The Weekend View

A number of countries have issued travel warnings discouraging tourists from visiting certain areas in South Africa following the outbreak of the Xenophobic violence. The countries include China, the United Kingdom, Australia and Zambia. This comes as South African Tourism is preparing to host Africa's largest travel trade show- the Travel Indaba- next month. We spoke to CEO of the Tourism Busines...

The Ombudsman for Banking Services, Clive Pillay says negligence on the part of consumers can be blamed for the high numbers of complaints relating to ATM fraud. According to an annual report by his office, these complaints account for 44% of all cases received by the ombud. It also found that the majority of rullings in such cases are in favour of banks. We earlier spoke to the Banking ombudsman,...

he South African Police Service (SAPS) has been on the spotlight in Parliament as it appeared before the Portfolio Committee to brief it on their expected budget for the year 2015/16. Last week the Committee criticised the National Police Commissioner, Riah Phiyega for disrespecting the committee and decided not to approve the SAPS budget. Meanwhile, Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko could face qu...

Primary health care and setting up hospitals were some of the issues which were discussed at the 19th World Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicine held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. This event is held once every two years but this is the first time in its history that it is being held on the African Continent. Gift of the Givers is one of four international invited guests....

The issue of migration control has been thrust into the spotlight this month following the outbreak of the xenophobic attacks in South Africa. But migration control is not an issue that is unique to South Africa, Africans have over the years become more and more inclined to migrate to other countries. Most notably with the thousands of migrants who risk their lives each day in an effort to cross t...

The South African Wireless Access Service Providers Association (waspa) has warned consumers to be more vigilant regarding mobile airtime credits that seem to vanish as these could be due to unknown premium subscriptions on the number. We caught up IT consultant and Mobile Application developer, Liron Segev....

We engaged the Senior External Relations Officer at the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Tina Ghelli and Africa Diaspora Forum's Marc Gbaffou on some of the challenges faced by migrants in South Africa in the wake of the recent xenophobic violence....

Nabuwiya Malik, spokesperson Muslim Judicial Council says parents of young children should monitor their children's online activity continuously...

Craig Rosewarne, Managing Director of Wolf Pack Risk gives parents some tips on how to monitor their children's online activity...

Africa's most populous and oil-rich country goes to the polls today. The election looks to be the tightest in the 16 years since military rule ended in Nigeria and it appears likely that the contest between President Goodluck Jonathan and former military dictator Muhammadu Buhari could devolve into violence. We earlier spoke to SABC Foreign Desk Editor, Sophie Mokoenain Abuja, Nigeria....

Corruption, nepotism, abuse of resources, reliance on consultants and non-payment for municipal services are some of the issues that came under the spotlight at the SA Local Government Association's (SALGA) national members assembly held in Johannesburg this week. The three-day meeting was reflecting on the progress made and the work that needs to be done to create an accountable, caring, responsi...

Corruption, nepotism, abuse of resources, reliance on consultants and non-payment for municipal services are some of the issues that came under the spotlight at the SA Local Government Association's (SALGA) national members assembly held in Johannesburg this week. The three-day meeting was reflecting on the progress made and the work that needs to be done to create an accountable, caring, responsi...

The department of trade and industry has gazetted amendments to the National Credit Act that will force consumers and credit providers to be more responsible with new debt applications. The National Credit Regulator has reported a growth of R132 billion in unsecured lending between 2008 and 2014. We caught up with Company Secretary at National Credit Regulator, Lesiba Mashapa on the significance o...

13 year old Durbanite, Teehana Snyman has recently been awarded a 50%t bursary to attend the summer school of excellence at the American Academy of Ballet in New York

UNIVERSITY of Cape Town (UCT) vice-chancellor Max Price says he would personally like to see the contentious statue of Cecil John Rhodes being removed from its position at the centre of the university's campus, but not destroyed

UNIVERSITY of Cape Town (UCT) vice-chancellor Max Price says he would personally like to see the contentious statue of Cecil John Rhodes being removed from its position at the centre of the university's campus, but not destroyed

The biological parents of a girl kidnapped from a Cape Town hospital 17 years ago have come to an agreement with the family that raised her. This comes after the Cape Town Magistrate's Court this week set strict bail conditions for the 50-year-old woman accused of kidnapping Zephany Nurse when she was three days old. An SAfm listener, Sandile Mbeje gives us his experience of being separated from h...

All eyes are on the Minister of Finance, Nhlanhla Nene when he presents the National Budget Speech for 2015/16 on Wednesday. Chief Economist at Institute of Race Relations Ian Cruickshanks gives his views on the Budget Speech as well as the issue of Illicit Financial Flows from Africa.

The High Court in Pretoria has dismissed an application by Police Minister Nathi Nhleko to appeal against it's earlier ruling relating to the suspension of Hawks boss, Anwa Dramat. This is but one of many cases where government's decision had to be reversed. To look into whether the state does due delegence before making any essential decisions, we are joined on the line by Consitutional and Admin...

SADTU"s Deputy General Secretary Nkosana Dolopi speaks to Elvis Presslin on the announcement by the basic education department that Grade eight and nine maths teachers will attend extra lessons once a week. The new programme has raised eyebrows, with education stakeholders complaining that it will take teachers out of school for 23 days a year. SADTU says the programme will affect time-tabling and...

Elvis Presslin talks to our Foreign Affairs Editor, Sophie Mokoena about the latest in the Zambia vote counting. Sophie says the race is tight...

On our editors this week - Donwald Pressly-Correspondent FIN24 and contributing editor Noseweek; Juanita Williams-Managing editor at All Africa News.com and SABC deputy political editor, Mahlatse Gallens

Former South African Police Brigadier, Piet Byleveld speaks to Elvis Presslin on the issue of awaiting trial prisoners escaping from custody

Nutritional Consultant, Vanessa Ascencao says lack of sleep can potentially contribute to memory loss, poor brain function and mental illness...

International Criminal Police Organization, INTERPOL has called for the global community to assist in capturing 139 fugitives wanted by 36 member countries for environmental crimes. The newly launched Operation Infra Terra (International Fugitive Round Up and Arrest) is the first INTERPOL fugitive operation targeting individuals specifically wanted for environmental crimes, including illegal fishi...