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The Democratic Alliance (DA) says tomorrow's (thursday 30 March) Constitutional Court ruling on the Nkandla matter will mark a seminal moment for South Africa's democracy. The party says it is optimistic that the Court will provide clarity on the matter and the powers of the Public Protector. Constitutional Law Expert at the University of Cape Town, Professor Pierre De Vos, says the Court cannot order impeachment.

Two children are in a critical but stable condition in the Edendale hospital after they were attacked by a baboon at their home at Progress Farm in Richmond near Pietermaritzburg. The farm owner had apparently warned that the baboons must not be harmed, after the family alerted him that a troop on the farm had been chasing children. The Office of the Premier says that as a result of the incident, they have discovered other families living in terrible conditions on farms in Richmond. They have asked the South African Human Rights Commission to urgently investigate the violation of human rights of families living on Progress Farm and in the surrounding areas. Bongi Gwala spoke to The KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Senzo Mchunu

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has called on the Human Rights Commission to investigate possible human rights violations after two children in Richmond at Phatheni in the KwaZulu Natal midlands were attacked by a baboon belonging to farmer in the area. A call has also been made for the department of Environmental Affairs to investigate whether the correct environmental laws were followed when troop of baboons were placed on the farm. The cousins - a six year boy and 10 year old girl - are in a critical but stable condition in hospital. S'khangiwe Mthiyane reports..

The current slowdown in the economy has seen more companies being liquidated and more people defaulting on their loan repayments. Economists say government needs to give the private sector space to participate more strongly in the economy in order to realise exponential growth and address the current challenges. Stats SA released data which showed that the number of liquidations increased by over 22 percent for the month of February. Morafe Tabane has more on this.

Violence broke out in Katlehong on the Gauteng East Rand where one person is reported to have been killed an foreign-owned shops looted. Police have confirmed that four foreign nationals aged between 20 and 27 have been arrested in connection with the shooting. For more Bongi Gwala spoke to Colonel Noxolo Kweza.

Preliminary statistics show road fatalities decreased by 46% during the Easter period this year. Transport Minister, Dipou Peters, says the huge decrease is due to rigorous public education campaigns to raise awareness about road safety, visible policing, the school holiday that fell over the two long weekends and the involvement of church and community leaders as well as celebrities. Liela Magnus reports

President Jacob Zuma's mission in the Middle East to woo trade and direct foreign investment to South Africa moved to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates yesterday. President Zuma met with Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz. Our Presidential Correspondent Ntebo Mokobo reports.

Government officials say traffic officers, as well as motorists who engage in bribery, will face the full might of the law. Two traffic officers were arrested in Gauteng for allegedly trying to solicit bribes from motorists. The first officer was arrested in Ekurhuleni on Thursday, the second one was arrested on Sunday in Dobsonville, Soweto. Neliswa Mavundla reports.

Today "Pik It Up" will commence with disciplinary hearings for its 4-thousand employees, who have defied two court interdicts. The workers embarked on a strike nearly two week ago. They are demanding a salary increase and the removal of their boss, Amanda Nair. Bongi Gwala SAMWU's Deputy Regional Secretary, Paul Tlhabang

Market Analyst Clive Ramathibela looks at Asian stocks which fell for the first time in three days and what to expect in new week on the JSE following the holidays