Hospersa has come out guns blazzing, critisizing government for taking time in addressing issues around the attacks on Emergency Medical Service (EMS) workers. This comes in the wake of reports that two EMS workers were robbed at gunpoint this past week in Alexandra, North of Johannesburg. The Union calls on government to urgently address the safety issues faced by its members which have seen attacks increasing at an alarming rate since the beginning of the year.

Lesego Thekiso, a learner from Macauly House High School speaks on her preparations for the upcoming matric exams, while Jerry Mbowane, a maths and science tutor in Mpumalanga has helped hundreds of learners earn distinctions in those two subjects and Basic Education Department spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga on the arrangements for the matriculants

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group, SADAG, says the country needs to take proactive action to manage the impact of mental illness in the workplace. Clinical psychologist, Liane Lurie discusses some of the issues surrounding mental illnesses...

UCT Vice Chancellor Max Price says they are seeing higher levels of mental illness in students. He was speaking to Elvis Presslin about the impact this has on everyone concerned and says the increase of mental health issues in students is not only limited to South Africa or one institution only...

The Psychiatry Management Group's chairperson, Dr Sebolelo Seape says organisations and individuals need to become more aware of the reality and impact that mental health has on the workplace. Doctor Lerato Dikobe-Kalane, a board member of the Psychiartry Management Group spoke to Elvis Presslin on how widespread mental illness is in the workplace...

The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (Sabric) says it's working closely with the police to address a 49% increase in cash-in-transit heists in the country this year. Sabric says 232 heists took place between January and August this year, the latest on Monday night on the N1 north at the Buccleuch Interchange. Elvis Presslin spoke to the general manager at Sabric, Kevin Twiname...

The South African Communist Party, SACP, will launch its Red October campaign at City Hall in Johannesburg today. The programme will start at Constitutional Hill, through a Soviet Union Rememberance, from nine 0' clock this morning. Elvis Presslin spoke to SACP's Solly Mapaila

Newly elected DA leader in the Western Cape Bonginkosi Madikizela has called for unity in the party ahead of the 2019 national elections. He says he wants to focus on consolidating the party's support in the province and building strong relationships with farm workers. Madikizela, who is also the Western Cape Human Settlement Minister, beat member of the Provincial Legislature, Lennit Max for the top position. Elvis Presslin spoke to the newly elected DA leader in the Western Cape Bonginkosi Madikizela

The KwaZulu-Natal government is concerned about the increasing number of road fatalities following the death of 24 people in the past five days on the province's roads. Transport MEC Mxolisi Kaunda says they have asked the provincial executive to participate in road safety campaigns to minimize road carnage. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr Rose Luke, lecturer at the University of Johannesburg's department of transport ans supply chain management..

Students from the University of the Witswatersrand have developed a prosthetic hand using 3D printing. The hand will use brain signals to control movement. This has been described as a groundbreaking invention. Elvis Presslin spoke to WITS engineering lecturer - Abdul-Khaaliq Mohamed who was part of the team and Charl Beukes, Director at Amputee Club of South Africa