First Take SA

Stocks on the JSE ended today's trading session exceptionally higher, after Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in by parliament as the new president of South Africa. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Maudi Lentsoane, who is the CEO of Lehumo Investments.

17:30 Econ Update with Dirk Pieters of FNB securities.

Eight suspects facing charges of alleged fraud, corruption, theft and money laundering have appeared in the Bloemfontein Regional court. The accused are Free State Agriculture head Peter Thabethe, former Oakbay chief executive Nazeem Howa, Varun Gupta, Ashu Chalwa, Ronica Ragavan and Kamal Vasrum. The other two are Free State Agriculture department Chief Financial Officer Dr Tikisi Masiteng and Sy...

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in as the President of the country. This follows the resignation of Jacob Zuma last night. Ramaphosa was sworn in by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to research professor at the University of Johannesburg, Professor Steven Friedman

16:30 Econ Update with Dirk Pieters of FNB securities.

Several politicals parties have welcomed the election of ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa s the President of the country. Ramaphosa was elected unopposed by the National Assembly. The election of Ramaphosa follows the resignation of Jacob Zuma last night. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to IFP Chief Whip, Narend Singh, COPE leader, Mosiua Lekota and FF PLUS Leader, Dr Pierter Groenwald

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...

17:30 Econ Update with Etienne Eloff of FNB securities.

16:30 Econ Update with Etienne Eloff of FNB securities.

Questions still remain about President Jacob Zuma's future -- despite the ANC National Executive's marathon 13-hour meeting on Monday to resolve the issue. While a briefing in Johannesburg this afternoon on the outcome of the meeting, reported the decision to recall him - little light has been shed on the reasons for the move, time frames for his stepping down and what will happen should he remain...

The ANC says it expects President Jacob Zuma to respond to news of his recall tomorrow. The decision to recall Zuma follows protracted negotiations to convince him to resign. Briefing the media earlier at Luthuli House in Johannesburg, Magashule says the president has requested more time to respond accordingly. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to UDM Leader General Bantu Holomisa and to Political Analyst, M...

The ANC's National Executive Committee (NEC) is expected to make a final decision on President Jacob Zuma's fate as head of state, today. This after long negotiations between President Zuma and Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa on the leadership transition within the ANC. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Political Analyst, Ebrahim Fakir....

The stakes are high ahead of the possible announcement of President Jacob Zuma's recall by the ANC as Head of State. ANC leaders are currently locked in a meeting in Irene outside Pretoria ,where the governing party's National Executive Committee is to decide Zuma's fate. ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa earlier held a preliminary meeting with senior party leaders before the NEC meeting. Tsepiso Makw...

It's Friday! And as per usual on a Friday we end off with music, on our regular slot Open Mic. Today we profile Sibusiso Dube, also known as "Caysoul Muziq (Music)". He is a talented Soulful singer and songwriter, from Soweto. Ronald Phiri spoke to Caysoul, who has more than 10 years of experience in the music industry...

The Department of Justice and Correctional Services has published the regulations of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into allegations of state capture. This comes two weeks after the terms of reference released by the department. The regulations will enable the Chairperson of the commission, Deputy Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo to collect evidence and subpoena witnesses to testify before the Com...

ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe says the party cannot confirm any speculation of a meeting between President Zuma and Deputy President Ramaphosa, to discuss President Zuma's voluntary resignations. According to sources close to the officials, Ramaphosa will meet with Zuma at his official residence of Mahlambandlopfu, in Pretoria, to finalise terms of Zuma's exit package. But Pule Mabe refuses to engage...

17:30 Econ Update with Jose Fernandes of FNB Securities

16:30 Econ Update with Jose Fernandes of FNB Securities

Cosatu says the SASSA's application to the Constitutional Court is a sign of a lack of leadership at government level. The labour federation has called on Minister of social development, Bathabile Dlamini to be released from her responsibilities with immediate effect. Elvis Preslin spoke to COSATU's national Spokesperson, Sizwe Pamla

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) and the department of Social Development have come under fire for asking the Constitutional Court for a six month extension of its contract with Cash Paymasters Services (CPS). This, after the court ruled in 2014 that the contract Sassa signed with CPS in 2012 was illegal and invalid. COSATU has called on minister Bathabile Dlamini to be released fr...

17:30 Econ Wrap with Herman Lloyd of FNB Securities

Activists from the Alternative Mining Indaba, earlier marched to the Cape Town ICC to hand over a memorandum to the officials at the Mining Indaba2018. The Alternative Mining Indaba is calling on mining bosses to change their attitudes and shift their mind-sets when it comes to the communities around the mines. Elvis Preslin spoke to the Executive Director of the Economic Justice Network, Reverend...

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) says its saddened by the death of two mine workers who were trapped underground at Kloof mine, on Gauteng's West Rand due to a fall of the ground. It's unclear at this stage what the exact cause of the incident was, but Sibanye Gold believes it may be due to seismic activity. Elvis Preslin spoke to NUM's Health and Safety Chairperson, Peter Bailey

The highly anticipated Black Panther film premieres in South Africa on the 16th February 2018 at cinemas nationwide. The cast features a few South Africans including veteran actor John Kani. Kani, who plays King T'Chaka, the ruler of a fictional world called Wakanda has managed to influence Marvel Studio to adopt isiXhosa as Wakanda's official language. Kani's son, Atandwa also features in the mov...

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured South Africans that his engagement with President Jacob Zuma seeks to find a speedy resolution to the current leadership and political impasse. In a statement, Ramaphosa says he has begun "direct" discussions with President Zuma on the transition and matters relating to his position as Head of State. Ramaphosa was responding to the heightened anxiety over...