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 African Transformation Movement (ATM) is demanding accountability from the South African government and military leadership for deploying what they deem ill-equipped soldiers to the Democratic Republic of Congo. This outcry comes after nine South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers and two others were killed in a battle with Rwandan-backed M23 rebels. The ATM has expressed outrage over the government's continued deployment of SANDF to high-risk missions globally. Elvis Presslin spoke to ATM National Spokesperson, Zama Ntshona

MK Party Deputy President John Hlophe has been accused of sexual harassment by the party's former Mpumalanga convener Mary Phadi. Phadi claims Hlophe allegedly invited her to his hotel room with the intent of having sexual relations after a leadership meeting in Nelspruit last year. Phadi has reportedly detailed her allegations in a letter to MK Party President Jacob Zuma. Ms. Phadi spoke to Elvis Presslin to elaborate on the allegations

The United Nations' permanent representative for Sierra Leone, Algeria,Guyana and Somalia, Dr. Michael Imran Kanu, has called for a political resolution as violence escalates in the eastern parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kanu was speaking during Sunday's urgent UN Security Council meeting after nine South African National Defence Force soldiers, and two others, were killed during a recent battle with Rwandan-backed M23 rebels. Pressure is mounting against the Rwandan government as hundreds of people have been killed and over 1-million others displaced in parts of the country.  For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to African military defense expert, Professor Thomas Mandrup

The family of Calvin Moagi is mourning his death, after the South African soldier was killed in clashes with M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Moagi was among nine South African soldiers who died near the city of Goma in eastern DRC. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the Moagi family spokesperson, Monageng Moagi

The GOOD Party will consult the Hawks following DA Federal Chairperson Helen Zille's alleged admission that she had prior knowledge of police raids on Cape Town Mayoral Committee members' offices. This comes after raids were conducted on the offices of Alderman JP Smith and Xanthea Limberg on Friday. GOOD party Secretary-General, Brett Herron told our Senior Producer Ronald Phiri that Zille's actions warrant investigation

The Democratic Alliance (DA) is set to challenge the Expropriation Bill and the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill at the Constitutional Court. This move comes after the DA declared a formal dispute with its Government of National Unity partner - ANC over the two bills. The DA cites concerns over their constitutionality and the potential impact of the Bills on South Africans. To elaborate further on their concerns, Elvis Presslin spoke to DA National Spokesperson, Karabo Khakhau and ANC National spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri

A group of twenty-five survivors and families of activists who disappeared or were killed during South Africa's struggle for democracy have filed a court application seeking constitutional damages for what they have termed the political suppression of the apartheid-era cases. The group has enlisted the services of nonprofit organisation, the Foundation for Human Rights, which was formed in 1996 to enforce human rights following the abolishment of the Apartheid regime. The organisation is seeking relief to compel President Cyril Ramaphosa and his government, to establish an independent and public commission of inquiry into the alleged political interference that resulted in the alleged suppression of hundreds of apartheid-era crimes. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Zaid Kimmie, Director at the Foundation for Human Rights

The #PayTheGrants Campaign has welcomed a landmark court ruling, declaring SASSA's 2023 regulations limiting access to the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant as unconstitutional and invalid. #PayTheGrants Deputy Director, Elizabeth Raiters, hailed the Gauteng High Court's decision as a major victory for current SRD grant beneficiaries and those previously excluded due to SASSA's restrictive regulations. She spoke to our senior producer Ronald Phiri

A shocking report by the Bench-Marks Foundation has lifted the lid on the illicit gold trade in South Africa, revealing that licensed mining companies are buying gold from illegal miners. The study also exposed a complex web of illegal gold sales to scrap metal dealers, syndicates, security companies, and even police officers. To delve deeper into these findings and their implications, Elvis Presslin spoke to David Van Wyk, lead researcher and activist at the Bench-Marks Foundation