First Take SA

Security experts have warned that security measures must be tightened up in National Key Points. This comes days after a fire broke out in Parliament in Cape Town and another man was arrested for breaking the windows at the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg. Professor at the Wits School of Governance, Professor Anthoni van Nieuwkerk

The first part of the commission into state capture's report found that SAA chairperson Dudu Myeni ran the airline under a cloud of fear, intimidation, secrecy, and paranoia. The report, handed over to President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday, found that Myeni's arrival at the airline saw an increase in wasteful expenditure, corruption, and low staff morale, as well as growing tensions among board members. The commission recommends that the Asset Forfeiture Unit of the National Prosecuting Authority take steps to recover monies obtained unlawfully. South African Cabin Crew Association Spokesperson, Zazi Nsibanyoni-Mugambi gives us their reaction to the report

The first part of the State Capture report was officially handed over to President Cyril Ramaphosa by the Commission's Chair, Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo yesterday. Zondo announced that the second part of the report would be submitted to the President at the end of the month, while the final submission will be made at the end of February. The State Capture Commission was established in 2018 by former President Jacob Zuma, following recommendations by the then Public Protector, Advocate Thuli Madonsela. The opposition party, Democratic Alliance's Shadow Justice Minister, Glynnis Breytenbach, Director at Accountability Now, Advocate Paul Hoffman and Political Analyst from the Nelson Mandela University, Dr Ntsikelelo Breakfast weigh in on the report...

The parliamentary precinct in Cape Town remains cordoned off as firefighters remain on-site to check for potential flare-ups. For more insights on the design and structure of the gutted buildings in parliament here is the original architect of the National Assembly, Jack Van Der Lecq

Deputy chief justice, Raymond Zondo is to hand over part 1 of the State Capture report to President Cyril Ramaphosa today. There have been calls that the report should be handed over to Deputy President David Mabuza instead. Democratic Alliance leader, John Steenhuisen gives his view on the report...

Non-governmental organization Democracy In Action has asked the Johannesburg High Court to prevent the handover of part 1 of the state capture commission report to president Cyril Ramaphosa. The NGO is arguing that Ramaphosa has been "implicated by many witnesses" and wants the report delivered to Deputy President David Mabuza instead. Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo is this afternoon expected to deliver the much-anticipated report. To find out if the argument by Democracy in Action holds water here is Prof. Cathy Powell, from the Department of Pub  lic Law at the University of Cape Town

We take a look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana, author of  "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back". Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo.....

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The devastating fire in Parliament has raised questions about whether parliamentarians will be able to resume work on time this year. Inkatha Freedom Party Chief Whip in Parliament, Nerend Singh

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union has called for heads to roll following a devasting fire in Parliment yesterday morning. NEHAWU says the withdrawal of security personnel from Parliament over weekends, may have contributed to the extensive damage caused by the blaze. Officials have called for people not to speculate as investigations into the cause of the fire continue. NEHAWU Branch Chairperson in Parliament, Sthembiso Tembe

Firefighters have remained at the parliamentary building in Cape Town overnight as a fire ravaged the building in the early hours of yesterday morning. Cape Town Mayoral Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith