The Board of Healthcare Funders says it will appeal a North Gauteng High Court ruling that dismissed its bid to compel regulators to allow low-cost benefit options stripped-down medical aid plans for low-income South Africans. The court sided with government arguments favouring the National Health Insurance, NHI. The BHF insists low-cost benefit options could extend private healthcare to 10 million more citizens and ease pressure on public hospitals. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to BHF Managing Director Dr. Katlego Mothudi

The South African Municipal Workers' Union (SAMWU) in the Eastern Cape will today march to the Buffalo City Metro to address a range of pressing issues affecting the city. The demonstration aims to highlight alleged financial mismanagement, corruption, inadequate service delivery, and violations of labour rights. To discuss this further Elvis Pressline spoke to Asamza Ntaka, the Provincial Secretary of SAMWU in the province

Today, Speaker of Council Nobuhle Mthembu will spearhead the City of Johannesburg's Integrated Development Plan (IDP) 2025/26 session for Region B at the Danie Van Zyl Recreational Centre. According to the council speaker, these IDP sessions are a vital mechanism for fostering dialogue between residents and municipal leaders, enabling communities to hold the City accountable for service delivery while actively shaping Johannesburg's developmental future. The session offers attendees a chance to influence the IDP, budget, and draft tariffs through both in-person participation and online submissions. To unpack this further, Elvis Presslin spoke to Johannesburg Council Speaker Cllr Nobuhle Mthembu

Cosatu in Limpopo, along with workers from Sekhukhune will today hold a picket at the Nebo Magistrate's Court to show solidarity with a 17-year-old girl who was raped near Jane Furse. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Hangwani Mashao, the Provincial Secretary of Cosatu in Limpopo

South Africa is confronting a troubling surge in rape cases involving minors. The crisis has been brought into sharp focus by the recent assault of a 7-year-old girl, allegedly at a school in the Eastern Cape. The incident has ignited nationwide protests, amplifying outrage as reports of similar crimes against children emerge from across the country. To delve deeper into this escalating crisis of child rape, Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Nadia Bernon, a Doctor of Community Development and Chairperson of the Rapid Response Team on Gender-Based Violence

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 

President Cyril Ramaphosa will today open the Police Summit taking place at Emperor's Place in Boksburg. The summit which runs from today until the Thursday under the theme "Efficiency in Action" is aimed at Optimising South Africa's Policing Potential. For more on this we Elvis Presslin spoke to South African Policing Union, SAPU Spokesperson, Lesiba Thobakgale

The United Democratic Movement (UDM) in Limpopo is calling for officials from the Vhembe District Municipality to be held to account for continuing to violate basic human rights of residents by failing to provide clean water in the area. The party says the dignity and daily survival of Vhembe residents will continue to be under threat, unless national government intervenes after a R20-million water project failed to benefit nearly 700 households. The area recently came under the spotlight after online publication, GroundUp, reported that dozens of school children are forced to travel for kilometres to collect up to six 25-litre containers of water in order to bathe for school each morning. UDM Limpopo Chairperson, Stanley Manaka spoke to Elvis Presslin

President Cyril Ramaphosa says business cannot dictate terms to the government or the ANC, as tensions rise with its GNU partner the Democratic Alliance (DA) over the national budget. The DA has rejected the proposed fiscal framework, objecting to a planned VAT increase, while the ANC maintains it is essential to fund public services. Speaking amid the dispute, Ramaphosa stressed that the ANC's decisions would remain driven by the needs of the people and not swayed by corporate interests. To respond to President Ramaphosa's remarks, Elvis Presslin spoke to Elias Monage, President of the Black Business Council

Former Public Protector and MK MP Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane has accused the Legal Practice Council of targeting her with politically motivated efforts to remove her from the roll of advocates. Mkhwebane was removed from office in 2023 after 318 MPs voted in favour of her removal, following a Section 194 inquiry that upheld charges of misconduct and incompetence against her. Elvis Presslin spoke to Mkhwebane