The High Court in Pretoria has dismissed former President, Jacob Zuma's request to appeal against the finding that he was not entitiled to state funding. The high court has now instructed the state attorney to take steps and recover the money. The Democratic Alliance says that they have always felt that Zuma 'Should be held liable to pay his legal fees', and they feel that justice has been served. Krivani Pillay spoke to James Selfe, Da's federal executive chairperson

Police say they're working around the clock to find the person or people behind the murders of homeless people in Pretoria. The body of the fifth homeless person was discovered at a bus terminal not far from the UNISA campus in Muckleneuk *yesterday. Criminologist and former head of the police's psychological investigating unit, Gerard Labuschagne, says because of the intimate nature of the crimes it is possible the killer knows the victims. He added that the police will make a big mistake if they don't investigate the deaths as a serial killer. Krivani Pillay spoke Gerald Labuschangne, Criminologist and former head of the police's psychological investigating unit...

Security is tight in and around the Parliamentary Precinct ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address this evening. Ramaphosa will deliver his second state of the Nation Address this year. The Presiding Officers of Parliament Thandi Modise and Amos Masondo say they are ready for the official opening of Parliament *this evening. Modise who is the Speaker of the National Assembly says she believes that this evening's proceeding will go well. Krivani Pillay spoke to Cas Coovadia, President of the Business Unity South Africa

Organised crime flourished under Jacob Zuma's presidency as South Africa's criminal justice agencies were manipulated for political and personal gain. This statement was contained in the joint submission from the Institute for Security Studies and Corruption Watch to the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture. The submission claims that manipulation of the criminal justice system also took place under former president Thabo Mbeki, but mostly thrived under Zuma, at the expense of the country's safety and economic wellbeing. Krivani Pillay spoke to Head of the Justice and Violence Prevention Programme at the ISS, Gareth Newham

The families of apartheid security force victims have written a letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa to request a commission of inquiry to investigate the suppression of the Truth Reconciliation and Commission (TRC) cases. The families say they been appalled at the manner in which the unfinished business of the TRC was handled by the previous administrations. They want the president to appoint a commission of inquiry into the political interference that has stopped the investigation and prosecution of all the cases referred by the TRC to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).

Joburg residents will be without water for two and a half days next week. Rand water is planning a major water shut down for 54 hours from Monday 24th. Joburg Water says Rand Water, which is the main bulk water supplier is planning a major water shutdown that will affect ALL its reservoirs and towers. Nico de Jager, MMC for environment and infrastructure services says this would result in the limited water supply to all Rand Water customers.

Residents of Alexandra, north of Johannesburg, are marching to the City of Johannesburg's offices in Sandton to demand better services. Residents took to the streets this morning in protest over Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba's promises to rebuild about 80 illegal properties that were demolished by the Red Ants last month. In April residents embarked on a similar march to the same offices to raise concerns over poor service delivery issues and the continued mushrooming of illegal dwellings in the township.

Bussai Talks to Bongiwe Malope about Services available at DPSA for young People Living with Disability

43 years after the Soweto Uprising -- young people still find themselves at the centre of the country's struggles. Today's youth have taken the baton from the class of 1976 and continue to be trailblazers in the fight for social and economic transformation. As South Africa commemorates Youth Day, whose theme this year is: "25 Years of Democracy: A celebration of Youth Activism," our reporter Nomalizo Mandela takes a deeper look at how youth activism is standing up to challenges in the country. Sakina Kawendo spoke to Sam Lekalakala, the Shumelyte Creation Director

Sudan's protest leaders have called for nighttime demonstrations and marches in the capital, Khartoum. The renew night-time rallies is aimed at putting pressure to the Transitional Military Council (TMC) to hand over power to civilians and condemn the crackdown on a sit-in camp earlier this month. Gunmen in military fatigues, violently dispersed thousands of demonstrators who had camped outside the army headquarters in the capital, leaving dozens dead and hundreds wounded early this month (June 3). Jon Gericke spoke to Dr Asha Alkarib Sudanes Civil society activist.