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The family of Dumisani Masilela says they are struggling to come to terms with his death. 29 year old Masilela was admitted to hospital on Wednesday night after he was shot during what police believe to be an attempted hijacking in Tembisa, east of Johannesburg. Masilela is best known for his role as Sifiso Ngema on Etv soapie Rhythm City. After a car accident sidelined his professional soccer car...

A look at Asian markets , Job numbers expected from the USA and Sibanye Gold announced plans to cut jobs as it closes down two of its mine with Investment Analyst, Lungile Malinga.

Police in KwaZulu-Natal have confirmed that another woman has been gunned down at the notorious Glebelands hostel in Umlazi south of Durban. Police spokesperson Thulani Zwane says the 30 year old woman was shot dead at the hostel last night. He says the victim was shot when unknown suspects entered her room and shot her. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Nonkululeko Hlophe

The South African Policing Union has threatened to intensify their strike action, which resumed yesterday, following failed attempts to end their dispute with SAPS management. 10 111 operators have indicated that they have sought intervention from government and that effort yielded no results. The countrywide strike action was temporarily suspended in mid July as both parties attempted to find a m...

We look at announcement by Bank of England about the UK's monetary policy and what we can expect to see from the US non-pharm payroll that's being released today with Research Analyst, Fundiswa Nkuta.

Investment Analyst,Lungile Malinga looks at Asian markets ahead of the Bank of England's interest rate decision and why there are reports that South African companies are sitting on more and more cash on their balance sheets

Residents of Mgobodzi in the Nkomazi local municipality in Mpumalanga allege that they last had clean running water in 1998. The angry residents embarked on a march to the Nkomazi local municipality, yesterday. Vusi Twala reports...

Lawyers representing the injured mine-workers and 34 widows of slain miners who were shot and killed by police in Marikana in August 2012 say the state is yet to pay out the 1-billion rand compensation that was agreed on. At least 3-hundred and 25 claims have been made for a loss of support as a results of death of loved ones. Further claims include that of injuries as a result of shootings, wrong...

We look at the ADP Payroll in the US came out yesterday, how the job data performaned in July and the Venezuela political and economic crisis- how has this affected the their financial indicators with Research Analyst- Fundiswa Nkuta.

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, says there is no justification for the excessive rates cellphone service providers charge for out of bundle data rates. Icasa management appeared before Parliament's Select committee on Communications and Public Enterprises on reducing the cost to communicate. MPs heard that bundle data gets charged at between two and six cents, while out o...

Bussai talks to Lindiwe Ntuli-Tloubatla from the office of Premier of Mpumalanga. We find out which programmes for women living with disability are scheduled to take place during women's month.

Market Analyst, Lungile Malinga looks at Asian markets after their positive GDP numbers from Europe yesterday and Moody's statement regarding the South African Reserve bank and risk of a possible downgrade again

It's only six day to go before Parliament votes on the motion of no confidence against President Zuma. The Speaker of Parliament Baleka Mbete has not made her decision known on whether she will allow the secret ballot or not. What will happen should the motion no confidence succeed or fail? To help us make sense of this, we speak to Advocate Paul Hoffman, he is a Constitutional Law expert and Dire...

Former SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng is challenging his dismissal from the public broadcaster. This emerged during a progress report which was tabled by the interim board chairperson, Khanyisile Kweyama in parliament yesterday. Meanwhile, parliament 's communications portfolio committee says a new permanent board is expected to be in place by the time the interim board's term of office comes to an en...

We take a look at the markets with Research Analyst- Fundiswa Nkuta...

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme, NSFAS, has officially opened applications for funding for the 2018 academic year. The launch was held in partnership with the National Youth Development Agency. The NYDA will provide over 100 centres country-wide to assist with applications. Prospective learners can apply on the NSFAS website or at the NYDA offices. Applications will close on the 30th of...

Research Analyst, Fundiswa Nkuta looks at South African markets after release of improved trade data, release of private sector credit extension and Moody's weighs in on SARB decision to cut interest rates

Investment Analyst, Lungile Malinga looks at Asian Markets as the Chinese Private Sector PMI numbers come in above expectations and yesterday Pick n Pay says it cut about 3500 jobs

President Jacob Zuma says his government is committed to rooting out the scourge of corruption in the country. This is as a group of civil society organisations under the banner of " Future South Africa" mounts pressure for him to step down. On Monday night President Zuma addressed a gala dinner hosted by the African Farmers Association of South Africa in Boksburg on the east Rand. Presidential Co...

A senior Kenyan election official who went missing was found murdered on Monday three days after he was reported missing, the Electoral Commission chairman has said. Chris Msando, the Information, Communications and Technology manager was tortured and killed under unclear circumstances. Commission Chairman Wafula Chebukati has now demanded security for all members of the commission. Kenya goes to...

Former SABC COO of the SABC Hlaudi Motsoeneng is taking his case to the CCMA on Tuesday. He was dismissed in June following a disciplinary hearing after holding an unauthorised media briefing in April. Motsoeneng has been found guilty of bringing the public broadcaster into disrepute. He's challenging his dismissal as Angela Bolowana reports...

There has been an alarming increase in medical schemes fraud. Medical schemes could face collapse if fraud is continues unchecked. This is a warning from the Board of Healthcare Funders. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to representative from Medscheme, Dr Gregory Pratt

The DA has written to the Justice minister, Michael Masutha in an attempt to have convicted fraudster, Schabir Shaik's parole reviewed. Shaik was released on medical parole from imprisonment after serving just over two years of his 15-year-sentence. DA spokesman on correctional services James Selfe says he does not believe that Shaik was ever in the final phase of any terminal disease or condition...

26 July 2017 - Cornelius Monama - Spokesperson Department /Ministry of Small Business Development; The Department of Small Business Development in collaboration with various stakeholders will host the Disability Engagement Session on Thursday, 27 July 2017 to Friday, 28 July 2017 in eThekwini Municipality, KwaZulu/Natal. The primary focus of the engagement/workshop is to communicate services that...

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says to end violence against women and children, South Africans need to confront the concept of patriarchy in all its manifestation. He was speaking at a special sermon on the No Violence against Women and Children at the Rhema Bible Church in Randburg, north of Johannesburg. Organisers say they want to create awareness of the abuse of the vulnerable groups in soci...