The official estimate of SA’s maize crop was ”over-optimistic” and may render the country unable to meet domestic demand.
President Thabo Mbeki is expected to throw his weight behind those opposing unilateral United States military action against Iraq when he addresses the United Nations this week.
The way proceeds from the Lotto are being distributed leaves much to be desired, Social Development Minister Zola Skweyiya said on Tuesday.
The prime interest rate will remain steady at 17 percent after the SA Reserve Bank opted not to adjust the repo rate on Thursday.
Two lawyers and five others were arrested in Gauteng on Tuesday for allegedly running an investment scam that promised ”the black empowerment opportunity of a lifetime.”