President Jacob Zuma is in Lyon in France to co-chair a high-level UN Commission focussed on creating millions of healthcare jobs in developing nations...The President will chair the Commission alongside French President Francois Hollande. Zuma says the Commission aims to address what he calls the "triple challenge" of "unemployment, poverty and inequality". Our correspondent Dan Whitehead reports from Lyon

The ANC in the Western Cape has bestowed a "Human Rights Legacy Honour" to former Rivonia Trialist, Denis Goldberg. Goldberg was tried alongside leaders such as Nelson Mandela, Govan Mbeki, Walter Sisulu, Ahmed Kathrada, Andrew Mlangeni and others during the Rivonia Trial. The event was held in Cape Town last night. Berenice Moss reports

The collapse in freelance editorial rates in South Africa is killing the practice of journalism. This is according to the Southern African Freelancers Association (Safrea). The Association says the rates being paid for editorial journalism in this country are not enough to sustain a career as a freelance journalist. For more Bongi Gwala spoke to the Executive Committee member at the Southern African Freelancers Association, Hagen Engler…

1. Terror attacks in Brussels spur risk off in markets
2. Fed speakers continue to point to a more hawkish view supporting the dollar but pushing bond yields higher
3. China tries to manage currency volatility in the near term with speculative tax discussed

Scores of workers affiliated to the National Transport Movement have downed tools at the Botshelo Mills in Delareyville in the North West. The company's operation which produces over 200-thousand tons of maize a year, has been affected since last Monday. Workers from various units including transport and maintenance, are demanding wage increases and benefits. Zebilon Maine reports

There has been international condemnation of the terror attacks that occurred in Brussels Tuesday. US President Barack Obama called for unity while European leaders pledged their support for Brussels and said they would unite to fight terrorism. The series of attacks left at least 34 people dead. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attacks amid many unanswered questions. Catherine Drew reports from London

The Collective spoke to musician and author Nakhane Toure about the Time of the Writer Festival.

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The UN Secretary General says he draws encouragement from how far the world has come since the Sharpeville massacre in 1960 but believes much distance remains to be traveled to achieve equality for all. The UN observed the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action - considered the most comprehensive framework for international, regional and national actions against racism. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports