First Take SA

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...

eThekwini Mayor in KwaZulu-Natal, Mxolisi Kaunda says negotiations with SAMWU have resumed as most striking municipal workers return to work. Kaunda was briefing the media on the week long violent strike which has affected service delivery in the city. Now for more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to SAMWU KZN Regional Secretary, Xolani Dube

MK Party youth leader Bonginkosi Khanyile says there will be no elections if the Party and former President Jacob Zuma are removed from the ballot. Khanyile was briefing the media on its legal dispute with the ANC over its trademark and registration of the party. He also announced Zuma as the party's presidential candidate ahead of the May 29 elections. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke...

The Road Accident Fund has obtained an interdict to stop a planned strike by the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, NUMSA at the Fund's offices. The Labour Court declared the planned strike unprotected and unlawful. NUMSA was set to march against RAF CEO Collins Letsoalo's alleged mismanagement of the entity. NUMSA National spokesperson  Phakamile Hlubi-Majola spoke to Elvis Presslin...

The South African Police Service (Saps) has issued a directive that only original equipment manufacturers can repair its broken-down vehicles. The move is likely to see massive job losses and revenue loss for small businesses. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Sisa Mbangxa, founder and president of the African Panelbeaters and Motor Mechanics Association (APMMA).

Financial services group Old Mutual has apologized to its customers following growing calls by consumers to move their policies to other financial service providers. Elvis Presslin spoke to Celiwe Ross, Director of Public Affairs at Old Mutual

Financial services group Old Mutual has apologized to its customers following growing calls by consumers to move their policies to other financial service providers. This after X user Sebabatso Molefi accused Old Mutual of ignoring a court order to payout her mother's pension. Elvis Presslin caught up with Sebabatso Molefi

The motion of no confidence against Ekurhuleni Mayor Sivuyile Ngodwana has once again stalled. The Council sitting to vote on the mayor's removal yesterday was marred by outside protests and disagreements on priorities to be discussed. The Speaker of Council, Nthabiseng Tshivenga once again ended the proceedings abruptly after officials failed to reach consensus on the matter. For more on this Elv...

The Electoral Commission of South Africa, IEC says it is investigating the ANC's R102 million debt settlement with Ezulweni Investments. This follows a request by ActionSA for the IEC to investigate how the debt was settled. Ezulweni, a KwaZulu-Natal based marketing company took the ANC to court after its failure to pay the money it owed for 2019 election posters. For more on this Elvis Presslin s...

The Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu Natal is calling for the dismissal of striking workers in eThekwini. The workers, from the South African Municipal Workers' Union, Samwu have been on a week long strike demanding pay parity with Ekurhuleni municipal workers. The strike has halted daily municipal operations, prompting various service delivery protests in the City. Now for more on this Elvis Pressl...

The Inclusive Society Institute says mistrust of immigrants from Africa deepened among all South Africans in recent times. The institute says its GovDem survey has revealed that nationally more than two-thirds of respondents indicated that they do not trust immigrants from Africa. Between male and female, 67.44% males didn't trust immigrants whilst 67.98% of females did not trust immigrants from A...

The Electoral Commission of South Africa, IEC says one of its officials is behind the recent leaks of the ANC and uMkhonto weSizwe's candidate lists. IEC Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo was briefing the media about details of its investigations into the leaks. He says investigations narrowed the source of the disclosure to a work station. Elvis Presslin spoke to Advocate Pansy Tlakula, Chairpe...

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

Parliament has appointed an Independent panel to consider impeachment proceedings against Mbuyiselo Botha as Commissioner of the Gender Equality Commission. The panel of three will be chaired by Advocate William Mokhare. Botha is accused of misconduct and making disparaging remarks about fellow Commissioners in 2021. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Mbekezeli Benjamin, Research and Advocac...

Xiluva has condemned the Democratic Alliance's request for US assistance in upcoming elections, arguing it violates sovereignty, democracy, and electoral integrity. The DA has sent a letter to the Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and other foreign ministers urging them to support local efforts to safeguard the credibility of the elections. Now for more this Elvis Presslin spoke to Xiluva party l...