ANC Member of Parliament Ponani Makhubele has accused the party of removing her name from its National Assembly candidate list. Makhubele has accused the ANC of removing qualified candidates to make room for members close to the party's leadership. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Ponani Makhubele

The Department of Water and Sanitation has opened 36 criminal cases against 26 municipalities across the country for sewage spills. The Department says it opened criminal cases against municipalities for repeated sewage spills or failing to comply with government clean-up directives. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Anet Muir, Chief Director for Water Use Compliance and Enforcement at the Department

At least two people have died and 22 others injured after a building under construction collapsed in Victoria Street, George, in the Western Cape. About 75 workers were on site when the multi-storey building crashed down yesterday afternoon. For an update, Elvis Presslin spoke to the George Mayor, Leon van Wyk

The ANC Youth League say the DA's election campaign advert showing the burning of the South African flag is cowardly and disrespectful. In the advertisement the flag is seen burning in the background while the DA cautions against an ANC,EFF and MK coalition post the May elections. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to ANCYL National Spokesperson, Zama Khanyase

Eskom is taking City Power to court to force the entity to pay an over R1-billion debt. Eskom says City Power started defaulting on its payments since October 2023 and no payment was received for the March 2024 invoice. Eskom says the debt owed has reached unprecedented levels and further exacerbates Eskom's already strained financial situation. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Gauteng Eskom spokesperson Amanda Qithi

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 put forward a proposal to rename the eThekwini Metro Municipality in tribute to Prince Mangosutho Buthelezi of the Amazulu. The party says this is in effort to recognize his unwavering commitment to the anti-apartheid struggle and his tireless advocacy for peace. Now for more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA KwaZulu-Natal Chairperson, Zwakele Mncwango

To DC or not to DC, that was the question plaguing the ANC on whether to continue with former President Jacob Zuma's disciplinary hearing now or after the elections. The ANC postponed Zuma's disciplinary hearing several times amid fears of violence. Zuma stands charged of contravening the ANC's constitution for publicly endorsing the MK Party. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Political, Analyst Tessa Dooms

International oil giant Shell is reportedly planning to leave South Africa. The decision by Shell reportedly stems from a fallout with its long-term BEE partner, Thebe Investment Corporation over a R3.7 billion stake in Shell Downstream South Africa. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Trevor Shaku, Spokesperson of the South African Federation of Trade Unions, SAFTU

The Usindiso building fire Inquiry has found the City of Johannesburg liable for the tragedy that claimed 77 lives. This was concluded by Inquiry chairperson Justice Sisi Khampepe following months of hearings into the devastating fire that claimed the lives of 77 people, mostly foreign nationals at the Usindiso building in Marshalltown last year. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the DA's shadow MMC of public safety, Michael Sun

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority, SAHPRA says plans are in place to address codeine abuse. The plan is in response to high levels of the abuse of codeine-based medications like cough syrup particularly among the youth. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to SAHPRA's Inspectorate and Regulatory Compliance Manager, Mokgadi Fafudi

Today is the last day to apply for special votes for the upcoming general elections, as announced by the independent Electoral Commission (IEC). This deadline affects two groups: firstly, registered voters who are infirm or have mobility issues for home visits, and secondly, any registered voter who wants to vote early at their designated voting station. Now for more we spoke to Political Analyst Lukhona Mnguni 

The ANC says it has formally notified Former President Jacob Zuma of an upcoming disciplinary hearing. The party says this is a critical step that underscores its dedication to its constitutional principles. Zuma is expected to appear before the ANC DC next Tuesday. To further discuss this we spoke to Nelson Mandela University Centre for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution's, Professor Nontsikelelo Breakfast.....

The ANC Youth League says they are not happy with the representation of the young people on the ANC's provincial lists. ANC Youth League President Collen Malatji says they will be engaging ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula on a solution to include more young people on the provincial party list. Malatji was speaking at a media briefing unpacking the party's election manifesto. We spoke to ANC Youth League Spokesperson, Zama Khanyase....

The Gauteng Department of Health seeks to correct and prevent misuse of its overtime system

Nursing unions in the Eastern Cape are calling on the provincial Health Department to implement safety measures following a violent attack on staff at a rural clinic. A security guard was killed and five computers stolen during a recent robbery. Now for more on this we are joined on the line by Mzikazi Nkata, Provincial Secretary of the National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers' union (NUPSAW) in the Eastern Cape... 

Several political parties have reignited calls for the reinstatement of South Africa's death penalty. Capital punishment in the country was abolished in 1995. The African Transformation Movement, ATM and Patriotic Alliance say the death penalty should be applicable where heinous crimes have been committed. Now to talk more on this, we spoke to  Patriotic Alliance Gauteng Provincial Secretary, Solly Mkhize... 

Nearly 5,000 post office workers are facing retrenchment yet again. This after an unsuccessful application for relief funding by the Business Rescue Practitioners to halt the retrenchment process. The Post Office has been struggling to pay creditors and salaries given its deteriorating financial position. To speak to us more about the ordeal, we spoke to South African Post Office worker, Bonisani Mzobe...

The Freedom Front Plus has denied being an exclusively Afrikaner party. The statement follows the resignation of Advocate Lennit Max who accused the party of advancing and prioritising the interests of Afrikaners over other race groups. FFPlus' Chief Whip in Parliament and Western Cape Premier candidate, Dr. Corné Mulder says the allegations are unfounded...

New political party Xiluva says it wants South Africa to move from Constitutional Democracy to Parliamentary Sovereignty. The party is also advocating for the removal provincial government to only have two spheres of government, which is National and Local Government. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Xiluva President, Bongani Baloyi

Illegal electricity connections have resulted in the tragic deaths of three individuals, including a young man and two women, in the Eastern Cape. These unauthorized connections, performed without Eskom's consent or knowledge, strain the system and cause power failures. As of August 2017, Eskom had documented 15 fatalities and 147 injuries due to electricity-related accidents. Elvis Presslin spoke to Eskom Spokesperson Daphne Mokoena

The Inkatha Freedom Party in eThekwini municipality will today boycott Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda's State of the City Address. Kaunda is expected to provide a detailed account of the Municipality's performance at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban. The IFP says its planned boycott is to express their displeasure with the current administration. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to  IFP eThekwini caucus leader, Mduduzi Nkosi

Former three-time world boxing champion, Dingaan Thobela, has died after battling illness. The legendary boxer from Chiawelo, fondly known as the "Rose of Soweto" was found dead in his flat in Mayfair, Johannesburg, on Monday. For more on the legend and his impact on South African boxing, Elvis Presslin spoke to another legend, all the way from Toekomsrus or better known as Toekies, the  former South African superlightweight champion. WBC international superlightweight champion and former WBU welterweight champion of the world.Jan Bergman and boxing trainer, Colin Nathan....

A coalition of health advocacy groups will today march to the Gauteng department of health offices. SECTION27, Cancer Alliance, and Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) are calling on the department to use the R784 million set aside by National Treasury towards cancer treatment. Now for more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Sidwell Mbatha, Gauteng provincial chairperson of the Treatment Action Campaign, TAC

The Western Cape E-Hailing Association has embarked on a strike at the Cape Town International Airport. The association says the strike that started on Saturday is in response to the lack of parking provided by the app companies and poor working conditions. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Chairperson of the Western Cape E-Hailing Association, Siyabonga Hlabisa

A SASSA grants office in Mpumalanga has reportedly been closed for two months due to employees refusing to work in a bewitched environment. This after a senior employee reportedly came to the office with a sangoma who then performed rituals at night over several workstations. To further discuss this matter Elvis Presslin spoke to SASSA Mpumalanga Spokesperson, Senzeni Ngubeni

The International Criminal Court is reportedly expected to issue an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's attack on Gaza. The reports come amidst massive protests against Netanyahu's administration, as the war between Hamas and Israeli forces rages on. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor Chris Landsberg, Director of the Centre for African Diplomacy and Leadership at the University of Johannesburg, UJ

Former president Jacob Zuma's daughter, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla says her father will not meet with expelled uMkhonto weSizwe, MK Party founder Jabulani Khumalo to discuss his expulsion. Khumalo and four other MK members were axed from the party last week Friday for allegedly attempting to destabilise the party. The expulsion of Khumalo has since sparked concerns of uncertainty among other MK members, this as political parties brace themselves for the most hotly contested elections in the country's history. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Phapano Phasha, a Political Analyst

Defence and Military Veterans Minister, Thandi Modise, says a task team to deal with elections related crimes has been set up to respond to any form of criminality ahead of the May 29 general elections. Modise was speaking at the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster media briefing in Pretoria. She was joined by Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, Home Affairs Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, International Relations Minister, Naledi Pandor, and Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Nyshavheni. Elvis Presslin spoke to Willem Els, an Intelligence expert and Senior Training Coordinator on terrorism and explosives-related incidents at the Institute for Security Studies, ISS 

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 country to collectively observe the elections and share feedback into a common app system. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Executive Director at Defend Our Democracy, Zaakirah Vadi

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 withdraw retrenchments is aimed at averting a planned strike next week. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Nathan Bowers, National Bargaining Coordinator of the Communications Workers Union, CWU

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 the ANC's constitution in terms of procedure. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the ANC National Spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri

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

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 Electoral Officer, Masego Sheburi

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

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 conditions in Alexandra's township in Gauteng. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Ms. Makhubele 

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 the march. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Caucus Leader in Nelson Mandela Bay, Retief Odendaal

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. The 59-year-old diamond dealer is contesting the upcoming elections as an independent candidate. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Mr. Liebenberg 

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 the City from unlawfully disconnecting services to a client over rates owed to the City. The City of Joburg has since lodge an urgent application to the court to stay the execution of the warrant. Meanwhile, the Democratic Alliance, DA in Johannesburg says City manager Floyd Brink's warrant of arrest is mired in irregularities. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to DA's shadow MMC of public safety, Michael Sun

South African non-profit organisations are reportedly being used as a tool for terrorist financing. This according to a recent report by the Financial Intelligence Centre which found money is being siphoned off to suspected extremist groups in Syria and Indonesia. The report also revealed how religious students was reportedly sent to Syria with suitcases full of money to finance alleged terrorist activities. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Willem Els, an Intelligence expert and Senior Training Coordinator on terrorism and explosives-related incidents at the Institute for Security Studies, ISS

A disgruntled group of grant recipients will today march to Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha's office. The Limpopo Pay-Point Organisation is demanding Sassa and Post Bank to rescind the decision to close all physical cash pay points in the province. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the Chairperson of the Limpopo Pay-Point Organisation, Noko Motibane

Nearly half of South African adults are reportedly borrowing money to afford groceries. This is according to FinMark Trust's latest study, the FinScope Consumer South Africa report. The survey results found 40% of consumers are using credit for household necessities, while two out of five individuals have gone without electricity in the past 12 months, due to the lack of affordability. For more on the statistics, Elvis Presslin spoke to Jabulani Khumalo, Senior Data and Analytics Specialist at FinMark Trust

eThekwini Ratepayers Associations say they feel insulted by the no show of Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda at the budget consultation meeting. The meeting was aimed at discussing the city's proposed tariff hikes for the new financial year. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to theThekwini Ratepayers Associations Chairperson, Asad Gaffar

The KwaZulu Natal government has dismissed reports that it fired King Misuzulu KaZwelithini's praise singer Buzetsheni Mdletshe. This after the Zulu King issued a statement raising his discontent with the ANC-led provincial government accusing them of disrespecting the Zulu Monarch. But the provincial government says Mdletshe's extended two year contract expired in 2022 following his retirement in 2020. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to KZN Provincial government spokesperson Bongi Gwala and Bheki Mtolo, ANC KZN Provincial secretary

South Gauteng High Court Deputy Judge President Roland Sutherland has accused the Justice Minster's office for failure to provide adequate resources for the legal profession in South Africa. Judge President Sutherland made the remarks in a letter to his peers and the Ministry of Justice. He says the Justice Department is taking the legal profession for granted due to its inability to adequately staff and resource the country's courts. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Judges Matters Research and Advocacy Officer, Mbekezeli Benjamin

The Afrikaner Leadership Network says it is offering government help and expertise on how to address challenges facing the country. In a first joint statement of different Afrikaner organisations the network says it seeks to find solutions to problems faced by its own communities and South Africa as a whole. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to the Afrikaner Leadership Network Facilitator and Independent Commentator, Dr. Theuns Eloff

The ANC will appeal the Durban High Court's decision to dismiss its trademark case against the MK party. The court dismissed the ANC's application to prohibit the MK party from using a similar name and logo of its disbanded uMkhonto weSizwe military wing. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Legal Expert, Mpumelelo Zikalala

The National Freedom Party (NFP) has lodged a complaint with the IEC against the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) for alleged political intolerance. This after the IFP reportedly flew a helicopter with a "vote IFP banner" over a stadium where the NFP was launching its manifesto in KZN on Saturday. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to NFP Secretary-general, Canaan Mdletshe

Health Minister Dr. Joe Phaahla says there is over 2000 unclaimed bodies in government mortuaries countrywide. Minister Phaahla was responding to a parliamentary question. He says the bodies are in the country's six provinces with Kwazulu-Natal having the highest number of unclaimed bodies. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Chief Director for Hospital Services in the Health Department, Dr. Relenogile Ncha

Elvis Presslin takes a look at the current top African economic stories with 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