* The National Prosecuting Authority says it has made progress in dealing with cases of corruption in the country - with about seven-hundred government officials convicted for corruption in the last five.

* Phase five of the Expanded Public Works Programme - which will unveil more work opportunities that will benefit women, young people and poor households has been launched - this as the programme celebrates its 20th anniversary.

* And in sport - Gauteng netball giants, the Jaguars and Golden Fireballs, are all set for the start of the much anticipated Telkom Netball League in Johannesburg on Friday.

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