Corruption busters still cash-strapped, but DOJ in talks with Treasury about private funding

While fighting corruption and fraud remains a part of the Department of Justice's "core mandate", Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola conceded that key corruption-fighting institution the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) "is really financially constrained". Source

Report on EFF's attack on Gordhan referred to Parliament sub-committee

After considering the referral by the Speaker, the sub-committee must report its findings and recommendations to the rules committee within 10 working days. The rules committee will, based on the report of the subcommittee, determine the appropriate course of action. Source

Teen discovers body of baby in pit toilet, mom arrested

A concealment of birth case is being investigated by the Free State police after a baby's body was found dumped in a pit toilet. Source

Solidarity slams Unisa's affirmative action plan, wants Labour department to intervene

The trade union argues that the promotion criteria raises an insurmountable obstacle for all individuals not from the designated group and has asked that Unisa revisit the decision and that the Department of Labour intervene in this "contravention of the Employment Equity Act". Source

MKMVA rejects Zuma spy claims on Nyanda, Ramatlhodi

Jacob Zuma made the allegations during his testimony at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry on Monday. Source

Didiza wants to engage land owners on government's land reform plans

Opposition MPs agreed that the restitution process should be concluded urgently and that land reform was a priority. However, they disagree on how this should be achieved. Source

Vivendi's Canal+ acquires African film studio ROK

Lagos-based ROK, which announced the deal on Monday, owns a large library of films and animation series in Nigeria and produces movies and TV series. Source

Macsteel enables B2B e-commerce platform

A first for the steel sector, Macsteel has launched an e-commerce B2B platform to sell steel online. Source

Nigeria's state oil firm awards oil-for-fuel swap deals

A total of 15 groupings, with at least 34 companies in total, received award letters, four sources with knowledge of the deals said. Source

13 killed in Nigeria building collapse

Thirteen people in central Nigeria died after a three-storey residential building collapsed after torrential rain, emergency workers say. Source

South Africa: Legendary Musician Johnny Clegg Dies

[allAfrica] Cape Town -South African music legend Johnny Clegg has died, aged 66. Clegg, described as one of the country's most celebrated sons, was suffering from pancreatic cancer since 2015. Source

Congo-Kinshasa: Why the Ntaganda Judgment Shows That the ICC Has Found Its Footing

[The Conversation Africa] In early July the International Criminal Court (ICC) convicted Congolese warlord Bosco Ntaganda of war crimes, torture, and sexual slavery. Nicknamed "Terminator", the 46-year-old is the first person to be convicted of sexual slavery by the ICC. He is only the fourth person convicted for international crimes by the ICC since its creation in 2002. Source

Hammer throw world champ Wlodarczyk to skip Doha games

Polish Olympic hammer champion Anita Wlodarczyk will not defend her world title later this year after undergoing knee surgery and will target the 2020 Tokyo Games Source

Dobson acknowledges WP attack must improve

Western Province coach John Dobson was disappointed with the lack of opportunities created in their Currie Cup victory over the Blue Bulls. Source

Arsenal director admits fans' criticism hurts

Arsenal director Josh Kroenke admits criticism from furious fans has been "hard to take", but he insists the club's owners will stick to their guns. Source

EOH board rocked by multiple resignations

EOH has announced the resignations of three of its directors - Zunaid Mayet, Rob Godlonton and Pumeza Bam. Source

Facebook’s big Libra launch 'only fanned the flames' for critics

Congress holding hearings on Facebook’s plan for a possible digital coin suggests that the high-profile debut for Libra was likely a public relations effort gone bad. Source

Trump’s angry at Twitter, but not enough to quit tweeting

Donald Trump’s frustration with social media companies including Twitter Inc. only goes so far: aides say he has no intention, at least right now, to stop tweeting. Source

Daphne Caruana Galizia: Malta journalist's murder suspects to stand trial

Prosecutors issue a bill of indictment against three men held in 2017 over Daphne Caruana Galizia's death. Source

Inside Iran: Are Tehran's poorest paying the price?

US imposed sanctions are crippling the economy, making food and medicines unaffordable. Source

Apollo 11: 'They'd never had a woman engineer'

JoAnn Morgan tells the BBC about her role at the launch of the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon. Source

SA vehicle sales: Opel creeping back in to the hearts of South Africans

'Numbers have slowly started to pick up and month by month Opel has seen in excess of 100 units of its new vehicles, a sign that South Africans still loves the brand' writes Janine Van der Post. Source

SA motor industry: 'Quality of workshops under scrutiny'

“There is no longer a divide between what a dealership can offer you and what an independent workshop can,” says Dewald Ranft. Source

3 ways to avoid your vehicle being car-jammed

A large part of car-jacking can be attributed to the use of signal jamming devices, which is becoming more prevalent in leaving motorists vulnerable to theft. Here are some tips to help mitigate falling prey to this vehicle crime. Source

Do seasoned sportspeople recover from concussions faster than others?

Researchers found that kids who are seasoned sport players seem to recover from concussions faster than others? Source

Fitness in middle age cuts men's odds for lung disease later

The findings of a new study suggest that physical activity should be encouraged in adults in order 'to delay development, progression and death from COPD'. Source

Stellenbosch University proposes renewed medical curriculum focusing on 'disease burden and realities of South Africans'

Proposals for a renewed MBChB curriculum at Stellenbosch University involve a new approach to medicine that will be socially accountable and tailored to the needs of South Africans. Source