As President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares to deliver the State of the Nation Address tomorrow (Thursday), South Africans eagerly await his plans to tackle the country's pressing issues, including rising unemployment, the high cost of living, and persistent load shedding. Save South Africa, a non-profit organization, has been vocal about its concerns and hopes the President will prioritize these issues in his address. To discuss Save SA's expectations, Elvis Presslin spoke to National Communications Director, Tebogo Mashilompane

The City of Johannesburg has announced the resumption of Rea Vaya bus services following a brief suspension. This after two bus drivers were fatally shot in separate incidents in Soweto. For more insight into the situation and the concerns of transport workers, Elvis Presslin spoke to Risimagi Mathebula, Shopsteward at Pioneer Transport (Rea Vaya) and Satawu Westrand Secretary

Five mine workers have lost their lives in a tragic incident at Harmony's Doornkop and Joel mines in Gauteng and the Free State. The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) has strongly condemned the incident, labeling it a 'corporate genocide' - pointing to a broader pattern of neglect and exploitation in the mining sector. For more on this developing story, Elvis Presslin spoke to AMCU President, Joseph Mathunjwa

Afrikaans e-hailing company Wanatu is being accused of operating without necessary permits and with no vehicle impoundments by Metro Police. This was revealed by Build One SA Gauteng Provincial Legislature Member, Ayanda Allie. The revelation follows recent protests by E-hailing drivers against Tshwane metro police officers impounding their vehicles over a lack of necessary permits. Tshwane MMC for Roads and Transport, Tlangi Mogale, spoke to Elvis Presslin about these allegations

The South African Pharmacy Council has instructed pharmacists to dispense abortion medication, regardless of personal beliefs. This after 13 NGOs and legal centers expressed concerns about pharmacists denying patients access to abortifacients, citing moral or religious reasons. Victoria Satchwell, Executive Director of Abortion Support South Africa spoke to Elvis Presslin about the implications of this development

ActionSA has expressed concern over what it refers to as reckless remarks made by US President, Donald Trump in response to South Africa's Expropriation Bill into law. The party was reacting to news that Trump and his administration will be cutting off all future funding to South Africa, after accusing Pretoria of confiscating land and discriminating against certain citizens. ActionSA has refuted the Trump's claims as baseless and unfounded, adding that it must be incumbent upon Trump to receive more balanced counsel on matters pertaining to South Africa. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA President, Herman Mashaba

World Cancer Day is being marked around the globe today, with a focus on the need for personalized care. In South Africa, cancer cases are projected to double by 2030. To discuss the challenges and potential solutions, Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor Michael Herbst, a Clinical Health Specialist and Patient Advocate, who's also a Skin Cancer survivor

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) will investigate alleged maladministration at Ithala Development Finance Corporation, following a Prudential Authority report that found Ithala to be technically and legally insolvent. This development has put over two-hundred thousand depositors at risk of losing their deposits. To discuss this further, Elvis Presslin spoke to Mlungisi Ndlovu, Provincial Manager of the Public Servants Association in KwaZulu Natal

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has expressed deep concern over US President Donald Trump's misconception of South Africa's Expropriation Act. This after Trump threatened to cut aid funding to South Africa in response to the Act. The DA says the Act doesn't permit arbitrary land seizure and that fair compensation will be required for legitimate expropriations. To discuss this further, Elvis Presslin spoke to Democratic Alliance Spokesperson, Willie Aucamp

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