Wednesday, 5 August 2026
The show was dominated by scrutiny of Jacob Zuma’s MK Party reshuffle, plus hard-hitting interviews on school safety in Gauteng and the PIC leadership fallout.
First Take SA · SAfm · Elvis Presslin
- 05:54
Jacob Zuma replaced Dr John Hlophe as MK Party first deputy president with his son Duduzane Zuma, shifted Nkosinathi Nhleko and Nompumelelo? roles, and dissolved the strategic presidential team.
- 05:56
Political analyst Tobani Zikalala said elevating Duduzane Zuma strengthens the impression of MK as a family-run party and warned Zuma’s direct control over finances and the secretariat raises governance red flags.
- 05:43
Learners at Baderile Secondary School in Carltonville said gangs and illegal miners have infiltrated the school, with knives carried openly, while teachers allegedly ignored repeated warnings.
- 05:44
Gauteng education MEC Lebogang Maile said about five absent teachers at the school do not report for duty and some allegedly spend school hours in taverns; labour relations will now charge them.
- 05:46
The High Court set aside PIC CEO Patrick Dlamini’s suspension as unlawful because the former board lacked ministerial and cabinet approval, while Treasury reviews the fund after board resignations.