The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, says there is no justification for the excessive rates cellphone service providers charge for out of bundle data rates. Icasa management appeared before Parliament's Select committee on Communications and Public Enterprises on reducing the cost to communicate. MPs heard that bundle data gets charged at between two and six cents, while out of bundle data charges shoot up to more than two rand per bundle. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Icasa councillor, Keabetwe Modimoeng

Market Analyst, Lungile Malinga looks at Asian markets after their positive GDP numbers from Europe yesterday and Moody's statement regarding the South African Reserve bank and risk of a possible downgrade again

It's only six day to go before Parliament votes on the motion of no confidence against President Zuma. The Speaker of Parliament Baleka Mbete has not made her decision known on whether she will allow the secret ballot or not. What will happen should the motion no confidence succeed or fail? To help us make sense of this, we speak to Advocate Paul Hoffman, he is a Constitutional Law expert and Director at an NGO called Accountability Now.

Former SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng is challenging his dismissal from the public broadcaster. This emerged during a progress report which was tabled by the interim board chairperson, Khanyisile Kweyama in parliament yesterday. Meanwhile, parliament 's communications portfolio committee says a new permanent board is expected to be in place by the time the interim board's term of office comes to an end next month. we speak to Committee chairperson, Humphrey Maxegwana.

We take a look at the markets with Research Analyst- Fundiswa Nkuta...

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme, NSFAS, has officially opened applications for funding for the 2018 academic year. The launch was held in partnership with the National Youth Development Agency. The NYDA will provide over 100 centres country-wide to assist with applications. Prospective learners can apply on the NSFAS website or at the NYDA offices. Applications will close on the 30th of November.

Research Analyst, Fundiswa Nkuta looks at South African markets after release of improved trade data, release of private sector credit extension and Moody's weighs in on SARB decision to cut interest rates

Investment Analyst, Lungile Malinga looks at Asian Markets as the Chinese Private Sector PMI numbers come in above expectations and yesterday Pick n Pay says it cut about 3500 jobs

President Jacob Zuma says his government is committed to rooting out the scourge of corruption in the country. This is as a group of civil society organisations under the banner of " Future South Africa" mounts pressure for him to step down. On Monday night President Zuma addressed a gala dinner hosted by the African Farmers Association of South Africa in Boksburg on the east Rand. Presidential Correspondent Tshepo Ikaneng has filed this report....

A senior Kenyan election official who went missing was found murdered on Monday three days after he was reported missing, the Electoral Commission chairman has said. Chris Msando, the Information, Communications and Technology manager was tortured and killed under unclear circumstances. Commission Chairman Wafula Chebukati has now demanded security for all members of the commission. Kenya goes to the polls next on Tuesday week, amid fears of post election violence. Sarah Kimani reports.