First Take SA

The Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have written to the speaker of the National Assembly, Baleka Mbete asking her to postpone the State Of The Nation Address. The two parties, in their letters, say they want to table a motion of no confidence against President Jacob Zuma before the address can take place. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to EFF National Spokesperson, Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi

17:30 Econ Update with Etienne Eloff of FNB securities.

16:30 Econ Update with Etienne Eloff of FNB securities.

Questions still remain about President Jacob Zuma's future -- despite the ANC National Executive's marathon 13-hour meeting on Monday to resolve the issue. While a briefing in Johannesburg this afternoon on the outcome of the meeting, reported the decision to recall him - little light has been shed on the reasons for the move, time frames for his stepping down and what will happen should he remain defiant. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to ANC veteran, Sydney Mufamadi.

The ANC says it expects President Jacob Zuma to respond to news of his recall tomorrow. The decision to recall Zuma follows protracted negotiations to convince him to resign. Briefing the media earlier at Luthuli House in Johannesburg, Magashule says the president has requested more time to respond accordingly. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to UDM Leader General Bantu Holomisa and to Political Analyst, Melanie Verwoerd.

The ANC's National Executive Committee (NEC) is expected to make a final decision on President Jacob Zuma's fate as head of state, today. This after long negotiations between President Zuma and Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa on the leadership transition within the ANC. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Political Analyst, Ebrahim Fakir....

The stakes are high ahead of the possible announcement of President Jacob Zuma's recall by the ANC as Head of State. ANC leaders are currently locked in a meeting in Irene outside Pretoria ,where the governing party's National Executive Committee is to decide Zuma's fate. ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa earlier held a preliminary meeting with senior party leaders before the NEC meeting. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Tshepo Ikaneng

It's Friday! And as per usual on a Friday we end off with music, on our regular slot Open Mic. Today we profile Sibusiso Dube, also known as "Caysoul Muziq (Music)". He is a talented Soulful singer and songwriter, from Soweto. Ronald Phiri spoke to Caysoul, who has more than 10 years of experience in the music industry...

The Department of Justice and Correctional Services has published the regulations of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into allegations of state capture. This comes two weeks after the terms of reference released by the department. The regulations will enable the Chairperson of the commission, Deputy Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo to collect evidence and subpoena witnesses to testify before the Commission, among other things. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Advocate Michael Masutha.

ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe says the party cannot confirm any speculation of a meeting between President Zuma and Deputy President Ramaphosa, to discuss President Zuma's voluntary resignations. According to sources close to the officials, Ramaphosa will meet with Zuma at his official residence of Mahlambandlopfu, in Pretoria, to finalise terms of Zuma's exit package. But Pule Mabe refuses to engage in any conjecture around Zuma's future. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our Senior reporter, Tshepo Ikaneng, who is in Pretoria and Professor Steven Friedman, a political analyst and research professor at the University of Johannesburg (UJ)...