The Democratic Alliance has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire other ministers and deputy ministers implicated in corruption within the next 48 hours. It follows the president's decision to fire of Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition for travelling overseas without permission. The suspended Road Accident Fund CEO, Collins Letsoalo, has approached the Pretoria High Court in an attempt to overturn his suspension and resume his duties. Letsoalo's court bid comes amid controversy with the RAF board having placed him on special leave in May amid corruption allegations.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says his country will respect the ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump if Israel does the same. Meanwhile, President Cyril Ramaphosa called on the United States, Israel, and Iran to give the United Nations the opportunity and space to lead on the peaceful resolution of the matters of dispute. MK Party, national spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela has threatened to take legal action against his former secretary general, Floyd Shivambu. Shivambu accused Ndhlela of drug use in a scathing attack on the party's leadership.

Floyd Shivambu says he's not bothered about the possibility of his membership being terminated by the Umkhonto we Sizwe party, following his announcement to hold a consultation process on whether to start a political party. Minister of Finance, Enoch Gordongwana has emphasised the need to prioritise public funding for political parties. The minister was speaking at the IEC political funding symposium in Durban. The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has expressed concern that it was misled by Minister, Nobuhle Nkabane about the composition of the panel responsible for recommending appointments to the boards of Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has observed a day of mourning following the death of 92 people in the devastating floods in the Mthatha area last week. 

A year ago, the Government of National Unity was formed, for some, this ushered in a new era in South African politics, while there were some skeptics. It's not just the unity of the GNU that was under the microscope, but also the size of its cabinet. It's been 49 years since the uprisings on the 16th of June 1976. This is when the youth in Soweto marched in protest against the compulsory introduction of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction in their schools. Much has changed since then, but struggles for young people remain.

The devastating floods in the province have claimed more than 67 lives. This is one of the painful tragedies to hit the province in recent years. Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has assured South Africans that the current COVID-19 variant, reported to be circulating in 22 countries, is not a cause for concern. The first group of South African National Defense Force troops is set to return from their DRC deployment tomorrow. The troops have been deployed as part of the Southern African Development Community Mission in the DRC.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that a national convention will take place on the 15th of August this year. Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister, Sihle Zikalala has refuted claims of involvement in the controversial 45-million-rand Independent Development Trust lease. DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga says the provincial leadership is yet to discuss Helen Zille's potential candidacy for Johannesburg mayor. The office of the deputy president, Paul Mashatile has denied the mis-use and extravagant spend of state funds in his international travels.

Deputy National Commissioner on Crime Major General Shadrack Sibiya says Gauteng has a concerning crisis of kidnappings on the "bomb squad." On illegal mining, Sibiya says illegal mining is a priority for SAPS. He says foreign illegal miners who are deported later come back into the country. City of Joburg Mayor says the"Bomb Squad" will assist in reducing the impact of rime and grime in the city. Dada says illegal mining is affecting the water and electricity infrastructure. COO at the office of the Public Protector, Advocate Nelisiwe Nkabinde, the police have revised their training programs to make them gender sensitive. Police have committed to a 5-year plan to produce victim-friendly roles.

The NPA says the prosecution is preparing to challenge the decision taken by the Free State High Court in the trial within a trial of the 255-million-rand asbestos roof removal case. Judge Phillip Loubser ruled in favour of accused number 17, Moroadi Cholota. The MK Party leadership has decided to redeploy its Secretary General, Floyd Shivambu, to Parliament. The party made the announcement at its media briefing in Durban today. There are fears that South Africa is on the brink of a full-blown water crisis. Across the country, residents are facing dry taps and unreliable supplies.