First Take SA

The Casual Workers Advice Office says it is seeing a surge in xenophobia against migrant workers, with hundreds allegedly dismissed, underpaid or denied basic labour protections. The non-profit organization reports that even workers with valid permits are being pushed out of jobs and many who have contributed for years cannot access UIF. We spoke to Casual Workers Advice Office Organiser, Andile Nyembezi.

The Congress of the People, COPE is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, saying evidence before the Madlanga Commission has destroyed confidence in his leadership. The party points to testimony on alleged interference in criminal investigations and the disbanding of the Political Killings Task Team.COPE says it paints a disturbing picture of political meddling in law enforcement, and that suspension is no longer enough. We spoke to COPE Acting National Chairperson, Pakes Dikgetsi

Cooperative Governance Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa is expected to legally proclaim the election date today. The formal proclamation will firmly lock in the 4th of November as the date voters head to the ballot box. In the same breath, the IEC has confirmed online voter registration will remain open until midnight today. We spoke to Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa.

The KwaZulu Natal Political Killings Task Team has taken over the investigation into the fatal shooting of an ANC councillor in Durban. Sibusiso Khwela, who represented Ward 17 in eThekwini, was killed in Klaarwater yesterday. The Acting National Commissioner, Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane says specialist detectives are already on the ground. Authorities say their priority is to identify and arrest those responsible. We spoke to Thabani Nyawose, Speaker of the eThekwini Municipality Council and ANC Regional Convenor.

Defend Our Democracy is urging all eligible South Africans to register or update their details online before today's midnight deadline. This as Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, COGTA Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa will today officially proclaim the election date for the 2026 Local Government Elections. We spoke to Wade Manning, Executive Director at Defend Our Democracy.