Solidarity says the recent comments by the Premier of the North West province, Supra Mahumapelo are indicative of the systemic problem currently faced by white South Africans. On Sunday, while addressing the crowds at the funeral of the 16-year-old Matlhomola Mosweu, Mahumapelo said his government is prepared to meet with white people to discuss with them this reconciliation, healing and renewal. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Solidarity's Communications officer, Juran van den Heever

Gauteng Community Safety MEC Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane is investigating claims that police were planning to fire live ammunition at protesting residents in Eldorado Park - south of Johannesburg. The MEC is visiting the area following violent protests over the lack of housing, jobs and poor service delivery in the area. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Political Analyst Elvis Masoga about the spate of protests in the country...

There have been reports of a high number Malaria cases in Limpopo. Some people say the disease has already claimed a number of lives in the province. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Thabiso Teffo Spokesperson for the department of health in Limpopo

Deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa has apologised for his role in the Marikana massacre, saying that it was never his intention to have 34 miners killed. Addressing students at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, the deputy president said his role at Lonmin was to prevent further killings. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Advocate Andries Nkome, who represents the injured and arrested Marikana mine workers

French President elect Emmanuel Macron has vowed to unite a divided and fractured France after his victory over Marine Le Pen in the country's presidential elections. Macron is the eighth and youngest president of France's Fifth Republic. France is also looking to the 39 year old former economy minister to resucitate the stagnant economy following years of mass unemployment among other issues. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Editor in Chief of Forbes Afrique Michel Lobé Ewané...

The Economic Freedom Fighters says the National Foundation Dialogue initiative is a repetition of the failed Convention for a Democratic South Africa, or CODESA. Former presidents, Kgalema Motlanthe, Thabo Mbeki and F.W. de Klerk along with former deputy president Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka launched the forum to address some of the challenges the country is struggling with. The EFF says the failures of CODESA have led South Africa to the socio-economic problems it faces today. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to EFF spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and political analyst with the Institute for Global dialogue Sanusha Naidoo

Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago says the recent political instability has complicated the work of the Reserve bank. Governor Lesetja Kganyago spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla at the World Economic Forum in Durban

The 2017 World Economic Forum on Africa, underway in Durban. The three-day meeting takes place under the theme : inclusive growth - responsive and responsible leadership. It's attended by several African leaders and hundreds of business and civil society representatives. Health Minister Aaron Mostwoaledi is attending the meeting and spoke to Tsepiso Makwetla about African health systems

As we mark World Press Freedom Day, human rights organisation Amnesty International says persistent attacks against journalists and media owners are threatening press freedom and the growth of independent media across Southern Africa. The 3rd of May was set aside by the United General Assembly to highlight the importance press freedom and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression. Tsepis Makwetla spoke to Amnesty International's Deputy Director for Southern Africa Belinda Moses

President Jacob Zuma says the 2017 World Economic Forum on Africa should come up with strategies of how to reduce the gap between the rich and poor. He was speaking to journalists on the side-lines of the three-day meeting underway at the Durban International Conference Centre. The meeting is attended by several African leaders including Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and dozens of business leaders. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana- Mashabane......