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17:30 Econ Update with Matt Kretzmann of FNB securities

Students from the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and members of Not In My Name campaign, marched to Sunnyside in Pretoria where Taxify driver Siyabonga Ngcobo was recently found murdered. They were demanding that government should intervene in the violence within the meter taxi industry. This, follows the death of Ngcobo a taxify driver whose body was found in a boot of a burnt taxify vehi...

Time now for our weekly edition of TRENDSWATCH where we take a look at news that dominated social media this week. Our producer Molebogeng Sebidi has more

Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga have met and agreed to unite the East African nation after months of a political stalemate that threatened to tear the country apart following a fractious general election last year. Kenyatta said the two leaders had agreed to close ranks and put the elections behind them and begin the process of national healing and reconciliatio...

She is a singer, song writer and performer, well known for her eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence and wide vocal range. Today on our regular Friday feature, Open Mic, we profile Philisiwe Mavukela, a multi-talented musician from Katlehong, Ekurhuleni, in the East Rand. Ronald Phiri spoke to the beautiful, Afro-jazz singer....

On International Women's Day today, women in the United States are reflective five months after the Harvey Weinstein scandal rocked Hollywood. The scandal led to the #MeToo campaign which galvanized women from all walks of life, and has seen several high-profile men fall from grace- and lose their careers. Our Washington correspondent, Nina-Maria Potts was in studio and Executive Producer Krivani...

17:30 Econ Update with Matt Kretzmann of FNB securities

The EFF has rejected Deputy Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo's appointment of Former Auditor General, Terence Nombembe, to lead a team of investigators probing State Capture. In a media briefing earlier on, party leader, Julius Malema has alleged that Trillian; a Gupta-linked firm, corrupted the South Africa Institute Of Chartered Accountants during Nombembe tenure as CEO. Malema says Nombembe should...

16:30 Econ Update with Matt Kretzmann of FNB securities

German software firm SAP has found that there were payments made to Gupta-related companies. This, follows an independent investigation by the company into alleged dodgy dealings in South Africa. However, the report shows no evidence of any payment or attempted payment made to any South African government officials. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our correspondent in Berlin, Germany, Ira Spies..

The CCMA has ordered Eskom to lift head of legal compliance, Suzanne Daniels' suspension with immediate effect and that the power utility should pay her five months' salary. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Suzanne Daniels and Eskom spokesperson, Khulu Phasiwe..

17:30 Econ Update with Matt Kretzmann of FNB securities

More than one hundred artists will participate in the annual Zabalaza Theatre Festival to be held at the Baxter Theatre Centre in Cape Town from this Saturday until the 17th of March. This year, the event will see the introduction of a new platform for 'Special Talent' which is aimed at identifying talented theatre practitioners, providing them with a platform to expose their artistic portfolio to...

16:30 Econ Update with Matt Kretzmann of FNB securities

16:30 Econ Update with Matt Kretzmann of FNB securities

Gupta-owned properties in India were raided by the income tax department in that country, this morning. The raids were executed at the Gupta's hometown of Saharanpur. Officials have seized several documents from the properties. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to our India correspondent, Neha Poonia...

The municipality of Emfuleni has reached an agreement with Eskom to avert a cut of electricity supply. This follows two weeks of deliberation with the power utility which threatened to cut off electricity supply to Emfuleni by the 6th of this month, for millions owed to Eskom by the municipality. Elvis Presslin spoke to Emfuleni Municipal Manager, Oupa Nkoane..

Judgment has been reserved in the High Court in Bloemfontein in the preservation order matter involving the controversial businessman Atul Gupta and the Bank of Baroda. The two have denied wrong doing in the alleged Estina dairy corruption scandal involving more than 220-million rand Vrede farm project. The NPA had applied to the court for the freezing of assets of both Gupta and the bank. Gupta's...

Time now for our weekly edition of TRENDSWATCH where we take a look at news that dominated social media this week. Our producer Molebogeng Sebidi has more…

Time now for our regular Friday feature, Open Mic. Today we profile a very talented actress, businesswoman and songstress, Miranda Ntshangase. Ronald Phiri spoke to Miranda, who has released her first single titled "Lendoda", along with the music video....

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says he wants an immediate end to the North West health department's contract with Mediosa. The minister said this following walkabout at the Mediosa mobile clinic. The Gupta-linked company allegedly received a 30-million-rand payment in May last year prior to providing services. Elvis Presslin spoke to the Premier of the North West, Supra Mahumapelo

16:30 Econ Update with Jonathan Van Rooyen of FNB securities

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says he wants an immediate end to the North West health department's contract with Mediosa. The minister said this following walkabout at the Mediosa mobile clinic. The Gupta-linked company allegedly received a 30-million-rand payment in May last year prior to providing services. Elvis Presslin spoke to the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi...

The SABC's newly appointed Group Executive of News: Phathiswa Magopeni says editorial independence at the public broadcaster is paramount and non-negotiable. Magopeni started her tenure on the 1st of March and also had the opportunity to briefly address the news division. The passionate and tough-talking journalist makes history as the first African women to take the helm of SABC News. Executive P...

17:30 Econ Update with Jonathan Van Rooyen of FNB securities