First Take SA

A Seat at the Table is hosting the Connect Youth in Dialogue Summit 2026 with a key focus on how do we move from conversations about change to real, measurable action. Young leaders, policymakers, business leaders and development partners will converge under the theme From Resolutions to Reality: Youth Implementing Action for Impact. This year's summit will reflect on commitments made in 2025, assess progress so far, and explore practical solutions to expand opportunities for young people in South Africa. We spoke to Mothathe Sewelo Deputy Chair at A Seat at the Table to unpack what this year's summit hopes to achieve.

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana, author of Africa Is Open For Business and Africa Bounces Back

COSATU will stage demonstrations in all provinces today over rising living costs. The federation says food, electricity, water and transport have become unaffordable while wages fall behind inflation. COSATU argues workers now earn less in real terms than a decade ago, forcing many into debt to cover basics. We spoke to COSATU's National Spokesperson, Zanele Sabela.

Zimbabwe's parliament has passed a Bill to extend presidential terms from five to seven years, which could see Incumbent President, Emmerson Mnangagwa stay in power until 2030. Over 200 lawmakers voted in favour of the Bill. So what does this development mean for democracy in Zimbabwe and the region? To answer this and more, we spoke to Ngqabutho Mabhena, Zimbabwe Communist party General Secretary.

SANParks has extended condolences to the family of a 69-year-old Canadian tourist who was fatally wounded at a concession braai at the Kruger National Park. The Park says a private guide allegedly accidentally discharged a firearm during the incident near Phabeni Gate on Wednesday. The guest was part of a group booked outside the park for a bush braai at a permitted concession facility. We spoke to SANParks Head of Communications and Spokesperson, JP Louw.