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The Malaysian government has dispatched a team of investigators to Mossel Bay to recover a piece of debris thought to belong to an airline which vanished two years ago. Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared on March 8, 2014, with 239 people on board while flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. The piece of debris was found by an archaeologist while holidaying in Little Brak River on Monday. Sphiwe Hobasi

1. Asian stocks retreated, after the regional benchmark index closed Tuesday at the highest level since January
2. Global pressures weighed on the local markets yesterday, affecting the Rand's latest strength
3. South African property owners lock in lease increases of 8%

Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform MEC, Mlibo Qhoshiyane, says wool and meat production farmers in the remote rural areas of the province have a potential to play a pivotal role in the economic development of the province. Qhoboshiyane was speaking at the handing over of 120 superior genetic breeding animals to the emerging farmers of Mqanduli. Nkululeko Nyembezi filed this report

The office of the Public Protector has confirmed that they are seeking funding from the Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan to investigate President Jacob Zuma's association with the Gupta family. Last week the Dominican Order of Catholic priests approached Thuli Madonsela asking her to investigate the alleged involvement of the Gupta family in ministerial appointments. On the other hand the DA also lodged a complaint against President Zuma for allegedly violating the Executive Ethics Act. To elaborate further on this Bongi Gwala spoke to Oupa Segalwe, Senior Manager Communications at the Office of the Public Protector.
Meanwhile, Mcebisi Ndletyana an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Johannesburg says the Guptas will not go down alone.

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