As graduation season is in full swing in various universities, education activist Hendrick Makaneta has urged universities to rein in what he calls chaos disguised as celebration during graduations. He says the waving of knobkerries and assegais on stage is a safety risk and disrespects the dignity of the ceremony. While supporting cultural pride, Makaneta insists traditions must not disrupt proceedings or endanger others. Elvis Presslin spoke to Hendrick Makaneta, an education activist

The Gauteng police have opened an inquest docket into the tragic discovery of the body of 11-year-old Jayden Lee Meek in Fleurhof, west of Johannesburg. The body was found on a staircase at the Swazi Complex, and police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. Elvis Presslin spoke to Fleurhof Community leader and activist, Selby Leshaba

A leaked document revealing appointments to Sector Education and Training Authority, SETA boards has raised concerns over the potential politicisation of these key institutions. The Democratic Alliance has written to the Higher Education and Training Portfolio Committee to object, citing the inclusion of prominent ANC-linked individuals, such as Minister Gwede Mantashe's son Buyambo and a former KZN Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube. Elvis Presslin spoke to Karabo Khakhau, DA National Spokesperson

Thousands of artists and cultural workers marched on the Union Buildings in Pretoria yesterday, calling for accountability and reform in the cultural and creative industries. The march, which culminated in the handing over of a memorandum of demands to the Presidency and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, was driven by concerns over systemic collapse of arts governance, erosion of funding transparency, and political interference. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to the Spokesperson for the Cultural and Creative Industries March, Zama Ntshona

The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) has raised concerns over the employment of foreign nationals in sensitive government positions in South Africa. This follows the appointment of a Zimbabwean national as Chief Heritage Officer at Robben Island in Cape Town. The party is warning of potential public security risks and is calling for government departments to prioritize the hiring of South African citizens. To elaborate on the ACDP's concerns, Elvis Presslin spoke to Party President, Reverend Dr. Kenneth Meshoe

Thousands of students and graduates at Tshwane University of Technology's six campuses are reportedly being denied academic records and certificates due to NSFAS's alleged failure to pay fees, while others have been suddenly defunded. Sthembiso Sithole, Chairperson of the Mpumalanga Unemployed Graduates Movement says the non-payment has sparked fears of eviction and mass dropouts among students. Elvis Presslin spoke to Sthembiso Sithole

South African schools are grappling with a disturbing trend of teacher misconduct, with 111 reported cases of sexual misconduct against pupils between April 2024 and March 2025, resulting in 39. A fortieth teacher was recently fired in KwaZulu-Natal for kissing and sexually assaulting a learner. To discuss this issue, Elvis Presslin spoke to Nomusa Cembi, spokesperson for the South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU)

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has launched a scathing attack on Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi's administration, accusing it of failing to curb rising unemployment in the province. Gauteng's unemployment rate has increased to 34.7%, with 2.7 million residents now jobless. The DA's Shadow MEC for Economic Development, Mike Moriarty, argues that the administration's economic strategies and "Nansi Ispani" programme have not delivered sustainable jobs. Elvis Presslin spoke to Mike Moriarty

The ANC has strongly condemned the United States government's decision to grant refugee status to 49 Afrikaners, calling it a fabrication designed to delegitimize South Africa's democracy. The party argues that these individuals are not fleeing persecution, but rather seeking to avoid transformation and accountability for historic privilege. To further discuss this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Political Analyst Dr. Piet Croucamp

The Azanian People's Organisation (AZAPO) has strongly condemned the recent migration of 49 white Afrikaners to the United States, accusing them of fleeing accountability for past injustices and betraying their country. AZAPO is calling for these individuals to be stripped of their South African citizenship, labeling them "enemies of the state." Elvis Presslin spoke to Jabu Rakwena, AZAPO's Secretary for Publicity and Information