As the world mourns the death of Muhammad Ali, Harry Horton takes a look at his influence outside of sport, and how, even after his death, he continues to shape attitudes and opinions in America and beyond. Harry Horton, reports

Nerina Visser, Strategist & Advisor at ETFSA looks at S&P decision not to downgraded South Africa’s sovereign rating, continued concerns about the lack of domestic economic growth and questions about the future of the State-Owned Enterprises.

There are reports of uprisings across the country over ANC candidate lists for the local government elections. ANC members from different branches in Gauteng are reported to have gone to Luthuli House to protest, while others from Ekurhuleni are reported to have marched to Walter Sisulu House. The ruling party was expected to submit the names of its candidates Councillors to the IEC yesterday. We caught up with the ANC National Spokesperson Zizi Kodwa for more on this...

Ratings agency Standard and Poors is today expected to announce whether South Africa will be downgraded to junk status or not. The agency has placed the country's economy two notches beyond junk status. economists are waiting with bated breath the outcome of Standard and Poors announcement. We spoke to FNB economist, Chris Gilmore for more on this...

SACP general secretary Blade Nzimande has challenged NUM leaders to take up the battle against the Gupta family's influence on the ANC - describing it as toxic. Nzimande was addressing the union's Central Committee meeting. He says exposing the Gupta family's influence should not be viewed as an attack on President Jacob Zuma. He called on NUM to stand up for the movement. This is despite the ANC closing its investigation on state capture. Senior Political Reporter Angela Bolowana reports...

A general household survey released by Stats SA yesterday reveals that almost a third of the population is now relying on social grants. There's been a steady increase from 12 point 7 percent of the population in 2013 to 30 point 1 percent in 2015. The percentage of learners who reported that they were exempted from paying tuition fees climbed by more than 60-percent. Tshepo Mongoai reports...

Former football players, coaches, officials and fans paid a fitting farewell to the late former Bafana Bafana coach, Ted Dumitru, at the Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg. The Romanian born coach had a coaching career spanning three decades in the country and was actively involved in development at the time of his passing. His memorial service was attended by amongst others Kaizer Chiefs chairman, Kaizer Motaung, and minister of sport and recreation, Fikile Mbalula. Percy Nkatlo filed this report...

Most Asian equities rose and the Japanese yen held near a three-week high before U.S. job dat is released, emerging-market stocks headed for its highest close and Financial Technology the evolution of the financial services sector.

Investment Analyst from 27Four Investment Managers Nadir Thokan talks about what to expect from ratings agency S&P's and the expected US jobs numbers coming out today.

The Parliament Ad Hoc committee set up to find the new Public Protector says it will publish the names of those nominated or applying for the position. Earlier this week, public participation in the process was extended to allow comments and objections on candidates that have been shortlisted. Advertisements for the position will be out by this weekend and the nomination process will run for the next three weeks. For more on this we caught up with the Committee Chairperson, Dr Makhosi Khoza...