First Take SA

The mayor of UmZimkhulu in southern KwaZulu-Natal, Mphuthumi Mpabanga is appearing before the Moerane Commission, tasked with looking into the political killing in Kwa Zulu Natal. The mayor says the allegations that the killing of councillors including Sindiso Magaqa are as a result of corruption related to the incomplete local town hall, are not true. The commission resumed its work today after taking a break. Elvis Preslinn spoke to our reporter, Nonkululeko Hlophe

The Federation of Unions of South Africa (Fedusa) and its affiliates have joined hands with Public Investment Corporation (PIC) and the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) to reassure members that the investment process at the PIC is sound and they will do all in their power to drive stronger and more transparent corporate governance in the listed investments. Elvis Preslinn spoke to Fedusa's General Secretary, Dennis George, who says the JSE as the regulator, should take more decisive action on Steinhoff...

The Democratic Alliance has expressed its disappointed following a decision by the National Prosecuting Authority to grant President Jacob Zuma an extension to submit fresh representations on why he should not face corruption charges. NPA boss Shaun Abrahams has given Zuma until January the 31st to file the representations. This comes less than a week after the High Court in Pretoria ruled that Zuma's appointment of Abrahams to replace Mxolisi Nxasana be set aside. Elvis Presslin spoke to NPA spokesperson, Advocate Luvuyo Mfaku and also to the DA's Federal Coucil chairperson, James Selfe....

The ANC says whatever recourse taken by parties involved in the National Director of Public Prosecutions ruling should be in the interest of the country and the administration of justice. The court declared current NDPP Shaun Abraham's appointment invalid and set it aside, and did not reinstate former NDPP, Mxolisi Nxasana. The court also ruled that the 17 million rand settlement was unlawful and he must repay the money. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Freedom Under Law, Executive Officer, Nicole Fritz and to Independent analyst, Dale McKinely.

The presidency said in a statement they might appeal the Pretoria High Court judgement by Judge Dustin Mlambo which ruled that President Jacob Zuma cannot appoint a National Director of Public Prosecutions because he is conflicted. Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa must now appoint a new NDPP within three months. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to ANC spokesperson, Zizi Kodwa

Ratings agency Moody's has cut Steinhoff to junk rating, dropping it by four notches from the previous Baa3 to B1 and placed it on review for further downgrade. Meanwhile, German financial watchdog Bafin has announced that it has started an assessment probe into the trading of Steinhoff shares this week, after the stock lost more than 80 percent of its value within days. Bafin routinely investigates incidents every year to uncover market manipulation and insider trading. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Portfolio Manager at Aluwani Capital Partners, Patrick Mathidi...

Time for our Open Mic feature. Today we profile, a multi-talented artist, song writer and producer, Samkelo Lelethu Mdolomba, fondly known by his fans as 'Samthing Soweto'. Samthing Soweto started his career as one of the founding members of acappella group, The Soil. Ronald Phiri spoke to the 'Akanamali' hitmaker

Our weekly edition of TRENDSWATCH; where we take a look at news that dominated social media this week. Our producer Molebogeng Sebidi has more

KISUA is a unique African fashion brand that showcases the African continent’s brightest design talent to the world. KISUA - Which turned four in 2017, creates exclusive capsule collections in collaboration with African designers. KISUA distribution centers are on three continents - Africa, America and Europe. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the founder of the comapny, Samuel Mensah Jr. about how his extensive traveling across the continent gave birth to Kisua...

The ANC's NEC Sub-Committee on Organizational Development says a loss of confidence by the people in the party is the most serious challenge they experience. Briefing the media about the party's Organisational Development and Renewal policy, earlier on, Sub-Committee Chairperson, Fikile Mbalula, said the ANC's diagnosis and self-critic has identified sharp weaknesses especially in the state, the conduct of its membership and leadership. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Fikile Mbalula