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United Nations data shows that Zimbabwe has the highest if not the best ratio of school books per student. An achievement that has come despite incredible odds and often controversial methods used by private citizens to make sure children stay in school. Shingai Nyoka reports

The taxi strike in Durban is set to continue as taxi bosses and Government officials failed to reach an agreement in a meeting which lasted late into yesterday evening(Wednesday). Taxi operators in the city downed tools on Monday leaving thousands of commuters stranded. They demand that hundreds of their mini-buses impounded by the municipality be released. However, the municipality isn't prepared to release the vehicles. Political parties have also weighed-in on the strike. Mbuso Mkhize reports

As many as 11-million Volkswagen vehicles may be recalled globally. The vehicle manufacturer has been implicated in an international scandal relating to falsifying the emissions data of its diesel engines to mislead vehicle pollution regulators. Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn has reportedly apologized for the carmaker's dishonourable dealings in the United States and pledged full co-operation with the authorities. Bongi Gwala speaks to Acting General Manager for the Automotive Division at National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Temba Kaula.

Executive Chairperson of Mmakau Mining Bridgette Radebe says they welcome the move to reshuffle minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi as he has interests in minning industry.

Newly-appointed Mineral Resources Minister, Mosebenzi Zwane, will be sworn in as a member of cabinet this afternoon at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. President Jacob Zuma last night announced a cabinet reshuffle. Advocate Ngoako Ramatlhodi has been moved to the Public Service and Administration Department after Collins Chabane and his two protectors were killed in a crash in March.for reaction Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Bridgette Radebe

1. Global Selloff Deepens as China Flash PMI Affirms Slowdown Fears
2. The commodity and currency battle continues as the Euro struggles against major peers
3. Unbundling the cost of the VW scandal

South Africa will introduce a special permit for Basotho living, working or studying here from 2016. Home affairs minister Malusi Gigaba announced the Lesotho special dispensation - a much awaited outcome - at the conclusion of two days of talks with his Lesotho counterpart Lekhetho Rakuoane. Nthakoana Ngatane reports

Economists expect the Reserve Bank to continue its balancing act between managing the risk to growth and threats of rising inflation. The six-member monetary policy committee will deliver its interest rate decision after three days of deliberations. It's widely expected that most members of the MPC would prefer rates to remain unchanged at six percent for now. Tshepo Mongoai reports…

Newly-appointed Mineral Resources Minister, Mosebenzi Zwane, will be sworn in as a member of cabinet this afternoon at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. President Jacob Zuma last night announced a cabinet reshuffle. Advocate Ngoako Ramatlhodi has been moved to the Public Service and Administration Department after Collins Chabane and his two protectors were killed in a crash in March. Zwane is an ANC Member of Parliament and former Free State Agriculture, Economic Development and tourism MEC. To unpack this Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Policy and Political analyst from UNISA, Prof Somadoda Fikeni...

Political parties in Parliament say the decision to establish a board of inquiry to determine the fitness of National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega to hold office, was long overdue. The announcement by the Presidency of a board of inquiry into Phiyega's fitness to hold office follows recommendations by the Farlam commission that looked into the deaths of 44 people, 34 of them miners, at Marikana in 2012. Phiyega has until Monday to make representations on why she should not be suspended pending the outcome of the inquiry. Zalene Merrington reports..