Radio 2000 Mixes

The Economic Freedom Fighters Leader Julius Malema has once again called on Africans to take land from what he calls the colonisers. Malema was addressing his supporters at Joubert Park in the Johannesburg CBD, as the continent marked Africa Day yesterday. Mbali Sibanyoni reports....

African Union Chairperson, Mousa Mahamat, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing conflict in South Sudan citing "unspeakable suffering" on civilians in Africa's youngest nation. In a speech read on his behalf during celebrations to mark Africa day in Nairobi, Mahamat called on leaders from both sides of the conflict to stop the killings and establish inclusive dialogue. South Sudan has witnes...

Nadir Tokhan, Investment Analyst at 27-Four Investment Managers looks at the increase in Tiger brands earnings, Producer Price Index numbers came out yesterday and what to expect from the U.S GDP numbers coming out today?

A group of academics investigating reports of state capture believes a 'silent coup' has taken place in South Africa. The group, consisting of academics from various institutions of higher learning released a 72-page report yesterday at the Wits School of Governnance in Johannesburg. The report says that a power elite centred around President Jacob Zuma has managed to build a symbiotic relationshi...

Market Analyst, Maudi Lentsoane of Lehumo Investments looks at Asian Markets heading for a negative close for the week, Oil Prices continuing to fall as OPEC deal disappoints and the latest polls show Theresa May's Conservative Party's in the lead has narrowed ahead of the June 8 elections...

Eskom has been given a green light to switch off lights for owing municipalities. This follows yesteday's dismissal by the Pretoria High Court of an application by Afriforum preventing Eskom from interrupting power from non-paying municipalities. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Suzanne Daniels, the Head of Legal at Eskom

Opposition parties in Parliament have accused Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown of failing to exercise her oversight role on state-owned companies. Brown was delivering her department's budget vote. The debate was characterised by the saga surrounding Eskom CEO Brian Molefe's return to the power utility after taking "unpaid leave" and being sworn-in as an ANC MP. Lulama Matya reports

Communications Minister, Ayanda Dlodlo, says the mainstream media in South Africa is in trouble in the wake of the "fake news" phenomenon. "Fake news" has been defined as deliberate online misinformation campaigns. Speaking during a panel discussion hosted by the South African National Editor's Forum in Cape Town, Dlodlo added that the media must be vigilant when fact checking. Lynne Arendse repor...

Today marks a milestone in the commemoration of the birth of Pan Africanism. May 25 is the historic day in which the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) was formed 1963. The continental body which is now called the African Union was created to promote unity and solidarity among African states. President Jacob Zuma will this morning host the national Africa Day celebration at the Sefako Makgatho Pr...

Parliament has heard how the Knysna Municipality in the Western Cape has been plagued by corruption, maladministration and tender irregularities. This was revealed by a Knysna resident and activist, Mike Hampton, who petitioned the NCOP's Select Committee on Petitions and Executive Undertakings in Parliament. Some of Hampton's claims were confirmed by another resident, Susan Campbell. Our Parliame...

The Independent Electoral Commission is this morning expected to announce the results of the by-elections in Nquthu, KZN. The Commission says the by-election voting process has gone smoothly. The KZN government dissolved the council in February after it failed to elect its leaders, including the mayor and speaker, following last August's local government elections. At least 14 political parties ar...

Sakina Kamwendo speaks to Ronesh Dhawraj on the bi-elections in Nquthu. He says he does NOT see any prospects of a hung council or coalitions going on the municipality.

The Independent Electoral Commission says the by-election voting process in Nquthu, KZN, has gone smoothly. The KZN government dissolved the council in February after it failed to elect its leaders, including the mayor and speaker, following last August's local government elections. At least 14 political parties are contesting the by-election.

Maudi Lentsoane, Group CEO of Lehumo Investments looks at Asian Markets which mostly higher following a record close on Wall Street, Nato members anxiously hope Donald Trump's visit will bring renewed commitment to fight terrorism and SARB MPC likely to keep the repo rate on hold at 7.00% on the improved inflation.

Sakina Kamwendo and Janet Whitten speak to the BlitzBokke coach Neil Powell and Captain Philip Snyman after winning the World Rugby Sevens Series Champions on Saturday in France

An 8-hour hostage drama involving the Mayor of Ditsobotla in Litchenburg in the North West, only ended in the early hours of this morning. Mayor Daniel Buthelezi and his two body-guards were freed, after disgruntled residents, armed with different weapons and petrol bombs stormed the municipal offices. They demanded the implementation of promised services and projects in their area. Mpho Lepedi fi...

Nadir Tokhan, Investment Analyst at 27-Four Investment Managers loos at about inflation numbers that came out yesterday and gives an update on the US Federal reserve minutes

Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor, Athol Trollip says he can no longer work with his Deputy Mayor, Mongameli Bobani. This is despite Monday night's discussions between the DA and its coalition partners to resolve the conflict between him and Bobani. Trollip made the announcement following a heated meeting where Deputy Mayor Bobani repeatedly opposed views raised by Trollip. Kim Daniels reports..

The ANC in the North West says it was unaware that Brian Molefe was still contracted to Eskom when it deployed him to the National Assembly. Molefe, who initially resigned as Eskom CEO late last year following the release of Public Protectors' State Capture report, resigned as a member of Parliament last week and returned to his previous post of CEO at the parastatal. However, Molefe and the Publi...

The City of Johannesburg is going after commercial customers including hotels and shopping malls in an effort to recoup 5-billion rands a year from unpaid rates and taxes. The City's Finance MMC Rabelani Dagada says the previous ANC - led administration failed to invoice many of its customers resulting in the city now sitting with a debtor's book of 17-billion rand. He says the billing system with...

Voting has just started in Nquthu in northern KwaZulu-Natal in a closely watched by-election. The ANC, DA, IFP EFF and NFP have all campaigned strongly in the area in the past few days. No council has been elected since last year's local elections due to a deadlock between parties. The IEC in the province says it's ready to receive over 80 thousand eligible voters at more than a hundred voting sta...

Market analyst, Maudi Lentsoane of Lehumo Investments looks at Asian Markets as they are mostly lower following Moody's downgrading of China credit rating, Rand advances on report ANC members to discuss removing Zuma and Oil gains on talks of a further OPEC production cuts tomorrow

President Jacob Zuma is now blacklisted from speaking at all COSATU activities. This is according to a stern directive issued by the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU). Lately, COSATU's affiliates expressed their unhappiness by booing at the President when he was trying to address the May Rally in Bloemfontein. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Labour Analyst and Inside Labour columnist at Fin...

Diepkloof residents in Soweto have embarked on a service delivery protest. The protesters took to the streets this morning, blockading Chris Hani road with various objects. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Police spokesperson, Kay Makhubele.

Nadir Tokhan, Investment Analyst at 27-Four Investment Managers looks at what to expect from Moodys as it is expected to release its ratings review of south Africa- the ratigns agency has already downgrade China's credit rating and the risk of passive investing in South Africa.