairs Deputy Minister, Njabulo Nzuza

It's now time to take a look at the current top African economic stories.....We are joined on the line by Victor Kgomoesoana, author of "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back". Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo...

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will step up deportations and inspections of businesses employing undocumented migrants. He announced dedicated immigration courts, border security upgrades and plans to phase out green ID books for a digital ID system. Ramaphosa warned only police and officials may enforce immigration laws and said xenophobia has no place in South Africa. This follows recent protests against undocumented foreign nationals in the country. For more we're joined by Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia spokesperson, Dr. Dale McKinley and is March and March Movement leader, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma.