It’s Monday, 31 August, and this is News Bite with Gareth Edwards.
TOP STORIES
Retired Justice Sisi Khampepe will continue chairing the TRC Cases Inquiry after the Constitutional Court dismissed the recusal challenge brought by former presidents Jacob Zuma and Thabo Mbeki.
A 37-year-old doctor linked to alleged Tembisa Hospital tender fraud is due in court after being arrested at OR Tambo International Airport. He faces fraud, money-laundering and corruption charges as the Hawks continue a seven-part investigation.
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has apologised after swearing at a resident during a tense service-delivery meeting in Tshepisong. The exchange has renewed questions about leadership and accountability.
SOUTH AFRICA
Motorists face a sharp fuel price increase from Wednesday, with petrol rising by R1.34 a litre and diesel by as much as R3.15 a litre. Higher international oil prices, supply pressure and increased margins and levies are driving the adjustment.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has promised safer communities, better services and a resolution to Hammanskraal’s water crisis. Residents remain frustrated by continuing shortages three years after a cholera outbreak claimed 30 lives.
BUSINESS
South Africa is expected to raise the benchmark used to calculate sugar import duties from $680 to $785 a tonne. Local producers say cheap, subsidised imports have cost the industry billions of rand.
SPORT
South Africa’s Casandra Alexander has won the Women’s Irish Open by three shots, securing her second Ladies European Tour title.
Mamelodi Sundowns beat Golden Arrows 3-2 and advanced on the away-goal rule after a 3-3 aggregate draw. They will meet Orlando Pirates in an MTN8 final rematch.
That’s your News Bite for 31 August. For more, visit enca.com or watch eNCA on DStv 403.