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…

Madlanga Commission: Extension discussions ongoing.

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has adjourned for today and will resume on Wednesday morning. North West Businessman Brown Mogotsi, was today expected back on the stand,but failed to appear, citing illness. Evidence leader Advocate Matthew Chaskalson told the commission a medical certificate is …

World would faces chaos without international law adherence.

The Middle East is on edge after US and Israeli strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.  It triggered retaliatory missile attacks, emergency U.N. meetings and protests across several countries. World leaders are divided, while civilians across the region brace for further escalation. Sa…

Hawks arrest health officials over allegations of R4.5m COVID fraud.

The Hawks' National Serious Corruption Investigation Unit has arrested three suspects from the Health Department this morning. The suspects have been arrested on charges of fraud and theft. The three are set to appear in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court today. Sakina Kamwendo spoke …