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SABMiller - the global beer giant founded in South Africa - has accepted "in principle" a new takeover bid from rival brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev. SABMiller had rejected previous offers, claiming that they "very substantially" undervalued the company. Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports

The world's two largest brewing groups are merging. British brewer SABMiller is to be taken over by the Belgian-Brazilian group Anheuser-Busch InBev, making it the one of the world's biggest takeovers. This move has been received with mixed reactions from many South Africans. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Fawu's General Secretary Katishi Masemola...

The International Criminal Court (ICC) says South Africa will still be held accountable for not handing over Sudanese president Omar Al-Bashir - even if it decides to remove its signature from the court. It comes after Obed Bapela, deputy minister in the South African Presidency, says the African National Congress is making preparations to withdraw from the Rome Statute. Jack Parrock reports.

The KwaZulu-Natal Standing Committee on Public Accounts has criticised the provincial Department of Education for not doing enough to recover salaries that have been paid to educators who faked their qualifications. Provincial Education Head of Department - Dr Nkosinathi Sishi - says more educators are being arrested in various schools for fraudulent qualifications on a monthly basis. Sishi and a...

1. Concerns surrounding the number of listings coming to JSE in October 2. JP Morgan results which came out yesterday

A deceased Northern Cape politician has come in for scathing attack in a high-profile fraud trial in the Kimberley High Court. Yolanda Botha, who died in December last year, was accused in the fraud and corruption trial involving Northern Cape ANC Chairperson John Block. Delivering her judgement, Judge Mathebe Phatshoane said Botha was drifting towards becoming a law unto herself. Our reporters Se...

Northern Cape Judge Mmathebe Phatsoane is expected to start delivering her judgement today in the case involving Northern Cape ANC chairperson John Block, deputy secretary Alvin Botes and Trifecta director Christo Scholtz. The judgement was originally set to be delivered in Junebut was postponed because Judge Phatsoane was not ready. Block, Botes and Scholtz are accused of fraud, corruption and mo...

A recent study on role of women in peace making has shown that women have a more meaningful role in global conflict management. The report, presented by the UN-WOMEN in new york, indicates that peace is sustained where women participated in peace talks missions. It also reveals that countries are more resilient to conflicts and extremism when gender equality is prioritized. Sherwin Bryce-Pease rep...

Department of Land Affairs and Rural Development is to review the controversial Ingonyama Trust Act in KwaZulu-Natal with the aim of ensuring that people on tribal land fully benefit from it. The Act established the Ingonyama Trust which administers about 2.8 million hectares of land in the province under traditional authority. Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini is the chair of the Trust. The issue was...

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has raised its concerns over illegal fishing in the country. It says the practice is out of control and requires coordinated global effort with law enforcements agencies to restrain it. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the department's Chief Director of compliance Ceba Mthoba....

1. China's imports extended the longest losing streak in six years, with Asian markets in negative territory 2. U.S. Stocks Advance Before Corporate Earnings Reports This Week 3. Markets response to the ANC NGC / significant or irrelevant

A PhD student from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, Jinal Bhiman, has published a study that has important implications for the development of an AIDS vaccine. Bhiman's study describes how the changing viral swarm in an HIV infected person can promote the generation of antibodies able to neutralize a wide range of HIV strains. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Professor Penny Moor from...

Wage talks in the coal sector continue as employer tables a new offer. Workers affliated to the National Union of Mineworkers downed tools two weeks ago demanding better salaries. The union met till late yesterday discussing whether to accept or reject the revised offer. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to NUM's Highveld Deputy Chairperson, Nelson Ratshoshi...

1. Let's talk about AB Inbev's renewed offer for SABMiller 2. Chinese trade balance numbers that came out this morning 3. Let's talk about concerns surrounding the number of listings coming to the JSE in October

Parents, who lie about their residence in order to get their children into a particular school, could face a jail term. This is according to proposed bill by the basic education department. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Chief Director of Communications at the Department of Basic Education, Elijah Mhlanga

The South African Municipal Workers Union says it will not go ahead with the planned strike action this morning. This follows the union's decision last week to serve City Power with a notice to strike‚ raising fears that the residents of Johannesburg will then experience a complete blackout. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Samwu's Deputy General Secretary Paul Tlhabang....

Johannesburg metro police has warned motorists to avoid Witkopen road this morning as Kya Sands informal settlement residents embark on a protest . Sakina Kamwendo spoke to our reporter Jacques Steenkamp.

1. Chinese shares rallied amid speculation the government will increase stimulus, helping a gauge of Asian equities extend its biggest weekly gain in almost four years 2. Bad news on the global economy has been good for precious metals 3. ABInBev Said to Discuss Raising SABMiller Bid to About 43 Pounds

A heavy police presence is to monitor Etwatwa and Daveyton in the aim of ensuring smooth operations as learners return to school for the fourth term. The area has been marred with gang related violence recently allegedly terrorizing community members. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Human Settlement Ekhuruleni Member of the Mayoral Committee; Councillor Aubrey Nxumalo...

The ANC says the "ICC has lost its direction and is no longer pursuing that principle of an instrument that is fair for everybody" and has thus urged the South African government to begin the process of withdrawing from the international body. This is according to the party's international relations subcommittee Chairperson Obed Bapela who addressed reporters at the NGC meeting in Midrand (on Sund...

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AbaThembu royal family and traditional leaders in the Eastern Cape have endorsed Prince Azenathi Zanelizwe as the regent king of the Abathembu nation. This comes after the Supreme Court of Appeal turned down King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo's appeal against a 15-year sentence which was reduced to 12 years for crimes committed between 1995 and 1996. The crimes include arson, culpable homicide, kidnappin...

The ANC has vowed to embark on a renewal drive to rid itself of factionalism and corruption. In his address at the end of the three day National General Council which ended in Midrand, President Jacob Zuma said members who are leading factions and buying of members for votes during elective conferences will face disciplinary actions. Zuma also says they want to conduct lifestyle audits of all civi...

Scores of emerging farmers in Bedford, in the Eastern Cape, face a bleak future as a result of grazing land and water shortages in the area. The Bedford Stock owner's Association say the number of livestock has exceeded the size of the commonage allocated to them by the municipality twenty years ago. The Association has more than 60 emerging farmers. Some of the livestock farmers have cattle, shee...

There has been confusion surrounding whether the media will be allowed acces to witness President Jacob Zuma release the political report, at the ANC NGC later this morning at Gallager Estate in Midrand. Speaking to Sakina Kamwendo this morning Political analyst Professor Somadoda Fikeni says the ANC will avoid any embarrassment that might arise.