Some economists are optimistic that there are strong grounds for rating agency Standard and Poor's to keep South Africa's credit rating at triple 'B' minus with a negative outlook this Friday. Last Friday, Fitch kept the credit score one notch above junk status but changed the country's outlook from stable to negative. It has warned that political risks could hurt South Africa's economic growth. Nedbank’s head of strategic research, Mohammed Nalla.

Former Cuban President Fidel Castro, who has died at the age of 90, was one of the world's longest ruling political leaders. Castro seized control of the largest Caribbean island in 1959 after waging a two-year guerrilla war against the Batista regime. After almost half a century, he unexpectedly handed over power to his younger brother, Raul, at the beginning of 2008 due to his deteriorating health. Castro evoked extreme emotions worldwide, including in South Africa. He was idolised as a champion of social justice and also despised as a ruthless dictator. Angie Kapelianis compiled this obituary of the man known simply as 'Fidel' or 'The Commander'.

Tributes and messages of condolences are pouring in following the death of the former Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro. Castro died on Saturday morning at 05h30, South African time in Havana.
He was 90. Castro was in poor health since an intestinal ailment in 2006. He took in a 1959 revolution and ruled Cuba for 49 years with a mix of charisma and iron will, creating a one-party state and becoming a central figure in the Cold War. South African Communist Party leader General Secretary, Blade Nzimande says South Africa will be eternally grateful to Fidel Castro for his humanity and solidarity.

Eskom spokesperson Khulu Phasiwe says they have received a guarantee from the Zimbabwean government that the money will be paid.

The Fees Commission says it's yet to make a determination on whether free education is feasible at universities.

Presidential Spokesperson Zizi Kodwa says print media remains massively un-transformed.

United States President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination to be his next United Nations Ambassador has received a cautiously optimistic response from diplomats at the world body.

Home Affairs DG Mkhuseli Apleni speaks on the efforts the department has made to curb corruption at border posts and also touches on the systems being implemented in other areas to combat rampant corruption.

The South African National Space Agency (Sansa) has developed a risk map application aimed at giving early warning to the public of possible flooding.

Political Analyst, Dumisani Hlophe says the African National Congress (ANC) veterans do not have power to convince the ruling party to have President Jacob Zuma step down.