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Eskom's board has been criticised for its apparent decision not to sign on new Independent Power Producers (IPP). Eskom's National Spokesperson Khulu Phasiwe says the power utility is consulting with the Department of Energy on whether to sign new Independent Power Producers (IPP) beyond this 4.5 face. He joins us on the line to tell us more.

A movement called 'Keya Rona' based in the Vaal is calling for grave fees in the area to be scrapped. Dubbed 'grave fees must fall' the campaign demands free burial spaces, free tombstones and an end to privatisation of basic services, among other grievances. A spokesperson for the movement says poor people are forced to pay as much as R4000 to bury their loved ones. Bricks Mokolo, spokesperson for Keya Rona Movement joins us on the line

South African Airways has cancelled its deal with boutique financier BnP Capital. BnP was appointed to advise the SAA how to restructure its 15 billion rand debt at a fee of 256 million rand. Last week the airline said it had placed the deal on hold following legal threats by lobby group, the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse -outa. Speaking to my colleague Ike Paahla on PM Live yesterday SAA spokesperson Tladi Tladi refuted claims that there was corruption in the appointment of BnP, citing that all due processes were followed. OUTA Chairperson Wayne Duvenage has the details...

Market Analyst, Clive Ramathibela looks at Asian stocks drop after weak corporate results have put a stop to Wall street's record run, U.K Retail sales fall by 0.9% and Apple's Chinese revenue could fall by up to 20%.

Mohammed Nalla, Head Strategic Research at Nedbank CIB looks at SARB keeps rates on hold as growth outlook deteriorated significantly, the European Central Bank holds back on stimulus and the Bank of Japan says helicopter money is not an option.

South Africans have been urged to continue participating in the Trek for Mandela expedition to honour the life of Gugu Zulu who died while climbing mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The Trek for Mandela team arrived home to a very sombre welcome. This follows the passing of Race Car Driver Gugu Zulu who was part of the forty South Africans who went to climb Kilimanjaro for Mandela Day. SABC's Horisani Sithole was at the OR Tambo International Airport and has filed this report...

The SABC has agreed to abide by the Independent Communications Authority's order to reverse its decisions NOT to broadcast violent protests. Last week the regulator ordered the public broadcaster to withdraw its decision to stop broadcasting video footage of violent protests. Icasa says it's satisfied that the SABC has decided that it will comply with the order. Sakina Kamwendo speaks to SABC lawyer Titus Mchunu

Wits University has urged that the commission of inquiry into the 'hashtag feesmustfall' campaign be fast-tracked to ensure violent protests do not erupt again this year. President Jacob Zuma appointed the inquiry to look into the feasibility of free higher education in South Africa following protests by students which began in October last year in response to an increase in university fees. Wits deputy vice-chancellor Tawana Kupe says an interim solution is needed until the commission presents it findings and recommendations. For more on this Wits University deputy vice-chancellor Tawana Kupe joined us for a chat...

The Pretoria north regional court has heard that DA MP and former senior prosecutor, Glynnis Breytenbach and her lawyer, Gerhard Wagenaar, were aggressive when she was served with notice of suspension in 2012. This was revealed in court by NPA System Administrator, Eudele Swart, and NPA Security and Risk Specialist, Victor Xaba. Defence lawyer Barry Roux disputed this, saying Wagenaar was decisive, but not aggressive. Maluti Obuseng filed this report

Limpopo's Co-operative Governance MEC, Makoma Makhurupetje, says preparations are well underway for the new municipality in the Vhembe District. Makhurupetje says the seat of the new municipality will be in Malamulele until the municipal council takes a decision on its permanent seat. This comes amid rumours that offices will be built in Vuwani, where some residents do not want their area to be incorporated into a new entity. The new municipality which hasn't been named yet - will encompass some parts of Malamulele and Vuwani. Witness Tiva reports...