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Friday, 2 October 2026
First Take SA focused on alleged police abuse, political accountability, municipal corruption and urgent road-safety measures ahead of the festive season.
- 05:40
Investigators opposed bail for suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrach Sibia, citing alleged explicit WhatsApp exchanges with a 16-year-old and fears he could harm or interfere with complainants.
- 05:03
The Public Protector found former Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi committed improper conduct by appointing an unqualified metro-police official; the appointment may face judicial review.
- 05:17
Gauteng’s Transport Committee called for more visible, regular patrols—not only roadblocks—and safer driving behaviour to tackle speeding, drunk driving, road rage and festive-season fatalities.
- 05:51
ANC NEC member Andile Lungisa is challenging his removal from the Nelson Mandela Bay candidate list, while the Johannesburg High Court reserved judgment for no later than 12 October.
- 05:59
The ANC Western Cape said anyone arrested in connection with alleged corruption at Knysna Municipality would step aside and be removed from office while legal proceedings continue.