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The Board of Healthcare Funders has admitted that its members structure products in a way that does not afford consumers to make good comparisons of what is being offered. The organisation was speaking following revelations by the Competition Commission's Health Market Inquiry into private healthcare funding. The Commission released its provisional report during a media briefing in Sandton, Johannesburg this morning. There have been numerous complaints from consumers over the years that medical aid schemes are charging exorbitant fees making it difficult for some to access quality healthcare. Chairperson of the Inquiry Justice Sandile Ngcobo delivered the report.

The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa has thrown its weight behind the EFF on the land debate. Contralesa says they agree that Section 25 of the constitution, which deals with the right of property ownership, should be amended and that the government should be the custodian of expropriated land. This comes as Parliament's Constitutional Review Committee holds countrywide public hearings into the matter. However, King of Amazulu, Goodwill Zwelithini said yesterday that government should back off from the land issue. Contralesa made the announcement during a joint media briefing with the EFF in Braamfontein, Johannesburg today. Contralesa Secretary-General, Zolani Mkiva, addressed the media.

The Home Affairs office in Mangaung in Bloemfontein has been reopened following a cash in transit heist and a bomb scare. An undisclosed amount of cash was stolen at the Mangaung Municipality Metro in Bloemfontein. The police's bomb squad unit and forensic investigators are still on the scene to gather evidence. It is believed the robbery took place in the early hours of the morning. It was earlier reported that the robbers took security guards hostage. Our reporter following this story, Ishmael Modiba.

The Congress of South African Students (COSAS) says it wants learner transport to be subsidized. The student body held a media briefing at the Chief Albert Luthuli House to discuss challenges faced by learners in schools. These include sexual assault, violence and the pass rate. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to COSAS President General, John Macheke.

A new video has been released of the 12 boys and their football coach trapped in a Thai cave, in which they say they are in good health. Smiling and at times laughing, they each introduce themselves one by one. They were found on Monday after nine days trapped deep in the cave by rising water, and have since received food and medical treatment. But their rescue might take months, as they must either be taught to dive or wait for the water to recede. BBC's Lebo Diseko reports.

The ANC is calling for more coverage from the SABC, ahead of next year's general elections. This was part of the party's submission to the SABC's Commission of Inquiry into political interference at the public broadcaster, which kicked off this week. As the public broadcaster, the SABC has the largest broadcast footprint across the country. The ANC says it wants airtime to be allocated according to its share of the vote. Busi Chimombe reports.

The Minister of Communication Nomvula Mokonyane has announced in the government gazette the commencement of a process to review the public broadcasting policy. Members of the public and industry players have been invited to submit their written proposals on issues which will be considered during the process. Joining us on the line is the Minister's Spokesperson, Mlimandlela Ndamase

Grants beneficiaries in the Eastern Cape say they know nothing about government plans to give vouchers to those who have not been able to access their payments. Long queues have been forming at the Mthatha Post Office and at Port Saint John's. Hundreds of people are desperately trying to access their social grants after the new payments system failed. Most, including the elderly, woke up as early as 3 o'clock this morning in order to get their grants despite the freezing temperatures. Here is what some had to say...

Bussai talks to Alice Mulaudzi from South African National Council For The Blind about how the organisation helps disabled people get jobs

A group of initiates have been rescued from three illegal initiation schools in the Sekhukhune and Mopani area in Limpopo. Its reported that more than 400 initiation schools are currently operating in the province since the start of the initiation season last month. Sakina Kamwendo mspoke to the Chairperson of the Limpopo House of Traditional Leaders, Chief Malesela Dikgale.