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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...

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...

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...

Sports and Recreation Minister Thulas Nxesi will establish a Ministerial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the cause of the stampede that led to the deaths of two people during the Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium on Saturday. The commission's terms of reference and powers will be set out before the end of the week. Those found guilty of violating the Na...

Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has warned South Africans particularly young women to stay away from false social media adverts that could land them in the hands of human traffickers. This after a twenty four year old Bloemfontein woman was rescued from an international human trafficking syndicate in Malaysia. Mbalula addressed members of the media in Johannesburg. SABC's Horisani Sithole has more

Investment Analyst, Lungile Malinga looks at Asian Markets as the Chinese PMI numbers come in slightly below expectations, talk of Tobacco shares being under pressure on Friday and important data points to look out for this week

Research Analyst- Fundiswa Nkuta looks at South African markets as oil prices continue to rise and the outlook going forward and contributors to positive performance of US GDP growth

Sports and Recreation Minister Thulas Nxesi will establish a Ministerial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the cause of the stampede that led to the deaths of two people during the Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium on Saturday. The commission's terms of reference and powers will be set out before the end of the week. Those found guilty of violating the Na...

Former Ekurhuleni mayor and ANC Member of Parliament Mondli Gungubele says he finds it hard to have confidence in President Jacob Zuma. Gungubele joins a number of ANC MP's who have called for Zuma to step down. Gungubele, including ANC MP, Makhosi Khona says he will vote in favour of the motion of no confidence which is to be heard in Parliament next month. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Mondli Gungube...

The month of July was highlighted as 'savings month'. It was also announced that the repo rate was to be decreased which would offer consumers an opportunity to increase their savings. However a question on many lips is - how do I go about saving if I don't have that extra cash. Spokesperson for the South African Savings Institute, Gerald Mwandiambira....

The EFF has been in Parliament for more than three years. The four year old party that won over a million votes during the 2014 National Elections has changed the way parliament operates.

Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi also wants the headmaster of the prestigious St John's College in Johannesburg to be fired. Principal Paul Edey defended a geography teacher after he was found guilty on three charges of misconduct, including racism against Black, Indian, Greek and other foreign students during an internal disciplinary hearing. Lesufi says the teacher, who he has not named, has...