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Limpopo schools will receive less government subsidies this year. The suggested government subsidy of about R1116 for each pupil enrolled will now be R323 per child for Limpopo's quintile 4 and 5 schools. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to acting MEC for education in Limpopo Jerry Ndou …

President Jacob Zuma took a swipe at unruly behaviour in South Africa, saying there was need to do more to promote healing and tolerance amongst South Africans. But the president warned that there was a lot of anger in South Africa coupled with a propensity to use violence, adding that this was the results of years of apartheid dehumanisation. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Political Analyst Professor S...

Strategist at ETF SA Nerina Visser talks about: The probability of a Greek debt default is rising every day, but apparently that does not necessarily mean that Greece will be kicked out of the Eurozone · Japan's credit rating has been cut one notch by Fitch · Domestic markets today...

South Africa will not withdraw its high commissioner in Nigeria to reciprocate Nigeria's decision to recall its acting High Commissioner Martin Cobham and Deputy High Commissioner Uche Ajulu-Okeke. The statement by Nigeria's Foreign Affairs Ministry states that the action, which is the strongest form of protest short of cutting diplomatic ties, is in connection with the on-going xenophobia in Sout...

The 27th of April marks the day that South Africa had its first democratic elections in 1994. Twenty one years have passed and many changes have taken place in the country. What does Freedom Day mean to the ordinary South African? If anything. SABC reporter Amanda Coetzee spoke to a few residents of the Lowveld Area in Mpumalanga. .....

1. Asian stocks rose, with the regional benchmark index set to post a fourth straight weekly advance 2. The Bank of Japan helped push yields on government notes below zero this week for the first time since January before monetary officials set policy on April 30 as they pursue an elusive 2 percent inflation target 3. China has released online a so-called Rogue's gallery of the top 100 corruption...

The appeal case by the Chief Operating Officer of the SABC, Hlaudi Motsoeneng, is to be heard by a full bench of judges. This, following the Western Cape High court ruling yesterday, that Motsoeneng be suspended and disciplinary action taken against him. Motsoeneng immediately appealed. On the line for more on this, we're joined by his lawyer Zola Majavu

Various leaders who took part in the anti-xenophobia march yesterday, are confident they have sent out a strong message that no form of discrimination will be tolerated in South Africa. The march, in solidarity with victims of xenophobia, was organised by civil society, religious and political groups. For more Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Chairman of the African Diaspora Forum, Marc Gbaffou, who was a...

Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande has been denied a visa to travel to Palestine by the Israeli government. To get more details Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the spokesperson from the department of Higher Education and Training , Khaye Nkwanyana ...

**The rand recouped earlier losses against the dollar yesterday after weak U.S. data pointed to sluggish growth tell us more about that? **The Nasdaq Composite closed at an all-time high yesterday , surpassing a 2000 record set just before the dotcom crash. **And a wrap of the week... We spoke about US corporate earnings during the start of the week how is that looking?

Economics news with market analyst Clive Ramathibela: Chinese flash PMI numbers for April down 49.4 percent, Struggle with Australia's currency and Thursday destination: Nigeria

Eskom has again blamed the delay in the completion of the Medupi power station on frequent labour disputes between contractors and their employees. About 14-thousand workers have been strike at the power station in Lephalale, Limpopo, for the past four weeks. Medupi was originally meant to be on the grid by thsi year, but Eskom said yesterday it might only be fully operational by 2021. As Eskom st...

Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has called on the Taxi industry to assist government in curbing xenophobia. Peters says the fact that taxis transport about 69% of commuters, making the industry a perfect platform to convey the messages as they drive through the country. Sakina Kamendo spoke to South African National Taxi Council president, Philip Taaibosch.

Economic news with Mohammed Nalla of Nedbank Capital : South Africa CPI up but below expectations, Luxury group Richemont post a profit warning and BHP Billiton cuts iron ore expansion

LIVE: AM LIVE INTERVIEW WITH SHOES MOSHOEU'S FRIEND AND BAFANA BAFANA TEAMMATE HELMAN MKHALELE ABOUT THE FORMER The soccer fraternity has reacted with shock to the death of Former Bafana Bafana midfielder John "Shoes" Moshoeu. Moshoeu died yesterday after a long battle with cancer. He was part of a Bafana Bafana team that clinched the country's only Africa Cup of Nations title in 1996. To talk abo...

LIVE: AM LIVE INTERVIEW WITH SHOES MOSHOEU'S FRIEND AND BAFANA BAFANA TEAMMATE HELMAN MKHALELE ABOUT THE FORMER The soccer fraternity has reacted with shock to the death of Former Bafana Bafana midfielder John "Shoes" Moshoeu. Moshoeu died yesterday after a long battle with cancer. He was part of a Bafana Bafana team that clinched the country's only Africa Cup of Nations title in 1996. To talk abo...

Former Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda was admitted to a Lusaka hospital yesterday. This is the second time this year, that Dr Kaunda has been admitted with his previous visit taking place in February. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to our correspondent, George Mhango.

One institution that has done a lot of research with migrants is the African Centre for Migration & Society at Wits University. To give a perspective on the current and previous attacks of foreign nationals, Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Centre's Associate Professor and Director, Ingrid Palmary

Police accompanied by soldiers raided the Jeppestown hostels in the Johannesburg CBD last night. Jeppestown is one of the areas in the country that have been hit by xenophobic violence. Yesterday evening, Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-nqakula assured a group of foreign nationals in Alexandra that they will be well safe now that she has deployed the soldiers. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Ministe...

The soccer fraternity has reacted with shock to the death of Former Bafana Bafana midfielder John "Shoes" Moshoeu. Moshoeu died yesterday after a long battle with cancer. He was part of a Bafana Bafana team that clinched the country's only Africa Cup of Nations title in 1996. To talk about the late Shoes Mosheou, Sakina Kamwendo spoke to friend and former player, Helman Mkhalele...

The soccer fraternity has reacted with shock to the death of Former Bafana Bafana midfielder John "Shoes" Moshoeu. Moshoeu died yesterday after a long battle with cancer. He was part of a Bafana Bafana team that clinched the country's only Africa Cup of Nations title in 1996. sakina Kamwendo spoke to friend and former player, Helman Mkhalele...

**Pick n Pay's results came out exceeding market forecasts - tell us more ? **Japan has recorded its first trade surplus since 2012 ? **All eyes on local inflation data today what can we expect?

The Independent Institute of Education has come up with an online verification system that will check if degrees are authentic. The Institute says all qualifications awarded by them will have a QR code which will be linked to an individual's academic records. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Director of The Independent Institute of Education, Felicity Coughlan.

Market update with Mohammed Nalla of Nedbank Capital : ** Dollar strength continues to push the rand weaker ** Oil prices have ticked higher but we still have a small over recovery on petrol ** Eskom remains front of mind in SA. Is there light at the end if the tunnel?

Eskom's newly appointed acting CEO Brian Molefe has promised to minimize load-shedding in the country. Molefe replaces Tshediso Matona, who's been suspended pending an inquiry into Eskom's problems. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Mr Molefe .....