Monday, 3 August 2026
DA's court challenge to the Expropriation Act dominated the morning, alongside the PIC governance dispute, final voter-registration updates and a detailed look at a possible new TB vaccine.
First Take SA · SAfm · Elvis Presslin
- 05:06
The DA headed to the Western Cape High Court to challenge the Expropriation Act, arguing it gives government vague powers to seize property without compensation and threatens homes, businesses and investment.
- 05:53
Land reform department spokesperson Kasim Khan said the Act is constitutional, allows nil compensation only in narrow cases such as abandoned or speculative land, and every no-compensation decision must be tested in court.
- 05:43
Ramaphosa said government’s intervention at the PIC is meant to strengthen governance and protect stability at the 3.6 trillion rand state asset manager, rejecting claims that there is a crisis.
- 05:23
The IEC said online voter registration remains open until midnight on the day the election date is proclaimed, giving voters one last chance to register or update details after the final weekend closed.
- 05:15
Health officials said South Africa is preparing for a possible rollout of the M72 TB vaccine, which could offer about 50% efficacy; they are planning for regulation, manufacturing, delivery and community acceptance.