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Today marks the deadline for Corruption Watch to publicly retract statements that were allegedly made by its Executive Director, David Lewis, that Cash Paymaster Services (CPS) is involved in corrupt activities in procuring the contract to pay social grants on behalf of SASSA. The Executive Director of Corruption Watch David Lewis says the sentiments expressed by Corruption Watch were previously shared by the Constitutional Court and they will not retract as a result. David Lewis speaks to Ike Phahla for more.

South Africa and Nigeria have agreed to set up an early warning system to avoid violence and intimidation against foreign immigrants recurring. International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane met with her Nigerian counterpart Geoffrey Onyeama in Pretoria, yesterday. The two have agreed to strengthening the bilateral relations as well as greater continental co-operation at the highest echelons of government. Senior political journalist Amos Phago reports.

One of Kimberley's busiest intersections came to a standstill last night, as the community honoured two police officers who were gunned down last week. Warrant officer Duncan Vertue and Sergeant Gregory Vis died in a shoot-out with a former policeman - who was embroiled in a domestic dispute with his police officer wife. Our reporter Reginald Witbooi attended the wreath laying and filed this report…

Victims of a fire at Imizamo Yethu in Hout Bay in the Cape Peninsula have begun rebuilding their shacks. Various NGOs are working with the City of Cape Town to coordinate and distribute aid.15 000 people were affected in Saturday morning's fire when 3500 structures were destroyed. Two people were killed in the blaze. Spokesperson for the City of Cape Town, Charlotte Powell, says 90 percent of the water in the area has been restored, while the city's solid waste department has removed the debris. Meanwhile last night in Athlone Industrial area, 30 structures were destroyed in yet another fire in Haji Ebrahim Crescent. Three hundred people are affected. Powell says the city's NGO partners are providing humanitarian relief. Mlami Maneli reports...

1. US jobs numbers strong, sealing the case for a FED hike this week 2. EM FX under pressure on strong dollar but global search for yield still a strong theme 3. Oil prices continue to slide as US shale undermine OPEC ability to drain surplus. Bongi Gwala speaks to Mohammed Nalla, Head Strategic Researcher at Nedbank CIB, for more.

1. Asian shares mostly higher on the back of strong US Jobs report 2. Domestic Economic Data due for release this week: Mining, retail sales to offer growth signals. Bongi Gwala speaks to Maudi Len-tsoane, group CEO at Lehumo Investments for more.

The ANC has admitted it needs to address and look into its internal challenges such as social distance between members and leadership, poor governance and abuse of organizational processes. This is contained in the party's Policy Discussion Documents on Organisational Renewal launched in Johannesburg yesterday. These proposals are set to be discussed when the party holds its 5th National Policy Conference in June. Political Analyst, Somadoda Fikeni, says ANC should look at what has hindered it from implementing what is contained within Transformation document. Bongi Gwala speaks to Somadoda Fikeni for more.

The community of Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape has set alight two suspects who they allege were terrorising residents around the small town. Four other suspects were rescued by the police who received information that the suspects who call themselves "The Vampires " were apprehended and about to be burned alive, allegedly by the angry community. The community also marched to the local police station demanding police intervention in the fight against crime. Nkululeko Nyembezi reports

Acting National Police Commissioner Kgomotso Phahlane says the one month old baby who was allegedly kidnapped in Durban is now at a place of safety. Police rescued the baby this morning from a vehicle on the N3 highway at the Mariannhill Toll Plaza. The child's mother and two other suspects who were in the same vehicle have been arrested. A massive search was launched on Friday after the mother, Sibongile Mbambo's car was allegedly hijacked with the baby inside. Bongi Gwala speaks to Athlenda Mathe spokesperson for acting national police commissioner, Kgomotso Phahlane.

The ANC has admitted it needs to address and look into its internal challenges such as social distance between members and leadership, poor governance and abuse of organizational processes. This is contained in the party's Policy Discussion Documents on Organisational Renewal launched in Johannesburg today. These proposals are set to be discussed when the party holds its 5th National Policy Conference in June. Mbali Sibanyoni reports