The Good Party led by Patricia de Lille will launch its 2024 election manifesto in Johannesburg this weekend. De Lille who is a tourism minister in the ANC-led government will together with her members be revealing what they say is a manifesto for a fairer and brighter South Africa. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Good Party Secretary General and Member of Parliament, Brett Heron

The South African National Taxi Council, SANTACO has welcomed the extension of Covid-19 Taxi Relief Fund. Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga announced the extension yesterday during a media briefing. The Fund was introduced in 2022 to assist taxi operators who experienced financial challenges during the COVID-19 hard lockdowns. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to SANTACO's national spokesperson Rebecca Phala

Former President Thabo Mbeki has lashed out at his successor Jacob Zuma for campaigning against the ANC. Mbeki was speaking to SABC foreign editor Sophie Mokoena on the sidelines during his engagement with students at the University of South Africa, UNISA in Tshwane. Mbeki says Zuma has defined himself outside the ANC by joining the uMkhontoweSizwe Party. Elvis Presslin spoke to Thobani Zikalala, a political analyst

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has increased the Social Relief of Distress grant by R20. The R350 special grant was introduced in 2020 in response to the socio-economic hardship related to the Covid-19 pandemic. The increase comes into effect next month. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to SAFTU spokesperson, Trevor Shaku

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 Independent Institute of Education is challenging higher education students to study in a language that is not their mother tongue. The institute says universities should also create supportive and inclusive environments that cater for diverse linguistic backgrounds. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Peter Kriel, General Manager at the Independent Institute of Education

The South African Police Services will deploy additional resources to address gang related violence and crime in some communities in Gauteng. The increased policing is expcted to affect places like Westbury, Eldorado Park, Newclare, Claremont, Riverlea and Noordegesig - Which have seen a surge in gang violence. ActionSA has since laid criminal charges against the Fast Gun Gang after it published threats against Anti-Drugs Activist, Dereleen James who operates in such communities. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Anti-Drugs Activist Dereleen James

The sale of 51% shares in South African Airways, SAA to the Takatso Consortium has been grounded. Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan announced the cancellation of the controversial deal which has been marred in secrecy. In 2021 the Consortium was announced as the preferred bidder to acquire the embattled state-owned airline. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Shadow Minister of Public Enterprise, Dr. Mimmy Gondwe

eThekwini Mayor in KwaZulu-Natal, Mxolisi Kaunda says negotiations with SAMWU have resumed as most striking municipal workers return to work. Kaunda was briefing the media on the week long violent strike which has affected service delivery in the city. Now for more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to SAMWU KZN Regional Secretary, Xolani Dube

MK Party youth leader Bonginkosi Khanyile says there will be no elections if the Party and former President Jacob Zuma are removed from the ballot. Khanyile was briefing the media on its legal dispute with the ANC over its trademark and registration of the party. He also announced Zuma as the party's presidential candidate ahead of the May 29 elections. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to MK Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela