First Take SA

Western Cape Community Safety Minister, Dan Plato, has been nominated by the DA to be Cape Town's next mayor. Plato is set to take over from the current Mayor Patricia de Lille, who resigned in August following long standing differences with the party. Elvis Presslin spoke to Political Analyst, Sanusha Naidu

The country is still reeling from shock after nine-year old Miguel Louw, whose decomposed body was found two weeks ago, was laid to rest in Sydenham, Durban, at the weekend. The focus has now shifted to the safety of the most vulnerable in society. While reaction from social media users about his disapperance has been one of concern and panic -- what are you doing as parents to equip your children to deal with strangers? Is the notion of stranger-danger actually working? Prabashini Moodley goes undercover to put those teachings to the test...

Communications minister, Nomvula Mokonyane has expressed strong opposition to possible retrenchments at the SABC. The public broadcaster's board has confirmed that it's looking into laying off hundreds of staff. Elvis Presslin spoke to Communications minister, Nomvula Mokonyane and Media Monitoring Africa director, William Bird

*** In Kenya the Members of the National Assembly will this week debate President Uhuru Kenyatta's proposal for 8% VAT on Fuel, instead of issuing a moratorium to suspend a 16 per cent levy.

*** Staying in Kenya, Nairobi has been ranked Sixth Wealthiest Africa City after Durban, Cape Town, Cairo, Lagos and Johannesburg.

*** De Beers has shifted its consumer strategy as latest Diamond Insight Report shows that two distinct groups of Millennials and Gen Z accounted for two-thirds of global diamond jewellery consumers

The impasse between Malamulele Residents Association and the Collins Chabane municipality in Limpopo, seems to be far from over, with both parties opening cases against each other. Now, the concerned residents' association have embarked on a shutdown of services in the area, accusing municipal authorities of nepotism and corruption in the appointment of workers. Elivs Presslin spoke to reporter, Jabulani Baloi...

Colleagues of the three firefighters who died in last week's fire at the Bank of Lisbon building in the Johannesburg CBD have described how their efforts were compromised because there was no water to fight the blaze at the building. Simphiwe Moropana, Khathutshelo Muedi and Mduduzi Ndlovu were remembered at a memorial service at the Ellis Park Arena in Doornfontein, Johannesburg. They died while trying to put out the fire which started on the 23rd floor. A report has found that nine buildings, including the one where the firefighters died, are only 21% compliant. Wisani Makhubele has more....

ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule has rubbished reports that there are plans by some party officials to remove President Cyril Ramaphosa from office. The Sunday Times newspaper reported at the weekend that Magashule attended a secret meeting at a hotel in Durban, with former President Jacob Zuma, former North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo, ANC Women's League Secretary General Meokgo Matuba and KZN ANC Youth League Secretary Thanduxolo Sabelo plotting to oust the President. Magashule has since now come out to confirm that he did meet with Zuma and some ANC officials. Mbali Thethani reports…

The Department of Military Veterans has run out of money for the provision of education support for military veterans and their dependents. The department has attributed the shortage of funds to a crippling budget and the high demand for the education benefit. This situation is now putting the education of thousands of beneficiaries at risk. Elvis Preslin spoke Derrick Mgwebi, Acting Director General at the Department of Military Veterans -

Six professional bodies have embarked on what they call a ground breaking initiative to foster a culture of accountability within South Africa's private and public sectors. The organisations say this follows complaints they have received relating to state capture and corruption fallout. Preslin Preslin spoke Dr. Claudelle von Eck, who is the CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa and Chair of the Anti-Intimidation and Ethical Practices Forum.

September is Deaf awareness month . The month long campaign seeks to educate the public on this important issue. Meanwhile, the Wits Centre for Deaf Studies will be celebrating its 20th anniversary. The centre has been raising awareness around deafness, hearing loss and educating families of deaf and hard of hearing babies on how to communicate with their children. Elvis Preslin to Profesor Claudine Storbeck, Director at the Wits Centre for Deaf Studies