Radio 2000 Mixes

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...

Scores of vehicles were stoned and damaged in a shut down of services protests in Vuwani in Limpopo yesterday. Thousands of learners were also prevented from going to school Vuwani and residents from surrounding areas are refusing to be incorporated into a new municipality with Malamulele. Shibu Mamokgere filed this report.

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Herd of eight elephants that broke out from the Dinokeng Game Reserve near Pretoria between Saturday night and Sunday morning have returned. The game reserve has assembled a team of experts helping to get the elephants back into the park. People who saw the animals took to social media yesterday warning road users to drive carefully, especially near Moloto Road. Sakuna Kamwendo chats to Dinokeng G...

Cosatu Spokesperson Sizwe Pamla says now that Nkosazana Dlamini is a civilian, she does NOT need VIP protection. Speaking to Sakina Kamwendo on AMLive Pamla says they are cynical about how government manages its affairs.

Criminal charges are to be instituted against the driver of the bus that was involved in a crash in which 15 passengers were killed at Kranskop in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands. Charges include culpable homicide and driving with an expired driver's licence. KwaZulu-Natal Transport MEC Mxolisi Kaunda elaborates. Cyril Mnguni reports

More than 4 thousand motorists arrested for speeding as South Africans make their way home from Easter Holidays. Sakina Kamwendo speaks to Road Transport Management Corporation spokesperson, Simon Zwane

Police minister Fikile Mbalula visits the Soshanguve police station north of Prertoria after the killing of a police officer in shoot out with suspects in the area on Friday night. Phanuel Shuma reports

Metrorail says the damage to eleven of it's train carriages could run into tens of millions of rand. Eight carriages were completely destroyed and three others partially damaged in a fire at the Kraaifontein station yesterday morning. The regional manager of Metrorail Western Cape, Richard Walker, says they are now awaiting an assessment from the loss adjusters, in order to determine an exact amou...

Over 600 people have been displaced this Easter weekend after at least seven fires broke out in several informal settlements around Cape Town. Two people have died in separate incidences, and over 200 structures were gutted. Chris Mabuya reports

President Jacob Zuma attributes the ongoing calls for him to step down to his calls for radical economic transformation and accelerated land redistribution to benefit the poor black majority of South Africa. The President was speaking during a service at the Twelve Apostle Church in Christ in Umgababa south of Durban. The church which has about six million followers countrywide, is known to be Zum...

Thousands of ZCC and St Engenas church members have started arriving at the church headquarters in Moria outside Polokwane in Limpopo. The N1 from Pretoria to Limpopo is carrying heavy traffic volume as more motorists are arriving in the province for the Easter weekend. For the latest we now speak to our reporter. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to our reporter Witness Tiva

The United States has dropped the largest non-nuclear device it has ever unleashed in combat, on a network of caves and tunnels used by Islamic State in eastern Afghanistan. The US defence force is currently evaluating the damage caused when the MC-130 aircraft released the ten-thousand kilogram device against a series of caves and bunkers, alleged to be used by Islamic State. US president Donald...

Minister of Transport, Mr Joe Maswanganyi is calling for the immediate recommencement of bus operations. In a statement, the Minister says the immediate resumption of bus operations should take place while labour and employers are trying to find a permanent solution to the impasse. For more, Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Spokesperson for the Department of Transport, Ishmael Mnisi.

We find out now how the traffic situation has been on our roads overnight as authorities expected high volumes of traffic. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Spokesperson for the Road Transport Management Corporation, Simon Zwane.....

A number of opposition parties seeking to remove President Jacob Zuma from office have vowed to continue with the campaign until their mission is accomplished. The DA, EFF, COPE, ACDP, APC, UDM and IFP led thousands of supporters as well as civil society members to the Union Buildings in Pretoria, calling for President Zuma to step down. The parties blame President Zuma's recent cabinet reshuffle...

At least 4 out of 10 workers use public transport to reach their workplace. But with the ongoing bus strike, many have been affected and couldn't reach their destinations on time. The workers, mostly bus drivers, have down tools since midnight. They are demanding a 15% wage increase while the employer is offering 9-percent. We spoke to South African Bus Employers Association (SABEA) and the Commut...