The Chamber of Mines has vowed to take legal action against the Mineral Resources Department to force it to suspend the implementation of the new mining charter. This is after Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane announced the new mining charter stating that the 26 percent black ownership has increased to 30 percent. Bongi Gwala spoke to Senior executive for public affairs and transformation, Tebello Chabana at the Chamber of Mines

Former African Union chairperson Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has officially accepted her nomination by the ANC Youth League to succeed president Jacob Zuma as ANC president. Dlamini-Zuma has addressed ANC members at the memorial lecture of former ANC Youth League president, Peter Mokaba held in Polokwane, Limpopo. Dlamini-Zuma says she serves the country and the ANC with dignity for her entire life. Bongi Gwala spoke to Professor Somadoda Fikeni, a Political and Policy analyst.

As per usual on a Friday we end off with music, on our regular slot Open Mic. Today we profile Jon Magnusson, a song writer, musician, producer and audio engineer from Stockholm, Sweden. Producer Ronald Phiri spoke to Jon Magnusson about his brilliant new EP "Psalms for Sinners"....

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) says it is outraged and shocked by Sibanye Gold mine's decision to dismiss more than 2000 workers after they participated in an illegal strike. Sibanye Gold earlier confirmed the dismissals at its Cooke operations, but not the number. Workers at the mine have been on an illegal strike for more than two weeks, angered by the company's drive to root out illegal miners. Elvis Presslin spoke to NUM president Piet Matosa

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Des van Rooyen and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa have visited the affected communities of Knysna in the Garden Route and Plettenburg Bay areas following the fire. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa

Award-winning chef and food writer Hope Malau has recently launched his recipe book "Johanne 14: Real South African Food". Johanne 14 explores the secrets of simple, home-cooked meals in South Africa's townships. The book features authentic, traditional dishes and has been described as a celebration of culture, resilience, human spirit, community and family - through the shared meal. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Hope Malau and first asked him about the title of the book

Bodies are piling up at Gauteng mortuaries as the go slow by forensic officers is on its second week. Bereaved families cannot bury their loved ones as the officers who are meant to assist with autopsies are demanding, among others, better working conditions and danger payment. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to national coordinator responsible for public health at the National Health Education and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) Tshegofatso Moralo

South Africans are saying no to crime one download at a time. Citizens are sick and tired of the violence and intimidation and have taken a stand armed with the one weapon that every person, young and old, can safely and effectively use: A smart phone. Namola Mobile Emergency App is the latest most downloaded safety App in Gauteng with 50 000 downloads since it was first launched last year. It is currently the fastest and most effective way to request emergency assistance during a crime. At the moment the app is only available in Gauteng and the Tshwane Metro Police Department being the first to test it. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to CEO of Happimo Katekani Baloyi

Political parties say while they welcome the resignation of Dr Ben Ngubane as Eskom Board chairperson, the inquiry into governance issues at the power utility should still go ahead. Among the issues they want probed is the sudden reinstatement of Brian Molefe as Eskom CEO last month. While the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has called for the resignation of the remaining Eskom board members. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to NUM National Spokesperson Livhuwani Mammburu and ANC spokesperson Zizi Kodwa

The South African National Aids Council is launching South Africa's first Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersexed (LGBTI) HIV plan. The 5-year plan supports and runs concurrently with the newly launched National Strategic Plan for HIV, TB and STIs for the period 2017-2022. It is a strategic guide tailored for challenges that are more prevalent to LGBTI people and is a milestone in the country's response to HIV, STIs and TB as well as extensively address issues of stigma and discrimination among LGBTI people. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to activist and SANAC Deputy Chairperson Steve Letsike...