First Take SA

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana, author of Africa Is Open For Business and Africa Bounces Back

Law enforcement agencies have intensified operations at OR Tambo International Airport following a series of back-to-back drug trafficking busts over the long weekend. In the latest incident, police intercepted a Dutch national attempting to board a flight to London with 60kg of khat concealed in his luggage, less than 24 hours after a Brazilian national was arrested at the same airport carrying cocaine worth an estimated R8.7 million.We spoke to Dr. Bandile Masuku, Chairperson of the Gauteng Portfolio Committee on Community Safety.

The Gauteng Department of Health says child immunization has fallen to 75%, putting children under one at greater risk of preventable diseases. As Africa marks African Vaccination Week, the department is urging parents to keep vaccinations on schedule. We spoke to Yolandie Luther, Assistant director Expanded program on immunization and Communicable Diseases control.

The Inkatha Freedom Party, IFP has raised concerns over temporary leadership in South Africa's police service following the suspension of National Commissioner Fannie Masemola. Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane has been appointed acting national commissioner. Masemola was placed on precautionary suspension over alleged violations of public finance rules. The IFP says it respects due process but warns that key posts in the security cluster being held in acting capacities creates instability. We spoke to IFP Chief Whip, Nhlanhla Hadebe and Specialist Investigator, Mike Bolhuis

Former NPA head Shamila Batohi has formally declined to give further evidence at the Nkabinde Enquiry in Pretoria. She calls the decision "considered and informed" after "significant thought and reflection". The inquiry is probing the fitness of suspended South Gauteng DPP Andrew Chauke to hold office. Batohi walked out in December citing the need to consult lawyers during cross-examination, a request the inquiry later refused. We spoke to MK Party MP, Mzwanele Manyi.