First Take SA

Elvis Presslin takes a look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana, author of "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back". Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo

The South African Language Development Institute says there is no political will to affirm the human rights of natives. This as the country observed Human Rights Day yesterday. The Institute says the Government's enhancement of linguistic rights will play a significant role in ensuring equality and human rights for marginalized natives in society. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the Presi...

The ANC has contended that the decision by the Deputy Chief Electoral Officer, Mawethu Mosery to reject the original application by the Umkhonto Wesizwe party was final. The party argued, through its lawyers, that the MK party was supposed to submit a fresh application before the court instead of supplement its application to the IEC. The party further adds that this action is not in the interest...

The Democratic Alliance, DA says National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula should step aside following a raid at her house over corruption allegations. Mapisa-Nqakula has been accused of soliciting a bribe from a military contractor, during her tenure as Defence Minister. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Annelie Lotriet MP, DA Deputy Chief Whip...

Political party Xiluva has written to Public Protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka to investigate John Steenhuisen's alleged 2020 leadership campaign slush fund. Xiluva says allegations of undisclosed funds received by Steenhuisen are serious and call into question his ethical conduct as a public representative. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Xiluva leader, Bongani Baloyi

The North West department of Economic Development Environment Conservation and Tourism says it is equally shocked about the Kudakwashe Mpofu revelations because it thought its entity will follow normal and relevant processes when they recruit for vacancies. The comment comes after Mpofu, a Zimbabwean national resigned from his position on Sunday after it was revealed that he has been in South Afri...

ANC NEC Member Dr. Zweli Mkhize is calling for mutual respect and the de-escalation of tensions between the ANC and IFP in KwaZulu-Natal. This follows political tensions between ANC KZN chair Siboniso Duma and amaZulu Traditional Prime Minister, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi at a government event in KwaCeza in Nongoma in the province. The ANC claims 12 of its members were attacked allegedly by IFP...

The Communications Workers' Union, CWU has warned the SABC of a full-blown wage strike that threatens the coverage of general elections this year. This follows a wage impasse after a series of failed negotiations. The Union says it is willing to accept the SABC's 6% offer on condition it's backdated to April last year. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to CWU's National Bargaining Coordinator,...

The Department of Correctional Services is investigating the alleged assault of Dr. Nandipha Magudumana in custody. Magudumana's lawyer, Machini Motloung says his client was allegedly attacked by two other inmates over the weekend. Elvis Presslin spoke to Correctional Services Department Spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo about the alleged assault...

The Road Traffic Management Corporation, RTMC says South Africa has been experiencing a significant increase in road crashes and fatalities during the Easter holiday. The Corporation, which is gearing up for its national Easter Road Safety campaign tomorrow (Wednesday) says the number of fatal crashes increased by 33% between the Easter period of 2022 and 2023. To discuss this further Elvis Pressl...

Elvis Presslin takes a look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana, author of "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back". Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo

Police Minister Bheki Cele has been ordered to pay an insurance group R93 million in damages. The Pretoria High Court found Minister Cele personally liable to underwriter, Lloyd's of London over a 2014 cash heist executed by a gang of criminals and two police officials. The gang stole R100 million from a security company's vault in eMalahleni (formerly Witbank). Lloyd's paid SBV what it lost, and...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reappointed Lesetja Kganyago as the new South African Reserve Bank Governor. The five-year term comes into effect on the 9th of November this year. President Ramaphosa also appointed Deputy Governors Fundi Tshazibana and Rashad Cassim, and the appointment of Dr. Mampho Modise as Deputy Governor. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the Executive Director and Head...

The ANC has condemned an alleged attack on some of its members at a government event in KwaCeza in Nongoma in northern KwaZulu-Natal at the weekend. President Cyril Ramaphosa and amaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini were commemorating the death of King Dinuzulu kaCetshwayo, who ruled over a century ago. The ANC claims that 12 of its members were attacked, allegedly by IFP members who were bussed in...

President Cyril Ramaphosa will today address the National Conference on the State of Human Rights Conference. The conference marks the 30th anniversary of constitutional democracy and human rights in South Africa. Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development John Jeffery spoke to our senior producer Ronald Phiri about the significant strides the country has made in advancing human rig...

Elim Hospital, outside Louis Trichardt, in Limpopo is still experiencing chronic water shortages. The provincial department of Health says the hospital is currently solely dependent on municipal water tankers. For the latest update Elvis Presslin spoke to Neil Shikwambana, Spokesperson for the Limpopo Department of Health

A global report has ranked Nelson Mandela Bay as the most dangerous city in South Africa and 9th globally. A report by the Mexican Council for Public Security and Criminal Justice which has been ranking the 50 most dangerous cities for the past ten years, found that Nelson Mandela Bay's murder rate increased by a staggering 37% in the last year alone. Now for more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to D...

The Good Party led by Patricia de Lille will launch its 2024 election manifesto in Johannesburg this weekend. De Lille who is a tourism minister in the ANC-led government will together with her members be revealing what they say is a manifesto for a fairer and brighter South Africa. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Good Party Secretary General and Member of Parliament, Brett Heron

The South African National Taxi Council, SANTACO has welcomed the extension of Covid-19 Taxi Relief Fund. Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga announced the extension yesterday during a media briefing. The Fund was introduced in 2022 to assist taxi operators who experienced financial challenges during the COVID-19 hard lockdowns. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to SANTACO's national spokes...

Former President Thabo Mbeki has lashed out at his successor Jacob Zuma for campaigning against the ANC. Mbeki was speaking to SABC foreign editor Sophie Mokoena on the sidelines during his engagement with students at the University of South Africa, UNISA in Tshwane. Mbeki says Zuma has defined himself outside the ANC by joining the uMkhontoweSizwe Party. Elvis Presslin spoke to Thobani Zikalala,...

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has increased the Social Relief of Distress grant by R20. The R350 special grant was introduced in 2020 in response to the socio-economic hardship related to the Covid-19 pandemic. The increase comes into effect next month. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to SAFTU spokesperson, Trevor Shaku

Elvis Presslin takes a look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana, author of "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back". Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo

The Independent Institute of Education is challenging higher education students to study in a language that is not their mother tongue. The institute says universities should also create supportive and inclusive environments that cater for diverse linguistic backgrounds. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Peter Kriel, General Manager at the Independent Institute of Education

The South African Police Services will deploy additional resources to address gang related violence and crime in some communities in Gauteng. The increased policing is expcted to affect places like Westbury, Eldorado Park, Newclare, Claremont, Riverlea and Noordegesig - Which have seen a surge in gang violence. ActionSA has since laid criminal charges against the Fast Gun Gang after it published t...

The sale of 51% shares in South African Airways, SAA to the Takatso Consortium has been grounded. Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan announced the cancellation of the controversial deal which has been marred in secrecy. In 2021 the Consortium was announced as the preferred bidder to acquire the embattled state-owned airline. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Shadow Minister of P...