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Communications Minister Ayanda Dlodlo says the SADC region has made some progress in the roll out of Digital Terrestial Television, DTT. There are only five SADC members' states that have completed the process of migrating to digital while others, including South Africa, are lagging behind. Dlodlo says this process must move with speed. She was addressing the SADC-Broadcasting Conference currently...

Twelve baboons have been rescued from the University of Free State following allegations that unethical research was to be conducted on them. The National Council of SPCA (NSPCA) salvaged the animals back into their natural terrain in Limpopo. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Manager responsible for the Animal Ethics Unit at the National Council of SPCA, Erika Vercuiel....

Transport minister, Joe Maswangayi has directed law enforcement agencies to be on high alert after a spate of long weekend crashes claimed at least forty lives. Ten people were killed in Mpumalanga, seven in the Eastern Cape, four in KwaZulu-Natal and two people in Gauteng while deaths have also been reported in the Northern Cape. In Cepe Town, at least 40 drivers have been arrested for driving un...

Makhosi khoza is trending after she announced her resignation, US President Donald Trump takes mogoe of the week after he called Namibia - Nambia, Media personality Boity has revealed that she has partnered with human limitless to create a body toning supplement pill named after her and Pick 'n Pay, has announced that customers can now buy groceries on credit.

Former ANC MP Makhosi Khoza feels like she had no choice but to leave the ruling party. The outspoken politician announced her resignation from the ANC yesterday. Among her many reasons for quiting - she says she no longer can be led by the illegitimate leadership which has allowed and tolerated corruption. Khoza was facing disciplinary action for openly admitting to voting in favour of the motion...

The Patriotic Alliance (PA) has withdrawn from the Democratic Alliance (DA) led coalition in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro. Upon hearing of the intension by PA to withdraw from the coalition, the Nelson Mandela Mayor Athol Trollip reacted on twitter saying that he will not be blackmailed by anybody or any party. All this follows an on-going conflict between the DA and UDM about Mongameli Babani's p...

We look at Asian stocks fall after North Korea says it may test nuclear bomb in Pacific and the Sasol Inzalo Shares with Lehumo investments CEO, Maudi Lentsoane.

We look at the SARB decision to keep the repo rate on hold, how the ZAR responded to this decision and OPEC meeting today with EMT Analystics , Finacial markets head, Jana Van Deventer.

Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe has likened United States President Donald Trump to the biblical Goliath who threatens the extinction of other countries. Zimbabwe's long-time leader was referring to President Trump's remarks that his country would destroy North Korea if forced to defend itself or its allies during an address to the same body earlier in the week. He urged the U.S. leader to emb...

Former ANC MP Makhosi Khoza feels like she had no choice but to leave the ruling party. The outspoken politician announced her resignation from the ANC yesterday. Among her many reasons for quiting - she says she no longer can be led by the illegitimate leadership which has allowed and tolerated corruption. Khoza was facing disciplinary action for openly admitting to voting in favour of the motion...

Former ANC MP Makhosi Khoza says she plans to focus on fighting corruption. Khoza resigned from the ruling party yesterday citing the ANC had become alien and corrupt. Speaking to SAFM Executive Producer, Krivani Pillay shortly after the announcement, Khoza says rot in the party is deep set.

SASOL has announced a new BEE Scheme to replace it's failed INZALO share scheme which is due to finish it's 10 year run next year. The company says INZALO shareholders will be able to move into the new Scheme- which is called Khanyisa. Mbongeni Muthwa and Tshepo Mongoai compiled this report...

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa's (NERSA) has approved the consultative process for Eskom's 2018/19 revenue application or tariff increase. Eskom's multi-year price determination cycle will end on March the 31st 2018. The power utility has submitted a revenue application for the period April the first 2018 to March the 31st 2019. It is asking NERSA to grant it a 19-point-nine percent...

Gauteng schools have witnessed a number of shocking incidents in recent weeks resulting in the unfortunate deaths of two learners. More than 28 learners had to receive ARVs after four learners injected them with syringes. A 13-year-old boy died after being subjected to continuous physical bullying at school. And learning and teaching was disrupted yet again at the Klipsruit West High school south...

We look at Asian Markets after Bank of Japan holds steady, Fed signals rate hike and the South African Reserve Bank with Lehumo investments CEO, Maudi Lentsoane.

President Jacob Zuma says the world needs political will to change the structure of the global economy In order to achieve sustainable development and inclusive growth. He was addressing the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly in New York last night. The president also reiterated South Africa's call for the UN member states to dismantle their nuclear weapons and instead to use them for peacefu...

Kenya's Supreme Court says it nullified last month's Presidential elections because the electoral commission announced unverified results before declaring President Uhuru Kenyatta the winner. In a detailed ruling released in Nairobi on Wednesday, the Supreme Court however said it did not find evidence of vote rigging and that any official of the electoral commission was criminally culpable for the...

Fruit growers in the Western Cape are crying foul as they are not benefiting from drought relief funding because the money is targeted at livestock farmers. The Provincial Minister of Economic Opportunities, Alan Winde met with them yesterday to discuss drought relief measures. The province has received a 40-million-rand drought relief package from national government, but it is mainly meant for l...

We look at the Inflation data for August ,the US Federal Reserve’s latest decision on monetary policy and expectations for the South African Reserve bank with EMT Analystics , Finacial markets head, Jana Van Deventer.

The ANC's legal battles over legitimacy of elective congresses are far from over. The party's members in the North West are planning to approach the court once again in a bid to nullify the 2015 Youth Lleague elective conference. The members argue that processes leading up to the conference were flawed. The pending legal action comes against the backdrop of last week's decision by the Pietermaritz...

In his first speech to the United Nations General Assembly, United States President Donald Trump has threatened to totally destroy North Korea while calling on righteous countries to confront the wicked few. In a highly anticipated address, Trump also called the Iran Nuclear real reached by six entities including the EU, China and Russia an embarrassment to the United States while complaining abou...

Man accused of killing Karabo Mokoena, Sandile Mantsoe alleged to have scammed 124 people through Forex trading and a special screening of Inxeba - the wound at Rosebank and V&A waterfront Ster Kinekor cinema's from 15-22 September 2017.

The ANC in Kwa-Zulu-Natal and the Free State have welcomed the decision by the party to halt all provincial conferences. ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe has written a letter to all provincial branches saying it has a deadline of September 30 to convene planned elective conferences. This is in preparation for the party's National Conference in December, where a new ANC president will be electe...

IFP National Chairperson, Blessed Gwala has told the Moerane Commission that all politically-motivated killings that have not been resolved must be investigated, including ones that took place before 2011. Gwala was testifying before the commission on behalf of the IFP. The Moerane Commission was established by KwaZulu-Natal premier Willis Mchunu to probe political killings in the province since 2...

The ANC in Kwa-Zulu-Natal and the Free State have welcomed the decision by the party to halt all provincial conferences. ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe has written a letter to all provincial branches saying it has a deadline of September 30 to convene planned elective conferences. This is in preparation for the party's National Conference in December, where a new ANC president will be electe...