The latest data released by Statistics South Africa shows inflation slowed slightly in April. Stats SA says the main drivers behind the headline inflation in April were housing and utilities, miscellaneous goods and services, food and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as transport. This, as salaries data tracked in BankservAfrica's Take-home Pay Index, ticked lower in April 2024. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Independent Economist, Elize Kruger.

The latest data released by Statistics South Africa shows inflation slowed slightly in April. Stats SA says the main drivers behind the headline inflation in April were housing and utilities, miscellaneous goods and services, food and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as transport. This, as salaries data tracked in BankservAfrica's Take-home Pay Index, ticked lower in April 2024. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Independent Economist, Elize Kruger.

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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.

Statistics South Africa figures show inflation slowed slightly from 5.3% in March to 5.2% in April

The leader of the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) and one of the country's longest-serving members of parliament, Kenneth Meshoe says his party has declined to be part of the National Government of Unity. He was speaking earlier to SABC political reporter Natasha Phiri, 

The leader of the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) and one of the country's longest-serving members of parliament, Kenneth Meshoe says his party has declined to be part of the National Government of Unity. He was speaking earlier to SABC political reporter Natasha Phiri,

The first sitting of South Africa's 7th democratic Parliament begins with ANC, DA, IFP & PA Government of National Unity agreement

SA's political parties are continuing Government of National Unity discussions as the first sitting of the National Assembly post the National and Provincial Elections approaches. Parliament is expected to elect both the speakers of parliament tomorrow and nominate a president elect while speakers of and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) will be elected on Saturday. Meanwhile, the ANC has yet to make available details of the proposed Government of National Unity. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Political analyst and chief research specialist in Democracy and Citizenship at the Human Science Research Council and a Research Fellow at the Centre for African Studies at the University of the Free State, Prof Joleen Steyn Kotze

SA's political parties are continuing Government of National Unity discussions as the first sitting of the National Assembly post the National and Provincial Elections approaches. Parliament is expected to elect both the speakers of parliament tomorrow and nominate a president elect while speakers of and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) will be elected on Saturday. Meanwhile, the ANC has yet to make available details of the proposed Government of National Unity. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Political analyst and chief research specialist in Democracy and Citizenship at the Human Science Research Council and a Research Fellow at the Centre for African Studies at the University of the Free State, Prof Joleen Steyn Kotze

SA's political parties continue Government of National Unity discussions as the first sitting of the National Assembly and the NCOP approaches.

The DA's, Alan Winde has been elected as the Premier of the Western Cape for a second term. He received 26 votes during the election for the position in the first sitting of the provincial legislature. The ANC’s Muhammad Khalid Sayed, who was also contesting for the position received 14 votes. Two of the ballots were spoilt. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC reporter Corbin August.

The DA's, Alan Winde has been elected as the Premier of the Western Cape for a second term. He received 26 votes during the election for the position in the first sitting of the provincial legislature. The ANC’s Muhammad Khalid Sayed, who was also contesting for the position received 14 votes. Two of the ballots were spoilt. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC reporter Corbin August.

Statistics South Africa figures show inflation slowed slightly from 5.3% in March to 5.2% in April

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