First Take SA

17:30 Econ Update with Richard Levesque of FNB securities

16:30 Econ Update with Richard Levesque of FNB securities

Today on our arts and culture feature we are in conversation with investigative journalist Mzilikazi Wa Afrika and we chat to him about his newly launched show 'Sofa Slahlane'. Aired on Dstv channel Moja Love, the weekly show centers around complex love triangles. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Mzilikazi wa Africa

12 people have died in the bush crash the R58 near Satan's Neck between Ngcobo and Elliot. Some people were earlier said to still trapped in the bus and jaws of life are being used to free them. The bus crashed and caught fire enroute from Gauteng to Mthatha with 60 passengers. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Fundiswa Mhlekude

Human Settlements Minister, Nomaindia Mfeketo, says she cannot rule out a possible link between recent land grabs in the country and ongoing debates in parliament around land expropriation. She's held talks with officials from the Overstrand Municipality in Hermanus following days of violent protests over land and housing. Several buildings were set alight and roads blockaded. Mfeketo says land gr...

Former real estate agent Vicki Momberg was today sentenced to an effective two years in prison by the Randburg Magistrate's Court for her racist comments in 2016. She was found guilty on four counts of crimen injuria in connection with her rant, which she lashed out at a black police officer who had helped her after an alleged smash-and-grab incident in Northriding, Johannesburg. She is currently...

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has cut the repo rate by 25 basis points. Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago says this decision was taken in light of the improved inflation outlook. Earlier on we spoke to Market Analyst at Absa Wealth and Investment Management, Tsitsi Hatendi-Matika, who says it is too early to celebrate this cut

On tweeter, there is a memo from the Free State Premier, Sisi Ntombela "directing all officials" living in Mangaung should attend former Premier Magashule's farewell, which coincides with her inauguration tomorrow. According to reports the two events will cost the province about 20 million rand. COPE says it will approach the Public Protector to investigate the alleged R20m event budget. Tsepiso M...

17:30 Econ Update with Michael Richter of FNB securities

16:30 Econ Update with Michael Richter of FNB securities

Advocacy group, "My Vote Counts" has welcomed the National Assembly's decision to approve the Political Party Funding Bill. The Bill proposes that private donations to political parties represented in Parliament and the Provincial Legislatures should be transparent and be regulated. Speaking to us earlier on, My Vote Counts' National Coordinator, Janine Ogle says the Funding Bill, will prevent und...

UJ has formerly welcomed Professor Tshilidzi Marwala as its new Vice-Chancellor and Principal. Prof Marwala succeeded Prof Ihron Rensburg on 1 January 2018 and says he's determined to lead the University into a new era of education. Marwala made headlines when he developed a new artificial intelligence machine that could change the way we treat diseases. His remarkable work has garnered more than...

Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises says it will issue summons to the Guptas‚ Dudu Myeni and Duduzane Zuma to appear before its inquiry into the mismanagement of state funds at state-owned enterprises. The committee met today to discuss the way forward for the inquiry. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Chairperson of the inquiry, Zukiswa Rantho

The Eastern Cape department of Education says the issue of HIV testing is not outside the mandate of NGO Keth'Impilo. This follows shocking reports that HIV tests were conducted without any consent from the parents. It has also been reported that Keth'Impilo officials revealed the learners status in front of other pupils. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the spokesperson for the department, Loyiso Puluma...

The controversial Gupta brothers, have failed to appear before the tax authorities in India today, to answer to questions pertaining to their income tax. The brothers have been granted until April the second to make representation. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our Indian correspondent, Neha Poonia

President Cyril Ramaphosa has made an amendment to the regulations governing the commission of inquiry into state capture. The amendments to the Regulations were published in the Government Gazette today. Earlier on we spoke to Legal counsellor at Helen Suzman Foundation, Anton van Dalsen

Ahead of World TB tomorrow (Saturday 24 March 2018), The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS - UNAIDS, is calling on all partners to take unprecedented and bold action to advance efforts to end tuberculosis (TB) and AIDS by 2030. TB continues to be the top infectious killer worldwide, claiming more than 4500 lives a day. TB is also the leading cause of death among people living with HIV, ca...

SASSA spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi says they are happy with the Constitutional Court judgement to extend the contract between the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) and Cash Paymaster Services (CPS), for a further six-month period. Speaking to us earlier on, Letsatsi says they will ensure that each and every line of the judgement will be Implemented. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Paseka Let...

Time now for our Open Mic feature. Today we profile an Independent music apostle and community builder, all the way from Stockholm, Sweden, Jon Magnusson. Magnusson has been writing and producing his own songs more than a decade. Ronald Phiri spoke to Jon Magnusson, about his second EP...

SpeakOut with Mabu Boloka

The three labour unions at SABC CWU, BEMAWU and MWASA the SABC are threatening legal action against the public broadcaster if the board and management continue with its proposed changes without consultation. This comes as the board and management confirmed some of the changes when they appeared in Parliament earlier this week. The CEO Chris Marong indicated that changes were brought to certain rad...

Equal Education says the lack of adequate school infrastructure is a national crisis. This follows the death of 5-year-old Lumka Mtekwa, who fell into a pit latrine at an Eastern Cape primary school last week. Earlier on we spoke to the Co-Head of Equal Education, in the Eastern Cape, Amanda Rinquest, who says we need to see progress reports and implementation plans Department of Basic Education,...

Three City of Johannesburg officials have been suspended after an investigation found irregularities in building houses that were damaged by a storm in Soweto last year. Commissioned by Joburg Mayor Herman Mashaba, the inquiry found that there had been discrepancies and irregularities by officials and contractors who built the homes. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Joburg Mayor Herman Mashaba

The DA's Federal Executive chairperson, James Selfe says there is no witch hunt against Cape Town mayor, Patricia de Lille. This follows the indefinite postponement of her disciplinary hearing today. Speaking to us earlier on, Selfe says De Lille's disciplinary hearing will be fair …

As South Africa commemorates human rights day, the Constitution Hill is to launch its inaugural Human Rights Festival. Constitution Hill CEO Dawn Robertson says the festival provides an opportunity to celebrate the gains we have made, but more importantly, the festival highlights the action that is still required to realize social justice in South Africa, on the African continent and globally. Tse...