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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...

26 July 2017 - Cornelius Monama - Spokesperson Department /Ministry of Small Business Development; The Department of Small Business Development in collaboration with various stakeholders will host the Disability Engagement Session on Thursday, 27 July 2017 to Friday, 28 July 2017 in eThekwini Municipality, KwaZulu/Natal. The primary focus of the engagement/workshop is to communicate services that...

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...

ANC Treasurer General Zweli Mkhize has challenged the governing party's leaders who are implicated in the so called "Gupta Leaks" to stand up and clear their names. The emails released in instalments by several media houses between the Gupta family and several senior government leaders, including ministers as well as President Jacob Zuma, are said to contain information which proves that the Gupta...

Market analyst, Nadir Thokan of 27Four Investment Managers looks at Asian Markets in the wake of Japan consumer inflation stats showing June at 0.4% and Australian dollar trading above 10 rands

ANC treasurer general Zweli Mkhize has challenged the governing party's leaders who are implicated in the so called gupta leaks to stand up and clear their names. He was speaking at the OR Tambo memorial lecture in Katlehong east of johannesburg. The emails which have been released in installments by several media houses contain communication between the Gupta family and several senior government...

Market analyst, Nadir Thokan of 27Four Investment Managers looks at South African markets following release Amazon and Anglo American earnings and UK announcement that no diesel or petrol cars to be sold by 2040

Members of the Health and Other Services Personnel Trade Union of South Africa (HOSPERSA) at national parks have embarked on a strike for higher wages. Workers on strike included rangers, field guides, cleaners and security guards. The strike was suspended last week after SA National Parks tabled a new offer of 6,1 percent. SANParks runs 19 national parks including prime tourist resorts Kruger Nat...

The City of Cape Town has approached courts to compel Energy Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi to grant it permission to buy the renewable energy. This comes after a three-year-battle between Kubayi and the city over the matter. The city has set a target to get at least 20 per cent of energy from renewable sources by 2020. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Energy Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi

The City of Cape Town has taken Energy Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi to court to force her to give it permission to buy renewable energy. This comes after a three-year-long battle between the city and Kubayi's office over the matter. The city has set a target to source at least twenty percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2020. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to City of Cape Town Mayor, Patricia De Li...

Eskom has placed its chief financial officer, Anoj Singh, on precautionary suspension‚ pending the outcome of a forensic investigation. The suspension follows an urgent intervention by Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba and his counterpart at the Department of Public Enterprises, Lynne Brown. This comes after Eskom faced a threat from the Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA) to recall its R15-billi...