First Take SA

Bishop Azwihangwi Maumela claims Sibiya’s case is linked to a succession battle and the general is being targeted. Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya appeared in the Randburg Magistrate's Court on charges of rape, human trafficking and sexual grooming of a 16-year-old girl. The 59-year-old was arrested by the SAPS Commissions Recommendations Task Team following an investigation into exploitation allegations. The state alleges he used electronic communications to groom the minor and raped an 18-year-old woman at a hotel in Sandton

The Unemployment Insurance Fund, UIF has welcomed a search and seizure operation conducted by the Special Investigating Unit at PSIRA's offices in Pretoria yesterday.The raid follows a Special Tribunal order and forms part of a probe into a 130-million-rand UIF-funded training contract.The contract was meant to train over 7000 people across all provinces, but only a small number reportedly received training. Department of Employment and Labour Spokesperson, Teboho Thejane elaborates...

South Africa is moving to bring private companies into the large-scale production of the Agricultural Research Council's Foot and Mouth Disease vaccine. The move follows concerns over the ARC's limited manufacturing capacity, with government saying private-sector licensing could help increase vaccine availability and strengthen the country's livestock sector and food security. But with farmers under pressure from the ongoing FMD outbreak, questions remain over how quickly the vaccine can reach farms, how effective the expanded production will be, and whether this move addresses the wider weaknesses in South Africa's FMD response. We spoke to AgriSA CEO Johann Kotzé

Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya appeared in the Randburg Magistrate's Court on charges of rape, human trafficking and sexual grooming of a 16-year-old girl. The 59-year-old was arrested by the SAPS Commissions Recommendations Task Team following an investigation into exploitation allegations. The state alleges he used electronic communications to groom the minor and raped an 18-year-old woman at a hotel in Sandton. For reaction to the case, we spoke to Dr. Shaheda Omar, Clinical Director at The Teddy Bear Clinic for Abused Children.

The Eastern Cape Liquor Board is warning learners against pens down parties involving alcohol as Matric exams approach. The Board says these celebrations often turn achievement into tragedy through injury, violence and loss of life. The Board is calling on parents, schools and liquor traders to help prevent underage drinking. For more we spoke to Dr. Mgwebi Msiya, Eastern Cape Liquor Board Spokesperson.