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Ray White speaks to Innocent Mabusela, head of Stakeholder Relations and Communication for Jozi My Jozi about their ongoing efforts to rejuvenate the city of Joburg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gauteng Provincial Government will today launch a multi-stakeholder initiative to revitalize the Johannesburg CBD. The Gauteng Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, COGTA says the programme is part of the broader Old CBD Revitalisation Strategy and aims to improve lighting, security, and cleanliness, making the area more attractive for investment. Premier Panyaza Lesufi and MEC Jacob Mamabolo have emphasized the importance of rejuvenating CBDs across Gauteng province. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Theo Nkonki, Spokesperson for Gauteng Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional AffairsMEC , Jacob Mamabolo

Cellphone data expert, Pinky Vythilingam has returned to the High Court in Pretoria as the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues. Yesterday, Vythilingam placed accused one of the accused Mthobisi Mncube in Vosloorus earlier on the day of the murder. The defence counsel Charles Mnisi took Vythilingam through the movement of Mcube'scellphone on October the 26th 2014. Five men are on trial for gunning down the Bafana Bafana captain. According to the state, Meyiwa was murdered between eight pm and nine pm. Mnisi says Mncube was still in the Johannesburg CBD after eight-30 pm - away from the crime scene on evening of the murder... Pearl Magubane has more on this

The survivors of the Usindiso building fire and shack fires in Johannesburg marched to premier Panyaza Lesufi's office on Friday with a letter of demands.   More than 70 people died in the fire on August 31. The survivors were moved to a temporary shelter in Denver, close to the Johannesburg CBD. A commission of inquiry was established to investigate the fire's cause and the frequency of hijacked buildings in the Johannesburg CBD. The marchers' demands included better living conditions and an end to xenophobic attacks. 

The commission of inquiry into the deadly Johannesburg CBD fire has heard that government officials visited a hijacked building to canvass for votes. Website

Rise Mzansi has announced its national chairperson Vuyiswa Ramokgopa as its Gauteng premier candidate for the 2024 national and provincial elections. Founded in October 2023, this will be the first time the party contests elections. Speaking to party members on Tuesday at Joubert Park in the Johannesburg CBD, Ramokgopa said no one is coming to “save” the people of South Africa and Rise Mzansi are the leaders they have been waiting for. 

Sthembiso Lawrence Mdlalose, who allegedly set the Usindiso building on fire in August, is expected to return to the scene to point out how the incident happened.The blaze in the Johannesburg CBD claimed the lives of more than 70 people. Mdlalose briefly appeared in the Johannesburg high court for a second time on Thursday.

A survivor of the Usindiso building fire in the Johannesburg CBD, Busisiwe Mhlebi, has told the commission of inquiry into the deadly fire on August 31 2023 she woke up in hospital two days after the blaze to hear her teenage daughter had died. The commission, chaired by retired Constitutional Court judge Sisi Khampepe, is investigating the cause of the fire that killed more than 70 people. Mhlebi said she jumped from the fourth floor with her partner and two-year-old child on the day of the fire and her daughter stayed behind. Another survivor, Nqobile Tshabalala, said firefighters waited 20 minutes before they started extinguishing the fire.

On the early hours of Sunday a residential building caught fire on the corner of Commissioner and Nugget streets in Johannesburg's CBD and at least 15 people were rescued, four others were rushed to hospital and two people lost their lives. At the time of the blaze the building in the Johannesburg CBD had been hijacked and housed hundreds of people and more than 200 families. The tragedy saw 77 lives lost and 61 people injured. Floyd Brink, JHB City Manager joins to give us to give more details…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City of Johannesburg says it is in the process of reclaiming hijacked and non-compliant buildings in the Johannesburg inner city. This, after a residential building caught fire in the Johannesburg CBD on yesterday morning, claiming the lives of two people.  The two-story building had been partitioned by shacks. It's alleged a woman sprayed paraffin on one of the shacks and set it alight. Elvis Presslin spoke to Siyabonga Mahlangu, General Secretary of Inner City Federation, a civil society group

The commission of inquiry into the Usindiso building fire in the Johannesburg CBD in August has heard firefighters at the scene lacked adequate resources to deal with the blaze. Wynand Engelbrecht, who has more than 50 years' service as a firefighter, testified on Wednesday. Engelbrecht said though the city employed enough firefighters and support staff, it had been unable to place them on the scene on time with adequate resources.

Political parties, trade unions and members of the public marched from the Johannesburg CBD to Constitution Hill on Wednesday in solidarity with the Palestinian people. The world marked International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People on Wednesday amid Israel's war with Hamas.ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula told marchers Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be arrested and the International Criminal Court should “do the right thing”. 

President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomes the BOKS at the union buildings.  The Springbok bus goes through the Joburg CBD, EWN captures the moments as thousands of South Africans welcome home the two-time RWC champs.  JMPD warns motorists that they can expect heavy traffic and major disruptions within the Johannesburg CBD area. This is as the Bokke start their tour.  The African Growth Opportunity Act (Agoa) forum kicks off.  The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues. The man accused of setting Parliament alight, Zandile Mafe, will be back in the Western Cape High Court. Mandy's book of the week:  The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly: Scenarios For South Africa's Uncertain Future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of Springboks supporters filled the FNB Bank City precinct to get a glimpse of the World Champions as they paraded through the Johannesburg CBD on Thursday. With the Springboks winning the World Cup, most supporters now hope that the Proteas will also bring back the Cricket World Cup. The Proteas have had an impressive run at the Cricket World Cup in India, beating New Zealand on Tuesday. This is what South Africans had to say about the Proteas performance. 

In this episode, I walk Johannesburg CBD

Clement is joined by City Manager, Floyd Brink  giving an update of the investigation into the Marshalltown fire in Johannesburg CBD and the effectiveness of the raids conducted by JMPD.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Persuade Chimuke woke up to the news of a fire in a hijacked building in the Johannesburg CBD on Thursday morning. Over 70 people lost their lives in the tragedy. Chimuke lives in hijacked building along Greene Street next to the Maboneng precinct, he is a 21-year-old Zimbabwean national, working in South Africa. His room is demarcated by curtains from the six other people who live with him in the room. His room is the smallest among them all about 2.3 meters in size.

Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says the circumstances surrounding the blast in the Johannesburg CBD are still being investigated. Website

SAPS K9 dogs have been sent out to help search for missing people after the gas explosion in the Johannesburg CBD. Website

Robert Mulaudzi, Spokesperson for the City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services, stated that a body was discovered on the aftermath of the explosion that occurred in the Johannesburg CBD, that an investigation is underway to determine what caused the explosion, and that people should avoid the area for their own safety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A suspected underground massive gas explosion has left a trail of destruction on Bree Street in Johannesburg CBD. A road caved and vehicles were damaged following the reported gas explosion - No fatalities have been reported but the public have been warned to stay clear of the area. For the latest developments Elvis Presslin spoke to Graham Fritz, a secretary of SANTACO in Gauteng, and  Johannesburg Emergency Management Services spokesperson, Robert Mulaudzi

The Johannesburg CBD was covered in a sea of red on Wednesday as Cosatu members marched to protest high unemployment rates, load shedding and climbing interest rates, among other economic difficulties. Cosatu was joined by the Democratic Nursing Organisation of SA; the Chemical, Energy, Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers Union; and the Agricultural Food And Allied Democratic Workers Union. Cosatu's second deputy president Duncan Luvuno said the march was one of many. Speaking of the growing crowd, he said it was "evident that workers are saying that whatever leadership is doing in the boardrooms is not working". "They are prepared to sacrifice a day without pay so that future generations don't have to pay. "The unemployment rate is unacceptable, at 40% and 60% youth unemployment. We want to advance policies that have social impacts. "We want to show the government that we are willing [to stand up] and be [behind workers] every day." Although the crowd was not as large as in past marches, Cosatu leaders said size doesn't matter, the fact that workers are protesting across the country speaks volumes. Luvuno also said workers were tired of the high levels of crime and corruption in South Africa. Cosatu members nationwide will be handing memorandums to various government entities on Thursday afternoon. In Johannesburg, protesters will march to the SA Local Government Association, the SA Human Rights Commission, the Department of Employment and Labour, and the office of the premier.

The African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association, AUBBTA is calling on South African cross-border authorities to shut down all illegal cross-border bus ranks within Johannesburg CBD. AUBBTA has accused the illegal bus ranks of facilitating criminal activities in the country. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to AUBBTA chairperson, Phumudzo Mukhwathi

Good Day Deluxe Music Podcast Brings again, yet another spectacular Guest. Lubabalo Rooi also known by his Stage name Blazer, Comes from a small town in King Williams Town named Dimbaza but currently resides Johannesburg CBD. Lubabalo Started as a Rapper in 2008, But later realised his passion for Music Production and Beat Making. Blazer Currently Works under SoundProof Records located in Johannesburg. MIX: https://hearthis.at/dlxmp/blazer017/ @BeatsBlazer Bookings Beatsblazer@gmail.com 073 540 1959 / 062 617 7877

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says they will monitor investigations into the death of a foreign national in Johannesburg CBD yesterday. Foreign nationals residing in the CBD embarked on a violent protest after a resident - suspected of being a drug dealer, was allegedly killed by officers during a drug raid on the premises. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to JMPD Spokesperson, Xolani Fihla

Carol's mom tells the hilarious, yet terrifying story about the day Carol went missing in Johannesburg CBD when she was only 4 years old.

Carol's mom tells the hilarious, yet terrifying story about the day Carol went missing in Johannesburg CBD when she was only 4 years old.

Hundreds of Soweto residents, including children and the elderly, marched under the banner #SowetoShutdown and took to the streets of the Johannesburg CBD on Tuesday to hand a memorandum of demands to the office of mayor Mpho Phalatse. Residents are calling for the city to resolve the many issues plaguing the township, among them the ongoing power crisis in the area.

The Johannesburg Metro Police Department says it has arrested four human frafficking suspects in two separate operations in Johannesburg. In the first incident, police arrested two people after a vehicle with foreign number plates was stopped during patroling in the Johannesburg CBD on Wednesday. The occupants told officers that they paid approximately R3500 per person to be trafficked into the country from Mozambique. In the second incident, four teenage Ethiopian boys were rescued in Meredale, south of Johannesburg after a whistle-blower alerted officers. Elvis Presslin spoke to JMPD spokesperson, Xolani Fihla.

South Africa is one of the most beautiful Nations in the world and are very diverse especially when it comes to culture, and you can find out about Emily's traumatic experience in Johannesburg CBD.

One South Africa Movement Leader, Mmusi Maimane says the recent attacks on foreign nationals have propelled the country towards what he calls 'A Season of Afrophobia'. Maimane penned an opinion piece with online publication TimesLive, in which he challenges those targeting foreign nationals to consider the repercussions of the attacks. On Sunday, thousands of South Africans gathered under the Put South Africans First banner and marched in the Johannesburg CBD, targeting businesses known to employ more foreign nationals than South Africans. This comes amid growing tensions between locals and migrants as the country battles a record-high unemployment rate of 34,9%. Maimane elaborates on this call.

This week's top political stories have revolved around the all mighty Rand. It's no secret that SA's economy has been under strain and it seems that everyone - from paupers to politicians - have been trying to recover.  This week on Sunday Times Politics Weekly we discuss the ruling party's shrinking purse. This after scores of disgruntled staffers took to the streets at the party's headquarters, Luthuli House in the Johannesburg CBD, on Tuesday to air their grievances over late and unpaid salary payments, provident funds, medical aid and other “unfair” labour practices. What do the ANC's recent money woes mean for the party?  We also discuss the unofficial 'diamond rush' underway in Kwa-Zulu Natal, where more than 1,000 fortune seekers have flocked to the village of KwaHlathi in search of what they believed to be diamonds after a discovery of unidentified stones in the area. Despite the fact that these stones have not been authenticated and that mining them with out proper authorization is illegal, hundreds of desperate South African's have be spending their days trying to gather as many precious rocks as they can. 

This week's top political stories have revolved around the all mighty Rand. It's no secret that SA's economy has been under strain and it seems that everyone - from paupers to politicians - have been trying to recover.  This week on Sunday Times Politics Weekly we discuss the ruling party's shrinking purse. This after scores of disgruntled staffers took to the streets at the party's headquarters, Luthuli House in the Johannesburg CBD, on Tuesday to air their grievances over late and unpaid salary payments, provident funds, medical aid and other “unfair” labour practices. What do the ANC's recent money woes mean for the party?  We also discuss the unofficial 'diamond rush' underway in Kwa-Zulu Natal, where more than 1,000 fortune seekers have flocked to the village of KwaHlathi in search of what they believed to be diamonds after a discovery of unidentified stones in the area. Despite the fact that these stones have not been authenticated and that mining them with out proper authorization is illegal, hundreds of desperate South African's have be spending their days trying to gather as many precious rocks as they can. 

This week's top political stories have revolved around the all mighty Rand. It's no secret that SA's economy has been under strain and it seems that everyone - from paupers to politicians - have been trying to recover.  This week on Sunday Times Politics Weekly we discuss the ruling party's shrinking purse. This after scores of disgruntled staffers took to the streets at the party's headquarters, Luthuli House in the Johannesburg CBD, on Tuesday to air their grievances over late and unpaid salary payments, provident funds, medical aid and other “unfair” labour practices. What do the ANC's recent money woes mean for the party?  We also discuss the unofficial 'diamond rush' underway in Kwa-Zulu Natal, where more than 1,000 fortune seekers have flocked to the village of KwaHlathi in search of what they believed to be diamonds after a discovery of unidentified stones in the area. Despite the fact that these stones have not been authenticated and that mining them with out proper authorization is illegal, hundreds of desperate South African's have be spending their days trying to gather as many precious rocks as they can. 

The organisation, Lawyers For Black People, has approached the High Court in Johannesburg to stop police from evicting tenants in Jeppe in the Johannesburg CBD. Landlords are allegedly insructing the police to remove defaulting tenants. The group's Zuko Madikane, says the Jeppe Station Commander and the Minister of Police have been cited as respondents. Angela Bolowana reports that the case against the police officers will be heard in the High Court tomorrow.

In honour of Africa Day, in this week's podcast episode we talk to Papa Boachie-Yiadom who was born in Ghana but grew up in South Africa.  He studied Actuarial Science at the University of Pretoria and soon realized that there were other avenues to focus on if you wanted to create wealth.  He took a job in the home loans division of a bank so he could learn about the home loans process.  He bought his first house 5 years ago and soon thereafter, attended a real estate seminar run by Nqabenhle (episode 28) who was looking for investors for 40 units in Johannesburg CBD.  He bought 4 out of the 40 units and paid R700, 000 (US$38,000) in total, using bank funds. He still owns those units and rents them out for R20, 000 (US$1100) a month. In the podcast, he told us that this kind of return on investment is a once in a lifetime opportunity.  A few years later he bought a 2 bedroom unit in the CBD for R270, 000 (US$14,575) and rented it out for R6,500 (US$351). He then built a relationship with a real estate agency so he could start getting access to deals before they were even advertised on the market.  Click play below to learn how Papa built that relationship and how he was able to build his portfolio to 9 properties in 5 years.  Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.   Side bar: in this podcast Vangile promised to share one of her friend's travel podcast. The podcast is called: Black Woman Travel Podcast. You can check the interview she did on the podcast here: https://blackwomentravel.ashalbh.com/chapter-1-vangile-of-wealthy-money/

Government officials are being cautioned to always exercise social distancing in their pursuit to spread information about the covid-19 pandemic. YESTERDAY, Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula visited Noord Taxi rank in Johannesburg CBD to inform taxi operators and commuters about amendments to transport regulations. Mbalula was flanked by the City of Johannesburg mayor, Geoff Makhubo and other officials where he constantly had to remind the crowd to keep social distance. Many in the crowd had no facial masks and others who had were not wearing them. Dr Jo Barnes, from the department of Global Health at the University of Stellenbosch says government officials risk distorting their message if they do not practise what they preach.

Nigeria's consul general, Adama Godwin, has confirmed that his government will soon start the process of repatriating more than six hundred of it's citizens back to Nigeria. This follows the announcement by the African Diaspora Forum's that it too had received over 400 requests from foreign nationals who hail from Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi who wish to be assisted with returning to their home countries. Violent clashes between locals, who claim to be fighting the scourge of drugs and crime, and foreign nationals defending their livelihoods during the looting of businesses in both the Johannesburg CBD and Tshwane has led to at least 12 deaths thus far. Nigeria's consul general, Adama Godwin says the first trip is expected to leave South Africa this week

Police continue to monitor hot spots across Johannesburg and Pretoria. This follows the widespread looting of foreign-owned shops in Tembisa, Pretoria, Germiston, Malvern, Turfontein and the Johannesburg CBD. Police fired teargas, rubber bullets and stun grenades and arrested more than 90 people. Meanwhile, the ANC has condemned the violence and classified it as mere 'acts of criminality'. ANC Secretary General, Ace Magashule has criticised the media for what he calls false and irresponsible reporting of the violence.

The African Centre for Migration and Society says foreigners are likely to make their way back into the Johannesburg CBD in hopes of earning a living. This after the Johannesburg Magistrates Court ordered the deportation of dozens of foreign nationals who were arrested during a counterfeit goods raid in the city centre last week. The court says those scheduled for deportation within 30-days will, in the meantime, be moved to the Lindela Repatriation Centre in Krugersdorp.

Police Minister, Bheki Cele, together with International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr. Naledi Pandor, have urged people to stop confusing the fight against crime with xenophobia. This after more than 600 foreign nationals were arrested during police raids in the Johannesburg CBD - some, allegedly, for selling counterfeit goods.

South African Police Services (SAPS) are back in the Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD) to conduct raids for counterfeit goods. This is near the same spot where chaos broke out. Last week, police officers were attacked while conducting a raid on counterfeit goods in the city centre. Four police vehicles were damaged in the process to conduct raid in the Joburg CBD.

Colleagues of the three firefighters who died in last week's fire at the Bank of Lisbon building in the Johannesburg CBD have described how their efforts were compromised because there was no water to fight the blaze at the building. Simphiwe Moropana, Khathutshelo Muedi and Mduduzi Ndlovu were remembered at a memorial service at the Ellis Park Arena in Doornfontein, Johannesburg. They died while trying to put out the fire which started on the 23rd floor. A report has found that nine buildings, including the one where the firefighters died, are only 21% compliant. Wisani Makhubele has more....

Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba, has reiterated that buildings that are not compliant with safety standards, must be demolished and rebuilt. This follows a blaze that ripped through the Bank of Lisbon building in the Johannesburg CBD on Wednesday. Three fire-fighters died in attempts to extinguish the blaze. The fire, which reignited last night, has been extinguished. There've been concerns about the building - which housed three Gauteng Departments - and its failure to adhere to safety regulations. Elvis Presslin spoke to the Executive mayor of Johannesburg Herman Mashaba...

Gauteng Infrastructure Development MEC, Jacob Mamabolo, has promised to take full responsibility for the deadly Bank of Lisbon building fire in the Johannesburg CBD should investigations find he was at fault. Three firefighters were killed and several others injured fighting the blaze. It has since emerged that the building is among several that did not comply with safety standards. Firefighters spent a second day trying to extinguish the blaze. Elvis Presslin spoke to City of Johannesburg emergency services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi....

The fire at the Bank of Lisbon Building in the Johannesburg CBD continues to rage on this afternoon. Three fire fighters died yesterday as they attempted to douse the flames, which have since spread to other floors today. Eight of their colleagues are currently in hospital with two in critical condition. Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba, says structures that are not compliant with safety standards, must be demolished and rebuilt.

Safety of government buildings in the Johannesburg CBD remains in question. Gauteng Premier David Makhura says a report released last week reveals that seven other buildings, beside the site of yesterday's fire, have been identified as being non-compliant with safety regulations. Makhura was speaking at the government building where the blaze led to the deaths of three firefighters. SABC reporter, Horisani Sithole reports...

ANC and Black First Land First members have clashed outside the governing party's headquarters at Luthuli House in the Johannesburg CBD. ANC members have chased away BLF members who had gathered in support of President Jacob Zuma. Meanwhile, the Protect Luthuli House co-ordinators have called for calm and for ANC members not to assault Zuma's supporters. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to political reporter, Mbali Sibanyoni

Power supply in the Johannesburg CBD will be restored to full capacity by the end of the day. This as City Power technicians are working around the clock the replace underground power cables. Power supply was severely disrupted in the CBD after criminals gained access to the city's underground electricity cables and stole copper worth millions of rands used to supply electricity. Scores of businesses and thousands of customers have been affected.

Seven people have been wounded, two of them critically, following a shooting outside a block of flats in Braamfontein in the Johannesburg CBD. Details around the shooting are not yet clear, but authorities are investigating. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Police Spokesperson, Captain Kay Makhubele..

Lawyers for Human Rights has slammed Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba for saying foreigners were not the responsibility of the city - but rather of national government. Mashaba has made it clear he will only provide accommodation to South Africans and it was the responsibility of national government to address the issues of foreigners in the country. Mashaba was responding to criticism following the eviction of over 250 people from a dilapidated building in the Johannesburg CBD. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to political philosopher of the Wits School of Governance, Dr Ivor Sarakinsky

Lawyers for Human Rights has slammed Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba for saying foreigners were not the responsibility of the city - but rather of national government. Mashaba has made it clear he will only provide accommodation to South Africans and it was the responsibility of national government to address the issues of foreigners in the country. Mashaba was responding to criticism following the eviction of over 250 people from a dilapidated building in the Johannesburg CBD.Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Attorney at the Land and Housing Unit of the Lawyers for Human Rights, Tarisai Mugunyani

7 people have died in a fire in a building in the Johannesburg city centre. Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba says the degradation of the inner city has been a problem for many years. He says lots of rundown buildings potentially offer refuge to criminals, drug users and illegal foreign nationals. A number of fires have broken out at the Cape York before‚ with reports suggesting that authorities had warned the owners to deal with potential fire hazards. He spoke to Sakina Kamwendo about what what the city's plans are moving forward...

The Economic Freedom Fighters Leader Julius Malema has once again called on Africans to take land from what he calls the colonisers. Malema was addressing his supporters at Joubert Park in the Johannesburg CBD, as the continent marked Africa Day yesterday. Mbali Sibanyoni reports....

Wits University students have called on government to offer mining companies incentives that will encourage them to invest more in tertiary education. This is contained in the student's demands handed over to the Chamber of Mines following their march to the chamber's offices in the Johannesburg CBD yesterday (Wednesday). About 5-hundred students marched ot the Chamber demanding financial support for tertiary education. Noma Bolani reports...

DA Leader Mmusi Maimane will lead supporters on a jobs march through the Johannesburg CBD today. The DA says close to 2 million South Africans have joined the ranks of the unemployed since 2009.

Civil society organisation Section 27 has confirmed that it has been granted permission to march in the Johannesburg CBD today. It is demanding the resignation of President Zuma. A Zuma-Must-Fall-march is also planned at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Corruption Watch has organised a march in Cape Town. The Unite Against Corruption movement will protest close to Parliament. Another march will take place in Port Elizabeth. Godfrey Phiri one of the organisers

Police accompanied by soldiers raided the Jeppestown hostels in the Johannesburg CBD last night. Jeppestown is one of the areas in the country that have been hit by xenophobic violence. Yesterday evening, Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-nqakula assured a group of foreign nationals in Alexandra that they will be well safe now that she has deployed the soldiers. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Minister

President Jacob Zuma has expressed outrage at the upsurge of xenophobic attacks in the country. Five people have been killed in attacks in Durban and surrounding townships and the violence has since spread to Pietermaritzburg and Howick. Foreign shop owners in the Johannesburg CBD closed their doors after receiving warning calls. Presidential Correspondents Tshepo Ikaneng and Mzwandile Mbeje spoke exclusively to President Zuma about the government's response to the rise of xenophobic attacks in the country.

Rea Vaya bus commuters in Johannesburg continue to be stranded without transport as the illegal strike continues. Piotrans management says they are hoping to begin talks with the relevant stakeholders as soon as possible to resolve the matter. Rea Vaya bus drivers abandoned their buses with the keys in the ignition during peak-hour traffic on Monday and held an illegal gathering in the Johannesburg CBD. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Piotrans' General Manager for Strategy and Transformation, Dumisani Mntambo...