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SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng says despite wide-spread criticism, the public broadcaster remains firm in its decision not to air footage of people destroying public property during protests. He was addressing the leadership of teacher union Sadtu in Benoni in Ekurhuleni. Motsoeneng says the SABC's decision to play 90-percent local music is part of a broader plan to restore national pride. He had been invited to address the Sadtu meeting on various issues including transformation and the role of the SABC in informing the public about the progress the country is making. Wisani Makhubele was there

A new fossil estimated to be 360 million years old , has been discovered on the N2 between Grahamstown and Peddie in the Eastern Cape. The fossil was discovered during blasting for upgrading a portion of the N2. The rocks containing ancient fossils were discovered by Rhodes University Palaeontologist Dr Robert Gess, who was working on site as a consultant. Nomthandazo Setokoe reports

The SACP says the ANC National Executive Committee has been captured by a faction of the party. This comes after the NEC closed its inquiry into alleged state capture by the Gupta family. Following its meeting this past weekend, the NEC says only one person was willing to substantiate claims that the family offered them cabinet posts and tried to manipulate government business in their favour. The SACP has slammed the NEC's investigation as a white wash. It has also made new revelations that the tripartite alliance members knew of the election date before it was announced by President Jacob Zuma after Atul Gupta told them. Deputy Political editor Mahlatse Gallens has more

The Justice Department has interacted with learners from various high schools in the Durban's Umlazi district. Among the topics discussed were cyber-bullying and sexting, which is sending sexually-explicit photographs or messages on a mobile phone. It comes as the country marks Child Protection Week and International Children's Day. Cassandra Zungu reports...

Nadir Thokan, Investment Analyst 27Fourr Investment Managers looks at the increase in the price of petrol and the impact on inflation, China manufacturing PMI and what's driving the need for earnings growth in global equities.

With Zimbabwe's elections just two years away, five smaller opposition parties have formed a coalition. The Coalition of Democrats or CODE will work together to try to unseat long serving president President Robert Mugabe. The group says its ready to work with any progressive political party that is unhappy with the state of the country and opposed to the current government. The main opposition parties led by Morgan Tsvangirai and People first's Joice Mujuru have indicated they are not ready to join the group. Code chair, Gilbert Dzikiti....

Employees of the Gupta-owned business empire have vowed to continue their services despite the likelihood of not receiving their salaries in June. Yesterday was D-Day for the Gupta- owned Oakbay business empire to make alternative arrangements following the decision by four major banks to cut all their ties with the controversial family. Oakbay has warned that the move poses a threat to the the existence of the multi- billion rand company. Tshepo Mongoai reports....

Modern slavery is reported to be rife in South Africa. The Global Slavery Index says there are about 250-thousand people who are subjected to commercial sexual exploitation, forced marriage and forced labour in the country. The Index also noted that South African women have been trafficked abroad, mainly to Europe. South Africa ranks 27th on the Index with Trinidad and Tobago. For a reaction to the report, we're joined on the line by Anelize Theunissen from the National Freedom Network.

Trade Union Solidarity has threatened to take the Minister of Sport Minister Fikile Mbalula to the labour court over the quotas in sport. The Deputy Chief Executive of Solidarity Johan Kruger says the banning of sporting codes because of racial quotas amounts to unfair labour practice. We caught up with him for more on this story...

A new drug trend called Sizzurp, or purple drink is making the rounds in schools in Cape Town's southern suburbs. Parents are warned to take note of the homemade drug, which is a mix of codeine-based prescription cough syrup and cool drinks.It produces a feeling of euphoria. To discuss this further we earlier had a chat with Roger Wyman from the Central Alcohol and Drug Centre.