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1. Why it was a positive move for the President to do the unprecedented move and talk " Economy " !! 2. China's currency tumbled for a second day, sending Asian stocks and commodities lower amid concern that financial-market volatility in the world's second-largest economy will curb global growth 3. Google Inc. rose after reorganizing into a holding company called Alphabet Inc.

The Khoisan community have formed their own chamber of commerce and industry. Ruben Richards, first president of the chamber says this is a significant moment in the life of the indigenous people of South Africa because up until now the Khoisan's contribution to the country's economy had not been recognised.

Families of the 37 Marikana mine workers killed in 2012 have filed civil claims against the minister of police in the High Court in Pretoria. The Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa says the majority of the deceased workers were the sole breadwinners of their families and supported large extended families on their meagre income. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Kathleen Hardy, Attorney at The...

The country's manufacturing production fell by 0.4 % year-on-year in June due to sharp declines in the production of basic metals and chemicals. In May, the sector recorded a 1.6 percent revised contraction. According to Statistics South Africa on a month-on-month basis, factory output was up 0.9 %. Tshepo Mongoai reports.

Sterkspruit Civic Association in the small town of Sterkspruit in the Eastern Cape says it's no longer demanding a stand-alone municipality but has decided to contest next year's local government election in the Senqu Local Municipality. Reporter Nkululeko Nyembezi reports

1. So we started the local week yesterday with news that China had devalued its currency by the most in more than 20 years. How did markets react to this surprise move? 2. For the last two weeks there has been this growing spat between Eskom and Glencore, owner of Optimum Coal. What is this all about? 3. Another topic you and I seem unable to avoid is that of Greece. Yesterday we got news that a G...

Continued disruption of schooling yesterday at the Roodepoort Primary School on the West Rand may force the Education MEC to close down the school for safety reasons. On Monday, Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi warned that he will close the school if there are further disruptions this week. The school has seen two petrol bombing incidents - one involved the principal's car last week. At least 15 teach...

The City of Cape Town is approaching the Western Cape High Court * today to have Sanral's decision to toll sections of the N1 and N2 set aside. The Democratic Alliance provincial deputy leader, Bonginkosi Madikizela, says they will be picketing outside the court building in opposition to the proposed e toll project. .

1. Asian stocks opened stronger as commodity prices rebound 2. Chinese stocks rally as the PBOC slashes Yuan reference rate by 1.9% 3. Warren Buffet signs into a Chinese airline and Alibaba strengthens its electronics network

Five children have died in a shack fire in Orange Farm, south of Johannesburg, in the early hours of Monday. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to MEC of Human Settlements , Jacob Mamabolo

Relatives and colleagues of 15 workers, who were burned to death at the Sasol Secunda plant in 1997, can finally find closure in what happened to their loved ones. This follows a ruling by the Gauteng High Court on Friday that the ministry of labour must avail the report about the investigations into the catastrophe. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Community Legal Representative, Richard Spoor

The DA wants the NPA boss Shaun Abrahams to appear before the Portfolio Committee of Justice and Correctional Services if alleged plans to drop fraud and perjury charges against his deputy Advocate Nomgcobo Jiba goes ahead. This follows weekend media reports that Abrahams is set to withdraw charges against Jiba, and to also lay criminal charges against Ivan Pillay, Anwa Dramat and prosecutor Gerri...

• What has happened in the world whilst we were celebrating phenomenal women (like you and me ) over the long weekend? Can you give the listeners who have been away for a few days a quick update? • So the week started off with a bit of struggle for everyone, except China, it seems, and that pushed the US markets higher last night. What is the latest news from the world’s 2nd largest economy? • La...

Gauteng education MEC Panyaza Lesufi has released an audit report into corruption allegations at Glenvista High School in Johannesburg. The report has revealed what he has called the worst corruption in a school he has ever come across. Speaking at a press conference he said he was stunned by the findings. He has now vowed to to file criminal and civil charges againsts the former principal , chair...

Lesotho nationals in South Africa continue to call for the abolishment of borders between their country and South Africa. According to the Free Movement of Basotho, there is a need for the incorporation of their country into South Africa, an ideology they are negotiating with their government. They are also calling for the implementation of the SADC free trade area and SADC free movement treaty. T...

Zimbabwe's main opposition Movement for Democratic Change party says the country's constitution remains unimplemented, despite its overwhelming endorsement by millions of the people during the 2013 referendum. In a statement to mark today [Monday] national Heroes day commemorations, the MDC said the country;s failure to change the laws to support the charter has denied ordinary Zimbabweans their f...

The congregation of the End Times Disciples Ministry in Soshanguve,north of Pretoria say they will continue with church services. This comes after The EFF in Gauteng visited the tent church and set it alight. The EFF in Gauteng say they are outraged by the behaviour of the church leaders. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to EFF's spokesperson , Mbuyiseni Ndlozi ...

A Gift of the Givers volunteer who was caught in the shootout at a Mali hotel on Friday, has contacted the foundation's director Dr Imitiaz Sooliman to inform of his survival and that he and another South African have been moved to a hotel in the capital Bamako and that they are under security protection. He has described the experience as terrible, frightening and traumatising'. Meanwhile, the De...

Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema says women are not yet liberated as they are still excluded from contributing meaningfully to the economy. He says this is as a result of them being denied proper access to education and employment. Malema was speaking at an EFF Women's rally in at thr Dr JS Moroka hall in Siyabuswa in Mpumalanga. Maluti Obuseng compiled this report...

President Jacob Zuma has counted the country's successes in empowering women but says focus should now be on ensuring they participate fully in the economy. He was speaking at the national Women's Day celebrations at Sasolburg in the Free State. The event was also attended by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and the newly elected ANC Women's League President Bathabile Dlamini. Our Political Corres...

1. Asian stocks headed for a third weekly loss and bond risk rose amid concern a U.S. payrolls report will reinforce prospects the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates 2. Australia's central bank indicated the jobless rate has peaked as signs mount the economy is improving, even as it pushed back forecasts of a growth upswing by a year 3. Emerging market central bankers are getting nervous ab...

ANC Women's League members appear to be divided about who should serve as the League's next president. During their 12th national elective conference in Pretoria, two groups have emerged - one supporting the continued presidency of Angie Motshekga for another term, and the other throwing its weight behind Social Development Minister, Bathabile Dlamini. To unpack this, Sakina Kamwendo spoke to poli...

President Jacob Zuma has called for unity within the ANC women's league. This as the league prepares itself for one of the most hotly contested leadership race later today. It's understood that Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini is contesting current president Angie Motshekga for the position. Opening the conference yesterday, delegates sang songs about their preferred candidate, a move...

1. U.S. Jobs numbers coming out today 2. Mondi interim results released yesterday 3. Ascendis bid for Spanish company Farmalider

President Jacob Zuma has once again found himself in a middle of a political storm regarding upgrades of his home in Nkandla, KwaZulu Natal. The EFF was true to its word that it would insist that the President should say when he will pay back the money for non security upgrades as instructed by the Public Protector. Joseph Mosia reports...