Callers on the Forum @ 8 state that it is time to appreciate the informal sector be appreciated and supported more

Economist at Efficient Group Merina Willemse states that it is often difficult for people to enter into the market due to regulations, so it makes it easier for informal traders to often operate without being registered.

Executive Director of Cape Craft and Design Institute Erica Elk states that the greatest challenge to traders is access to markets and how this needs to be regulated.

Spokesperson for the South African National Trader’s Retail Association (Santra) Edmund Ellis says that the informal sector remains an active but neglected component of the economy and needs to be supported.

Public Protector Advocate Thuli Madonsela has admitted that the highly anticipated Nkandla report was politicised.

Public Protector Advocate Thuli Madonsela has welcomed calls that the government should investigate the conduct of the security cluster to see whether they have overstepped their mandate.

Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Transport, Ruth Bhengu, says whether motorist will cooperate and register for the e-toll system or not, the government will go ahead.

Outa chairman Wayne Duvenage says despite the announcement by the minister that the system will go ahead next month, they are still encouraging motorists not to buy the e-tags.

Steven Friedman and Gwede Mantashe debate on whether or not the ANC has delivered on it's promise for A Better Life For All

Economist Mike Schussler says motor manufactures, mines and smelters are going to be affected.