President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved salary hikes for ministers, deputy Ministers, MPs and premiers. The 2.5% salary hikes came into effect in April this year. For more on this Claude Naiker, National Manager for the Public Servants Association spoke to Elvis Presslin

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says the party has decided to form a Government of National Unity. Ramaphosa was briefing the media last night on outcomes of the party's special NEC meeting. He says parties will be invited to hold dialogue on how the ANC will constitute government. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Political Analyst, Tessa Dooms

The South African Police Service is investigating a bomb threat at Cape Town International Airport. This after Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) was alerted last night to a possible security threat aboard a flight departing for OR Tambo International Airport. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to one of the passengers, Tony Gaffane who says they were on the tarmac for nearly four hours following the bomb threat

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

ACTIONSA has withdrawn from the Multi-Party Charter. This follows outcomes of its two-day senate meeting in Randburg. The party says members of the Charter violated the pact by discussing possible coalitions with the ANC. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to DA National Spokesperson, Werner Horn...

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has issued a strong warning to travelers trying to enter the country illegally. This after immigration officials intercepted and deported 25 individuals at OR Tambo International Airport for attempting to enter the country illegally. The travelers were caught with counterfeit visitor visas and did not meet the necessary entry criteria upon arrival. Now for more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Mmemme Mogotsi, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, and Communications at the Border Management Authority

The Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) party says it is deeply concerned about the brutal killings of its members. MK Party member Mxolisi Zungu was gunned down yesterday in Cato Manor in KwaZulu-Natal. Zungu's death follows the death of two other MK members in Katlehong and Ekurhuleni in Gauteng. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Cultural and political analyst Musa Xulu

Disgruntled ANC members will today protest against the party's plans to go into coalition with the DA. The #NotWithDA campaigners will register their objection to the coalition outside the party's national executive committee meeting at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to ANC Member Esethu Hasane

Stellenbosch University's Policy Innovation Lab says the manifestos of political parties will determine whether there is common ground for coalitions. The Lab is analyzing manifestos of the four largest parties as talks to form South Africa's next government continues. Head of the Policy Innovation Lab, say there are still some considerable amount of differences among the parties. Professor Willem Fourie from Stellenbosch University's Policy Innovation Lab chats to Elvis Presslin

Lobby group, Afriforum says a significant step has been taken towards privately prosecuting ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula on charges of corruption. AfriForum's Private Prosecution Unit says it is now in possession of Mbalula's case docket related to his family holiday to Dubai. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Barry Bateman, Spokesperson for Afriforum's Private Prosecution Unit

Citizens who fail to report suspicions of child sexual abuse could end up behind bars. This is according to Salome Scheepers, Senior State Advocate at the Sexual Offence and Community Affairs Unit of the National Prosecuting Authority. Scheepers was addressing a webinar held in line with Child Protection Week. She says failure to report sexual abuse is punishable by imprisonment. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Sonja Carstens, spokesperson of MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, which hosted the seminar

Civil society organisation Cape Forum says the DA should negotiate for the devolution of powers to the Western Cape. This as political parties engage in discussions to form coalition governments. The organisation says it would be a missed opportunity to only focus on the DA's possible participation in a national coalition government or government of national unity. To elaborate further on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Hein Wyngaard, Executive Chairperson of the Cape Forum

Trade union COSATU is rejecting a possible ANC-DA coalition. This after the ANC lost its majority in the May elections. The ANC's alliance partner says a coalition with the DA is not in the best interest of workers. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks

The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has written to the IEC to query its seat allocation formula. The party is seeking clarification regarding the final seat allocation in the National Assembly following the recent elections. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to UDM's Secretary General, Yongama Zigebe

The South African Weather Service has issued several warnings in multiple provinces of adverse weather conditions. This follows devastating floods and heavy rainfall in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to South African Weather Service Forecaster, Lehlohonolo Thobela

The World Health Organization (WHO) says the tobacco industry is targeting youth with manipulative tactics into smoking highly addictive products. Globally, an estimated 37 million children aged 13 to 15 years use tobacco, according to a recent report by WHO. The Health Organization is calling for a ban on the sale of tobacco and nicotine-related products to minors. Elvis Presslin spoke to Peter Ucko, Chief executive of the Tobacco Alcohol and Gambling Advisory, Advocacy and Action Group

The MK party is threatening to boycott the first sitting of Parliament amidst allegations of electoral irregularities. Former President Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto weSizwe party is disputing the IEC's election results - this despite taking EFF's third spot nationally. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Advocacy officer at Judges Matter, Mbekezeli Benjamin

A  tornado and powerful thunderstorms have left a trail of destruction across parts of Durban, in KwaZulu Natal. Seven people have been declared dead, thousands displaced or missing after heavy rainfall and floods damaged multiple buildings and homes. Elvis Presslin spoke to KwaZulu Natal Red Cross provincial manager, Siyabonga Hlatshwayo

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

FF Plus leader Pieter Groenewald says the Phala Phala Independent Panel report should be reintroduced in Parliament. This after the ANC lost its majority in the 2024 elections. Groenewald says the ANC can no longer shield its President or members from accountability through its majority in Parliament. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to FF Plus Chief Whip, Dr. Corné Mulder

The Electoral Commission of South Africa, IEC has declared the country's national and provincial election free and fair. IEC chairperson Mosotho Moepya announced the 2024 election results last night. The announcement comes amid vote rigging claims in some parts of the country. For an overall look at the 2024 elections, Elvis Presslin spoke to Sanet Madonsela-Solomon, a Political analyst and lecturer in the department of political sciences at the University of South Africa, UNISA

At least seven people have died in floods in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro in the Eastern Cape. This after heavy rainfall and wind battered the province at the weekend. Several properties and municipal infrastructure have been damaged as a result. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the Executive Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Gary van Niekerk

The army has been deployed to strategic areas identified as hot spots amid concerns of possible violence post elections. Defence Minister, Thandi Modise, has appealed to political parties to respect the constitution after the IEC announced the general elections results at the weekend. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Athlenda Mathe, Spokesperson for the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS)

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has appointed a coalition team to facilitate engagements with other parties following the May elections. This after the ANC failed to retain its majority after 30 years in power. DA leader John Steenhuisen says the party wants to keep a "doomsday coalition" of the ANC, EFF and MK Party out of government. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Spokesperson Werner Horn

The African Transformation Movement, ATM has lodged 200 objections with the IEC about various discrepancies of the 2024 elections. The IEC has confirmed receipt of more than 579 objections submitted to it by various political parties alleging vote rigging and election fraud. For the latest Elvis Presslin spoke to ATM National Spokesperson, Zama Ntshona

Granville Abrahams, the National General Manager of Electoral Operations at the Independent Electoral Commission gives Elvis Presslin an update on the votes that have been counted so far

Elvis Presslin spoke to the FF plus CEO, Pieter De Necker on how the party has fared so far...

The African National Congress (ANC) is leading so far in seven provinces. Over 50% of the votes have been officially declared, following Wednesday's ballot. Latest election results show the ANC, DA and MK party as the top three leading parties. For the latest on the election results, Elvis Presslin touched base with SABC News Research Editor, Ronesh Dhawraj at the ROC

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, CSIR's election modelling system has put the ruling ANC below 50%. This as partial results in South Africa's national elections continue to trickle in. The ANC looks set to win just 42% of the votes according to projections from the CSIR. For more on this, Elvis Presslin was joined by the University of Free State, Political analyst, Professor Sethulego Matebesi

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

Roelf Pretorius, COPE's national party liaison committee representative talks to Elvis Presslin about his experience yesterday and his expectations...

Vote counting continues in some stations across South Africa. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Masego Sheburi, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer for the Independent Electoral Commission, IEC

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is confident South Africans will give the party a firm majority. Yesterday millions of eligible voters casted their ballots in the country's most crucial election, which threaten the ANC's 30 year rule since the dawn of democracy. Ramaphosa says the ANC ran a formidable and clean campaign under his leadership. For more on this, Independent political analyst, Dr. Dale McKinley joined Elvis Presslin at the ROC.. 

The United Africans Transformation party's spokesperson, Mighty Mabule joined Elvis Presslin at the  ROC in Midrand Johannesburg....

The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has announced the first results of the 2024 national and provincial elections. This as vote counting continues in some stations across South Africa. So far the ANC is leading the pack with 133 of 23 293 voting districts completed. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to SABC News Research Specialist Researcher, Maswele Ralebona

The MK party has filed papers at the Electoral Court against President Cyril Ramaphosa over his recent address to the nation. The party accuses Ramaphosa of breaching the Electoral Act and Electoral Code of Conduct by using a televised address to the nation on Sunday to outline achievements of his administration. MK party Spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela told our senior producer Ronald Phiri that President Ramaphosa abused his powers by addressing the nation days before an election 

Millions of South Africans will today cast their ballots in one of the country's most crucial elections. Three decades on, since the advent of a non-racial democracy in 1994, citizens will once again vote in a historic election. This election comes amid several polls suggesting the ANC will dip well below the 50% mark and face the possibility of losing power for the first time since taking control of government. Elvis Presslin was in communication with Masego Sheburi, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer for the Independent Electoral Commission, IEC and Political Analyst, Sandile Swana

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is using an election prediction model to predict results for the 2024 national and provincial elections. The CSIR says it uses data collected from previous elections to predict current results. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Ndumiso Cingo, Strategic Partnerships Manager for the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

About 38 000 patients are awaiting for surgery in Gauteng Hospitals. This was revealed in the Gauteng Legislature after provincial Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko claimed there were no backlogs in the province. Nkomo-Ralehoko was responding to a legislature question from the DA. The Health MEC has revealed Steve Biko Academic Hospital has the highest number surgery backlogs. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Gauteng Shadow Health MEC, Jack Bloom

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, NUMSA will today picket outside the South African Steel Mills in Meyerton, Johannesburg. This after 165 workers were reportedly unfairly dismissed for participating in a protected strike. Workers embarked on an indefinite strike after the company reportedly refused to recognise NUMSA as full time shopstewards. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to NUMSA's Regional Secretary In Sedibeng, Kabelo Ramokhathali

The Electoral Commission (IEC) in KwaZulu-Natal has met with the MK party and police following allegations of vote rigging at IEC storage sites in Chesterville and Hammersdale, at the weekend. This after video footage emerged of MK officials accusing IEC members of irregularities in securing ballot papers ahead of elections. The IEC dismissed the claims saying the electoral material were being prepared for distribution to voting stations ahead of special votes. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to MK Party KwaZulu-Natal Coordinator, Simphiwe Mpungose

The Border Management Authority says it is on high alert at all ports of entry ahead of tomorrow's election. This after immigration officials intercepted 28 Bangladesh nationals at OR Tambo International Airport on Saturday with fraudulent visas and lack of documentation. The Bangladesh nationals who have since been deported. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Stephen van Neel, Deputy Commissioner for Law Enforcement at the Border Management Authority

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

Amnesty International South Africa is urging citizens to prioritize human rights when voting in the May 29 elections. The organization has released a Human Rights Manifesto, highlighting 10 key issues for political parties and candidates to address. In a statement, Amnesty International emphasized that access to human rights is still problematic, with corruption undermining service delivery and depriving people of their constitutionally guaranteed basic needs. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Genevieve Quintal, Media and Communications Officer at Amnesty International South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished South Africans well as they cast their vote this week. In his address to the nation last night, the president also reflected on the challenges and achievements of the 6th administration. He said the election offers South Africans an opportunity to build on the achievements of the past administration. For more, Elvis Presslin spoke to Political Analyst Dr. Piet Croucamp

The Department of Justice and Correctional Services says it is communicating with Indian authorities following the arrest of Ajay and Anil Gupta. State capture accused Ajay was arrested along with his brother-in-law Anil Gupta in Dehradun, India, for allegedly abetting the suicide of a prominent businessman. Satinder Sahni, who died after leaping from an eight-storey building, implicated the pair in his suicide note. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the Department's Spokesperson Crispin Phiri

The Department of Correctional Services says its ready for inmates to cast their ballots on election day. According to the department, 14 753 inmates at correctional facilities have registered to vote. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Prisoners' rights activist and ex-inmate Lerato Manaka

A national shutdown by some striking truck drivers is set to continue despite elections next week. Workers affiliated to the Dynamic People's Union of South Africa (DPYUSA) are demanding better wages and working conditions at distribution company, SG Convenience. The Union says the strike will continue well into the elections next week. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to DPYUSA's General Secretary Mashudu Raphetha

Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) has accused the South African Police Service's (SAPS) management of not taking preparations for next week's general elections seriously. The Union says SAPS has relegated the preparatory responsibilities to provinces with no clear deployment plan. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to POPCRU Spokesperson, Richard Mamabolo

AmaZulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini has accused the Department of usurping signing powers of land ownership from Amakhosi. King Misuzulu was speaking during an Imbizo of Amakhosi, in Ulundi, KZN. He says changes to the Ingonyama Trust by government are in bad faith. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to the Chairperson of the Provincial House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, Inkosi Sifiso Shinga...