RC 261015SAfmElvis Presslin
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Kosatu's new leadership under Mike Shingange, a pending Constitutional Court ruling on the ANC's excluded candidate lists, and a fatal West Rand tavern shooting dominated this Thursday's First Take SA.
- 05:51
Mike Shingange has been elected Kosatu president at the reconvened 15th National Congress in Kempton Park, after the September congress collapsed when several unions refused to submit delegate registers.
- 05:54
The Constitutional Court is due to rule on the ANC's challenge to the IEC's disqualification of its candidate lists in six municipalities, affecting 181 councillor candidates after a missed submit step.
- 05:19
The Gauteng Liquor Traders Association is protesting in Johannesburg after an 18-death tavern shooting on the West Rand, demanding a government response to its memorandum within 30 days.
- 05:24
Concerned Citizens of South Africa is calling for a national shutdown on Monday over record fuel prices, demanding a 50% cut in the pump price and a lower fuel levy.
- 05:41
Four ANC Youth League members were killed in a mass shooting in Katlehong, and a suspect is due in Palm Ridge court today while Mayibuye denies he is its counsellor candidate.