First Take SA

The African People's Convention (APC) has called for urgent and science-led action in response to the growing outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The party is backing warnings from leading epidemiologist Salim Abdool Karim, who has raised concern about the spread of the rare Bundibugyo strain, which currently has no approved vaccine or specific treatment. The APC is urging authorities to strengthen border screening, surveillance systems, and public awareness to prevent a potential outbreak locally. Elvis Presslin spoke to Mbhandze Freddy, APC National spokesperson

The City of Johannesburg says it is intensifying efforts to reclaim hijacked and unsafe buildings in the CBD following illegal structures found inside Marble Towers. Law enforcement has also launched a major operation targeting undocumented immigrants and criminal activity in the area. The planned demolition of illegal structures at Marble Towers has been halted after the owners secured an urgent court interdict. Elvis Presslin spoke to MMC for Public Safety and Security in the City of Johannesburg, Moshe Koma

ActionSA has condemned the exoneration of two senior SAPS officials in internal disciplinary hearings linked to the Phala Phala matter. The party says the outcome contradicts IPID findings that recommended action for serious misconduct. ActionSA plans to file a Promotion of Access to Information Act, PAIA application to access the full record of the proceedings, arguing that SAPS internal processes are failing to ensure accountability. Elvis Presslin spoke to Lerato Ngobeni, ActionSA Parliamentary Chief Whip and National Spokesperson

The Congolese Solidarity Campaign has raised concern over the plight of refugees and migrants in Durban, saying many are living without shelter or protection. The group says on Monday, several individuals seeking safety were turned away from police and temporary accommodation sites and spent the night outside Durban Central Police Station. The organisation is calling for a coordinated response from authorities to address the situation. Elvis Presslin spoke to Congolese Solidarity Campaign President, Reverend Raphael Bahebwa, to shed light on the matter

The Democratic Alliance, DA says Joburg Mayor Dada Morero has not acted on criminal allegations involving members of his executive, citing reports of arrests, assault claims and blocked case openings at Lenasia South Police Station. The DA argues the lack of action creates the impression that MMCs are above the law. Elvis Presslin spoke to DA Johannesburg Caucus Leader, Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku