The public hearings by the National Energy Regulator, NERSA into Eskom's application to increase tariffs by more than 16 percent were held at Gallagher Estate in Gauteng today. The utility says it is applying for this increase, bearing in mind that consumers are hard pressed. It maintains that it is sensitive to the current socio-economic challenges and the increase will help it meet its financial obligations. During the hearings, several protesters outside the venue expressed their displeasure over the proposed tariff increase. MorafeTabane has more on this

The Constitutional Court case looking into the powers of the Public Protector is set to go ahead next Tuesday. President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday proposed how he might go about paying back part of the money for non-security related features to his Nkandla home. The Constitutional Court responded by saying that the parties should decide the issue among themselves. But such an agreement seems unlikely. Senior Constitutional Court Reporter, Candice Nolan has the details

The eThekwini Municipality may soon be forced to revisit its practice of grave sharing if the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities, disapproves it. The issue came under the spotlight at the Commission's recent sitting in Durban. Legal experts say the body has every right to force the municipality to urgently reconsider this. Minoshni Pillay reports.

COSATU says it is gearing up for a must win battle. The federation is going ahead with their fight for the new pension tax laws to be scrapped. The labour federation held a special Central Executive Committee meeting to map out a way forward with just three months to go before the law comes into effect. The new laws limit workers to withdrawing a third of their pension as a lump sum upon retirement, with the rest invested annuities to pay a monthly allowance. Senior Political reporter Amos Phago was there

Zimbabwe's Central Bank has unveiled a draft of measures aimed at tightening exchange controls and keeping money in the formal banking sector. The country's Reserve Bank Governor John Manguya says Zimbabwe lost close to two billion US dollars or 160 billion rand - in externalization of funds in 2015. He tabled his 2016 monetary policy yesterday. Shinga Nyoka reports....

Moody’s Investor Services indicates that the GDP low growth prospects is credit negative. What does this mean and what would be the impact if any and can professionals play their part in curbing the scourge of unemployed graduates.

Adriana Marais is preparing herself for a one-way trip to Mars. She has been short-listed for the Mars One project. If selected, she will see her dream of travelling to the Red Planet fulfilled in 2026. Marais, who is a theoretical physicist and member of the Quantum Research Group, says her fascination with living on another planet started at a young age. She joins us on the line now to tell us more.

Suspended Police Commissioner, Riya Phiyega, claims there's a high-level conspiracy to discredit her. She was responding to police watchdog-Independent Police Investigative Directorate's recommendation to Parliament, that she should be criminally charged. This for allegedly withholding information from the Farlam Commission probing the 2012 Marikana shootings. Phiyega says she will fight to clear her name. Amos Phago reports

Presidential spokesperson Bongani Majola says no steps will be taken agains Zille for leaking the confidential information.

The Presidency says it not impressed with Western Cape Premier Helen Zille for disclosing confidential information. Helen Zille speaks to Sakina Kamwendo about the alleged leak