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Ghana goes to the polls today (07/12) amidst an atmosphere of optimism and anticipation. The country's over 15 million registered voters will chose their next president and members of parliament for the next four years in what is tipped to be a nail-biting finish. The battle is between President John Mahama's National Democratic Party and opposition New Patriotic Party lead by veteran politican Na...

A 15-year-old suspect is expected to appear at the Stellenbosch Magistrate's Court today (Wesnesday) on charges of assault following an alleged bullying incident at the local Luckhoff Secondary School. A video has gone viral on social media showing the attacker pulling her victim's hair, slapping her and slamming the girl's head against her own knees. Meanwhile a second video showing a violent bul...

The opponents of genetically modified maize should brace themselves as more such grain will soon form part of our staple food. According to the South African Cereals and Oilseeds and Trade Association (SACOTA), there is an agreement between the country and the United States for importing genetically-modified white and yellow maize to meet the local demand. To tell us more, we are joined on the lin...

The festive season is often marked by an increase in crime and the South African Police are asking the public to help them fight crime by donating a dog. Dogs play a significant role in combating crime - they are key in narcotics detection as well as helping with search and rescue operations. We spoke to Brigadier Selvy Mohlala of the South African Police Service...

A Kwa-Zulu Natal nurse has has pledge to support a newborn baby found hidden under the seat of a minibus taxi at the Pavilion shopping centre. Zokuthula Ngcobo found the baby, with a note from his mother apologising for abandoning him and asking for forgiveness. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Zokuthula Ngcobo

The PAC is calling for Robert Sobukwe Day to be declared a public holiday. Every year, the PAC celebrates Sobukwe's life on his birthday, the fifth of December. The party says Sobukwe does not enjoy the same publicity as other leaders in Africa and the United States. Sakina Kamwendo speaks to the PAC's s Kenneth Mokgatlhe

The family of the late renowned Gospel musician - Sfiso Ncwane - say they are putting everything before the Lord during this difficult period. The award-wining gospel sensation died of kidney failure at a Johannesburg hospital yesterday morning (Monday 05/12). Ncwane was best known for his songs of praise which include 'Kulungile Baba' and Bayede Baba. Neliswa Mavundla reports

SRC at Wits says it foresees further university protests at the beginning of next year. This follows yesterday's announcement by management that they will raise tuition and accommodation fees by eight percent. Wits management says the increase is in line with the recommendations made by government a couple of months ago. Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande said in September that individual un...

Western Cape police are investigating a case of murder after the killing of a 22-year-old woman from Driftsands near Khayelitsha on the Cape Flats. Noluvo Swelindawo's family believes her murder has something to do with her lesbian lifestyle. Swelidawo's body was discovered with a gunshot wound near the N2 highway. Non-government organisations in the area have condemned the incident saying it is s...

George Glynos, Managing Director at ETM Analytics looks at South Africa's Q3 GDP data expected out today, crisis potentially brewing in the Eurozone following the Italian referendum, banks need recapitalisation and next week will see the US raise interest rates, they will be doing so very late in the business cycle

United Democratic Movement MP Nqabayomzi Kwankwa has been elected as deputy president of the party. He replaces Khanyisile Litchfield-Tshabalala who resigned about three months ago. Kwankwa, previously the UDM chief whip, was elected at the weekend at the party's national council meeting. We spoke to him about where the party is headed in the future...

The Democratic Alliance wants the finalised report into the fitness of suspended National Police Commissioner, Riah Phiyega to hold office be tabled in Parliament. According to media reports, Judge Cornelis Claasen has found Phiyega not fit to hold office. We spoke to DA's Member of Parliament and Shadow Minister of Police Zakhele Mbhele..

The rate of rape cases against minors and those committed by children is alarming in Mpumalanga. According to statistics from the Greater Rape Intervention Programme (GRIP) last year they recorded over 3000 of gender based violence. GRIP recorded more than 1500 rape and over 1700 domestic violence cases in the 10 police stations, 8 government hospitals and five courtrooms they operate in. Just thi...

Veterans of the ANC in the Cape Town area say leaders must reflect on whether they are following in the footsteps of late President Nelson Mandela. Party members gathered in Athlone last night to remember Madiba on the third anniversay of his death. Thandiswa Mawu reports...

South African based Cuban engineers have described Fidel Castro as a great leader and a big man. Thirty-four Cuban engineers are working at Water and Sanitation department. They have been spread in all the nine province to train local engineers. This is part of the agreement between South Africa and the Cuban government. Amongst the agreement is skills transfer in the engineering field. Castro die...

Transport Minister, Dipuo Peters has appealed to motorists to exercise caution when travelling during this festive season. The minister launched the festive season transport safety campaign in Johannesburg this weekend. We spoke to her on some of the consequences motorists face when driving recklessly...

Market Analyst Clive Ramathibela looks at EU and Asian markets retreat as they react to the aftermath of the Italian prime ministers resignation, 3rd quarter results coming out this week, what can we expect and Relief at the pumps for South Africans as petrol price decreases.

The Twelve Apostles Church in Christ, as well as KwaZulu-Natal ANC politicians have rallied around President Jacob Zuma when he attended the church's international day of thanksgiving in Durban. Zuma was the guest of honour at the gathering, attended by more than 15 000 congregants from as far afield as Botswana. Church leader Siza Nonqgunga has spoken out against the sustained attack on Zuma amid...

Jana van Deventer, Head of Real Time Analytics at ETM Analytics looks at what to expect this week S&P credit announcement on Friday - what's your take on the outcome of the agency's credit review and Italy voted against fiscal reforms and this has resulted in Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi to announce his resignation.

Market analyst, Maudi Lentsoane looks at Asian markets as they slip after investors take step back ahead of the US Non Farm Payrolls, and Italian Referendum and China Manufacturing PMI rising in November.

Treatment Action Campaign says HIV and TB remain crises in South Africa. It says every year there are approximately 280 000 new HIV infections and 140 000 HIV-related deaths in the country. We spoke to Treatment Action Campaign General Secretary, Anele Yawa.

The Limpopo High Court has doomed the 'Doom prophet' fumigation sermons. The Limpopo health department has obtained a court interdict ordering Lethebo Rabalago and his church members to refrain from spraying or applying Doom on people. We spoke to Limpopo Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba

Market analyst, Mohammed Nalla looks at South African markets as global PMIs tick higher but SA remains a laggard and still in contraction, vehicle sales maintain slump despite export uptick and event risk with Focus on S&P after today's close and the Italian referendum this weekend, let's recap what we should look out for.

The bail application of two suspects Willem Oosthuizen and Theo Martin Jackson who allegedly forced a man alive in a coffin in Middleburg, Mpumalanga has been postponed to Friday. The suspects are facing a charge of assault after allegedly forcing Victor Rethabile Mlotshwa into a coffin and threatening to kill him. Magistrate Jongilizwe Dumehleli allowed the postponement because cross examination...

In South Africa there are currently 7 Million people living with HIV, with 380,000 new HIV infections each year. Health authorities say the statistics for young women and girls are particularly alarming. Yesterday the country joined the rest of the globe in commemorating World Aids Day. During the World Aids Conference in July, South Africa was commended for its roll out of anti-retroviral treatme...