The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa has slammed Macsteel management for sparking an indefinite strike that began on Friday. The union claims Macsteel forcibly retrenched workers and pressured them into accepting voluntary severance packages of just 40,000 rand, based on one week's pay per year of service. NUMSA calls this far below industry standards, which typically offer three to four weeks' pay per year. The union has rejected the retrenchment process as a sham, accusing Macsteel of harassing workers and ignoring consultation protocols. Elvis Presslin spoke to NUMSA spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola

Five men have been shot and killed at an open-cast chrome mine in Tlhatlaganyane, near Sun City in the North West. The area is known for small-scale mining, with several licenses issued for chrome extraction. For more details, Elvis Presslin spoke to North West Police Spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone

The Afrikaner-only community of Kleinfontein has accused the City of Tshwane of political bias after receiving an ultimatum to reapply for township status or face demolition. The community, which first applied for formalisation in 2013, was told their application is outdated due to new legislation. The City of Tshwane served court papers, threatening demolition if the community does not comply. Kleinfontein spokesperson Dannie de Beer called the city's actions unfair, pointing out that other informal settlements, like Leeufontein, face no similar demands despite lacking basic services. Dannie de Beer spoke to Elvis Presslin to elaborate further on their concerns

RISE Mzansi says it is deeply concerned about a surge in violent crimes across South Africa. Multiple shootings and a stabbing have led to the loss of young lives in several parts of the country. Three people were shot, one fatally, outside the Mithcells Plain SAPS in Cape Town. This occurred while the Western Cape Provincial Commissioner was speaking at an imbizo nearby. In the same province, At least five people were killed and five others injured in gun violence over the weekend. In Mpumalanga: Three men were fatally shot in Mkhuhlu. In  Gauteng, a 15-year-old learner was stabbed to death in Toekomsrus and in the North West, five bodies were found at an open-cast mine. RISE Mzansi is calling for stricter measures against illegal firearms to curb the escalating violence. Elvis Presslin spoke to Rise Mzanzi Head of Communication & Parliamentary Operations, Mabine Seabe

In Mpumalanga, women in the construction industry have revealed a dark side to their work, telling Premier Mandla Ndlovu about construction mafias demanding sexual favours to avoid project disruptions. The revelations came during a women in construction dialogue at the Ehlanzeni Disaster Management Centre in Mbombela. What was meant to celebrate women's progress in the male-dominated sector turned into a stark discussion on exploitation, extortion, and violence. Elvis Presslin spoke to Thembeka Mnisi, the national president of South African Women in Construction and Built Environment

A R65 million lawsuit has been filed in the High Court nearly two years after the devastating Boksburg tanker explosion that killed 41 people. LHL Attorneys, representing 67 victims, is seeking compensation for losses, injuries and trauma caused by the December 2022 tragedy. The suit targets Infinite Fleet Transport, Innovative Staffing Solutions and the City of Ekurhuleni accusing the trio of negligence in the disaster that scarred the community. Elvis Presslin spoke to Gabrielle Berkowitz, Associate Attorney at LHL Attorneys

The Independent Financial Advisors Forum, IFAF, is demanding the immediate withdrawal of a medical aid brokerage tender by the City of Tshwane, calling it irregular and unlawful. IFAF, a non-profit representing mostly black-owned small and medium-sized brokerages says the tender which grants medical aid members the right to choose their own brokers violates regulation of the Medical Schemes Act. Elvis Presslin spoke to Buti Sigasa, Deputy Chairperson of the Independent Financial Advisors Forum

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is warning young South African women not to fall for unverified foreign job offers. This after suspicious employment opportunities were advertised by social media influencers on Tik Tok, Instagram and other social media platforms. DIRCO says human trafficking syndicates are luring people into all sorts of illegal activities under slave-life conditions. Elvis Presslin spoke to Security Strategist and retired Interpol Ambassador, Andy Mashaile

ActionSA has condemned what it says is the intimidation of Ms. Luyanda, a South African spaza shop owner in Dobsonville, Soweto. The party says during a routine bread delivery, Ms. Luyanda was threatened by a neighboring Pakistani shop owner, who demanded she shut down her business or face consequences. ActionSA calls this unacceptable, highlighting a pattern of such incidents with no action taken against perpetrators. Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA Johannesburg Regional Secretary, Lebo Mokoka...

The South African Democratic Teachers Union, SADTU has welcomed the Education Labour Relations Council's appointment to investigate claims of ghost workers in public schools. The nationwide inquiry, backed by five teacher unions, the Department of Basic Education and all nine provincial education departments, aims to tackle corruption and rebuild trust in the education payroll system. Elvis Presslin spoke to SADTU, spokesperson, Nomusa Cembi