First Take SA

It's now time to take a look at the current top African economic stories.....We are joined on the line by Victor Kgomoesoana, 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

The Nigerian Union South Africa says the coronation of a Nigerian "King" in East London is a cultural gesture, not a challenge to South African traditional leadership. This follows backlash over the recent coronation of a Nigerian national, Chief Solomon Ogbonna Eziko, who was installed as a "King" In East London. The union says the title is symbolic, representing cultural preservation and community leadership. The move has sparked debate over cultural identity and diaspora leadership in South Africa. To provide clarity on the installation of the Nigerian king, Elvis Presslin spoke to President of the Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA), Attorney, Nwobi Smart

President Cyril Ramaphosa has downplayed South Africa's disinvitation to the G7 summit in France, stating that the country isn't surprised by the development, as they're not a member of the group. The invitation was withdrawn after US President Donald Trump threatened to boycott the meeting if South Africa attended. Elvis Presslin spoke to International Relations expert, Dr. Charles Sinkala

The African Security Congress, (ASC) has slammed Eskom over alleged corruption and favouritism in security tenders. The organisation claims black-owned companies are being systematically excluded, with contracts going to preferred entities. The ASC is calling for the suspension of Eskom's Remone Govender and Tembela Kulu pending an investigation. For more, Elvis Presslin spoke to President of the African Security Congress who is the President of the African Security Congress

The Democratic Alliance has moved to urgently interdict what it describes as a R10 billion "politically facilitated agreement" between the City of Johannesburg and the South African Municipal Workers' Union. The dispute follows the recent adjustment budget, which the DA says exposes serious risks to Johannesburg's financial sustainability. At the centre of the controversy is a wage-related agreement that could cost more than the City's entire annual infrastructure budget. To discuss this further, Elvis Presslin spoke to Helen Zille, the Chairperson of the Federal Council of the Democratic Alliance and the DA's official mayoral candidate for Johannesburg