The number of learners in KwaZulu-Natal who have died after taking a form of Ecstasy known as "mercedes", has risen to seven. About 30 other youngsters have spent time in hospital, or are still receiving treatment after taking the drug at an end-of-term party at KwaMashu, north of Durban. Bongi Gwala spoke to MEC of Social Development in KwaZulu Natal Weziwe Thusi…

President Zuma is in Lyon France co-chairing a UN Commission meeting with the French President François Hollande. He tell us about his meeting

President Jacob Zuma has broken his silence on his relationship with the Gupta family. Speaking with Dan Whitehead our correspondent in France, President Zuma said the ANC is attending to the matter. He added that the Gupta family has relations with many other people in the country.

President Jacob Zuma has broken his silence on his relationship with the Gupta family. Speaking with Dan Whitehead our correspondent in France, President Zuma said the ANC is attending to the matter. He added that the Gupta family has relations with many other people in the country...

Residents of Lavender Hill on the Cape Flats in the Western Cape have appealed for more police patrols in the area due to spiraling drug and gang-related crime. A high level police delegation led by National Police minister, Nathi Nhleko, interacted with residents during the launch of a community outreach programme yesterday. Berenice Moss reports....

1. Big story was the significantly higher than expected CPI number pushed by higher food prices
2. Oil trading a little lower on a resurgent dollar but gold not finding cheer

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC has been moving from one scandal to another. Responding to questions at the ANC professionals in Sandton, Ramaphosa admitted that it has been tough going for the organisation. Dealing with the issue of state capture Ramaphosa says the party is facing a defining moment. Senior Political Reporter Angela Bolowana reports...

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC has been moving from one scandal to another. Responding to questions at the ANC professionals in Sandton, Ramaphosa admitted that it has been tough going for the organisation. Dealing with the issue of state capture Ramaphosa says the party is facing a defining moment. Senior Political Reporter Angela Bolowana reports...

The Malaysian government has dispatched a team of investigators to Mossel Bay to recover a piece of debris thought to belong to an airline which vanished two years ago. Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared on March 8, 2014, with 239 people on board while flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. The piece of debris was found by an archaeologist while holidaying in Little Brak River on Monday. Sphiwe Hobasi

1. Asian stocks retreated, after the regional benchmark index closed Tuesday at the highest level since January
2. Global pressures weighed on the local markets yesterday, affecting the Rand's latest strength
3. South African property owners lock in lease increases of 8%