The South African economy shed fifteen-thousand jobs in the first quarter of 2016. This is according to the Stats SA's quarterly employment survey, which shows that the jobs were lost across all sectors of the economy. This is a decline of 0.2 per cent in the formal employment sector of the country's economy. Economic analyst, Loane Sharp discusses this with Elvis Presslin...

New legislation to reduce salt in processed foods .The Heart and Stroke foundation says while the bill is ground breaking it will not completely resolve our excess salt intake.We speak to Christelle Crickmore, Science and Programme Development Manager at the Heart and Stroke Foundation SA and Prof Melvin Freeman Director of communicable diseases at the Department of Health about the new legislation

The Inkatha Freedom Party IFP, is opposing an application by the National Freedom Party NFP, to get the IEC to extend it's deadline for a registration fee.The NFP has approached the Electoral Court sitting in the Johannesburg High Court following an announcement that it has been disqualified for participating in elections as it missed the crucial deadline.Dr Lindiwe Makhunga Political Science Lecturer at Wits takes us through the implications of this on voters....

NGO 'Doctors Without Borders is continuing its prevention campaign against yellow fever in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola. Yellow fever is yet to be contained in these countries. 350-thousand people have been vaccinated.SF's Borrie Le Grange explains...

Eleven people have been arrested following looting in Tshwane this past week. ANC Tshwane Mayoral candidate, Thoko Didiza says they're confident that the party will retain control of the metro. Didiza together with the ANC Gauteng leadership have been canvassing for support for the upcoming municipal election. Didiza says Tshwane as the capital of the country is very important to the ANC. Elvis Presslin spoke to Thoko Didiza and Somadoda Fikeni....

World-wide, substance abuse is a major problem and is also on the increase. ANC MP, Vytjie Mentoor, former drug addicts - Pastor Ryan September and his wife Kelly and a mother, April Jenny, who had a son that was a former drug addict

In commemoration of youth month, future leaders from various organisations including tertiary institutions gathered to debate about issues that affect them and the country's current youth leadership. The debate, which was hosted by Corruption Watch and Debate Africa, was held today in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. CEO of Debate Africa Zola Valashiya.

COSATU spokesperson, Sizwe Pamla, says that the goal should not only be to keep the ratings agencies happy. This after International ratings agency Fitch held South Africa's rating at investment grade.

COGTA's Deputy minister, Obed Bapela discusses the issue of illegal initiation schools and a draft bill to hold parents and schools responsible for the deaths of initiates...

Retirement planning, although frequently covered in great depth, still takes people by surprise. Each year many are reminded about their retirement, whether it is a good or a bad thing, and their investments in this regard. CEO at PPS Financial planning, Nico Coetzee...