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Judge Hans Fabricius has ruled that the Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, be prohibited from leaving South Africa, and that the Department of Home Affairs should ensure that the order is sent to every port of entry and exit in country. This pending the final ruling by the High Court in Pretoria tomorrow, on the application by Southern African Litigation Centre to have the South African government...

At a recent Security Summit on Cyber Crime, it was revealed that South Africa is the most attacked country on the African continent. Although the problem is acute in the country, it is not widely reported. One of the major ways is the theft of personal identities. This costs in excess of three-billion-rand per annum. Director of the Centre for Cyber Security at the University of Johannesburg, Prof...

Cosatu remains adamant that next month's Special National Congress will continue whether or not the eight affiliates sympathetic to NUMSA attend. Cosatu briefed the media yesterday following its court victory on Tuesday against NUMSA's bid to participate in the Congress. The labour federation's President S'dumo Dlamini also took swipe at former Cosatu General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi accusing him...

Cosatu remains adamant that next month's Special National Congress will continue whether or not the eight affiliates sympathetic to NUMSA attend. Cosatu briefed the media yesterday following its court victory on Tuesday against NUMSA's bid to participate in the Congress. The labour federation's President S'dumo Dlamini also took swipe at former Cosatu General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi accusing him...

Oscar Pistorius is set to be released from prison on parole in August after serving 10 months for culpable homicide in the killing of his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. The Paralympic track star is currently serving a five year prison sentence after being convicted in October last year. Meanwhile, The Supreme Court of Appealsays it's most likely that a full bench will hear the State's arguments...

The Correctional Services Department has confirmed that Oscar Pistorious who was jailed for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp has been recommended for release on parole. Pistorious will be released on 21 August 2015 after serving only ten months of his five year prison term. The recommendation to release him on parole was made last week by officials at Kgosi Mampuru II last week. Meanwhile th...

Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown says if Africa can secure funding for its infrastructure roll out - its growth rate could surpass that of China and India. Brown says he is pleased that there is political will from the continent's leaders to invest in the much needed infrastructure. Brown was speaking after meeting President Jacob Zuma on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on Afri...

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is expected to release a statement this afternoon indicating how it plans to move forward on the parole of Clive Derby Lewis. The North Gauteng High Court ruled last week that Derby Lewis, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of SACP leader Chris Hani in 1993, be released on medical parole by the end of the day today. The statement...

he latest allegations of corruption to hit Fifa are coming from Egypt, who lost the bid to the 2010 World Cup to South Africa. According to an Egyptian sports official, the country refused to pay a $7m bribe to the former Fifa vice-president. The FIFA scandal is the focus of this week's edition of Talk on the move.

Former Fifa vice-president Jack Warner has said that he will reveal all he knows about corruption at the world football body. Warner, who said he feared for his life, also said he could link Fifa officials to general elections in his native Trinidad and Tobago in 2010. He is one of the 14 people charged by the US over alleged corruption at Fifa.

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Fikile Mbalula and the the department's Director General, Alec Moemi hosted a media briefing earlier on to address the issue of 10 million US alleged bribery to bring the 2010 world cup to South Africa. Mbalula says the 10 million US dollars paid to the Caribbean countries was a donation for the Diaspora Legacy Programme Fund and not a bribe

The SA Revenue Service has withdrawn its sequestration case against EFF leader, Julius Malema. Without supplying reasons, lawyers representing SARS told the high court in Pretoria they had been instructed to withdraw the matter. Malema is said to owe SARS 18 million rand. After a compromise was reached he had to pay just over seven million rand. SARS initially went with the sequestration applicati...

The Western Cape Department of Economic Opportunities says South Africa's new visa regulations for children have already begun to affect tourism in the province. A new law kicked in today which requires that minors travelling to and from the country apply for new birth certificates. We speak to the Western Cape Department of Economic Opportunities Minister, Alan Winde.

The long awaited Labour Force survey has been released and its not looking good. According to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey, official unemployment figures in the first quarter of this year were at 26.4 percent. Statistician General Pali Lehohla says this is a highest unemployment rate since the early 2000s when unemployment figures were around 30 percent. Lehohla however says year-on-year empl...

The editor of the Daily Dispatch newspaper in the Eastern Cape, Bongani Siqoko has dismissed allegations by the ANC that the paper is plotting to tarnish the provincial government and the premier of the province Phumullo Masualle. This follows a meeting between the ANC and the South African National Editor's Forum today in Johannesburg after the ANC accused the Dispatch of plotting to bring down E...

The editor of the Daily Dispatch newspaper in the Eastern Cape, Bongani Siqoko has dismissed allegations by the ANC that the paper is plotting to tarnish the provincial government and the premier of the province Phumullo Masualle. This follows a meeting between the ANC and the South African National Editor's Forum today in Johannesburg after the ANC accused the Dispatch of plotting to bring down E...

Heavily indebted consumers can heave a sigh of relief, as the monetary policy committee decides to keep the repurchase rate unchanged at five point seven five percent. Central bank governor Lesetja Kganyago, announced the decision today, amid concerns of sluggish growth and upside risks to the domestic inflation profile. This is what Kganyago said in his announcement

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he battle between NUMSA and COSATU continues as lawyers representing both parties are expected to argue for a date for arguments on NUMSA's case against their expulsion. Meanwhile, ANC has re-committed itself to assisting in forging unity within the labour federation. The federation has been marred by serious divisions caused by the expulsion of former secretary general Zwelinzima Vavi as well as...

A South African travel blogger, Katchie Nzama has been out and about touring the continent. The 26 year old backpacked from Cape to Cairo solo using only public transport. She was able to get Accommodation sponsored in some countries such as South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Malawi and Kenya. The other countries, she got-by, by finding people on social media that were able to welcome her into their...

On Person I am this week we feature adventurer, Lerato Molele. She recently returned from a life changing experience in Nepal while following her passion for adventure

A Burundi army general says President Pierre Nkurunziza has been "overthrown", amid unrest over his bid to be re-elected for a third term. Major General Godefroid Niyombareh said a salvation committee had been set up but his level of support is unclear. Thousands of people who are protesting against the president in the capital, Bujumbura, are now reported to be celebrating. President Nkurunziza i...

A South African travel blogger, Katchie Nzama has been out and about touring the continent. The 26 year old backpacked from Cape to Cairo solo using only public transport. She was able to get Accommodation sponsored in some countries such as South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Malawi and Kenya. The other countries, she got-by, by finding people on social media that were able to welcome her into their...

The Association of Mine and Constructionworkers Union, AMCU, has agreed to the decision by largest platinum producer Lonmin, to cut about three and a half thousand jobs at its mines in South Africa. Company spokesperson Sue Vey, says that the decision was taken in consultation with the majority union, and the decision is in an attempt to withstand low platinum prices.

High Court Judge Hans Fabricius says absence of legislation and the urgency of an application were some of the reasons for his judgement in permitting assisted suicide. Last Thursday, Fabricius granted terminally ill cancer patient, Robin Stransham-Ford permission for a physician-assisted suicide. Stransham-Ford died on the same day. Our Producer Aphiwe Honono asked commuters what their thoughts w...