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President Jacob Zuma says the 6th China-Africa Forum starting in Johannesburg today is a business meeting of equal partners and not a gathering called to ask help from China. The president and over 50 other African leaders will meet with their Chinese counterpart Xi Jin Ping and his government and business delegation later this morning. They will discuss development and ensure a more secure and mo...

President Jacob Zuma says the 6th China-Africa Forum starting in Johannesburg today is a business meeting of equal partners and not a gathering called to ask help from China. For more Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Dr David Monyae, Co- Director at the University of Johannesburg's Confucius institute

1. Again the South African Chamber of Commerce released its November Business Confidence for November, things are not looking good at this stage. 2. MTN's fine in Nigeria has been reduced to $3,4billion. Is it now palatable? What will be fine mean for Nigeria's finances going forward? 3. We often talk about how over indebted households are. Are we perpetuating the culture of indebtedness? Should w...

Former child star Ricardo Groenewald has been remembered as a perfectionist and hard worker during his memorial service in Cape Town last night. Ricardo became a household name following the release of his hit song "I Love You Daddy" in 1987. He was eight at the time. Thandiswa Mawu report

The strike at waste management company, Pikitup has ended. This comes after an intervention by Gauteng Co-operative Governance MEC Jacob Mamabolo, who brokered a deal between municipal union Samwu and Pikitup management. Jamaine Krige reports...

Management of budget airline, Skywise will brief the media This morning, this after the Airports Company of South Africa suspended its operations for failing to pay airport fees. Angry passengers were left stranded following the suspension yesterday. Two-hundred jobs could be lost if the airline does not get back in the sky. Eight-thousand passengers remain uncertain of their festive season travel...

The Nelson Mandela Foundation is this week celebrating the life and times of Nelson Mandela. This week marks two years since Tata Madiba's death and joining in on the celebrations is Britain's Prince Henry. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation , Sello Hatang

markets analyst Clive Ramathibela TALKING POINTS 1. Asian stocks declined, led by technology and material companies, after U.S. manufacturing unexpectedly contracted, clouding the outlook for the Federal Reserve's interest-rate outlook 2. U.S. stocks slipped as crude plunged past $40 a barrel, sparking a slide in energy producers 3. Setas to be absorbed into higher education department, with skill...

A new pill for treating TB in children has been unveiled at the 46th Union World Conference on Lung Health currently underway at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The child friendly TB medicine, is regarded as a major milestone in the fight against childhood TB. Lulama Matya reports.....

World leaders are continuing their deliberations on Climate Change in Paris, France, for COP21, a conference on climate change that will, for the first time, work toward a legally binding and universal agreement to curtail the threat of global warming. With any luck, the 25,000 delegates from governments and agencies around the world, will arrive at an agreement that could mean better days are ahe...

There is still no resolution to the on-going Pikitup strike which has left Johannesburg in a dump. The strike, which is estimated to be costing the city 2 million rand a day continues. Johannesburg's mayoral committee member responsible for the environment and infrastructure, Tshidi Mfikoe, says she is not impressed by Samwu members who are taking part in the illegal strike.

Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions Nomgcobo Jiba has filed a replying affidavit to a DA motion in the Cape Town High Court to have her suspended pending an inquiry into her fitness to hold office. Jiba says she has not done anything that requires the president to suspend or institute an inquiry against her. Joseph Mosia reports...

1. A few months ago, the Security Exchange Commission penalized Hitachi for inappropriate practices in their arrangement with Chancellor House, around Eskom. Now the AfDB is following suit. What does this mean for a fight for against corruption? 2. China and SA signed deals yesterday aimed at boosting trade and investment between the two countries. What does this translate to? Is it sufficient to...

The case against a high ranking ANC official who is facing a charge of murder, will return to the Winburg magistrates' court in the Free State next Friday. Thirty-six year old Thato Maphobole was arrested on Sunday for allegedly killing his 26 year old wife and setting her body alight at a dumping site. He is a director of corporate services at Tokologo Local Municipality. Thabiso Radebe reports.....

About 25 Kenyan political activists were arrested in Nairobi as they attempted to reach State House in Nairobi, President Uhuru Kenyatta's official residence, to hand over a petition demanding an end to corruption in the country. Earlier, the activists held streets protests in the city demanding that President Kenyatta acts and fires those involved in corruption. They also want the Kenyan governme...

Zimbabwe and China have signed a series of new bilateral co-operation agreements during the ongoing state visit by Chinese president Xi JinPing. President JinPing arrived in Zimbabwe is on a two day he is accompanied by a large delegation of Chinese investors and business people. Zimbabwe and China have historic ties dating back to the Zimbabwe's liberation struggle, ties that have been strengthen...

The Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe has called on the media to use media cooperation between China and Africa to tell good stories about the continent. Radebe was addressing the China-Africa Media Summit at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Lulama Matya reports

A 36-year old high ranking Tokologo Local Municipality official in the Free State is to appear in the Winburg Magistrate Court for allegedly murdering and burning the body of his 26 year old wife. The charred remains of his wife were found at a dumping site in the area. Thabiso Radebe reports.

The most important climate conference ever, has kicked off in Paris. COP21, the 21st Conference of the Parties, entered its first full session yeterday with nearly 150 heads of state in attendance. The overarching goal of COP 21 is to create a global framework for countries to reduce their carbon emissions, so that the average global temperature does not increase by more than 2°C. The UN's climate...

1. Asian stocks fell as Chinese shares were whipsawed after their biggest one-day selloff in three months 2. The IMF will add the yuan to its basket of reserve currencies, an international stamp of approval of the strides China has made integrating into a global economic system dominated for decades by the U.S., Europe and Japan 3. Naspers Ltd. plans to increase its exposure to U.S. technology sta...

Televangelist and Senior Pastor of Nigerian church, TB Joshua, has been summoned by the Lagos High Court to answer to charges over the collapse of his six story church building in September 2014. Many South Africans were killed during the incident which led to many calling for action against Joshua. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to reporter in Nigeria , Ahazia Suleiman.

South African President Jacob Zuma has addressed world leaders at the start of a major climate change summit - saying developed countries have a "egal obligation to help developing nations. More than 140 world leaders have attended the opening of COP21. Delegates are aiming to secure agreements to ensure greenhouse gas emissions do not rise by more than 2 degrees celsius. Our correspondent Dan Whi...

Sports Scientist and banting-proponent, Professor Tim Noakes, will only begin to defend his contentious views on nutrition when a hearing into his conduct resumes next year. The Health Professions Council of South Africa has instituted charges of misconduct against him after he advised a mother on Twitter to wean her newborn baby on a low-carb high-fat diet last year. The hearing, which started la...

Striking employees of waste management company Pikitup, affiliated to trade union Samwu have vowed to continue until their demands are met. Samwu officials have met with Pikitup management, where the employer requested the workers to go back to work while they try to resolve their issues. But workers say they refuse to be bullied. Horisani Sithole reports

1. COSATU adopted a minimum wage as one of its resolutions and there's a likely announcement of the adoption at government level next year. What could be the impact on the economy? 2. Truworths has announced that its entering the UK retail market with an acquisition of Official Retail Group. What does this mean for the local industry? 3. SARS announced disappointing trade deficit results for Octob...