Today with Kieno Kammies

John speaks to Richard Calland Associate Professor, Public Law at UCT

The ANC has named Cyril Ramaphosa as its new president at the party’s 54th national conference. Ramaphosa received 2,440 votes Dlamini Zuma's 2,261. With the ANC's "Top Six" being split 50, 50 between the two opposing slates, many have wondered what this will mean for the party going forward.

John speaks to EWN Reporter Gia Nicolaides

John speaks to EWN's Africa Correspondent Jean-Jacques Cornish

John speaks to Dr Lyal White Director at Johannesburg Business School

1). Nike loses the ‘top spot’ in Brazil to a local brand.
2). The Lagoa Christmas tree in Rio is cancelled for a second year.

John speaks to EWN Reporter Clement Manyathela

John speaks to Adam Gilchrist looks at the world stories

1). Watery Funeral Services (a new type of cremation is being touted in the
U.K.).
2). Around The World In 42 Days (a French sailor completes a solo
circumnavigation).
3). A Bionic Hand For Cameron (a small boy’s Christmas wish).

John speaks to JP Smith Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security at City of Cape Town

It's a problem the world over - people who have fallen on hard times and take to the streets begging - for money, food, clothing for the most part they will be polite and not be a nuisance to passers-by but there are also those who, perhaps they feel being inconspicuous is not working out for them, will take a more aggressive approach in getting a handout.

John speaks to Adriaan Basson Editor at News24

We enter the 3rd day of the ANC's national conference and we should find out who will be elected as the new president of the party. The clear front runners in this race, Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma and Cyril Ramaphosa, have now been confirmed as the only candidates who are running for the position of Party President. Dlamini-Zuma currently has support of 1,094 branches across 6 provinces while Cyril Ramaphosa has the backing of 1,469 branches across 6 provinces.

John speaks Khomotso Molabe Chief Information Officer at Standard Bank

Standard Bank explains why certain changes were made, and also how their users have found the experience.

John speaks to Erinne Perry Founder at Athletic Intellectuals

It is simply amazing how we're able to connect people from opposite ends of
the world.