Show recapsFirst Take SA

RC 260916SAfmElvis Presslin

Wednesday, 16 September 2026

Police accountability and public safety dominated the programme, alongside the ANC’s election-list court battle and a looming medical-care crisis for military retirees.

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  1. 05:54

    Police intensified a multidisciplinary investigation after an eighth woman’s body was found near Tembisa Mall; one suspect was arrested, another sought, and a R400,000 reward offered.

  2. 05:14

    The Electoral Court reserved judgment in the ANC-IEC dispute after the party challenged the exclusion of at least 181 candidates, blaming a technical submission glitch.

  3. 05:21

    Retired SANDF General Les Rudman said military retirees could lose medical support from 1 November unless Defence secures funding, calling the situation a breach of service obligations.

  4. 05:07

    The NPA withdrew four PFMA charges against National Police Commissioner Fani Masemola, citing no reasonable prospect of successful prosecution; SAPU urged his immediate reinstatement.

  5. 05:25

    South Africa’s Proteas Women clinched their T20 series against Zimbabwe with an 80-run victory, powered by Laura Wolvaardt’s unbeaten 126 and Annerie Dercksen’s five wickets.