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The EFF has promised to change the status quo at the whites-only town of Orania, in the Northern Cape, should they win the local government polls at Thembelihle Municipality. Mayor of the municipality, Danny Jonas, who is an EFF candidate, says the whites-only enclave might cease to exist after the elections. Mpho Lepedi compiled this report.

The ANC in Gauteng has hailed the staging of a rally to mark the launch of its local government election manifesto as a major success. About 85-thousand party's rank and file filled the FNB stadium in SOWETO on what is viewed as the show of force by the ruling party ahead of the August 3rd local government elections. Gauteng is expected to be hotly contested terrain as the opposition DA and the EF...

As the world mourns the death of Muhammad Ali, Harry Horton takes a look at his influence outside of sport, and how, even after his death, he continues to shape attitudes and opinions in America and beyond. Harry Horton, reports

Nerina Visser, Strategist & Advisor at ETFSA looks at S&P decision not to downgraded South Africa’s sovereign rating, continued concerns about the lack of domestic economic growth and questions about the future of the State-Owned Enterprises.

There are reports of uprisings across the country over ANC candidate lists for the local government elections. ANC members from different branches in Gauteng are reported to have gone to Luthuli House to protest, while others from Ekurhuleni are reported to have marched to Walter Sisulu House. The ruling party was expected to submit the names of its candidates Councillors to the IEC yesterday. We...

Ratings agency Standard and Poors is today expected to announce whether South Africa will be downgraded to junk status or not. The agency has placed the country's economy two notches beyond junk status. economists are waiting with bated breath the outcome of Standard and Poors announcement. We spoke to FNB economist, Chris Gilmore for more on this...

SACP general secretary Blade Nzimande has challenged NUM leaders to take up the battle against the Gupta family's influence on the ANC - describing it as toxic. Nzimande was addressing the union's Central Committee meeting. He says exposing the Gupta family's influence should not be viewed as an attack on President Jacob Zuma. He called on NUM to stand up for the movement. This is despite the ANC...

A general household survey released by Stats SA yesterday reveals that almost a third of the population is now relying on social grants. There's been a steady increase from 12 point 7 percent of the population in 2013 to 30 point 1 percent in 2015. The percentage of learners who reported that they were exempted from paying tuition fees climbed by more than 60-percent. Tshepo Mongoai reports...

Former football players, coaches, officials and fans paid a fitting farewell to the late former Bafana Bafana coach, Ted Dumitru, at the Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg. The Romanian born coach had a coaching career spanning three decades in the country and was actively involved in development at the time of his passing. His memorial service was attended by amongst others Kaizer Chiefs chairman,...

Most Asian equities rose and the Japanese yen held near a three-week high before U.S. job dat is released, emerging-market stocks headed for its highest close and Financial Technology the evolution of the financial services sector.

Investment Analyst from 27Four Investment Managers Nadir Thokan talks about what to expect from ratings agency S&P's and the expected US jobs numbers coming out today.

The Parliament Ad Hoc committee set up to find the new Public Protector says it will publish the names of those nominated or applying for the position. Earlier this week, public participation in the process was extended to allow comments and objections on candidates that have been shortlisted. Advertisements for the position will be out by this weekend and the nomination process will run for the n...

As we mark Child Protection Week, a study by the University of Cape Town has revealed that one in three South African children are likely to have been sexually abused by the age of 17. The study, which was commissioned by the UBS Optimus Foundation and conducted by the University of Cape Town, is the first national study of child maltreatment in the country. Earlier we spoke to the researcher at C...

The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) says plans for a taxi strike are going ahead. This comes after a talks between SANTACO and the Gauteng Provincial Government failed to materialised yesterday. The meeting was aimed at tackling a number of issues that were affecting the taxi industry in the country. We caught up with the Secretary General of SANTACO Gauteng, Ralph Jones for more on...

President Jacob Zuma says government is working hard to ensure that the abuse of children is eliminated in society. He was addressing the International Children's Day at Atteridgeville in Tshwane yesterday(Wednesday). The day is observed annually on the 1st of June around the world to honour children's rights as per the proclamation of the 1925 World Conference for the Well-being of Children in Ge...

A new fossil estimated to be 360 million years old , has been discovered on the N2 between Grahamstown and Peddie in the Eastern Cape. The fossil was discovered during blasting for upgrading a portion of the N2. The rocks containing ancient fossils were discovered by Rhodes University Palaeontologist Dr Robert Gess, who was working on site as a consultant. Nomthandazo Setokoe reports

The Justice Department has interacted with learners from various high schools in the Durban's Umlazi district. Among the topics discussed were cyber-bullying and sexting - (sending sexually-explicit photographs or messages on a mobile phone). It comes as the country marks Child Protection Week and International Children's Day. Cassandra Zungu reports...

Market Analyst by Clive Ramathibela looks at the Asian markets, Greece is close to an accord with creditor institutions on measures needed to get its next bailout tranche and Uber said on Wednesday that it had raised $3.5 billion from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, which is the kingdom's main investment fund.

SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng says despite wide-spread criticism, the public broadcaster remains firm in its decision not to air footage of people destroying public property during protests. He was addressing the leadership of teacher union Sadtu in Benoni in Ekurhuleni. Motsoeneng says the SABC's decision to play 90-percent local music is part of a broader plan to restore national pride. He had been...

A new fossil estimated to be 360 million years old , has been discovered on the N2 between Grahamstown and Peddie in the Eastern Cape. The fossil was discovered during blasting for upgrading a portion of the N2. The rocks containing ancient fossils were discovered by Rhodes University Palaeontologist Dr Robert Gess, who was working on site as a consultant. Nomthandazo Setokoe reports

The SACP says the ANC National Executive Committee has been captured by a faction of the party. This comes after the NEC closed its inquiry into alleged state capture by the Gupta family. Following its meeting this past weekend, the NEC says only one person was willing to substantiate claims that the family offered them cabinet posts and tried to manipulate government business in their favour. The...

The Justice Department has interacted with learners from various high schools in the Durban's Umlazi district. Among the topics discussed were cyber-bullying and sexting, which is sending sexually-explicit photographs or messages on a mobile phone. It comes as the country marks Child Protection Week and International Children's Day. Cassandra Zungu reports...

Nadir Thokan, Investment Analyst 27Fourr Investment Managers looks at the increase in the price of petrol and the impact on inflation, China manufacturing PMI and what's driving the need for earnings growth in global equities.

With Zimbabwe's elections just two years away, five smaller opposition parties have formed a coalition. The Coalition of Democrats or CODE will work together to try to unseat long serving president President Robert Mugabe. The group says its ready to work with any progressive political party that is unhappy with the state of the country and opposed to the current government. The main opposition pa...

Employees of the Gupta-owned business empire have vowed to continue their services despite the likelihood of not receiving their salaries in June. Yesterday was D-Day for the Gupta- owned Oakbay business empire to make alternative arrangements following the decision by four major banks to cut all their ties with the controversial family. Oakbay has warned that the move poses a threat to the the ex...