Gauteng residents going hungry following government's centralisation of food banks

The Democratic Alliance says thousands of Gauteng residents are going hungry after the provincial government's centralisation of food banks. Despite recorded beneficiaries, households are struggling to access food due to logistical barriers. The DA blames the centralisation, saying it has created b…

Six people dead, three unaccounted for following Johannesburg building collapse

 A devastating building collapse in Ormonde, Johannesburg, has left six people dead, with one still trapped under the rubble and three unaccounted for. Two people have been rescued and emergency services are working tirelessly to locate the missing individuals.Elvis Presslin spoke to Johannesburg M…

South African stuck in Bahrain as Middle East war intensifies

Several countries, including the US and Gulf states, have condemned Iran's missile and drone attacks on sovereign territories. The strikes targeted civilian areas, causing fear among populations. South Africans caught in Bahrain and Dubai bombings are living in fear, hoping to return home safely. E…

Road Freight Association warns international oil price hike may impact SA consumers at the till

The Road Freight Association, is warning South African consumers to prepare for higher costs at the till, as fuel prices are set to rise. The Association attributes the March fuel price increase to rising international oil prices, triggered by supply and logistics risks amid tensions between Iran, …

IPID to release Phala Phala report following government's declassification of the document

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is set to release its report on the Phala Phala robbery at President Ramaphosa's farm in Limpopo, following the government's decision to declassify the document. The move comes after ActionSA's year-long push for transparency, with the party i…

Vodafone partners with Jeff Bezos's Amazon satellite to connect mast in Europe and Africa

It's now time to take a look at the current top African economic stories.....Elvis Presslin spoke to Victor Kgomoesoana, 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... 

COSATU calls for heads to roll in looting of R50 million South African Army Fund

COSATU is calling for decisive action against senior military officials allegedly involved in the looting of the South African Army Foundation. The union says reports of corruption and mismanagement are "extremely concerning" and demands that those responsible be charged and prosecuted. SANDF perso…

Constitutional Development Minister launches 30-year anniversary of signing SA Constitution into law

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi will lead the national launch of the 30-year anniversary of the Constitution's signing into law today. The event, held at Johannesburg's Apartheid Museum, will also launch Human Rights Month, themed "The Bill of Rights at 30: Making …

Financial Sector Conduct Authority considering next steps following probe into misappropriation of R50 million SANDF fund

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority has completed an investigation into the alleged misappropriation of R50 million from a fund meant to support South African soldiers. The money, contributed by military personnel, was intended for life insurance, funeral policies and other benefits. The authori…

Africa4Palestine condemns killing of Iran's Supreme Leader reportedly during US-Israeli attack

Africa4Palestine has condemned the US-Israeli attack on Iran, which allegedly resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The group slammed the attack as an act of aggression. Elvis Presslin spoke to Africa4Palestine Communications and Campaigns Manager, Alie Komape