First Take SA

TransUnion's Consumer Credit Index says the South African Consumer Credit behaviour has improved- for the first quarter of 2017, which showed an improvement on debt repayments by consumers. TransUnion has attributed this to caution exercised by credit markets and easing interest costs. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Tim Frost, Vice President Africa at Innovative Solutions Group, TransUnion...

The police have appealed to anyone who has information regarding the death of an ESKOM employee, Thembisile Yende to come forward. This following the discovery of Yende's body in her office yesterday at in Springs power station situated on the East of Johanesburg, after she was reporterd missing nearly two weeks ago. Her family has since demanded answers from the power utility. Tsepiso akwetla spoke to Eskom Spokesperson, Khulu Phasiwe...

Tsepiso Makwetla speaks to Author and commentator Victor Kgomoeswana on how leading markets in the African continent are performing

ANC secretary general, Gwede Mantashe says the party's NEC meeting at the weekend considered calls for President Jacob Zuma to step aside - but concluded the matter by refocusing on other issues affecting the country as the NEC does not focus on matters pertaining to individuals. Mantashe was speaking at a media briefing at Luthuli House in Johannesburg. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to SABC Senior Political reporter, Tshepo Ikaneng and Independent Political Analyst Dr Dale McKinley....

Department of Social Development says one in three children experience sexual violence and physical abuse before they reach the age of 18. This, as the country observes Child Protection Week. Under the theme "Let us all Protect Children to Move South Africa Forward", the department's campaign seeks to raise awareness and educate society about children's' rights. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to social worker Shumani Mulaudzi and Director Child Protection at Department for Social Development Neliswa Cekiso

Health officials from more than 180 countries have for the first time elected an African as the leader of the World Health Organization. The delegates at the World Health Assembly in Geneva chose Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to be the next director-general. The world looks to the former Ethiopian Health Minister and Ambassador to take the health organisation to greater heights. Today as we celebrate Africa Day we look at if the appointment of an African leader in this position may assist in fast tracking the much needed health advances on the continent. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi......

The South Africa Chamber of Mines says ex-miners and their families have not collected around two-point-eight-billion-rand in pension funds. The mining industry is under pressure from government to deal with what it calls "legacy issues" from the apartheid era. During the time, the industry relied heavily on cheap, migrant labour from rural areas and neighbouring countries. The chamber's chief executive Roger Baxter says unpaid pensions for rural families could be the difference between abject poverty and a more secure lifestyle. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Chamber of Mines spokesperson Alan Fine

The IFP has won yesterday's by-elections in the Nquthu Municipality in northern KwaZulu-Natal with an outright majority. The party took fourteen of seventeen wards, leaving the ANC with just three. Nquthu had been a hung municipality after last year's municipal elections and was dissolved early this year following in-fighting between councillors along party lines. Meanwhile, both the ANC and the IFP say the results reflect the will of people. Tsepiso spoke to IFP KZN provincial secretary Velenkosini Hlabisa

The Stellenbosch City Orchestra is this weekend presenting its new 'Best of Broadway' show in two performances only, at the Lourensford Wine Cellar. The orchestra, conducted by Paul van Zuilenburg, is joined by baritone Niel Rademan and Fleur de Cap winner soprano, Janelle Visagie. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Stellenbosch City Orchestra, conductor Paul van Zuilenburg

Residents in Khayelitsha on the Cape Flats have returned to occupy a piece of land they were earlier evicted from in Town Two following a court order obtained by the City of Cape Town. Three vacant pieces of Land in Makhaza, Kuyasa and Town Two have been illegally occupied by the residents. The Khayelitsha Development Forum (KDF) has criticised the residents for re-occupying the land. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to KDF chairperson, Ndithini Tyhido