ANC opposes SACP independent election move plan

The deteriorating relationship between the ANC and the SACP will top the agenda of the ANC's long-standing Special NEC meeting later this afternoon. This follows the Communist Party's decision to contest local government elections independently. The shift reflects the party's perceived exclusion an…

Weekly Coalface feature with Martin Creamer.

Award winning News and Current Affairs Show host/presenter Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News and Mining Weekly, live on weekdays from 12 noon to 1 pm on SAfm 104-107fm.

ActionSA accuses Department of Health for misuse of public funds

ActionSA says the Department of Health spent over R800 000 on a disciplinary process against an official who exposed alleged tender fraud. The party claims this is a misuse of public funds meant for critical health interventions. The official, Advocate Maile Ngake, reported irregularities amounting…

DA gears up for its Federal Congress this weekend

The Democratic Alliance is gearing up for its Federal Congress in Midrand this weekend. Over 2,000 delegates are expected, with several candidates vying for the top leadership positions. The congress will also consider constitutional amendments and policy proposals. Voting for Federal Council posit…

COSATU welcomes Protected Disclosures Bill

The Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU has welcomed the Protected Disclosures Bill, released for public comment, which aims to protect whistleblowers from victimisation. The Bill provides legislative interventions in response to the Zondo Commission and COSATU's proposals. However, COSA…

Defend our Democracy welcomes new laws aimed at prefessionalising public sector

Defend Our Democracy has welcomed new laws aimed at professionalising the public sector. President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law the Public Administration Management Amendment Act and the Public Service Amendment Act. The laws aim to prevent political interference in government appointments. Mart…

AFRICA BRIEF with Victor Kgomeswana

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 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon kicks off this weekend

The 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon is set to kick off in Cape Town this weekend. The event features a 56km Ultra Marathon on Saturday and a 21.1km Half Marathon on Sunday. Over 30,000 runners are expected to participate in the iconic event. A new board was appointed to improve race standards …

SACP Gauteng welcomes adoption of the province's 2026/27 budget

The South African Communist Party in Gauteng has welcomed the eventual adoption of the province's 2026/27 budget, following an initial failure to secure enough support in the legislature. Valued at approximately R179.2 billion, the budget is critical to funding key sectors including education, heal…

ANC to open interviews for metro mayoral candidates this week

The ANC is set to formally open interviews for metro mayoral candidates this week. The selection process is currently underway. The final list of candidates will be made public by the end of May. Elvis Presslin spoke to ANC National spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri