First Take SA

Nine suspected cross border vehicle smugglers have been arrested in Limpopo. The suspects include five police officers and a Home Affairs' official. The officers and the official were based at the remote Tom Burke border post between South Africa and Botswana outside Lephalale. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Hawks spokesperson Matimba Maluleke.

Former SASSA CEO, Thokozani Magwaza has pointed out inconsistencies in Minister Bathabile Dlamini's version of the timeline that led to last year's grants payment crisis. The third day of the SASSA Inquiry kicked off with Minister of Social Development, Bathabile Dlamini, being cross-examined by Magwaza's advocate. The Minister is testifying to the role she played in the Cash Paymaster saga. Tsepi...

Since yesterday thousands of fans from across the world ranging from ordinary citizens to Presidents paid homage to the passing of the legendary musical icon Hugh Masekela. But it was the heartfelt tribute letter penned by his son Selema "Sal" Masekela that touched many hearts. Sal says his father has been both "ageless and immortal". To find out what inspired him to pen this letter, Tsepiso Makwe...

16:30 Economic News with Kabelo Tshola of FNB Securities

17:30 Economic News with Kabelo Tshola of FNB Securities

PM Live this afternoon pays tribute to the master of the trumpet, Bra Hugh Masekela. Bra Hugh died at his home in Bryanston, Johannesburg this morning after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was 78 years old. Bra Hugh didn't just give us music, he worked to expose the apartheid system in South Africa. He made music that reflected his experiences and the political climate of the 1950s and 1960...

World renowned jazz musician Hugh Masekela's passing has left a void, not only in South Africa but across the global jazz industry. His understanding and appreciation for music began as a young boy. His hunger to learn and experiment with sound earned him worldwide respect. Masekela died after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was 78. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Film producer, Anant Singh

World Leaders are looking for economic solutions in the snow-capped town of Davos in Switzerland. The South African delegation to the World Economic Forum is led by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is hoping to engage and convince investors that the tide is turning for the country. Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba says the positive outcome of the ANC national elective conference has already boo...

World renowned jazz musician Hugh Masekela's passing has left a void, not only in South Africa but across the global jazz industry. His understanding and appreciation for music began as a young boy. His hunger to learn and experiment with sound earned him worldwide respect. Masekela died after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was 78. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to friend and mentee, Simphiwe Dana

16:30 Economic News with Kabelo Tshola of FNB Securities

17:30 Economic News with Kabelo Tshola of FNB Securities

Protestors are engaged in running battles with the police in the Krugersdorp CBD west of Johannesburg. A vehicle workshop has been set on fire. Earlier police battled to keep the situation under control in Munsieville where crowds blockaded roads near the police station that was torched earlier today. Houses have also been torched. In Kagiso, several police vehicles were damaged. The protest was s...

Western Cape Premier, Helen Zille is taking charge of the Western Cape Water Crisis. Zille says she has written to President Jacob Zuma this weekend asking that the province be declared a disaster area. Dam levels have dropped to 27-point-six percent in the Cape this week. Zille today met with disaster management teams from the province and nationally to co-ordinate a disaster plan. Tsepiso Makwet...

17:30 Economic update with Edgar Mafoko of FNB Securities

Time now for our weekly edition of TRENDSWATCH where we take a look at news that dominated social media this week. Our producer Molebogeng Sebidi has more

The City of Joburg's Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for health and social development, Dr Mpho Phalatse says environmental health practitioners have discovered strains of Listeria at a food outlet. However, they are still awaiting confirmation of whether or not this is a disease-causing strain of the organism. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the City of Joburg's Member of the Mayoral Committee (M...

National Funeral Practitioners Association of South Africa (NAFUPA) says as of the first of February, funeral companies or parlours that do not have black owners will not be allowed to operate in predominantly black areas. The association says this decision was taken in order to boost township and rural economy. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the National Funeral Practitioners Association of South Afri...

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and its head Shaun Abrahams have filed an appeal with the Constitutional Court against a North Gauteng High Court ruling that the appointment of its head Shaun Abrahams was invalid. They argue against the finding by the Court that President Jacob Zuma appointed Abrahams because he was less likely to charge the president than his predecessor, Mxolisi Nxasana...

16:30 Economic update with Edgar Mafoko of FNB Securities

The SABC says it did not comply with its own editorial policies on sponsorship of programmes, which requires that the sponsors' association with the programme has to be stated clearly; both before and after the programme. In the case of Minister Bathabile Dlamini's December 2 hour interview on 3 Talk with Anele , this was not done. The sabc says it does NOT charge for interviews, and this was a br...

Time for our regular Friday feature Open Mic. Today we profile a star in the making, a Model and Musician, Tshegofatso Moumakwe. Ronald Phiri spoke to the songstress, who is part of the marketing and A&R Team at David Gresham Record company.

Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago has been selected as Chairman of the Committee at the International Monetary and Financial Committee(IMFC). Tsepiso Makwetla our reporter In New York Sherwin Bryce-Pease...

17:30 Economic update with Edgar Mafoko of FNB Securities

The Democratic Alliance has written to President Jacob Zuma demanding that he releases the terms of reference for the inquiry into state capture by tomorrow. Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane has asked for the scope on the inquiry to be widened. Meanwhile the DA says Mkhwebane's proposal is neither practical nor in the interests of justice as it might result in the Commission sitting for years...

Speakout with Mabu Boloka