Calls for individuals & organisations to register as election observers

Defend our Democracy Movement is urging individuals and organisations to register to observe the 2024 elections. The organisation says observers help protect the integrity of the elections in a politically non-partisan way. The Movement has also called on civil society organisations across the coun…

SAPO workers question recent agreement between unions and employers

South African Post Office workers say the temporary suspension of retrenchments are merely an election ploy by Government. Disgruntled workers are questioning a recent agreement signed by unions and the employer to withdraw retrenchments - saving roughly 4,700 jobs. But workers feel the decision to…

ANC commended for its decision not to expel Jacob Zuma

Former ANC president Thabo Mbeki has commended the party's decision not to expel former President Jacob Zuma for endorsing the MK party. Speaking during a campaign trail in Soweto, Mbeki says the decision to summon Zuma before the party's disciplinary committee is not cowardice but prescribed in th…

ANC in Mpumalanga to march against gender based violence, crime & drugs

The ANC in Mpumalanga will today march against gender based violence, crime and drugs in Matsulu township. Disgruntled community members say crime in the area has spiked drastically in recent months. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to ANC Mpumalanga spokesperson, Sasekani Manzini

IEC condemns acts of vandalism and theft of election posters

The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa has condemned recent acts of vandalism and theft of election posters. Political parties have raised concern over the removal of their elections posters in the run-up to the May elections. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to IEC Deputy Chief …

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomoeswana

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

SARA leader proposes R150 000 voucher to curb housing crisis in Gauteng

The leader of the South African Rainbow Alliance (Sara), Colleen Makhubele is proposing a R150 000 voucher for citizens to curb the housing crisis in Gauteng. Makhubele says the ANC-led government has failed over 6,000 Madala hostel residents, especially women, who continue to live in appalling con…

DA to march in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality against gang violence

The DA in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will today march against gang violence in the Northern areas of Gqeberha. The march is in honour of 3 year old Emilio Hutchinson who was killed by a bullet while sitting inside his home during a gang shoot out. DA Federal Leader Helen Zille will be leading …

House of diamond businessman raided days after announcing his independent candidacy

The sheriff of the court has raided the house of Diamond Businessman Louis Liebenberg, just days after announcing his independent candidacy for the May elections. The raid comes after Liebenberg's company Tariomix was placed under liquidation In April by the Mahikeng High Court in the North West. T…

Warrant of arrest for City of Johannesburg's City Manager mired in irregularities

The City of Johannesburg says the warrant of arrest issued for City manager Floyd Brink is mischievous. This after a sheriff of the court failed to enforce a contempt of court order against Brink at his residence in Roodepoort, Johannesburg. The City failed to adhere to a court order prohibiting th…