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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.

The family of 16-year-old Matlhomola Mosweu who was killed in Coligny in North-West last month, is to receive three houses from the Human Settlements Department and non-governmental organisation, Gift of the Givers. Two farmers are accused of killing Moshoeu by throwing him off a moving bakkie. This triggered violent protests in the small farming town. Sisi Segalo reports

Five out of six people died when they were shot while they were travelling in a Taxi at KwaDabhasi, near KwaNongoma in KwaZulu-Natal yesterday. The Office of the MEC for Transport, Community Safety in KZN has confirmed that the five died on the scene, while the sixth survived. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation. The MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison in...

There are over six thousands disused gold, chrome, diamond and platinum mines across South Africa that have created a thriving underground economy. One mining expert believes the illegal underground mining industry supports thousands of people above ground in small mining towns like Welkom where at least 34 "zama zamas" were killed in an underground explosion last week. Wits University anthropolog...

A meeting involving national leaders of coalition parties in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro ran late into the evening last night. The meeting between the DA, UDM, COPE and the ACDP was meant to decide the future of the deputy mayor, UDM's Mongameli Bobani in the coalition. Executive major, Athol Trollip had earlier sacked Bobani from the position of the Head of Public Health in the Mayoral Committee...

Maudi Lentsoane, Group CEO of Lehumo Investments looks at Asian Shares which are trading mixed following the deadly Manchester Arena attack, Iraq pumped 800-thousand more barels a day than is permitted by the OPEC agreement reached in November last year and General Motors announce another exit, yesterday it announced it was exiting India.

Nadir Tokhan, Investment Analyst at 27-Four Investment Managers talks about the short term opportunity offered by the political noise, US President Donald Trump's proposed budget plan and Pioneer Foods earnings tumble.

Backyard dwellers will be among those who will be prioritised by government when giving assistance on housing. This is according to promises by the Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements, Paul Mashatile when he met with residents of Finetown and Ennerdale yesterday afternoon. The meeting follows recent protests over housing that erupted in the area. Mashatile said there are plans to obtain private land...