Radio 2000 Mixes

Some of the people who will be directly and negatively affected if social grants are not paid in two weeks' time are the Disabled People South Africa (DPSA). The National Chairperson for DPSA, Robert Masambo, says the announcement that the grants will be paid by the 1st of April is not enough. He says the DPSA is anxious over the SASSA crisis. Robert Masambo speaks to Sakina Kamwendo for their reaction.

1. It is a negative picture in Asia following a negative close on Wall Street. 2. Iron Ore Prices rebounding again this morning, up over 5% following a strong rally yesterday. Sakina Kamwendo speaks to Maudi Len-tsoane, group CEO at Lehumo Investments for more.

1. SA mining production beats estimates but manufacturing disappointed. Outlook for Q1 still positive though. 2. S&P conference in Johannesburg yesterday shared their thoughts on Our credit ratings. 3. Today is D-day for the Fed with Yellen expected to hike by 25bps. Sakina Kamwendo speaks to Mohammed Nalla, Head Strategic Research at Nedbank CIB for more.

Net1 UEPs, the controversial parent company of social grants distributor Cash Paymaster Services, has warned that if it does not sign a new interim contract with SASSA and Treasury by today, more than 17million people will not get their grants by the 1st of April. The Constitutional Court will today hear non-profit organisation Black Sash's application to seek the reinstatement of the court's oversight role in the payments. SASSA will have to convince the court that a new interim contract with CPS must be signed. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to NET1 CEO, Serge Belamant, to hear what he had to say.

ANC struggle veteran, Ahmed Kathrada remains in a stable condition at the Johannesburg hospital following an operation. His foundation says he is sedated and recovering slowly. The 87-year-old was initially admitted last week for dehydration, but doctors found a clot from his brain which was removed. Doctors say the ANC stalwart is in a stable, but unpredictable condition. Sakina Kamwendo speaks to the Director of the Amed Kathrada Foundation, Neeshan Balton, for the latest developments.

Nangu Bussai ukhambisana no Ms Eugen Mubi omlungeleli emnyangweni wezamaphilo esifundeni seMpumalanga, badingida ngesihloko esithi Glucoma Awereness Week: 12-19 March 2017.

1. Asian Markets trading mixed 2. Scotland to seek second independence referendum, as UK gives greenlight to BREXIT. Ike Phahlane speaks to Maudi Len-tsoane, group CEO at Lehumo Investments for more.

Lawyers representing the doctor who was found guilty of culpable homicide, say Dr. Danie van der Walt will not be removed from the Health Professionals Council of South Africa. They say he was ordered to pay a fine after the conclusion of the council investigations on this matter. Doctor Van der Walt appeared at the Witbank Magistrate's court in Mpumalanga for sentecing yesterday. Mthobisi Mkhaliphi reports....

Durban has been stripped of the right to stage the 2022 Commonwealth Games after a trail of missed deadlines and financial problems that highlight the daunting burdens facing host cities for major sporting events. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) said yesterday that the South African coastal city had failed to meet the promises contained in its bid, and the search for a replacement host is now on. Ike Phahla talks to Thabiso Sithole, SABC senior sports reporter and presenter, for more.

1. Chinese industrial production and retail sales data indicates that 2017 started on a firm footing. Mohammed? 2. We have Dutch elections this week as well a talk of a second Scottish referendum weigh on Eurozone outlook. 3. Local focus on manufacturing and mining data coming out today. What should we expect Mohammed? Ike Phahla speaks to Mohammed Nalla, Head Strategic Research at Nedbank CIB.