The Black Business Council is calling for stricter law enforcement to prevent undocumented migrants' spaza shops from accessing the new R500-million Spaza Shop Support Fund. The fund launched by Minister Parks Tau aims to bolster small businesses driving local economies. Elvis Presslin spoke to Bheki Thwala, President of South African Spaza Township Economy Concepts Global

The Luthuli family is seeking closure as the National Prosecuting Authority presents evidence today in the Pietermaritzburg High Court to challenge the original findings on the deaths of anti-apartheid icons, former ANC President Chief Albert Luthuli and human rights lawyer Griffiths Mxenge. Following the reopening of the inquests by KwaZulu-Natal Director of Public Prosecutions Elaine Harrison, Sandile Luthuli, Albert Chief Luthuli's grandson, expressed hope to our senior producer Ronald Phiri that the inquiry will debunk claims that his grandfather died in a train accident

The ANC has met with the DA and Freedom Front Plus to bolster multiparty consensus within the Government of National Unity (GNU). The parties agreed on the importance of the new Fiscal Framework to stabilise public finances, sustain services, and drive economic growth. They also stressed the need for robust parliamentary oversight, efficient spending, and action against financial mismanagement. For more on the recent meeting, Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Corné Mulder, FF Plus Leader

North West MEC for Social Development, Sussana Dantjie, has highlighted legislative non-compliance by non-profit organisations (NPOs) as a significant barrier preventing her department from achieving a clean audit. Speaking to over 200 delegates at a packed roadshow in Madibeng's White Hall, themed 'Re thuse re go thuse', Dantjie emphasized that a substantial portion of the department's budget is allocated to NPOs to support their partnership in delivering essential services to communities. She stressed that her department is accountable to oversight bodies for how these funds are utilized, making NPO compliance critical. To unpack this issue further, Elvis Presslin spoke to North West MEC for Social Development, Sussana Dantjie

Three of South Africa's Chapter Nine Institutions, the CRL Rights Commission, the Commission for Gender Equality, and the Human Rights Commission have announced a joint Commission of Inquiry into the recent acquittal of Nigerian televangelist Pastor Timothy Omotoso and his two co-accused. Last week, the Gqeberha High Court cleared them of all 32 charges, including rape, sexual assault, human trafficking, and racketeering. Following the ruling, the three institutions held a media briefing in Johannesburg to address systemic failures in the justice system. Elvis Presslin spoke to George Mahlangu, Deputy Chairperson of the CRL Rights Commission, to shed light on this development

The Media Review Network is calling for a thorough investigation into the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Patriotic Alliance (PA)'s contentious visit to Israel. This call follows the South African government's pursuit of legal action against Israel at the International Court of Justice, accusing the nation of committing genocide against the people of Gaza. To discuss this further, Elvis Presslin spoke to Executive Member at the Media Review Network, Dr. Ahmed Jazbhay

Umnontho Wabantu Abansundu, a civic organization aligned with the uMkhonto weSizwe party has expressed support for the Independent Police Investigative Directorate, IPID's decision to retract a letter demanding a response from KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The letter stemmed from anonymous allegations that Mkhwanazi protected a prison official linked to drug activities. While Mkhwanazi has confirmed IPID withdrew the letter two weeks ago, questions linger as the watchdog has not clarified whether the broader investigation has been discontinued. To unpack this development, Elvis Presslin spoke to Vincent Mdunge, organizer of Umnontho Wabantu Abansundu

Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi has unveiled plans to establish 1,650 new public sector positions to tackle staffing shortages in hospitals, a response prompted by widespread protests from unemployed doctors. For reaction Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Cedric Sihlangu, General Secretary of the South African Medical Association Trade Union (SAMATU)

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

A recent national study conducted by Stellenbosch University has unveiled a deeply concerning trend among South African teachers, who are grappling with overwhelming administrative burdens and emotional stress. The findings indicate that half of the educators surveyed are contemplating exiting the profession within the next ten years, attributing their decision to burnout and inadequate mental health resources. Furthermore, a striking 40% of teachers are unwilling to accept postings in rural areas. Dr. Heleen Hofmeyr, a Senior Researcher and co-author of the report, spoke to Elvis Presslin and emphasizes the critical need for immediate reforms