The passing of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi has renewed discussions about the legacy he leaves behind. Messages of condolence have been pouring in following his death on Saturday at his home in KwaZulu-Natal . The 95 has been described as a patriot and freedom fighter who contributed immensely to South Africa's democracy and the Zulu nation. But his critics remember Shenge, as he is affectionately known - as having a hand in the turbulent years of violence that plagued South Africa's townships during the 1980s and 1990s. For more on the legacy Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi leaves behind, Elvis Presslin spoke to Sazi Mhlongo, former chairperson of traditional healers in KwaZulu-Natal and Princess Phumzile Buthelezi, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi's daughter and IFP Member of the KZN Provincial Legislature about her father's legacy

September 11th 2022, will forever haunt the families of Jagersfontein, who were displaced when the mine dam collapsed. To date many residents are at the end of their tethers, with their livelihoods taking a turn for the worst. Government says legal disputes are hindering the progress of building houses for the affected families. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Human rights attorney Richard Spoor, who represents families affected by the Jagersfontein disaster

A memorial service will be held today for the victims of the Albert Street fire in Johannesburg's city centre. Last week a fire tore through the five-story Usindiso Centre for Women and Children, killing 77 people and leaving scores other injured, in the illegally occupied building. The South African Council of Churches in Gauteng will host the memorial service at the Central Methodist Church in the CBD this morning. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Council Chairperson, Bishop Dr. White Makabe Rakuba

The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, NSPCA has opened a criminal case against Julius Malema for animal cruelty. The organisation says it received complaints after a video of Malema slaughtering a cow went viral on the social media platforms. The slaughtering of the cow was done as part of the party's 10th anniversary celebrations in July. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to NSPCA's Senior Inspector Nazareth Appalsamy, Manager for Special Investigations Unit

Transnet Freight Rail has appointed Voestalpine South Africa to manufacture and supply turnout sets for the next three years. This as the railway company seeks to improve and advance its railway solutions to boost the South African economy. The turnout sets and components for this project will be manufactured at VAESA's Isando facility in Johannesburg. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Voestalpine South Africa CEO, Pulane Tshabalala Kingston

The United Democratic Movement, UDM and African Transformation Movement, ATM are calling for a secret ballot when suspended Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane faces a vote of removal from office in Parliament. The Section 194 Committee recently adopted a final report which recommended her removal. The parties wrote to National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, requesting for a secret ballot instead of an open vote when MPs decide Mkhwebane's fate next week Monday. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to UDM Leader General Bantu Holomisa

ActionSA in Johannesburg has slammed the Democratic Alliance for voting with the ANC to increase the salaries of all councillors. ActionSA says the salary hikes will cost the city an additional R5.5 million per year, or R20,000 per councillor. The party says the money could be better used to improve service delivery in the city. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Councillor Strike Rambani, DA Shadow MMC for Human Settlement in the City of Johannesburg

Deputy Minister of Social Development Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu says pregnant women who consume alcohol must be criminally charged. She was speaking at an event to raise awareness on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in Ndwedwe, Kwa-Zulu Natal. This as September marks Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders awareness month. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Vivien Lourens, founder of the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Information and support Centre, (FAS)

The South African Municipal Workers' Union in the Free State will today march to Matjhabeng Local municipality to voice their grievances. Members of the Union, along with workers at the municipality are expected to deliver a memorandum of demands to Executive Mayor, Thanduxolo Khalipha. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Vusi Xaba, SAMWU's Secretary in the Matjhabeng Local municipality

The Interfaith Forum of South Africa has expressed concern about the social and moral crisis in the country. The Forum - a collaborative effort of various faith traditions and communities were at Robben Island, In Cape Town yesterday to outline its planned Conference on the National Crisis, aimed at eradicating challenges facing South Africa. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Interfaith Forum of South Africa Chairman, Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana