First Take SA

The Kruger National Park has introduced a new access control system at all its entrance gates, to strengthen its fight against poaching. More than 500 rhinos have already been killed in 2017. The new system requires all visitors over the age of 18 to produce valid identity documents in order to gain access to the game reserve. PM Live producer Ronald Phiri, filed this report...

Judgement in the case against Zimbabwean first lady Grace Mugabe has been reserved until all parties submit their respective additional arguments. They have until tomorrow to do so in order for the court to expedite the matter. Model, Gabrielle Engels and Afriforum, lodged proceedings to review and set aside Grace Mugabe's diplomatic immunity after she allegedly assaulted the model at a Sandton hotel. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to AfriForum lawyer Willie Spies

As per usual on a Friday we end off with music, on our regular slot Open Mic. Today we profile Melo Moore, a South African singer and songwriter, known for her magical tone and interpretation of covered songs. Ronald Phiri spoke to Melo, who is working with her band and team of creatives, putting the final touches to a debut studio project...

President Jacob Zuma's legal team has conceded that the NPA's decision to drop corruption charges against him was irrational. This follows an appearance in the Supreme Court of Appeal by Zuma's counsel Advocate Kemp J Kemp, and an agreement that the NPA's decision to withdraw charges against Zuma was indefensible. In April 2009, then NPA acting head Mokotedi Mpshe said that the tapes - recordings of phone conversations between officials, Leonard McCarthy and Bulelani Ngcuka, discussing the timing of the case against suggested political interference in the investigation. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to DA Federal Council chairperson, James Selfe

The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) has called on the South African government to sever ties with Myanmar in South East Asia. Thousands of people and other interfaith leaders joined the MJC in a solidarity march to Parliament in protest against the ongoing violence against the minority Rohingya Muslim group. About 200-thousand Rohingya have been displaced and another 300-thousand have fled to Bangladesh amid a security crackdown following a series of Rohingya militant attacks on police and army posts. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Human Rights Watch Deputy Director for Global Advocacy Philippe Bolopion

The ANC leagues in KwaZulu-Natal have rejected a statement by the party's Secretary General, Gwede Mantashe, that the provincial leadership cannot decide on its own to appeal a Pietermaritzburg High Court ruling. The leagues and regional leadership addressed a media briefing in Durban to convey their support for the provincial executive committee's intention to appeal yesterday''s judgment, that declared the 2015 elective conference invalid. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Mcebisi Ndletyana, Professor of Politics at the University of Johannesburg...

The high court in Johannesburg has reserved judgement in an application to stop Kenny Kunene from using a website he owns from publishing explicit videos and pictures of a young woman alleged to have had an affair with deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter, Noma Bolani.

Former Deputy Minister of Higher Education Mduduzi Manana has been convicted on three charges of assault after he confessed to assaulting three women at a Johannesburg night club. He will be sentenced on November 7. Manana appeared in the Randburg Magistrates court today where he pleaded guilty. He handed himself over to police following the assault incident at a Cubana nightclub last month. His 5-thousand rands bail has been extended. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our reporter Sashin Naidoo.

KwaZulu Natal Department of Health has been instructed to provide a detailed report with clear timelines on when they will resolve various challenges within the healthcare system in the province. The Select Committee on Social Services visited the Addington Hospital and the Cato Manor in the prvince. The Committee also held a special meeting with the MEC of health to ascertain progress in implementing past interventions. Chairperson of the Committee Cathy Dlamini

Economists say rumours of a possible cabinet reshuffle could heighten investor concerns around policy uncertainty. Credit rating agencies have indicated that they will only review the country's sovereign rating after the October Medium Term Budget Policy Statement and the ANC's elective conference in December. Earlier we spoke to Professor of research at the University of Johannesburg, Steven Friedman who says its not likely that the conference will be postponed as alluded to by the ANC NEC member, Bheki Cele.