First Take SA

A Grade 12 learner has been found dead with stab wounds during a school camp at the Ben Hlongwane high school, outside Mokopane in Limpopo. Philemon Nkomo's body was found in the early hours of yesterday morning (Sunday). He had been camping with other learners at the school to prepare for exams. In another incident, a Grade 12 who reportedly left a study camp without permission at Leagathoko Secondary School outside Burgersfort, drowned in a river. Gift Mitchel's body was retrieved on Saturday. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the Spokesperson for the Limpopo provincial department of education Mike Maringa

As the 2023 Online Admissions placement period for Grades 1 and 8 will be ending this Wednesday, Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane yesterday outlined the status of learner placements and further interventions to ensure that all learners are placed before the start of the 2023 academic year. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to the National Association of School Governing Bodies Spokesperson, Matakanye Matakanye

The elective conference of the ANC's Interim Regional Committee (IRC) has elected its new leadership in the trouble-torn region. The conference nominated members for the top six leadership positions, of which five were uncontested. This is as disgruntled party members in the region, who had convened a parallel conference, have officially elected their own preferred leadership, despite the Free State High Court dismissing their urgent application to interdict the conference convened by the IRC. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to the ANC Free State Interim Provincial Committee Spokesperson, Oupa Khoabane

Botswana's government is reportedly in rigorous diplomatic negotiations to save the life of drug trafficking accused Botswana national Lesedi Molapisi. The Botswana national was arrested for allegedly flying into Bangladesh with drugs in her possession. Her father was reportedly struggling to obtain information about her circumstances but believes she is alive and awaiting a trial date. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Botswana's Sunday Standard Deputy Editor, Spencer Mogapi

Labour union COSATU says it supports the wage strike by employees of the South African Post Office. The union says the workers have not received any salary increase for the past two years. The union further says workers are still owed back pay for the last financial year and struggled to access their medical aid services because of the failure of the SOE to contribute to their scheme MEDIPOS. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to COSATU National Spokesperson, Sizwe Pamla

A new survey has revealed that the ANC stands to lose its majority in the 2024 general elections. Conducted by the think tank, The Brenthurst Foundation, more than three-quarters of the participants indicated their preference for a coalition government to take over from the ANC. The survey revealed that the DA is expected to get a slight increase in the number of votes. Elvis Presslin speaks to Elections Analyst Wayne Sussman

Time to take 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 government will today launch the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec. The theme for this year's launch is "Socio-Economic Rights and Empowerment to build Women's Resilience against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide: Connect, Collaborate, Contract". The 16 Days of activism is a United Nations campaign that takes place annually from the 25th of November. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Mr. Shalen Gajadhar, Director for Communications, at the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities.

Former mayor of the Elias Motsoaledi Municipality, Julia Mathebe, and municipal manager, Minah Maredi appeared before the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court yesterday in connection with the VBS saga. The pair were arrested for their alleged role in the illegal investment of public funds in the now-liquidated VBS Mutual Bank. The municipality invested R190 million in VBS between 2014 and 2016. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to Hawk's spokesperson, Colonel Katlego Mogale

The Constitutional Court is today expected to hear arguments from Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, President Cyril Ramaphosa, and the DA on whether it should confirm the decision of the high court regarding Mkhwebane's suspension. The court found that Ramaphosa was conflicted when he suspended Mkhwebane because she was investigating his Phala Phala farm theft. The decision will only come into effect if the Concourt agrees with it. The Concourt will also hear Mkhwebane's appeal of the rejection of her application for immediate reinstatement. Elvis Presslin spoke to Legal analyst, Mr. Mpumelelo Zikalala