Show recapsFirst Take SA

RC 260925SAfmElvis Presslin

Friday, 25 September 2026

Farm killings, gender-based violence and political accountability dominated the programme, alongside a major Proteas comeback and controversy over Heritage Day event planning.

Listen · 1:24 · AI-read recap
  1. 05:01

    President Cyril Ramaphosa said he will soon address the nation on investigations into nine women’s killings in Ekurhuleni and government’s response to gender-based violence; three suspects have been arrested.

  2. 05:54

    Afrikaners for South Africa condemned plans to display 3,000 white crosses in Washington, arguing farm attacks affect all communities and framing them as violent crime rather than white persecution.

  3. 05:17

    ATM spokesperson Zama Chona alleged Buffalo City municipal jobs and EPWP opportunities were allocated through ANC-linked beneficiary lists, with employment allegedly promised to residents who joined the party.

  4. 05:26

    The Proteas beat Australia by 67 runs in Durban after Australia reached 129 for one, with South Africa taking the final nine wickets for just 101 runs.

  5. 05:44

    DA Western Cape leader Tertius Simmers demanded accountability over Heritage Day’s last-minute venue changes, questioning whether Otswern had budgeted for the event and whether proper procurement processes were followed.