First Take SA

The Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have written to the speaker of the National Assembly, Baleka Mbete asking her to postpone the State Of The Nation Address. The two parties, in their letters, say they want to table a motion of no confidence against President Jacob Zuma before the address can take place. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to EFF National Spokesperson, Dr Mbuy...

16:30 Econ Update with Herman Lloyd of FNB Securities

Multichoice says the Africa News Network (ANN7) will be taken off the DStv bouquet when the contract expires in August this year. Multichoice made the announcement at a media briefing in Randburg, Johannesburg. This follows allegations of a corrupt relationship between MultiChoice and the Gupta-linked news channel ANN7. CEO of Multichoice South Africa, Calvo Mawela has denied the allegations. Tsep...

Capitec Bank says it was made aware of the allegations by Viceroy Research Group against the bank. This morning, Viceroy released a report where is stated that Capitec Bank is a loan shark masquerading as a microfinance provider. However, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) says according to the information available to them Capitec is solvent, well capitalised and has adequate liquidity. Tsepis...

Internationally renowned a cappella choral group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, has won its fifth Grammy award. The group took the prestigious award for Best World Music Album, for their album Shaka Zulu Revisited. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to one of the group members, Sbongiseni Shabalala

16:30 Econ Update with Etienne Eloff of FNB securities

The Western Cape High Court has reversed its earlier decision that Parliament not suspend EFF MP's or dock their salaries following their disruption of Parliament during President Jacob Zuma's 2014 State of the Nation address. They were demanding that pay back the money for the upgrade of his Nkandla homestead. In 2014 Judge Dennis Davis granted an interim order, pending the determination of issue...

Disgruntled ANC members are rejecting the Provincial task team which was recently appointed by the national ANC leadership, to oversee the process of electing the new provincial executive committee. Earlier today there were protests outside the party's offices, however, the Kwa Zulu Natal, Provincial task team says the protests are not directed to the interim structure. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to o...

Internationally renowned a Capella choral group, Lady-smith Black Mambazo, has won its fifth Grammy award. The group took the prestigious award for Best World Music Album, for their album Shaka Zulu Revisited. Producer, Ronald Phiri, compiled this report.

This morning, over hundred parents marched to a high school on Gauteng's East Rand, where a former principal is accused of engaging in sexual acts with learners. They are demanding that criminal charges be laid against the former head master. This, after photos and videos emerged showing the former principal engaging in sexual acts with learners inside what looks like a school office. Tsepiso Makw...

DNA test results of the people who died in the accident involving a truck and a Shosholoza Meyl long-distance train destined for Johannesburg from Port Elizabeth have today been released to their families. PRASA says it will also meet with the families in order to assist them with the burials. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to PRASA group chief strategy officer Dr Sipho Sithole

The labour court has issued an interim order restraining Eskom from terminating Matshela Koko's employment contract as the power utility's head of generation. This, after Koko approached the Labour court today to interdict Eskom from firing him. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Eskom Spokesperson, Khulu Phasiwe

16:30 Economic News with Kabelo Tshola of FNB Securities

The African National Congress (ANC) has reacted to the Hawks' raid on the Free State Premier's office. The party says the law must be allowed to take its course in the matter of the Estina dairy farm project in Vrede. This follows today's raids by the Hawks on the offices of outgoing Free State Premier Ace Magashule and the Agriculture Department in Bloemfontein. More than 220-million-rand meant f...

Today on our regular Friday feature, Open Mic, we pay tribute to the late Jazz music legend and activist, Hugh Masekela. Bra Hugh, as he is fondly known by his fans, friends and family, died on Tuesday after a long battle with Prostate Cancer. He was 79-years-old. Masekela has collaborated with some of the world's best performers, such as the likes of the late Miriam Makeba, Harry Belafonte, Louis...

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". Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to American civil rights activist, Reverend Jesse Jackso...

17:30 Economic News with Kabelo Tshola of FNB Securities

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...