First Take SA

Zimbabwe is bracing for widespread protests today as liberation war veterans and citizens demand President Emmerson Mnangagwa's removal, amid escalating tensions over his intention to extend his rule beyond 2028. The war veterans, once loyal to Mnangagwa, have now shifted their support to Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, citing the president's failure to revive the economy. With tensions escal...

Public Interest SA has slammed the arrest of former SAA board member Yakhe Kwinana as an outrageous miscarriage of justice. Kwinana, embroiled in past controversies, was granted R2 000 bail on Friday after facing extortion and property damage charges. The non-profit organization says her arrest was excessive, questioning why she was detained for over a week while others in similar cases walked fre...

The EFF in the Northern Cape has launched a scathing attack on the predominantly Afrikaans town of Orania, calling into question its very existence. This despite the Constitution's guarantee of self-determination for cultural groups. The party aims to pressure provincial and national governments to rethink their stance on Orania's existence and its right to self-determination. Elvis Presslin spoke...

Civil organizations and political parties are demanding justice for a 7-year-old learner, allegedly raped at a private school in Matatiele, Eastern Cape. The incident, which came to light in October 2024, has sparked widespread public outcry, with many taking to social media to call for swift action. In response, the Eastern Cape Education Department has deregistered Bergview College, citing the s...

The ANC is confident the national budget will be passed In Parliament this week despite fierce opposition. Parliament is expected to vote on the 2025 budget delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday. But the two biggest partners in the GNU remain at loggerheads over the proposed 0.5 percentage point VAT hike. For more Elvis Presslin spoke to ANC National spokesperson, Mahlengi Bh...

It's a controversy that could shake up the World Cup qualifiers. The Lesotho Football Association (LFA) has formally requested FIFA to investigate whether Bafana Bafana fielded an ineligible player in their recent qualifier against Lesotho. The association contends that Bafana Bafana midfielder, Tebogo Mokoena, received yellow cards in two separate matches against Benin in November 2023 and Zimbab...

South Africa is set to commemorate the centenary birthday of Dr. Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe today. Sobukwe, founding member and first president of the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) was a revered leader in the country's liberation struggle. The Freedom Park Heritage Site and Museum, in partnership with the Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Beyers Naudé Local Municipality, Robert Mangaliso...

The South African Police Service recently met with AfriForum to discuss allegations of white genocide related to farm murders. Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says AfriForum has acknowledged that the crime statistics on such murders are accurate. This development comes after AfriForum and other groups raised concerns about farm murders, claiming they were part of a larger genocide...

ActionSA has written to Minister of Home Affairs Dr. Leon Schreib, requesting that he reject the citizenship application of Phil Craig, a British national and co-founder of the Cape Independence Advocacy Group. The party accuses Craig of undermining the unity of the Republic and threatens to take legal action if his application is approved. The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has also called...

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

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver a keynote address at the National Water and Sanitation Indaba today. The crucial gathering highlights the government's commitment to tackling South Africa's water security challenges. The Indaba, taking place during National Water Month and Human Rights Month, aims to address the country's water crisis, a priority task outlined by President Ramaphosa in...

President of the United Africa Movement and Ethiopian businessman, Hailey Shamebo has issued a strong call for South Africa to take decisive action against rampant crime. His remarks follow police confirmation that 32 kidnapped Ethiopian nationals escaped from captivity in Lombardy East, Johannesburg. Authorities have arrested 34 suspects so far and are investigating possible human trafficking lin...

The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements has been hit with a R450 million budget cut for the 2024/25 financial year, reducing its budget from R6.092 billion to R5.642 billion. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng attributes this significant reduction to the department's poor performance. Mervyn Cirota, DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Human Settlements, discusses the implications of this budget cut...

US political commentator and Senior editor-at-large and in-house counsel at Breitbart News Joel Pollak has extended well wishes to Leo Brent Bozell, nominated by President Donald Trump as the next US ambassador to South Africa. Bozell, founder of the Media Research Center, succeeds Reuben Brigety amid strained US-SA relations. His appointment surprised many, as Pollak was widely expected for the r...

The ANC has reportedly approached Build One South Africa (BOSA) to negotiate support for the 2025/2026 budget in Parliament. With the April deadline fast approaching, BOSA has outlined certain conditions for backing the budget. To elaborate further on these conditions Elvis Presslin spoke to BOSA Leader, MMusi Maimane

The African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association (AUBBTA) is planning a national shutdown in protest against various grievances, including the removal of President Emmerson Mnangagwa as SADC Chair and President of Zimbabwe. The association is demanding intervention from the South African Presidency and the Zimbabwean Embassy. Elvis Presslin spoke to African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association Cha...

One suspect in the Soshanguve mass shooting is set to appear in court today, following his arrest in connection with the weekend's tragic events that left six dead and four hospitalized. The suspect, an undocumented foreign national from Zimbabwe according to police. To shed more light on this developing story, Kgothatso Ramautswa, CEO and Founder of Saam Sokolo Security spoke to Elvis Presslin&nb...

The South African Municipal Workers' Union, SAMWU has condemned the alleged ongoing failure to pay workers' salaries in six municipalities across four provinces. Samwu General Secretary, Dumisane Magagula spoke to Elvis Presslin to elaborate further on their concerns

The National Commissioner of Police, General Fannie Masemola, has strongly defended police officers using force against criminals, saying police must act decisively when under attack. His remarks follow violent incidents across multiple provinces, where armed criminals engaged in deadly shootouts with police. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to South African Police Service Head of Communicati...

A disturbing report from the University of Johannesburg has uncovered alarming levels of cancer-causing chemicals in the Klip River, a vital water source in Gauteng. The study reveals high concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, which pose a significant threat to aquatic life, livestock, and human health. To elaborate further on the research, Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Mathap...

ActionSA has announced that it will not support the national budget as the April deadline for approval looms. This decision comes after a meeting between ActionSA and the ANC on Friday, where the ANC expressed confidence that a solution would be found. However, ActionSA, along with other parties like the EFF and DA, have made it clear that they won't vote for the budget due to its proposed increas...

The High Court in Pretoria has ordered that a stateless child born to refugee parents from Rwanda be granted South African citizenship. The landmark ruling has significant implications for others in similar situations. Specialist Immigration Lawyer, Ashraf Essop says the judgment is binding and can be relied upon by those affected. Mr. Essop spoke to Elvis Presslin

South Africa's former ambassador to the US Ebrahim Rasool met with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation yesterday, following his abrupt expulsion from the US. Rasool's diplomatic status was revoked after he linked former US President Donald Trump to white supremacy during a webinar. The Department has confirmed the meeting, but details remain scarce, with a formal report set t...

The South African Institute of Race Relations (IRR) has launched the #NoMoreRaceLaws Bill, urging Parliament to repeal all race-based statutory provisions in South African law. This move aims to address the country's lingering apartheid-era racial classification system, which the IRR argues is at odds with the Constitution's non-racialism foundation. Elvis Presslin spoke to Hermann Pretorius, Head...

The Economic Freedom Fighters in Mpumalanga is set to lead a service delivery march to the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality today. At the heart of their protest are pressing issues such as rampant corruption, poor service delivery, and lack of access to essential services. The party says Key concerns include the ongoing water shortages, neglected municipal roads, and unfair employment practices. F...