Former president Jacob Zuma “accepted gratification” from controversial state contractor Bosasa, which “held and sought to obtain contracts with government”.

If state capture commission chairperson Raymond Zondo gets his way, "abuse of power" will become a criminal offence that carries with it a maximum penalty of R200m or 20 years in prison.

Acting chief justice Raymond Zondo says a board must be established to identify, select and recruit capable leaders for SOE boards and in top positions because the executive has shown its inability to do so.

Former president Jacob Zuma was involved in colluding with the private sector to water down Sars' ability to function optimally, the state capture commission report says.

"The ultimate responsibility for leading the fight against corruption in public procurement cannot again be left to a government department or be subject to ministerial control," says state capture commission chair Raymond Zondo.

Flags will fly at half-mast across SA and at diplomatic missions overseas following the death of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu on Sunday, with funeral details to come in the next few days.

Top SA scientists slam the global travel bans, saying they were not only ineffective but did significantly more harm than good.

It was a narrow escape for wildlife guide students on Sunday when a bull elephant in musk charged their vehicle.

"It will be necessary to take some precautions. As to exactly what nature and to what extent, that is to be discussed," said health minister Dr Joseph Phaahla.

Early indications are that the Covid-19 vaccines are effective against the new variant, ministerial advisory committee member Prof Ian Sanne said.