The Correctional Services Department is probing allegations that wealthy inmates are bribing officials for special treatment. Reports suggest some prisoners, like businessman Thoshan Panday at Westville Correctional Centre, are paying for hospital holidays and other perks, essentially buying their way out of regular prison conditions. To shed more light on this issue, Elvis Presslin spoke to Miles Bhudu, President of the South African Prisoners Organisation for Human Rights (SAPOHR)

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU) is leading a picket at the Labour Court in Braamfontein today, to demand permanent employment for Community Health Workers nationwide. The Union's Day of Action protests is aimed at the National Department of Health's alleged failure to provide reasons for recurring fixed-term contracts for Community Health Workers. Elvis Presslin spoke to NEHAWU National Spokesperson, Lwazi Nkolonzi

Controversy surrounds the uMkhonto weSizwe Party as members continue to express discontent over the appointment of new leaders. This after party leader Jacob Zuma recently welcomed former Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane and ex-ANC member Willies Mchunu to key roles. For expert insight, Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst from Nelson Mandela University

Three suspects are in custody for allegedly facilitating fake marriages between South African women and foreign nationals. This after a joint operation uncovered a secret Home Affairs office in Greyville, Durban, allegedly used to facilitate spousal visas. Elvis Presslin spoke to Mosa Chabane, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs

Elvis Presslin takes a look at the current top African economic stories with 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

Iran has vowed to defend itself following Israeli air strikes that reportedly killed at least four Iranian soldiers, heightening fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East. The strikes, launched early Saturday, targeted Iranian military positions, leading to significant casualties. In a stern warning, Israel stated that Iran would pay a heavy price if it retaliates. Meanwhile, Israel continued its offensive on Sunday by striking Hezbollah and Hamas sites in Lebanon and Gaza, with no indication of the hostilities abating, fueling concerns of an expanding war in the region. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Senior Researcher at the Institute for Global Dialogue associated with UNISA and Research Fellow at Institute for Pan African Thought and Conversation, Mikatekiso Kubayi

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has welcomed Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber's decision to grant visa-free access to Ukrainian diplomats, but Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya clarifies that President Cyril Ramaphosa has not yet approved the move. Magwenya has questioned how Schreiber announced the agreement without formal authorization. This disagreement reflects ongoing divisions within the Government of National Unity over the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with the DA supporting Ukraine and the ANC seeing Russia as a 'valuable ally'. Elvis Presslin spoke to Ryan Smith MP, DA Deputy Spokesperson for International Relations

Parliament is seeking to expand its oversight over the Presidency, sparking a major debate about accountability and transparency. The proposal, tabled by opposition parties, including the uMkhonto weSizwe, Freedom Front Plus, and Action SA, calls for the establishment of a parliamentary committee to monitor the performance and spending of the Presidency. Former IFP chief whip, Narend Singh spoke to our Senior Producer Ronald Phiri about what prompted his proposal to advocate for increased legislative oversight in the Presidency

The Department of Basic Education says incidents of food poisoning have disrupted teaching and learning. This after a wave of food poisoning incidents rocked schools in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo, affecting over 100 learners and claiming the lives of six children in Naledi, Soweto, last month. The Department reports that the majority of cases occurred during school hours, significantly disrupting teaching and learning. Basic Education Spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga sheds more light on this developing story with Elvis Presslin

Thirty elephants that escaped from a private game reserve have caused alarm in KwaCeza, KwaZulu Natal prompting some families to flee their homes. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife is now seeking assistance from NGOs and the public to develop non-lethal methods to manage the roaming elephants. Vuyiswa Radebe, Head of Conservation Operations at Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, discusses their search for the escaped elephants with Elvis Presslin