Show recapsFirst Take SA

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Monday, 7 September 2026

The episode focused on political accountability, including a textbook catalogue dispute, municipal corruption allegations, traditional leadership at state events and campaigning ahead of local elections.

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  1. 05:13

    SADTU called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to sanction Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube, accusing her of politically delaying the Grade 1–3 foundation-phase textbook catalogue and undermining smaller publishers.

  2. 05:56

    DIRCO said AmaZulu King Misuzulu was officially invited to the SADC summit’s opening ceremony and banquet, while acknowledging traditional leaders’ role in extending South Africa’s foreign policy.

  3. 05:52

    The uMhlathuze municipality spokesperson confirmed only seven of 18 contracted vehicles were delivered; arrests followed a forensic investigation into alleged fraud, corruption and theft.

  4. 05:44

    Afrika Mayibuye defended its choice of former cash-in-transit offender Temba Mzamane as its Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate, citing restorative justice, rehabilitation and a rigorous vetting process.

  5. 05:22

    Police commemorated 12 officers killed in the line of duty between April 2025 and March 2026, down from 27 the previous year, though management stressed every death remains unacceptable.