First Take SA

16:30 Econ Update with Francios Smith of FNB securities.

Two print media companies have agreed to pay millions of rands in fines after admitting to participating in price fixing and fixing of trading conditions. Caxton & CTP Publishers and Printers, and Independent Media concluded consent agreements with the Competition Commission today. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Head of communication at the Competition Commission, Sipho Ngwema

President Cyril Ramaphosa will be delivering his first State of the Nation Address (SONA). Parliament says close to one-thousand-200 guests from various sectors of society have been invited to attend this evening's address by Ramaphosa. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our parliamentary Correspondent, Mercedes Besent and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Lechesa Tsenoli.

As per usual on a Friday we end off with music, on our regular feature Open Mic. Today we profile Sophiatown a multi-instrumentalists duo. Their music combines Jazz, Maskandi, electro, R&B as well as ballad music. Ronald Phiri spoke to Tenor, one of the members of Sophiatown...

Stocks on the JSE ended today's trading session exceptionally higher, after Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in by parliament as the new president of South Africa. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Maudi Lentsoane, who is the CEO of Lehumo Investments.

17:30 Econ Update with Dirk Pieters of FNB securities.

Eight suspects facing charges of alleged fraud, corruption, theft and money laundering have appeared in the Bloemfontein Regional court. The accused are Free State Agriculture head Peter Thabethe, former Oakbay chief executive Nazeem Howa, Varun Gupta, Ashu Chalwa, Ronica Ragavan and Kamal Vasrum. The other two are Free State Agriculture department Chief Financial Officer Dr Tikisi Masiteng and Sylvia Dlamini. The charges are related to an investigation by the Hawks into state capture and irregularities at the Estina dairy farm in Vrede in the Free State. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Ishmael Modiba and Hawks spokesperson Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi.

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in as the President of the country. This follows the resignation of Jacob Zuma last night. Ramaphosa was sworn in by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to research professor at the University of Johannesburg, Professor Steven Friedman

16:30 Econ Update with Dirk Pieters of FNB securities.

Several politicals parties have welcomed the election of ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa s the President of the country. Ramaphosa was elected unopposed by the National Assembly. The election of Ramaphosa follows the resignation of Jacob Zuma last night. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to IFP Chief Whip, Narend Singh, COPE leader, Mosiua Lekota and FF PLUS Leader, Dr Pierter Groenwald