Former leader of Reaction Unit 6, a unit of the of the Apartheid-era Police operating in Dunnottar Springs, Johan Marais has been sentenced to 15-years in prison. Marais was found guilty of the premeditated murder of student activist, Caiphus Nyoka, in 1987. The  plan to kill and raid Nyoka's home was devised by some members of the security branch under the then commanding officer Leon Louis van den Berg, who is also charged separately. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Regional Spokesperson in Gauteng, Lumka Mahanjana

Controversial tender mogul Vusimuzi Cat Matlala is expected back in the Alexandra Magistrates' Court today. He faces charges of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder, linked to a 2023 hit attempt on his ex-girlfriend actress Tebogo Thobejane. Matlala recently ditched his bail bid and remains in custody. His wife, Tsakani, who is out on a R20,000 bail, also faces the same charges. The couple's court appearance comes amid an ongoing corruption probe into a cancelled R360-million police tender. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to News24 Investigative Journalist, Jeff Wicks who has written extensively about the case

Johannesburg residents have expressed outrage after Mayor Dada Morero announced that repairing the city's potholes could cost approximately R700 million. The staggering figure, announced during the launch of the city's "War on Potholes" campaign in Hyde Park, has ignited debate over budget priorities and years of infrastructure neglect. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to DA shadow Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) of Transport, Sean Kreusch

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 ANC will today hold a memorial for former Deputy President David Mabuza in three regions in Mpumalanga, where he served as premier from 2009 to 2018. The country is currently observing a period of mourning which entails national flags flying at half-mast until Mabuza's official state funeral on Saturday. Elvis Presslin spoke to Desmond  Moela, Spokesperson to former Deputy President David Mabuza's family...

The Tshegofatso Pule Foundation has expressed outrage over the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court decision to grant R5,000 bail to 39-year-old Mduduzi Mnisi, accused of murdering 14-year-old Likhona Fose. Mnisi, who was on parole at the time, is alleged to have been seen with Fose in Durban Deep on the day she went missing in May. Her mutilated body was found the next day. The state claims premeditated murder, but Mnisi's defense argues there's no direct evidence tying him to the crime. Elvis Presslin spoke to Botlhale Modisane, spokesperson for the Tshegofatso Pule Foundation, to discuss the community's response and the ongoing fight for justice

ActionSA will today lead a protest outside the KwaZulu-Natal police headquarters to demand urgent action to address the deepening crisis within SAPS and the criminal justice system. This follows serious allegations by KZN Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Zwakele Mncwango, ActionSA KZN Provincial Chairperson...

ActionSA MP Alan Beesley has slammed the government's failure to prevent looming US tariffs, calling the 30% levy on South African exports a betrayal of workers. He says despite earlier talks and reassurances, government diplomacy collapsed putting thousands of jobs and key sectors like auto manufacturing, steel, and agriculture at risk. Beesley warns ordinary citizens, not politicians, will suffer most, and urges President Ramaphosa to present a clear, urgent plan of action.  ActionSA MP Alan Beesley spoke to Elvis Presslin

Defend Our Democracy is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the nation following damning revelations by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. Mkhwanazi has accused Minister Mchunu and senior SAPS officials of meddling in police operations. The movement has also called a full, independent judicial commission of inquiry into the criminal capture of the criminal justice and security services. Elvis Presslin spoke to Defend Our Democracy Executive Director, Naledi Kuali

Mary Phadi has been removed from the uMkhonto weSizwe Party and her position in the provincial legislature. The Mbombela High Court dismissed Phadi's appeal yesterday, upholding the MK Party's decision to terminate her membership. The ruling confirms Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane as the party's provincial leader. Phadi, who had challenged her earlier expulsion over allegations of misconduct, set fire to a copy of the MK Party constitution outside the court in protest. The party says the decision brings stability ahead of the 2026 local elections. Elvis Presslin spoke to MK Party Convenor, Mpumalanga, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane