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The Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) will be launching its 2024 elections manifesto tomorrow, at its headquarters in Johannesburg. The PAC is a party that says Africa is for Africans and thus the land should be returned to Africans. The PAC says it aims to increase its support base in the 2024 general elections. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Secretary General of the PAC, Apa Pooe

Political parties in Ekurhuleni have accused the EFF of instigating chaos to prevent a motion of no confidence against City Mayor Sivuyile Ngodwana. ANC and EFF councilors came to blows last night's at a council meeting over the mayor's no confidence vote, brought by ActionSA. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Gauteng Provincial Leader and Premier Candidate, Solly Msimang and Ekurhuleni...

The Freedom Front Plus will launch its election manifesto in Pretoria tomorrow (Saturday) ahead of the May 29 General Elections. The manifesto coincides with the party's 30th anniversary. FFPlus - The 5th biggest political party in South Africa aims to unseat the ruling ANC through its coalition in the Multi-Party Charter. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to FFPlus' Chief Whip in Parliament,...

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

Acting Eastern Cape Correctional Services commissioner, Lucky Mthethwa has come under fire for reportedly spending over R1.4m in hotel bills for his accommodation. This despite being afforded a renovated and secure state house. The provincial Police, Prisons and Civil Rights Union (Popcru) say the expenditure is not justified. Now for more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Popcru Eastern Cape secre...

ActionSA has put forward Angela Sobey as premier candidate for the Western Cape. Action SA says it wants to bring back the rule of law in the Western Cape. The party further says there is little debate that after 30 years of democracy, some of the most dangerous places in the country are found in the Western Cape. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Action SA Western Cape Premier Candidate, A...

The South African Local Government Association, SALGA is currently hosting a seminar on coalition governments ahead of elections in May. This as coalitions in the country's major metros are facing unprecedented levels of political instability which hinder service delivery. For more on the seminar Elvis Presslin spoke to Salga COO, Lance Joel

The South African Police Service, SAPS' headquarters in Pretoria has been shut down temporarily. This after the SAPS Telkom Towers building failed to comply with health and safety regulations. General Fannie Masemola has since instructed all personnel to vacate the premises. National Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe says measures are in place to ensure business continuity following pro...

Ekurhuleni Mayor Sivuyile Ngodwana will today face a motion of no confidence. The motion - brought by ActionSA accuses the mayor for the City's deteriorating finances and poor service delivery. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Ekurhuleni ActionSA Caucus Leader Siyanda Makhubo

Former ANC Tshwane chairperson Dr. Kgoši Maepa is taking legal action against the Democratic Alliance, DA to demand the party's deployment records. This after the opposition party was granted a court order to access the governing party's cadre deployment documents. Our Senior Producer Ronald Phiri spoke to Dr. Maepa about what prompted his legal action against the party

The Health and Allied Workers Indaba Trade Union, HAITU is demanding the Health department to fill all nursing vacancies at public healthcare institutions. The union says the department has failed to take corrective measures to fill vacant post as set out by the Health Ombudsman's report on Rahima Moosa Mother to Child Hospital. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to HAITU General Secreta...

The African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association( AUBBTA) will today be picketing outside Gauteng MMC for Transport Kenny Kunene's office. The association say the picket is against the operation of illegal cross border bus ranks in Johannesburg. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Phumudzo Mukhwathi, Chairperson of the African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association

Police Minister, Bheki Cele says six suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of rapper AKA and his friend Tebello Motsoane. The pair were gunned down last year at a Durban restaurant in Florida Road in KwaZulu Natal. The suspects are expected to appear in court on Thursday. Elvis Presslin spoke to National Police Spokesperson Athlenda Mathe and Mbongiseni Nzimande, a Journalist f...

Municipal managers or business directors could soon be held personally liable for failure to deliver quality water to residents. This if proposed changes to the National Water Act and the Water Services Act are passed into law. The acts would also allow Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu to intervene in municipalities that are failing to address water services challenges. To further discus...

Rape and sexual assault cases against children are on the rise. A recent report released by Statistics South Africa shows rape cases for children increased by 6-point-3 percentage points between 2015/16 and 2019/20. Rape cases were most common in Kwazulu-Natal, while sexual assault cases were more prevalent in the Western Cape. Now for more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Child Rights activist, Jo...

Department of Social Development's NPO Chief Director, Mpho Mngxitama speaks to Elvis Presslin on World NGO Day and honoring NGOs, NPOs, and CBOs for their essential services in addressing social issues and poverty eradication

The Department of Social Development, National Development Agency (NDA), and Alliance of NPO Networks will today commemorate World NGO Day, honoring NGOs, NPOs, and CBOs for their essential services in addressing social issues and poverty eradication. As of 23 February 2023 according to the data provided by the department, South Africa has 270,313 registered NPOs, with over 7 billion Rand allocate...

National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has until next week to answer to allegations pertaining to the salary of Parliament's Secretary. The Speaker is accused of unilaterally increasing Xolile George's salary by 70% following his appointment in June 2022. George's annual package went up from an advertised R2.6 million to an eye-watering R4.4 million in less than a year - earning him mo...

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has expelled Mervyn Dirks following his announcement to join the MK party, spearheaded by former President Jacob Zuma. Dirk, who was sworn in as a Member of the Provincial Legislature in Pietermaritzburg after his removal from parliament, spoke to our Senior Producer Ronald Phiri about how his expulsion came about

Another qualifications scandal has thrust South Africa's financial sector into the limelight. Prominent Investor and Summit Africa Co-founder Langalezwe Madonko has reportedly admitted to falsifying his qualifications, credentials and work experience. Madonko has reportedly resigned from his senior position at the Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals (ABSIP). For more on th...

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 SADC Electoral Advisory Council has been assessing South Africa's political and security environments ahead of the country's general elections. The advisory council and the SADC electoral observer mission has been engaging with key players ahead of the polls to ensure free, fair, transparent, credible and peaceful elections. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Advocate Notemba Tjipueja, C...

A group of disgruntled unemployed health care workers will today march to the Union buildings in Pretoria to voice their grievances. This comes after qualified health practitioners have raised concerns about the lack of employment in the sector. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to one of the unemployed doctors who will be taking part in the march, Dr. David Marubini...

University of South Africa, UNISA Vice-Chancellor Professor Puleng Lenkabula has rejected calls for University staff to continue working remotely. Lenkabula says the university cannot have its employees at malls while students complain about service delivery. However, the Academic Professional Staff Association (APSA) says workers were more productive at home than at the university, where they are...

The South African Weather Services has issued a Yellow Level 2 alert warning of severe thunderstorms in parts of the country. Forecaster Tokelo Chiloane spoke to our Senior Producer Ronald Phiri about what has precipitated the adverse weather conditions