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19 August 2019

Zimbabwe's opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC)'s plans to launch protests marches today against the worsening economy, defying government threats to stop them have been halted. Clement crossed to Zimbabwe to speak about the mood after the ruling . President Ramaphosa has signed controversial new debt relief bill into law, Clement spoke to the Banking Association of South Africa about its impact.

A ruling of the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria this morning has found that the Public Protector and her office is responsible for some of the legal costs in her personal capacity in the Vrede dairy farm matter. The Concerned Citizens Alliance are marching against the bias strategy the Public Protector has been using to investigate matters. Clement spoke to the Public Protector’s office on their reaction and deliberations. Arrests were made during raids in the township of Soweto following a night of unrest. Police were deployed to Soweto after shops belonging to foreign nationals were looted. MEC Ramakgopa joined Clement on the outcome of his meeting with the community. Minister Senzo Mchunu joined us to make us understand why some 123 843 vacancies in the Public Service remain despite unemployment soaring to a scary 29%. Finally, the Department of Home Affairs has waived visas for four countries in a bid to boost tourism amid an economic crisis and falling visitor numbers, Clement spoke to the Minister of Home Affairs about this.

Advocate Mahlodi Muofhe has been appointed head of the domestic branch of the State Security Agency (SSA), he spoke to Clement Manyathela about his focus maladministration. Former Cabinet minister and prominent ANC member Derek Hanekom is taking former president Jacob Zuma to court to the tune of R500 000 for defamation, we spoke to Legal reporter Karyn Maughan on her breaking story. This follows a tweet in which Zuma referred to Hanekom as a "known enemy agent

Clement also spoke to The  African Diaspora Forum (ADF) that have decided to take legal action against the state for the illegal detention of documented foreign nationals following the Johannesburg raids last week.

Clement Manyathela standing in -