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Lungile Malinga, Equity Research Analyst at Effectus Capital Management looks at the Asian-market rally after French election results and the rand keeps on strengthening

Speaking at the Chris Hani memorial Lecture, Cyril Ramaphosa said the ANC used to be seen as the leader of society. 'We provided leadership, we were the go-to organisation. If we are to be honest with ourselves, our movement, the ANC, has lost that position. We are no longer the leaders of society. Society is walking away from us,"

ANC and country Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a judicial commission of inquiry into allegations of state capture. Ramaphosa was speaking at the #ChrisHanimemorialLecture in Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape.

Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC is in a deep crisis. While some may want to contest the use of words such as ‘crisis’ and ‘rot’ to describe the current situation, the undeniable reality is that the democratic movement is undergoing a period of greater turbulence and uncertainty that at any time since 1994.

Former Hawks Boss Berning Ntlemeza is definitely reporting for duty this morning. This is according to his attorney, Comfort Ngidi. Ngidi says his client has the legal right to remain in his position pending an appeal to set aside his appointment as unlawful. He joins us on the line to tell us more

Maudi Lentsoane, Group CEO of Lehumo Investments looks at tje Asian Shares Stock markets are higher today, catching an updraft from overnight gains in the U.S, Oil Price set to posts the biggest weekly loss since March and Markets will be closely watching the French Elections

Artist Ayanda Mabulu has defended his painting which depicts President Jacob Zuma performing a sexual act on Madiba saying he's merely expressing his views on the current situation in the country. The painting is interpreted as raping the former president Nelson Mandela's legacy. he spoke to Sakina Kamwendo

A South African doctor has been included on Time magazine's list of 100 most influential people in the world. Internationally-acclaimed HIV/AIDS research Professor Glenda Gray is being credited for her role in the search for an HIV and AIDS vaccine. If successful, the vaccine could be the first of its kind to be licensed globally. Speaking to Sakina Kamwendo Professor Gray described the recognitio...

The South African Federation of Trade Unions will be launched in Boksburg on the east Rand today( 21 April). The launch is spearheaded by former COSATU General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi who was expelled from the labour federation in 2015. Twenty-One ( 21) trade unions expected to join in with several affiliates from Cosatu such as metal-workers union NUMSA, and food workers union forming part of t...

Nelson Mandela Foundation CEO, Sello Hatang, says society has entered what he describes as an era of vulgarity. This after artist, Ayanda Mabulu, painted an image that depicts President Jacob Zuma performing a sexual act on Madiba. It's being interpreted as raping the former president's legacy. Speaking to Sakina Kamwendo Hatang says although he respects Mabulu's right to freedom of expression, hi...

Chief Economist at ETM Analytics Goerge Glynos looks at French elections this weekend, is there any relevance for SA, Eskom has applied to the Treasury for a series of waivers from procurement regulations and the IMF and World Bank Spring meetings underway in Washington.

The Hawks have arrested a controversial Durban-based Nigerian Pastor,who is wanted in connection with alleged sexual assault, at Port Elizabeth Airport. He is accused of taking girls to his uMhlanga House in KwaZulu-Natal where he allegedly sexually molested them. The Hawks initially planned his arrest at his Bloemfontein Congregation last Friday, but he did not arrive to deliver his sermon. He wa...

Trade union BEMAWU president, Hannes Du Buisson says if former SABC COO Hlaudi Motshoeneng did NOT get permission to hold the press briefing in which he lambasted newly appointed board and parliament's portfolio committee on commission, then it is a serious offence.

Maudi Lentsoane, Group CEO of Lehumo Investments looks at Asian Shares trading mostly higher, shrugging off the overnight losses on Wall Street and South Africa's consumer inflation eased to 6.1% year on year in March.

Former SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng has distanced himself from the current financial woes at the public broadcaster. Motsoeneng says when he left the SABC, there was money, and therefore he cannot speak on the current financial state of the organisation. Motsoeneng addressed a press briefing at the Garden Court Hotel in Milpark Johannesburg. It was organised by his supporters under the banner of , "...

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has come out strongly in support of governments Radical Economic Transformation. The Black Business Council has also rallied behind government. BBC president Danisa Baloyi says apartheid economic systems should change radically and immediately to empower the majority black people. Both the deputy president and Baloyi were speaking at the Black Business Council's Ec...

George Glynos, Chief Economist at ETM analytics looks at Inflation which fell below market expectations, Finance Minister Gigaba is on a roadshow to boost SA's image and the effects of ratings downgrades already being felt by some SOEs, Sanral postpones bond auction out of fear it will struggle to attract investors

The late 18 year-old Ontlametse Phalatse, who lived with Progeria disease, lived an inspirational life. This is according to multitudes of people who turned out for her memorial service in Hebron, North West. Phalatse died last week at Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria after complaining about breathing complications. She was due to attend president Jacob Zuma's birthday celebrations. Many p...

The second term of schooling has been begun with controversial teacher shortages at some schools in the Eastern Cape. This comes as parents and SGB members at Kuyasa High School in Dimbaza have threatened to embark on a rolling mass action if the government fails to employ more teachers. The Education Department has also been accused of failing to issue placement letters on time to at least one-th...

Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba begins a multi-city roadshow of the United States in Washington tomorrow where he will participate in the annual Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. This will be his first international trip after the axing of his predecessor Pravin Gordhan that subsequently led to the country's credit rating being downgraded twice to sub investment...

The Barolong boora Tlou tribal authority in Kraaipan in the North West has condemned the illegal slaughter of donkeys in the area. This comes after more than 30 donkey were recently killed and skinned at one of the maize and sunflower plantations near Kraaipan. Tribal authority spokesperson, Ntoko Mokoto, says in Madibogo village they have discovered about a hundred donkey carcases which had been...

Maudi Lentsoane, group CEO at Lehumo Investments 1. Asian Shares in the RED following a weak Wall Street close and a generally Risk Off Trade sentiment towards global equity markets. 2. Iron Ore prices continues their sharp decline, putting pressure on the major Iron Ore producers.

The newly appointed Finance Minister's adviser Chris Malikane has urged staff at National Treasury be more open to different views. Malekane says he's joining Treasury along with two other advisors who all share a common vision in radical social economic transformation. He's hoping that his advises to the Minister will eventually find space among staff at Treasury. Tshepo Mongoai reports.

Two people have been burnt to death and one seriously injured after their vehicle hit barricades placed on the roads by Vuwani residents in Limpopo. Protesting residents resumed their shut down yesterday over an unresolved municipal dispute. Six other vehicles were damaged by protesters yesterday. Our reporter Witness Tivha joins us on the line.

George Glynos Chief economist at ETM Analytics, looks at the UK calling for snap elections as Prime Minister May looking for greater certainty in her mandate for Brexit, the First round of French elections on Sunday will start to offer greater clarity, the IMF global growth forecasts have been revised upwards and SA rand continues to extend gains, despite all the bad news and political noise which...