First Take SA

The Commission for Gender Equality in Gauteng will today host its policy dialogue on men's mental health in South Africa, focusing on closing the gender gap in policy and practice. The commission says the discussion brings government, academia, civil society and mental health experts together to address rising concerns, where evidence shows most suicide deaths are men. For more on this The commission's sposkperson Javu Baloyi join us

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli says temporary repatriation sites in Durban and Pietermaritzburg are closing today, as remaining Malawian nationals are relocated to Musina, Limpopo to continue the repatriation process. He adds that all individuals must first undergo immigration and criminal verification before leaving South Africa. For more we are now joined on the line by the Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli

The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) has added its voice, calling on its members to report for duty on June 30, urging workers to maintain stability and productivity amid ongoing economic and labour pressures. Last week, The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) warned its members that because the demonstrations are not protected under the Labour Relations Act, workers who stay home to participate face disciplinary action, including possible dismissal. Fedusa's call comes at a time when many sectors are facing uncertainty, with concerns around job security, wages, and broader economic conditions continuing to affect workers across the country. Joining us now is FEDUSA Deputy General Secretary, Ashley Benjamin

The Gauteng Department of Education has revealed the findings of an internal assessment into corruption, fraud, financial mismanagement, and governance failures in public schools across the province between 2023 and mid-2026. The report identifies 41 serious cases involving school principals, governing body members, officials, and service providers. It highlights systemic issues including procurement irregularities, theft of school resources, misuse of funds, and corruption in scholar transport and nutrition programmes. While the department says this is a preliminary step toward accountability, it has committed to referring cases to law enforcement, strengthening internal controls, and implementing stricter oversight measures. To unpack this for us we are now joined on the line by Onwabile Lubhelwana, spokesperson for Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile

After reaching the Fifa World Cup knockout phase for the first time in their history, Bafana Bafana entered the lions den when they tackled Canada who were also playing in the 2028 Soccer World Cup knockout round for the first time. Unfortunately Bafana was bundled out of the World Cup by Canada after a muted display and a 1-0 loss which some suggest was reminescant of their first match against Mexico