The Democratic Alliance says it is disappointed that some sections of the Party are ventilating their thoughts regarding City of Cape Town Executive Mayor, Patricia de Lille, through the media. De Lille has accused the DA's Cape Metro Executive of making decisions without consulting branches and members. She was reacting to a statement by the regional structure, calling for her removal as Cape Town mayor. This amid an investigation around issues of management and governance in the City. De Lille also faces allegations of irregular renovations to her private home, allegedly paid for by the City. we speak to Senior Research Specialist at the Human Science Council, Professor Joleen Steyn Kotze

Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane wants the Terms of Reference for the Commission of Inquiry into the State Capture to be expanded beyond the Guptas. Mkhwebane says this is to be done to avoid any further allegations of State Capture being lodged with the Office of the Public Protector. This follows an announcement yesterday by President Jacob Zuma to establish a Commission of Inquiry into State Capture headed by Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. We speak to executive secretary of the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution, Lawson Naidoo.

Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane wants the Terms of Reference for the Commission of Inquiry into the State Capture to be expanded beyond the Guptas. Mkhwebane says this is to be done to avoid any further allegations of State Capture being lodged with the Office of the Public Protector. This follows an announcement yesterday by President Jacob Zuma to establish a Commission of Inquiry into State Capture headed by Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. we speak to Cleopatra Mosana, who speaks on behalf of Mkhwebane.

Nadir Thokan of Invesment Analyst with 27-Four-Investments looks at Aspen and if there's anything to worry about given the rumors and share price reaction, the Naspers problem on the JSE and US bond yields reaching a 10 month high.

Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has welcomed the appointment of the Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo as head of the commission of enquiry into State Capture. President Jacob Zuma announced last night that he will be appointing the commission citing the urgency of the matter. Zuma says any further delay into the matter will make the public doubt government's determination to dismantle all forms of corruption. We seek analysis from Political Analyst, Ralph Mathekga on the matter

Former Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela says the State Capture Commission of Inquiry could face some challenges due to the delay in its establishment. President Jacob Zuma announced last night that he had appointed a Commission which would be headed by Deputy Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo. Madonsela released the State of Capture report last October and the President has since mounted several court bids to challenge it. Madonsela says too much time has been lost since the release of the report

Ashburton Investments Portfolio Manager, Wayne Mccurrie looks at Trump tax policies effect on corporate profits, British American tobacco announcement on effect and Aspen pharmacare rumoured expose by vanguard .

Nadir Thokan of Invesment Analyst with 27-Four-Investments looks at the strong support for emerging market bonds and why South Africa has benefited from this, Naspers latest investment in Swiggy and its plans there and the rumors circulating about Aspen and it's share price fall yesterday.

-Following her speech at the Golden Globe awards, it seems Americans want the talk show Queen Oprah Winfrey to run for Presidency.
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The MKMVA has thrown its full weight behind the new ANC leader as elected at the governing party's 54th congress last month. MKMVA had publicly declared its support for former AU commission chairperson Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma on a ticket that the party is ready for a female leader. However deputy party president at the time Cyril Ramaphosa emerged victorious. Two factions created by contestation prior to the conference are each represented by three members in the top six of the ANC. Senior political journalist Amos Phago reports.