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The Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein will hear an appeal today against a Western Cape Town High Court judgment ordering that SABC Chief Operating Officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng be suspended and disciplinary steps be taken against him. The Democratic Alliance went to the High Court to enforce the remedial action proposed by Public Protector Thuli Madonsela that disciplinary steps be taken against Motsoeneng. Western Cape Town High Court Judge Ashton Schippers found that Madonsela's findings were not binding and enforceable. However, they also could not be ignored but must be properly considered. Judge Schippers added that if they are rejected, the rejection must be rational. Kelebohile Leche reports

Gift of the Givers is on another mission to provide humanitarian aid to the desperate people of Yemen. Yemen, one of the poorest countries in the world, has seen years of conflict and division. Yolande Korkie, the wife of Pierre Korkie who was killed in Yemen in 2014, has added her voice to the campaign, urging South Africans to assist in providing humanitarian aid for the people of Yemen. Sakina Kamwendo speaks to the founder of Gift of the Givers Dr Imtiaz Sooliman.

In what analysts have labelled a dovish statement, the U.S. Federal Reserve has left interest rates unchanged for nearly a decade now. Economists say the Fed is caught between a rock and a hard place, especially with a strong dollar which also a reserve currency. Dimakatso Leshoro reports..

1. Its all about the Fed as Yellen keeps rates flat
2. Market shrugs off Fed decision to remain largely unchanged
3. Oil stable as pressure shows up with some U.S. Shale bankruptcies

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu says he was suspected in the murder of his bodyguard who was gunned down in July. Mchunu revealed this during an address at the Provincial POPCRU congress in Durban. 24-year-old Xolani Nkosi was murdered in his car at Empangeni. The shooting heightened political tensions in the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal as it came soon after the death of party regional leader, Thulani Mashaba. Zanele Buthelezi reports

Plans are underway to move over four-thousand inmates, including juveniles and those awaiting trial, from Pollsmoor Correctional Facility in Cape Town to other facilities in the Western Cape. This follows the death of two inmates last month after contracting Leptospirosis, a disease spread through contact with rat urine. Megan Flemmit reports...

The Department of Home Affairs has pleaded with the Constitutional Court to reconsider a decision to dismiss its appeal regarding an office for refugees. The appeal relates to the decision to close down the Refugee Reception Office in Port Elizabeth. The Constitutional Court's refusal to hear the appeal means the Department has three months within which to re-open the office. This was the order of the Supreme Court of Appeal which also has implications for the Cape Town office which was also been closed down. Senior Constitutional Court Reporter, Candice Nolan reports.

L:Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha says he is in the process of finalizing parole recommendations of more than 33 political prisoners requesting pardon for politically motivated crimes. The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leadeship says this is long over due. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to IFP Member of Parliament, Albert Mcwango...

There have been mixed reaction from some of the political parties to the recommendation to release 33 prisoners jailed for politically linked crimes on parole. The National Council of Correctional Services has recommended parole for 33 qualifying prisoners. Correctional Services and Justice Minister Michael Masutha says he will consider their records before deciding whether to approve the recommendations. While welcoming this development, the IFP and the PAC are demanding engagement on the process to ensure the release of all the political prisoners that are still in the country's jails. Zanele Buthelezi reports

Five people were killed at KwaMashu Hostel, north of Durban. A group of five people allegedly opened fire, killing four on the spot, while another died on the way to hospital. The fifth person believed to be one of the suspects was found dead with a 9mm pistol next to him. It's not clear who shot him. Fanele Mhlongo reports