The EFF in Kwa-Zulu-Natal has reacted to the killing of Inkosi Siphamandla Khumalo and his wife yesterday by saying the increasing number of political killings in the province is of concern and it believes political intolerance will affect the elections next year. Khumalo was a member of the traditional institutional structures, including the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa. Meanwhile, the KwaZulu-Natal Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department has condemned the killing of Inkosi Siphamandla Khumalo.  Elvis Presslin spoke to Sboniso Mngadi the Spokesperson for the KwaZulu-Natal Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department...

Grade 12s from all schools across the country will write their first language papers today. Over 800,000 candidates, most full-time learners, will be taking the NSC exams this year. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshega has warned there will be no mercy for cheating learners. Elvis Presslin spoke to Basic Education Department Spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga...

The University of South Africa, Unisa is heading to court to challenge the decision by Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande to place the Institution under administration. Unisa was placed under administration following an Independent assessor's report which cited financial irregularities. The Institution says Nzimande's decision is premature as the issue of reviewing the Independent Assesor's report is still before court. The Minister has appointed well-known academic, Professor Ihron Rensburg as the university's administrator. Elvis Presslin spoke to Asive Dlanjwa, Spokesperson for the South African Union of Students...

South Africans are still in a state of euphoria following the recent triumph of the Springboks team at the World Rugby Cup in France. The Boks beat the All Blacks 12-11 by a solitary point in the finals at the weekend. Captain Siya Kolisi described the win as a symbol of hope and what diversity can do for the country. But how long will this sense of unity among South Africa's so-called "Rainbow Nation" last? And just how effective is the power of sport in uniting a nation in its diversity? Elvis Presslin spoke to Independent political analyst Dr Dale McKinley...

The Democratic Alliance, DA is calling on acting Eskom CEO, Calib Cassim to immediately rescind a multimillion-rand tender for a new company logo. The debt-ridden and cash-strapped state-owned entity reportedly issued a tender asking suppliers to provide services for the design of a new logo and the development of a new corporate identity. Elvis Presslin spoke to Ghaleb Cachalia, DA MP and Shadow Minister of Public Enterprises...

The ANC in the Free State will today march in solidarity with the people of Palestine. ANC members, its alliance partners and interfaith organisations are demanding an end to Israel's attacks on Gaza over the past weeks. The Israeli retaliation came after Hamas killed about 1-thousand 400 people in attacks on Israel. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Free State ANC provincial secretary, Polediso Motsoeneng

President Cyril Ramaphosa will today lead an oversight visit to Emfuleni Local municipality in Gauteng to assess progress and steps taken to improve service delivery. The municipality has faced difficulties in providing basic services such as water to residents. The embattled municipality endures frequent water shortages and poor water quality for an extended period of time. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Ms.Thembi Nkadimeng, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, COGTA

Magalies Water is warning residents of Tshwane of possible water cuts due to low levels at its Wallmansthal reservoir. The water supply entity say this is due to the growing water demand from customers amid the heatwave. Magalies says this has put a strain on the reservoir. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Magalies Water Spokesperson, David Magae..

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...

The South African Local Government Association, SALGA has concluded an international migration workshop to build consensus and unified approach in managing international migration. The workshop reviewed the impact of illegal immigration on local economies in borderline and inland municipalities from presentations that were done by the Metropolitan and District Mayors. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to SALGA's Portfolio Head of Community Services and Inclusivity, Nozibele Makanda.