A study has found that using a vaginal ring containing an antiretroviral, dapivirine, is safe and effective in protecting women against HIV infection by between 27 and 56%.

National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) spokesperson Luvuyo Mfaku says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has until 5pm on Tuesday to make representations to National Director of Public Prosecutions Shaun Abrahams regarding his fraud charge.

The NPA spokesperson adds that if Abrahams decides not to continue with the case against Magashula and Pillay, Gordhan will not be prosecuted.

Corruption Watch says the Arms Procurement Commission should not be allowed to get away with what it terms its constitutional failures in carrying out its mandate.

Parliament is in contact with new Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane.

Wits university spokesperson Shirona Patel says the university is unaware of the 45 warrants issued by the police to student.

DA shadow minister of Finance David Maynier says the latest allegations against the Gupta family are extremely serious.

Lawyer of the Gupta family, Gert van der Merwe, says those who are making allegations against his clients will be embarrassed when what he terms the truth comes out.

Thuli Madonsela says it was her choice not to release the state capture report on Friday.

Criminal experts say the Public Protector can still release the preliminary State Capture Report by the Gupta family as no court has ruled against it.