President Cyril Ramaphosa says the mining sector has seen significant growth and major transformation, with black ownership increasing from 2% in 2004 to 39% this year. Ramaphosa was addressing the 30th Investing in African Mining Indaba, currently underway in Cape Town. The 2024 African Mining Indaba, the world's largest gathering of influential stakeholders in the mining industry focuses on the capitalization and development of mining interests in Africa. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to David Van Wyk, Lead Researcher at Bench Marks Foundation

The University of Kwazulu-Natal has introduced a compulsory module for its 9,000 first-year students, aiming to tackle societal issues like gender-based violence, racism, xenophobia, and homophobia. The module will consist of eight online lectures and tutorials. Now for more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor Yanga Zembe-Zondi, an Associate Professor in the disciple of Community Development and the school's academic leader of community engagement at UKZN

More than half a million South Africans registered to vote, on the first day of the registration weekend. The Independent Electoral Commission, IEC held its final voter registration at the weekend. This as the country prepares for a defining election this year. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Terry Tselane, Executive Chairman of the Institute of Election Management Services in Africa and former vice chairperson of the Electoral Commission

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu says no effort will be spared to resolve the water crisis in eThekwini, KZN. He was speaking during a community engagement with residents of Verulam, Tongaat and Phoenix yesterday. Last week, residents took to the streets demanding for water be restored after weeks of prolonged water outages. To discuss this further, Elvis Presslin spoke to Minister Mchunu...

Tanzania's President, Samia Suluhu Hassan has joined a growing list of heads of states, who are offering messages of condolences following the passing of Namibia's President, Hage Geingob. Geingob, who was 82, passed away in a hospital in Windhoek weeks after being diagnosed with cancer. Elvis Presslin spoke to Namibian Political analyst, Rui Tyitende

Registrations for returning students at the Mangosuthu University of Technology have been postponed due to water challenges in parts of eThekwini Municipality. According to a statement from the university, MUT executives have postponed registration of returning students in favor of only registering first-time students. Students who are unable to register online will be assisted by staff members who remain on campus to ensure a smooth registration process, while mobile toilets and bottled water will be provided. Now for more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Mbali Mkhize Senior director, marketing and communications at Mangosuthu University of Technology

Ekurhuleni Finance MMC Nkululeko Dunga has accused the Auditor General's office of being politically motivated for delaying the release of the City's latest audit report. However the public audit body says the report was completed on time but the City's dispute over audit outcomes of the 2022-23 financial year stalled the release of the report. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Action SA Ekurhuleni Caucus Leader, Siyanda Makhubo and Ekurhuleni Finance MMC Nkululeko Dunga

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme, NSFAS will today commence its loan-funding scheme for the so-called missing middle students. Last month NSFAS introduced a new loan scheme to provide financial assistance to a broader range of students from households with an annual income above the R350,000 threshold. The South African Union of Students, SAUS' Secretary General, Lukhanyo Daweti spoke to our Senior Producer Ronald Phiri about the two week extension of NSFAS' registration cycle

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

Johannesburg bus service, Metrobus is currently in talks with the South African Municipal Workers' Union, Samwu after bus workers down tools yesterday. Metrobus employees embarked on a strike leaving thousands of commuters stranded. Workers are aggrieved over wages and shifts at the city's transport entity. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to SAMWU Gauteng Treasurer, Karabo Ramahuma...