Khomotso Phahlane had been on suspension since 2017 and was charged with fraud in connection with a police tender.

This brings the total number of persons employed in the formal non-agricultural sector in South Africa to 10.2 million.

The African Development Bank said that reduced travel and limitations on cross-border operatives enforced during the COVID-19 epidemic were therefore bound to have a telling effect on the southern Africa region, which accounts for over 45% of Africa's travel and tourism industry.

Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said that the bank would continue to monitor growth, inflation and other economic data before deciding on the direction of the repo rate in the future.

With the repo rate being cut by another 25 basis points, prospective home owners are now looking at their options as houses become more affordable.

On Thursday, the Reserve Bank governor announced that the repo rate was being lowered by 25 basis points.

The South African Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee had already cut the repo rate by 275 basis points this year to try and counter the effects of negative growth due to COVID-19.

Eyewitness News has received complaints of metal railway lines, overhead cables, and other items being taken from local stations and lines.

Gauteng Safety and Security chairperson Mapiti Matsena was killed last week while he was with his family at their Doornpoort home.

Speaking during a media briefing by the economic cluster on Thursday, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said there had been cordial discussions between the industry and government.

The agency has cut its growth forecasts for emerging markets, predicting a 4.7% slump on average this year due to the coronavirus.

The provincial executive committee met over the weekend but spokesperson Thabo Masebe said that it did not discuss the prospect of Gauteng moving back to a hard lockdown.

The suspect could not be arrested a few weeks ago as he was in quarantine amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

A team from the office of Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku visited the family on Thursday and gave an assurance that they would find out exactly what happened.

Following an African National Congress (ANC) national executive committee (NEC) meeting, the party said that if conditions were not conducive for local government elections next year, there would need to be consultation with all political parties.

Restaurants, casinos and conference centres will reopen but under certain conditions, including all present COVID-19 protocols.

At a briefing on Friday evening, the Tourism Minister said all COVID-19 protocols must be followed, with some extra directions especially when sitting down for a meal at a restaurant.