President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address has received mixed reaction with opposition parties like the EFF, ActionSA, and MK expressing disappointment over the lack of concrete solutions to South Africa's pressing issues. In contrast, the Democratic Alliance, a key partner in the Government of National Unity, welcomed the President's address, but emphasized the need for swift implementation of his proposed plans to drive meaningful change in the country. For reaction to the President's address, Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA Leader, Herman Mashaba, Professor Jannie Rossouw, Professor at the Wits Business School and Political Analyst, Professor Tumi Senokoane

The ANC, Cosatu, SACP, and SANCO will today march against the potential closure of ArcelorMittal South Africa, which threatens to leave thousands of workers jobless. Despite the company's decision to delay the closure of its long steel business by a month, the unions are demanding urgent government intervention to save the operations in Newcastle and Vereeniging. For more on today's planned march Elvis Presslin spoke to Cosatu Gauteng Secretary, Louisa Modikwe

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

As South Africa prepares for President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address, the African Transformation Movement (ATM) is calling for urgent action to address the country's pressing issues. With rising crime rates, economic stagnation, and infrastructure in disarray, the ATM is demanding accountability and tangible solutions from the President. To discuss the ATM's expectations and concerns, Elvis Presslin spoke to Zama Ntshona, the party's National Spokesperson

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver his State of the Nation Address (SONA) later this evening. This SONA is particularly significant, as it marks Ramaphosa's first address as leader of the Government of National Unity (GNU). As the nation holds its breath, eager to hear his plans for addressing the country's pressing economic and political challenges, Elvis Presslin spoke to Political analyst, Tessa Dooms, for her insights on the SONA

As South Africans eagerly await President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address (SONA) today, the country's economic challenges remain a pressing concern. With unemployment rates soaring to 33.5% and poverty affecting nearly half of the adult population, political parties are calling on the President to address these issues head-on. Elvis Presslin spoke to Thokozile Madonko, Researcher at the Wits University's Southern Centre for Inequality Studies, to share her expectations for the SONA

The Department of Social Development has deregistered over 6,000 non-compliant Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs). The department says a total of 203 279 organisations comprising of NPOs, voluntary associations and trusts across South Africa face the risk of deregistration for failure to comply with the requirements to submit annual reports. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Mpho Mngxitama, Acting Deputy Director General of Welfare Services at the Department of Social Development

The Hawks have launched an investigation into the alleged tampering of a Transnet fuel pipeline and theft of fuel in Alberton, Johannesburg. Hawks spokesperson Lieutenant colonel, Lloyd Ramovha told our Senior Producer Ronald Phiri that four individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident

The Democratic Alliance has confirmed that a landmark agreement has been reached with the Government of National Unity, to ensure the survival of private medical aids under the impending National Health Insurance Act, NHI. This follows intense negotiations between the ANC and DA, which had been at odds over key aspects of the NHI, as well as the Expropriation Act and the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act. DA national spokesperson Willie Aucamp spoke to our Senior Producer Ronald Phiri about what the agreement entails

Economists say South African motorists will have to tighten their belts as the price of fuel increased today. Both grades of petrol increased by 82 cents per litre, while diesel went up by R1.01 and R1.05 cents per litre. The increasses come as millions of South Africans struggle to keep their heads above the proverbial water, with the country's ever-rising cost of living and continuing load shedding. The increases have sparked concerns from ordinary South Africans, with households expected to fork out R1.29 cents more for illuminating paraffin at retail level, among other expences. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Road Freight Association CEO, Gavin Kelly