Freedom Park, in partnership with ZA Central Registry and Registry Africa, is set to host a groundbreaking pan-African campaign, "Silencing the Guns, Let the Drums Roll" this Africa Day, on Sunday. The event will take place at Freedom Park's Isivivane, bringing together all 55 African Union member states in a symbolic gesture of unity and peace. To learn more about this initiative and its significance, Elvis Presslin spoke to Lucky Masilela, CEO of ZA Central Registry

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

US President Donald Trump confronted President Cyril Ramaphosa in a heated White House meeting over Trump's claims of "genocide" against white farmers in South Africa. Trump showed videos and articles he claimed supported his allegations, including footage of EFF leader Julius Malema singing "Kill the Boer". President Ramaphosa firmly rejected the claims, stating that inflammatory rhetoric from certain groups is "not government policy". Elvis Presslin spoke to Political Analyst, Kenneth Mokgatlhe and National Security Law & US foreign relations expert, Johanna Leblanc

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced the extension of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, until March next year. The grant, valued at R370 per month was introduced at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Discussions are now underway for a potential transition to a Basic Income Grant (BIG) in the long term. Elvis Presslin spoke to Social Grant Activist, Elizabeth Raiters

A major cervical cancer screening unit at Helen Joseph Hospital in Johannesburg has shut down this week after losing crucial US funding. The closure threatens to worsen delays in early detection, risking lives in a country already battling one of the world's highest cervical cancer rates. Clinics across Gauteng are overwhelmed, and medical experts warn that without urgent donor support, many South African women may face late diagnoses and preventable deaths. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Mark Faesen, a specialist gynaecologist working with the Clinical HIV Research Unit (CHRU)... 

ActionSA has welcomed a R7.5 billion funding boost for the South African Revenue Service (SARS) in the latest budget, but has strongly criticized the government's decision to impose regressive taxes and levies on ordinary South Africans. ActionSA Member of Parliament Alan Beesley says the party believes that the funding boost to SARS is a step in the right direction, but the government's failure to curb wasteful spending and corruption is unacceptable. Mr. Beesley spoke to Elvis Presslin to elaborate further on the party's sentiments

Parliament's joint Constitutional Review Committee is inviting the public to submit views on proposed changes to the Constitution by 31 May 2025. Some are pushing for amendments to address historical injustices, while others want it scrapped altogether. Princy Mthombeni from South Africans for Constitutional Reform says nearly 30 years on, citizens want more than symbolic language they're calling for changes, including to the preamble stating South Africa belongs to all who live in it. Elvis Presslin spoke to South Africans for Constitutional Reform's, Princy Mthombeni

The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) is urging the government to adopt a more inclusive and progressive approach in the upcoming Budget. This as the Minister of Finance Enoch Godogwana prepares to table Budget three-point-zero before Parliament today. The Union is warning against austerity measures that could harm the poor and widen inequality. For more on the budget expectations, Elvis Presslin spoke to FEDUSA General Secretary, Riefdah Ajam

The Democratic Alliance is urging Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to prioritize infrastructure investment in today's budget, while avoiding tax hikes, particularly Value-Added Tax (VAT). Last month, the Western Cape High Court suspended the half-a-percentage-point VAT increase in an application brought by the DA and EFF. The party says frontline services must be protected and calls for more efficient and smarter government spending. Elvis Presslin spoke to Willie Aucamp, DA National Spokesperson, to elaborate on their expectations for the budget

Civil society groups including Blind SA, SECTION27, and the South African Democratic Teachers Union will today picket outside the Constitutional Court to push for two important laws: the Copyright Amendment Bill and the Performers' Protection Amendment Bill. The apex court will hear a case regarding the constitutionality of both Bills. The Bills aim to make it easier for everyone especially people with disabilities, teachers, and artists to access and share creative works fairly. Elvis Presslin spoke to BlindSA President, Christo de Klerk