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President Zuma is in Lyon France co-chairing a UN Commission meeting with the French President François Hollande. He tell us about his meeting

President Jacob Zuma has broken his silence on his relationship with the Gupta family. Speaking with Dan Whitehead our correspondent in France, President Zuma said the ANC is attending to the matter. He added that the Gupta family has relations with many other people in the country.

President Jacob Zuma has broken his silence on his relationship with the Gupta family. Speaking with Dan Whitehead our correspondent in France, President Zuma said the ANC is attending to the matter. He added that the Gupta family has relations with many other people in the country...

Residents of Lavender Hill on the Cape Flats in the Western Cape have appealed for more police patrols in the area due to spiraling drug and gang-related crime. A high level police delegation led by National Police minister, Nathi Nhleko, interacted with residents during the launch of a community outreach programme yesterday. Berenice Moss reports....

1. Big story was the significantly higher than expected CPI number pushed by higher food prices 2. Oil trading a little lower on a resurgent dollar but gold not finding cheer

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC has been moving from one scandal to another. Responding to questions at the ANC professionals in Sandton, Ramaphosa admitted that it has been tough going for the organisation. Dealing with the issue of state capture Ramaphosa says the party is facing a defining moment. Senior Political Reporter Angela Bolowana reports...

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC has been moving from one scandal to another. Responding to questions at the ANC professionals in Sandton, Ramaphosa admitted that it has been tough going for the organisation. Dealing with the issue of state capture Ramaphosa says the party is facing a defining moment. Senior Political Reporter Angela Bolowana reports...

The Malaysian government has dispatched a team of investigators to Mossel Bay to recover a piece of debris thought to belong to an airline which vanished two years ago. Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared on March 8, 2014, with 239 people on board while flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. The piece of debris was found by an archaeologist while holidaying in Little Brak River on Monday. Sphiw...

1. Asian stocks retreated, after the regional benchmark index closed Tuesday at the highest level since January 2. Global pressures weighed on the local markets yesterday, affecting the Rand's latest strength 3. South African property owners lock in lease increases of 8%

Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform MEC, Mlibo Qhoshiyane, says wool and meat production farmers in the remote rural areas of the province have a potential to play a pivotal role in the economic development of the province. Qhoboshiyane was speaking at the handing over of 120 superior genetic breeding animals to the emerging farmers of Mqanduli. Nkululeko Nyembezi filed this report

The office of the Public Protector has confirmed that they are seeking funding from the Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan to investigate President Jacob Zuma's association with the Gupta family. Last week the Dominican Order of Catholic priests approached Thuli Madonsela asking her to investigate the alleged involvement of the Gupta family in ministerial appointments. On the other hand the DA also l...

President Jacob Zuma is in Lyon in France to co-chair a high-level UN Commission focussed on creating millions of healthcare jobs in developing nations...The President will chair the Commission alongside French President Francois Hollande. Zuma says the Commission aims to address what he calls the "triple challenge" of "unemployment, poverty and inequality". Our correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

The ANC in the Western Cape has bestowed a "Human Rights Legacy Honour" to former Rivonia Trialist, Denis Goldberg. Goldberg was tried alongside leaders such as Nelson Mandela, Govan Mbeki, Walter Sisulu, Ahmed Kathrada, Andrew Mlangeni and others during the Rivonia Trial. The event was held in Cape Town last night. Berenice Moss reports

The collapse in freelance editorial rates in South Africa is killing the practice of journalism. This is according to the Southern African Freelancers Association (Safrea). The Association says the rates being paid for editorial journalism in this country are not enough to sustain a career as a freelance journalist. For more Bongi Gwala spoke to the Executive Committee member at the Southern Afric...

1. Terror attacks in Brussels spur risk off in markets 2. Fed speakers continue to point to a more hawkish view supporting the dollar but pushing bond yields higher 3. China tries to manage currency volatility in the near term with speculative tax discussed

Scores of workers affiliated to the National Transport Movement have downed tools at the Botshelo Mills in Delareyville in the North West. The company's operation which produces over 200-thousand tons of maize a year, has been affected since last Monday. Workers from various units including transport and maintenance, are demanding wage increases and benefits. Zebilon Maine reports

There has been international condemnation of the terror attacks that occurred in Brussels Tuesday. US President Barack Obama called for unity while European leaders pledged their support for Brussels and said they would unite to fight terrorism. The series of attacks left at least 34 people dead. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attacks amid many unanswered questions. Catherine...

The UN Secretary General says he draws encouragement from how far the world has come since the Sharpeville massacre in 1960 but believes much distance remains to be traveled to achieve equality for all. The UN observed the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action - considered the most compreh...

1. A rally in emerging-market assets paused after two Federal Reserve officials floated the possibility of a rate increase as soon as April 2. Asian stocks rose, led by a rally in Japan as the yen weakened 3. Exclusive: China central bank to Fed: A little help, please?

Disagreements over Cuba's human rights record and Washington's trade embargo were the main issues that U.S. President Barack Obama and President Raul Castro discussed yesterday (monday). The two leaders held historic talks in Havana as the two countries took another stride away from Cold War-era animosity. Obama arrived in Cuba on Sunday for the first visit by a U.S. president in almost 90 years....

There are fears that the hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak has spread to rural parts of the Limpopo province. The disease, which is caused by the coxsackie virus and mostly affects children below the ages of fourteen, was first reported in Polokwane and the surrounding areas since mid February. The outbreak led to the early closure of some primary and pre-schools in Polokwane. Some parents at...

Motorists, who have been refusing to settle their e-toll accounts, may soon be faced with civil summonses. The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has issued a warning that sheriffs have started delivering the first set of civil summonses to individuals in Gauteng. Bongi Gwala spoke to SANRAL Spokesperson Vusi Mona and the Chairperson for OUTA, Wayne Duvenage

South Africa enjoys achievements in the transition from apartheid to democracy but there is still too little to celebrate. This is according to the Centre of Constitutional Rights as it commemorates Human Rights Day this year. The centre's legal officer Phephelaphi Dube says the country's achievement for equality is an elusive goal with a lot more room for improvement.

1. Fed speakers indicate U.S. hike may come as soon as the next meeting 2. Oil higher on OPEC estimates 3. Eyes on SA CPI this week as political headlines should ease in the near term

Commissioner Lindiwe Mokate, of the South African Human Rights Commission, says fighting racism in the country is still going to take a while. Speaking on the sidelines of Human Rights Day at Durban's Moses Mabhida stadium, Mokate says people should take comfort in the fact that there are avenues available to them if they feel their rights have been violated. Dries Liebenberg compiled this report.