Police are searching for the owner of a Parkmore, Sandton property where 44 Ethiopian nationals 17 of them minors were rescued from shocking conditions. Believed to be victims of human trafficking, the group was discovered locked inside after security guards heard desperate screams. Gauteng police spokesperson Mavela Masondo says the individuals are now in safe hands, while investigations intensify into what appears to be a major trafficking operation. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Mike Bolhuis, Specialist Investigator on serious violent, economic and cyber crimes... 

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has strongly criticized President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to establish a new commission to investigate delays in prosecuting apartheid-era crimes. SAFTU labels the move as a wasteful and shameful attempt to probe the state's own failure to act on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's (TRC) recommendations. Elvis Presslin spoke to SAFTU spokesperson, Newton Masuku...

Tomorrow South Africa will join the rest of the world in commemorating International Workers Day. South Africa celebrates this day while facing increase in labour-related strikes, retrenchments, and industry closures. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks

The South African Policing Union (SAPU) is mourning the tragic deaths of three police officers whose bodies were recovered from the Hennops River in Centurion. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has confirmed the identities of the officers, Constables Cebekhulu Linda, Keamogetswe Buys, and Boipelo Senoge, who went missing while en route to their deployment in Limpopo. Elvis Presslin spoke to National Police spokesperson Brigadier, Athlenda Mathe and Lesiba Thobakgale, SAPU Spokesperson, to provide further insight into this devastating incident

ActionSA has filed a formal application under the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) to obtain the Independent Police Investigative Directorate's (IPID) report on the theft at President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm in Limpopo. ActionSA says it will pursue the matter in the High Court if necessary. Elvis Presslin spoke to Michael Beaumont, ActionSA National Chairperson, to discuss this development

The ongoing search for three missing police constables; two females and one male continues after they vanished last week while traveling from Bloemfontein to Limpopo for a deployment. Over the weekend, National Police Commissioner announced a R350,000 reward for information leading to a breakthrough in the case. To discuss this, Elvis Presslin spoke to National Police Spokesperson Athlenda Mathe

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has welcomed the Western Cape High Court's order setting aside the proposed VAT hike of 0.5%. The labour federation says this will provide relief to millions of workers who have been struggling to cope with the rising costs of living. COSATU says working class families spend most of their income on transport and electricity whose increases far exceed CPI. To further discuss this Elvis Presslin spoke to COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has ordered a full probe into shocking reports of R34 million spent monthly on leased office spaces while 41 government buildings stand empty. Lesufi summoned officials for answers and vowed independent forensic investigations, a full cost-benefit analysis, and private-sector partnerships to repurpose idle properties. He insists the Seventh Administration will enforce fiscal discipline, ensure transparency, and slash wasteful spending. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Sizwe Pamla, Spokesperson for Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi

AfriForum's Private Prosecution Unit says it will pursue criminal charges against ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula, EFF Leader Julius Malema and Eastern Cape Education MEC, Fundile Gade for falsely accusing a school principal of raping a seven-year-old girl. The alleged assault occurred at a school in Matatiele, Eastern Cape, in October last year. Meanwhile Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has apologised to the principal for falsely identifying him as a suspect in the rape. Last month, police confirmed that no foreign DNA was found on the minor, clearing the principal of suspicion. To elaborate further on the criminal case, Elvis Presslin spoke to Afriforum's Private Prosecution Unit Spokesperson, Barry Bateman 

Elvis Presslin takes a look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoeswana, author of  "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back". Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo