United State President Barrack Obama has given South Africa 60 days to remove barriers to US farm produce, otherwise he will suspend duty free trade concessions worth a quarter of a billion dollars. This follows a long-standing fight over barriers to U.S. Farm exports. South Africa missed an October the 15th deadline to agree to new rules for imports of U.S. poultry and meat products. Kate Fisher reports

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There will be no escapes from prison by ambitious prisoners who want to spend Christmas at home. The department of correctional services says it is beefing up security at all 243 correctional facilities ahead of the festive season. Operation Vala, translated operation close or lock up aims to put a complete stop to prison escapes in the country. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Department of Correctional Services spokesperson Manelisi Wolela...

There will be no escapes from prison by ambitious prisoners who want to spend Christmas at home. The department of correctional services says it is beefing up security at all 243 correctional facilities ahead of the festive season. Operation Vala, translated operation close or lock up aims to put a complete stop to prison escapes in the country. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Department of Correctional Services spokesperson Manelisi Wolela...

The South African Police Union says they are happy that no police official or community member was killed in the recent Krugersdorp shootout. Khulekani Mpanza was shot dead when a shootout occurred between him and four police officers. The police officers have since been arrested and face a charge of murder. The police union believes that the eight police officials responded to the shoot out as they should. Sakina kamwendo spoke to the President of the South African Police Union Mpho Kwinika.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South African companies operating outside the country's borders to observe the laws of the countries in which they operate. Ramaphosa says the heavy fine imposed on cellphone company MTN in Nigeria will deprive South Africa of valuable tax revenue. He was answering questions in the National Council of Provinces. Joseph Mosia reports...