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Update as at 16h50 SAST
German Tourists Return Home After One Killed In Mpumalanga Attack
The German nationals who were attacked near Kruger National Park on Monday have cut their trip short and would leave the country today. One member of the party was shot and killed on Monday, News24 reports. The attack has been condemned by Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu. Police Minister Bheki Cele and his deputy will be visiting the crime scene today.
SATAWU Members May Go On Strike Monday
The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) may embark on a protected strike on Monday October 10, 2022 if a revised 4% offer taken to its members, is rejected. The union's Amanda Tshemese said: "Today our members will convene throughout the country and by tomorrow we will know if we'll continue with the strike or not, through the mandate of the workers." She said that they would not back down, Eye Witness News reports. Meanwhile the United National Transport Union (UNTU) has said it is already planning to strike on Thursday.
It's Official, Panyaza Lesufi Will Be New Gauteng Premier
Gauteng's MEC for Education Panyaza Lesufi will take over the reins from David Makhura, as premier. President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed confidence in Lesufi, who is the ANC's Gauteng chairperson, saying he believes the MEC is the perfect candidate to lead the country's economic hub.
Jet Fuel Shortage at Cape Town Airport - International Travellers Urged to Arrive Up to Fours Early
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) says it has managed to increase jet fuel reserves at Cape Town International Airport (CTIA), and is confident that flight movements will continue as per schedule, IOL reports. ACSA previously said it received a report from fuel suppliers signalling further delays in the delivery of jet fuel to CTIA. However, ACSA has since announced that the vessel carrying jet fuel had docked. The jet fuel will be pumped into the refinery, after testing. CTIA now has 4.5 days of fuel reserves.
New Smoking Laws On The Way
The Health Department has gazetted details of the Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill. Once this bill becomes law, smoking in a public indoor area will be outlawed, as will smoking at home or in a car while in the presence of a non-smoker or child, eNCA reports.
Minerals Minister Says Africa Has Enough Natural Resources
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Africa has the natural resources, like gas and oil, to sustain itself and can also provide it to the rest of the world. It's only problem is leadership, Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe said at the Africa Oil Week conference in Cape Town yesterday, Eye Witness News reports. The minister said that the EU's decision to stop importing gas from Russia was an opportunity for Africa to earn her income through exports into Europe. Minister Mantashe addressed the more than 1,000 delegates from over 80 countries on how oil and gas is being an enabler for better coordination on the continent. This comes amid preparation for the COP27 climate talks where calls to move away from fossil fuels such as oil and gas will take centre stage.
