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National Police Commissioner, Riah Phiyega, has until today to write to President Jacob Zuma, and explain her fitness for office following the recommendation made the Marikana Commission. The question however is who will replace her if she is dismissed, and will it be another politician, or is it perhaps time that a career police officer takes up the mantle, seeing that all three political appoint...

After a vote on Thursday in the National Assembly, Parliament has adopted revised rules, with immediate effect, dealing with disruptions in the House. The proposed rules will see unruly MPs removed from the precinct by the Parliamentary Protection Services if they refuse to leave the Chamber after being instructed to do so. The first report of the Rules Committee of the National Assembly was table...

Parliament's ad hoc committee on Nkandla has concluded that it will not call any other witnesses to appear before it. The committee was established to look into the report by the Police minister, Nathi Nhleko, on how much money President Jacob Zuma should repay for non security upgrades. Nhleko and Public Works minister, Thulas Nxesi, were called to explain their reports to the committee yesterday...

The South African gold producers have offered a wage increase of up to 17 percent to unions. This is their final offer, which they believe is generous and above inflation. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Charmane Russell, Spokesperson for the Gold Producers and General Secretary, David Sipunzi

The former CEO of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, Prasa, has laid criminal charges of fraud against five people who he believes cost the company millions of rand. Lucky Montana yesterday addressed the media on the steps of the Hillbrow Police Station after laying the charges. One of the five people he laid charges against is the current Chairman of Prasa, Popo Molefe

1. U.S. GDP numbers a little softer but inflation ticks up pushing the dollar to its strongest gain since January 2. SA PPI numbers printed slightly below expectations 3. Gold set to end weakest month in 2 years as dollar weighs on commodities

A police officer has given damning evidence against his colleagues who are on trial for the death of Mozambican taxi driver, Mido Macia. Warrant officer Mpumzi Ngamlana told the High Court in Pretoria that Macia was brought into the police holding cells on the 23rd of February 2013, with no trousers and had suffered head injuries. Hours later, he was certified dead by the paramedics. Video footage...

Durban High Court Judge Achmat Jappie has called on leaders of the two factions in the Nazareth Baptist Church to calm their followers. This follows clashes between faction members outside court earlier this week. Police used rubber bullets and teargas to disperse the congregants. At least two people were injured and property was damaged during one of the clashes. The Church's leadership tussle be...

Certain employees of the Gauteng legislature are allegedly involved in corruption, fraud, malpractice and nepotism. The allegations are contained in an anonymous letter sent to the office of the speaker. SABC News is in possession of the letter. It alleges that legislature employees prefer certain companies during procurement and that some staff have been promoted without following proper procedur...

DA leader Mmusi maimane says it would be unwise to dismiss the fact that ministers Nathi Nhleko and Thulas Nxesi are appointed by the president, serve and defend him as well. Maimane made his remarks after police minister Nathi Nhleko and Public Works minister Thulas Nxesi addressed the Ad hoc Committee in Parliament regarding the upgrades at president Jacob Zuma's Nkandla residence. Maimane says...

1. Asian stocks rose a second day, taking their lead from the U.S 2. These Economic Reports Will Determine When the Fed Will Raise Rates 3. Facebook results show why they are better than Twitter as they beat estimates in earnings and Samsung misses estimates 4. Thursday investment theme: African Property Market

Tens of thousands of South Africans looking for employment have criminal records, and these numbers are increasing. That's according to statistics by a recruitment agency called Employers Mutual Protection Services, that deals with background screening and criminal checks among other things. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the CEO of Employers Mutual Protection Services, Kirsten Halcrow

The Department of Trade and Industry is currently drafting new regulations to curb alcohol abuse in the country. The department is considering tightening up on alcohol manufacturers, distributors, advertisers and sponsors as well as raising the legal drinking age from 18 to 21 years. For more Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Deputy Director General at DTI Zodwa Ntuli...

1. SA unemployment data surprises market 2. U.S. Federal Reserve FOMC last night indicates still on track for a hike 3. Eyes on some global and domestic data releases today , U.S. GDP , SA budget and PPI

Parliament's Rules Committee has adopted interim rules on how to deal with disruptions in the National Assembly. These will be presented to the House for approval on Thursday. This follows recommendations by the sub-Rules Committee that members who disrupt the proceedings of the National Assembly would be physically removed if they did not abide by the instructions of the presiding officer. Zalene...

A climate of terror prevails in Mitchells Plain on the Cape Flats because of ongoing gang-related killings. This follows the recent death of an alleged leader of the Hard Livings gang. Five more people have been killed in the past week and at least three others wounded. Members of the Community Policing Forum in the area are gravely concerned at the simmering gang war. For more Sakina Kamwendo spo...

Schools in Port Elizabeth's northern areas are expected to re-open this morning after two days of riots. The schools were shut down by angry parents over teacher shortages on Monday. A protest turned violent with police using rubber bullets to disperse the crowd. Eastern Cape Education MEC, Mandla Makupula, has appealed to the schools to submit employment documents to speed up the process. For mor...

1. Dollar softens on weak data ahead of FOMC today. Helps rand gain a little 2. Some company results out yesterday from Mondi and MTN. Take us through the key points 3. Eyes on SA employment data today

The city of Durban turned into a war zone following yet another clash between the members of the Nazareth Baptist Church who are embroiled in a bitter leadership tussle. Police struggled to disperse a crowd of over 300 congregants using rubber bullets and tear gas. Yesterday, at least two people were injured following clashes outside the Durban High Court where the matter of the church's rightful...

Tension is running high as family members and the legal team of murder accused, Christopher Panayiotou, await the outcome of his second bail attempt. After bail was denied in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court, they opted to appeal in the Grahamstown High Court. Judge Glen Goosen reserved judgement last week, and Panayiotou will know on Tuesday if he will have to remain behind bars or not. He i...

The Durban High Court has been forced to adjourn the Shembe leadership case following yet another scuffle that broke out between two factions of the charismatic church. The confrontation happened after Boy Qwabe, who was supposed to testify today, was denied entrance to court. The scuffle left at least two people injured. Lawyer of Mduduzi Shembe Rajesh Choundree, tried to calm the angry crowd...

The Eastern Cape Education MEC, Mandla Makupula is this morning going to Port Elizabeth to meet parents as schools remain closed in the northern areas of the city. Parents went on a violent protest following claims that several schools in the region might be closed due to a teacher shortage. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to MEC Mandla Makupula....

1. Asian Stocks Fall as China Rout Triggers Drop in Global Equities 2. Fiat Chrysler's Record Fine Shows Trust Eroding in Carmakers 3. Private equity on the African continent still struggling to attract funds

The South African Post Office says workers who did not receive their July salaries have now been paid. Many of the parastatal's employees learnt last week that payday would come late this month. For more Sakina kamwendo spoke to SAPO acting CEO Mlungisi Mathonsi

Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) says it is seeking legal advice after it received a letter of resignation from suspended Head of Engineering Daniel Mthimkhulu. A week ago, Mthimkulu was suspended with immediate effect following reports that he was not officially registered with the profession's statutory body. The agency's Chief Executive Officer Lucky Montana was removed from his po...