As the school bells prepare to ring today, marking the official start of the 2026 academic year, families across the country are feeling that familiar mix of excitement and bittersweet nerves. This as their little ones are trading in playtime for pencils and books today as they embark on their Grade 1 journey. It's a big day for these little learners, filled with excitement, nerves and endless possibilities. Elvis Presslin spoke to Grade 1 learner, Kgato Kanyane alongside her father Mr. Oscar Kanyane

As the school bells prepare to ring today, marking the official start of the 2026 academic year, families across the country are feeling that familiar mix of excitement and bittersweet nerves. This as their little ones are trading in playtime for pencils and books today as they embark on their Grade 1 journey. It's a big day for these little learners, filled with excitement, nerves and endless possibilities. Elvis Presslin spoke to Grade 1 learner, Kgato Kanyane alongside her father Mr. Oscar Kanyane

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A weekly news and current affairs show presented by Elvis Presslin on SAfm 104 to 107 from 5:00 to 6:00 am.

A weekly news and current affairs show presented by Elvis Presslin on SAfm 104 to 107 from 5:00 to 6:00 am.

Excitement and Nerves as Schools Open for the 2026 Academic Year

The African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association (AUBBTA) is calling on the government to declare a national disaster in Limpopo Province due to severe flooding and infrastructure damage. Heavy rainfall has left communities stranded, roads blocked and food transportation disrupted, particularly in border areas with Mozambique and Zimbabwe, such as Bennde Mutale Village. AUBBTA Chairperson, Phumudzo Mukhwathi is urging President Ramaphosa to declare Limpopo a national disaster area and spoke to Elvis Presslin

The African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association (AUBBTA) is calling on the government to declare a national disaster in Limpopo Province due to severe flooding and infrastructure damage. Heavy rainfall has left communities stranded, roads blocked and food transportation disrupted, particularly in border areas with Mozambique and Zimbabwe, such as Bennde Mutale Village. AUBBTA Chairperson, Phumudzo Mukhwathi is urging President Ramaphosa to declare Limpopo a national disaster area and spoke to Elvis Presslin

Calls for the Limpopo province to be declared a national disaster

ActionSA is preparing legal papers to challenge the classification of the IPID report into the Phala Phala investigation as "Top Secret". The party argues the decision is an attempt to keep the report from the public and is challenging the constitutionality of the Minimum Information Security Standards policy. The report relates to the investigation into the conduct of Presidential Protection Unit members at Phala Phala, with the Public Protector previously finding their actions constituted maladministration. ActionSA says the report's classification is likely to be looked upon unfavourably by courts, given the criteria for Top Secret classification. Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA National Chairperson, Michael Beaumont

ActionSA is preparing legal papers to challenge the classification of the IPID report into the Phala Phala investigation as "Top Secret". The party argues the decision is an attempt to keep the report from the public and is challenging the constitutionality of the Minimum Information Security Standards policy. The report relates to the investigation into the conduct of Presidential Protection Unit members at Phala Phala, with the Public Protector previously finding their actions constituted maladministration. ActionSA says the report's classification is likely to be looked upon unfavourably by courts, given the criteria for Top Secret classification. Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA National Chairperson, Michael Beaumont

ActionSA to Challenge 'Top Secret' Status of Phala Phala IPID Report

Border Management Authority officers at Beitbridge Port of Entry have intercepted another group of undocumented minor children. Authorities detained 33 children, aged between 4 and 15 years, all travelling without proper documentation from South Africa to Zimbabwe. Two Zimbabwean men have been arrested on charges of facilitating illegal movement of persons under the Immigration Act. For the latest update Elvis Presslin spoke to Mmemme Mogotsi, Border Management Authority Spokesperson

Border Management Authority officers at Beitbridge Port of Entry have intercepted another group of undocumented minor children. Authorities detained 33 children, aged between 4 and 15 years, all travelling without proper documentation from South Africa to Zimbabwe. Two Zimbabwean men have been arrested on charges of facilitating illegal movement of persons under the Immigration Act. For the latest update Elvis Presslin spoke to Mmemme Mogotsi, Border Management Authority Spokesperson

Excitement and Nerves as Schools Open for the 2026 Academic Year

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