September, 19 2016.
For Creamer Media in Johannesburg, I’m Thabi Madiba.

Making headlines:
Zuma must fly SAA permanently says Cope
Nzimande to release recommendations on university fee hikes
And,most parties co-operating with Madonsela's state capture probe

President Jacob Zuma must continue to use South African Airways for his international flights, as doing so would cut unnecessary costs, the Congress of the People said.

Cope welcomed the news that Zuma flew SAA to the US on Saturday, and congratulated the president for promoting the state-owned airline.

The Presidency earlier in the week denied claims that Zuma preferred using chartered planes instead of the South African Air Force fleet.

In 2015, Zuma faced intense criticism following reports that R4-billion would be spent on acquiring a new plane for him and his entourage.

Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande is expected to release his recommendations today on fee adjustments for universities and colleges.

This comes as the University of Cape Town suspended the academic programme amid threats of protest action.

For several weeks, fee increment increases have been at the vortex of violent upheaval at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, during which time a prized law library was torched.

The briefing by Nzimande follows the Council on Higher Education report for 2017 fee adjustments, as well as his “ongoing consultations with key stakeholders”.

Public Protector Thuli Madonsela's probe into alleged state capture is "proceeding", Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane said on Sunday.

Maimane said in a statement on Sunday that Madonsela had responded to a letter he wrote to her in August requesting progress on the report.

He said it was an important announcement from the Public Protector.

Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe said earlier this week that Cabinet would co-operate with what will be Madonsela's last high-profile report before she leaves office in mid-October.

 

Also making headlines:
Trollip bans business and 1st class trips for Nelson Mandela Bay officials
And, dozens killed in Central African Republic massacre

 

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