First Take SA

Civil rights group Afriforum is planning to start its own energy company, as South Africa continues to grapple with load shedding. Afriforum says its power generation company will supply electricity using small nuclear modular reactors. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel

The Eswatini government says it is investigating the brutal murder of renowned human rights lawyer and pro-democracy activist, Advocate Thulani Maseko. Maseko was shot dead at the weekend by unknown assailants at his home in eSwatini. The Swaziland Solidarity Network has accused King Mswati III of orchestrating Advocate Maseko's murder. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the Network's spokesperson Lucky Lukhele

An ANC member of parliament accused of killing his wife is expected to appear in the Orkney Magistrate Court in the North West province today. It is alleged the husband killed his wife in November last year, in Kanana township near Klerskdorp following an argument. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to ANC North West Secretary, Louis Diremelo

The Department of Basic Education will today release the National Senior Certificate (NSC) Results for the class of 2022 in a ceremony to be held in Fairland, Johannesburg. The Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga will host top achievers and parents for a congratulatory breakfast while the Director General, Mathanzima Mweli is expected to deliver a technical briefing to unpack the results in greater detail later this afternoon. For some analysis, Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor of Practice at the University of Johannesburg Mary Metcalfe

Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane, says more arrests are expected in connection with the murder of Mkhondo Councillor, Sibonelo Ntshangase and two others were gunned down in Ethandukukhanya Township last Friday. A third suspect has been arrested following the arrest on Monday of Former Mayor, Vusi Motha and security company boss Willington Sangweni. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Mpumalanga Provincial Government Spokesperson, George Mthethwa

Johannesburg City Power is continuing its revenue collection drive with the Nigerian Consulate the latest to get their power cut off for outstanding bills. City Power switched off the consulate power after it refused to meet to discuss its outstanding R406 000 debt. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to City Power Spokesperson, Isaac Mangena

Can Eskom successfully be sued for load-shedding? The power utility is currently assessing a letter of demand from Mabuza attorneys and several other law firms over its failure to curb rolling blackouts in the country. The letter of demand was issued to Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter and Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan on Monday. Several political leaders and lobby groups are also planning to take legal action against NERSA's 18.65% tariff increase granted to Eskom. To discuss the legalities around load shedding, Elvis Presslin spoke to Legal analyst, Mr. Mpumelelo Zikalala

Rand Water has called on Gauteng residents to use water sparingly as possible water restrictions may come into effect. The Utility's spokesperson Makenosi Maroo told our Senior producer Ronald Phiri that storage reservoirs are currently running low...

The Matric results for the Independent Examinations Board, IEB are due to be released today. The Matric results for the National Senior Certificate will be released tomorrow. Johannesburg-based Redhill School has achieved a 100% Matric pass rate. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to one of the Redhill top achievers Charlotte Snyckers

The search for an escaped tiger in Walkerville, south of Johannesburg has prompted debate for tighter legislation to keep exotic animals as pets or in captivity. This as the search for Sheeba, a female tiger that escaped from its cage continues. The eight-year-old tiger attacked a 39-year-old man, a dog, and a deer after escaping from its enclosure at the weekend. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Midvaal Local Municipality MMC for Corporate Services, Chantal Gomes