First Take SA

16:30 Econ Update with Richard Levesque of FNB securities

Today on our arts and culture feature we are in conversation with investigative journalist Mzilikazi Wa Afrika and we chat to him about his newly launched show 'Sofa Slahlane'. Aired on Dstv channel Moja Love, the weekly show centers around complex love triangles. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Mzilikazi wa Africa

12 people have died in the bush crash the R58 near Satan's Neck between Ngcobo and Elliot. Some people were earlier said to still trapped in the bus and jaws of life are being used to free them. The bus crashed and caught fire enroute from Gauteng to Mthatha with 60 passengers. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Fundiswa Mhlekude

Human Settlements Minister, Nomaindia Mfeketo, says she cannot rule out a possible link between recent land grabs in the country and ongoing debates in parliament around land expropriation. She's held talks with officials from the Overstrand Municipality in Hermanus following days of violent protests over land and housing. Several buildings were set alight and roads blockaded. Mfeketo says land grabs go against the spirit of the constitution and delay development. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Human Settlements Minister, Nomaindia Mfeketo

Former real estate agent Vicki Momberg was today sentenced to an effective two years in prison by the Randburg Magistrate's Court for her racist comments in 2016. She was found guilty on four counts of crimen injuria in connection with her rant, which she lashed out at a black police officer who had helped her after an alleged smash-and-grab incident in Northriding, Johannesburg. She is currently trending on social media today with many twitter users celebrating her sentence. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Spokesperson and Head of Advocacy and Communications at the South African Human Rights Commission Gail Smith.

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has cut the repo rate by 25 basis points. Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago says this decision was taken in light of the improved inflation outlook. Earlier on we spoke to Market Analyst at Absa Wealth and Investment Management, Tsitsi Hatendi-Matika, who says it is too early to celebrate this cut

On tweeter, there is a memo from the Free State Premier, Sisi Ntombela "directing all officials" living in Mangaung should attend former Premier Magashule's farewell, which coincides with her inauguration tomorrow. According to reports the two events will cost the province about 20 million rand. COPE says it will approach the Public Protector to investigate the alleged R20m event budget. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the chairperson of Cope in the Free State, Papi Kganari..

17:30 Econ Update with Michael Richter of FNB securities

16:30 Econ Update with Michael Richter of FNB securities

Advocacy group, "My Vote Counts" has welcomed the National Assembly's decision to approve the Political Party Funding Bill. The Bill proposes that private donations to political parties represented in Parliament and the Provincial Legislatures should be transparent and be regulated. Speaking to us earlier on, My Vote Counts' National Coordinator, Janine Ogle says the Funding Bill, will prevent undue influence on political parties..