Domestic

At least 18 witnesses have been called to testify in the state’s court case into Thabo Bester’s escape, the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court heard on Tuesday.

Democratic Alliance leader, John Steenhuisen, says their lawyers are drafting a letter to former President Jacob Zuma, to call on him to voluntarily surrender for arrest.

Embattled power utility Eskom said Stage 6 load shedding would continue to be implemented throughout the weekend to enable it to replenish emergency reserves used up earlier in the week.

Police said two truck drivers have been arrested as part of investigations into a series of arson attacks targeting the trucking industry in several provinces.

The National Consumer Commission has called on people in possession of Mainstay and Terra Firma multi-hinge aluminium ladders, Model JC 403, 150 kg, to immediately stop using them and to return the products to the point of purchase for a refund.

Suspended Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, has suffered another legal blow from the Constitutional Court over her suspension.

Demerit points for road traffic infringements are set to become a major feature in the lives of South African motorists.

Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee searching for a new Public Protector said it had received 53 nominations and 17 applications for appointment as the new PP.

Police Minister, Bheki Cele, said 12 people of interest have been identified in relation to the recent spate of attacks and torching of 21 trucks in three provinces.