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Signup to Generate a PitchFirst Take SA is hosted by SAfm. The show has published more than 1,000 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Kathrada Foundation has urged mayoral candidates running for the City of Jo'burg's top post to serve the people first" (30 October 2026, 5 minutes), "Durban announced as the city of choice for the 2036 or 2040 Sumer Olympics and Paralympics" (30 October 2026, 3 minutes), and "SASSA suspends KZN Executive Manager Thamo Mzobe" (30 October 2026, 9 minutes).
First Take SA publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 6 minutes across more than 1,000 episodes.
Booking probability for First Take SA is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. First Take SA requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. First Take SA's contact route on record: verified email.
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The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has urged mayoral candidates running for the City of Jo'burg's top post, to serve the people first, should they be elected. The Jo'burg Crisis Alliance, or JCA made up of civic...
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South Africa has taken an important step towards making Olympic Games history, with Durban announced as its host city of choice for the 2036 or 2040 Sumer Olympics and Paralympics. If successful, South Africa would...
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The South African Social Security Agency, SASSA, has announced the precautionary suspension of its KwaZulu-Natal Regional Executive Manager, Thamo Mzobe, with immediate effect. According to the agency, the suspension...
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Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has asked Cabinet to approve the appointment of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as head of the Hawks. A formal memorandum has been submitted and will be tabled...
The EFF have launched an urgent Gauteng High Court application to uncover an alleged covert state intelligence operation targeting their parliamentary caucus. The party is demanding immediate access to official trial...
A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana, author of Africa Is Open For Business and Africa Bounces Back
South Africa will not impose a blanket ban on poultry imports from Brazil following an outbreak of Newcastle disease in Santa Catarina. The Department of Agriculture says trade will continue under strict veterinary...
The Police Ministry says it has intensified engagements to ensure next week's local government elections take place in a safe and secure environment. The ministry says it is receiving regular briefings from SAPS top...
Taxpayers have paid about R2.7 million towards the legal costs of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu who stll remains on special leave. Meanwhile Professor Firoz Cachalia serves as Acting Police Minister. The...
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With just a week to go before South Africans go to the polls on 4 November, the IEC has declared its results system fit for purpose. The Electoral Commission launched the National Results Operations Centre, colloquially...
As Mental Health Awareness Month draws to a close, the Gauteng Department of Health is encouraging residents to continue prioritizing mental well-being, challenging stigma and seeking help when needed. The department...
The Department of Home Affairs will extend operating hours to help voters ahead of next week's local government elections. From the 2nd to the 4th of November, offices will be open from 8 in the morning until 6 in the...
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The South African Local Government Association, SALGA, is urging South Africans to turn out in numbers for next week's local government elections. The association says Wednesday, the 4th of November, is a chance to...
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Former President Thabo Mbeki says next week's local government elections are likely to produce hung municipalities. He says coalitions will be unavoidable in some areas where no party secures an outright majority. Mbeki...
Freedom of Religion South Africa has put political parties on the record regarding faith and state regulation ahead of next week's local government elections. The advocacy organisation surveyed parliamentary parties to...
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South Africa's Electoral Court will go into next week's local government elections without a full permanent complement. This after the Judicial Service Commission concluded its October interviews for superior courts...
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King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality Mayor Mkhanyiseni Dudumayo says rescue teams are working to reach four children stranded near the Mthatha River. This after heavy rains triggered widespread flooding and damaged...
Residents in Sandriver trust, near Hazyview in Mpumalanga have raised concerns over the shortage of water in the area. The residents say they rely on water tankers from the Mbombela Municipality. Some of the residents...
The trial of alleged criminal kingpin - Katiso Molefe - has been postponed to the 19th of July next year at the High Court in Johannesburg. Molefe, and his three co-accused face several murder charges relating to the...
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Former Vlaakplaas Commander, Eugene De Kock has blamed the NPA for the failure to prosecute TRC cases. He says that although he made it clear that he was willing to provide information on crimes committed by the...
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Director-General of the Department of Water and Sanitation, South African Department of Water and Sanitation
rapper, producer, former NFL defensive end, North Carolina Marine and Estuary Foundation
Acting Director of the Raymond Mahlaba Centre for governance and leadership at Nelson Mandela University, Nelson Mandela University
managing director, EE Business Intelligence
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