South Africa's economy has grown by a modest zero-point-five percent in the first quarter of 2026 from zero-point-four percent in last quarter of 2025. The latest data released by Statistics South Africa shows that Gross Domestic Product was supported by increased output in the agriculture, finance, trade, transport and the mining sectors contributed positively to the economy in the first quarter of the year. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to  KPMG Economist, Frank Blackmore 

South Africa's economy has grown by a modest zero-point-five percent in the first quarter of 2026 from zero-point-four percent in last quarter of 2025. The latest data released by Statistics South Africa shows that Gross Domestic Product was supported by increased output in the agriculture, finance, trade, transport and the mining sectors contributed positively to the economy in the first quarter of the year. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to &nbsp;KPMG Economist, Frank Blackmore&nbsp;

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News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm. 

News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm.

Economists say GDP growth is a positive outcome.  

Witness I testifying off camera at the Madlanga Commission has revealed a previously undisclosed two-year stay at a property linked to alleged underworld kingpin Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, saying it followed a violent attack he suffered in which he was injured and his state firearm stolen. He maintains he had no direct dealings with Matlala, insisting the arrangement was facilitated through Captain Zungu. Witness I is back today at the commission to continue his testimony relating to the Aeroton drug bust in the south of Johannesburg. The drug bust took place in Aeroton in 2021, where more than 700 kilograms of drugs were seized.

Witness I testifying off camera at the Madlanga Commission has revealed a previously undisclosed two-year stay at a property linked to alleged underworld kingpin Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, saying it followed a violent attack he suffered in which he was injured and his state firearm stolen. He maintains he had no direct dealings with Matlala, insisting the arrangement was facilitated through Captain Zungu. Witness I is back today at the commission to continue his testimony relating to the Aeroton drug bust in the south of Johannesburg. The drug bust took place in Aeroton in 2021, where more than 700 kilograms of drugs were seized.

Witness I reveals two-year stay at Vusumuzi Matlala-linked property

Parliament's Portfolio Committees on Transport and Home Affairs have expressed shock at the widespread abuse of Traffic Register Numbers, or TRNs, allegedly by criminal syndicates. MPs heard that around one million TRN applications may have been supported by fraudulent documents. The committees say the system has been exploited to open bank accounts, purchase vehicles and bypass immigration controls. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the Chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Transport  Donald Selamolela.

Parliament's Portfolio Committees on Transport and Home Affairs have expressed shock at the widespread abuse of Traffic Register Numbers, or TRNs, allegedly by criminal syndicates. MPs heard that around one million TRN applications may have been supported by fraudulent documents. The committees say the system has been exploited to open bank accounts, purchase vehicles and bypass immigration controls. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the Chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Transport&nbsp; Donald Selamolela.

Transport Committee warns of TRN abuse risks

Residents of the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, suspect illegal mining to be behind last night's mass shooting. Twelve people were killed and nine others wounded after a group of men randomly opened fire in the informal settlement. The more than ten suspects then fled the scene in a taxi. Gauteng Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni investigators are following strong leads, despite the lack of arrests.Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Chairperson of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety, Dr Bandile Masuku.

Residents of the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, suspect illegal mining to be behind last night's mass shooting. Twelve people were killed and nine others wounded after a group of men randomly opened fire in the informal settlement. The more than ten suspects then fled the scene in a taxi. Gauteng Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni investigators are following strong leads, despite the lack of arrests.Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Chairperson of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety, Dr Bandile Masuku.

Economists say GDP growth is a positive outcome.

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