Bus belonging to the Ithalente Two Line Company burnt down in Inanda
A bus belonging to the Ithalente Two Line Company was attacked and burnt down in Inanda North of Durban. Police spokesperson Vincent Mdunge says the bus was on its way to Durban when it was approached by a group of men who are suspected to be local taxi owners. One of the men allegedly threw a petrol bomb at the bus setting it alight.

IFP and the DA file court papers calling for a review of the street renaming process
The Inkatha Freedom Party and Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu Natal, have filed court papers calling for a full review of the street renaming process in Durban. The DA’s caucus leader in the EThekwini Council, John Steenhuizen, says the sheriff will serve municipal authorities with the papers in the next two days. The municipality will then have15 days to file responding papers. Steenhuizen says although they only object to the process and not specific names, more controversial names have been mentioned in the papers.

Case against MDC negotiator remanded
A criminal case involving top MDC negotiator Tendai Biti has been remanded in the Harare High Court to late November. Biti is facing four charges, including one of treason, for allegedly authoring a document the state maintains poses a security risk. Biti is one of the ruling MDC's key negotiators in power-sharing talks with the Zanu-PF. The talks, mediated by President Thabo Mbeki, stalled earlier this month after the parties involved failed to reach an agreement. Biti has been told the state needs more time to gather evidence.  He was arrested upon arrival at Harare International Airport just over two months ago. 

Inflation figures are partly a result of rising power prices
Economists say the inflation figures showing that the price of goods is still going up sharply are partly a result of rising power prices. Statistics South Africa says CPIX figures show the price of goods on the shop shelf went up by 13% between July this year and July last year. It comes after the National Energy Regulator allowed Eskom a 25% price increase.

Lybian authorities have reportedly arrested two hijackers of a passenger Sudanese jet
Lybian authorities have reportedly arrested two hijackers of a passenger Sudanese jet. The airline's manager says the two who claim to be Darfur rebels were taken into custody today. But some officials say authorities are still negotiating with the men. Earlier they released all 87 passengers who were onboard the aircraft but kept the crew captive. They had apparently planned to fly to France after seizing the plane yesterday en route from Darfur to the Sudanese capital Khartoum.

Madiba magic for aspiring soccer stars
Some of the country's aspiring soccer stars have received a personal boost from Nelson Mandela. A team from Bree Primary School in Mayfair near the Johannesburg CBD met Madiba at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Houghton. Mandela congratulated them on winning the Danone Nations Cup and he wished them all the best when they represent South Africa in France next month.  The boys say they want to make sure they bring the trophy back to show him.

IN THE MARKERTS.
The Rand is trading at 7 rands 77 cent to the dollar. 11 .43 to the Euro and 14.33 cents to the pound. Gold is trading at 828 dollars 65 cents a fine ounce. And the spot price of Brend Crude oil is 115 dollars 44 cents a barrel.

TOMORROW’S WEATHERFORECAST 
It will be a fine day becoming partly cloudy. Durban is at a max of 30 degrees.

MAXIMUM TEMPS AROUND KZN
Margate 30
Richards Bay/ Ulundi/ Ladysmith 32
Newcastle 33
PMB 26

Gauteng Health Department probes death of baby in hospital.

The Gauteng Health Department has announced that it is investigating the death of a baby who died during a power failure in Johannesburg's Coronation Hospital this month. Department spokesperson Zanele Mngadi says the hospital's generator kicked in during the entire time the power was off but, failed to switch off after power was restored. Earlier this month, a woman gave birth in a lift after she, the midwife and a porter got stuck in it. According to the Democratic Alliance, more such incidents have been reported since the Gauteng department of public works cancelled its maintenance contract with the hospital in June this year

SACCAWU to march against Woolworth in Durban.

Saccawu will this Friday march in Durban, against the anti-union stance of Woolworths. Saccawu says the KwaZulu-Natal action will be followed by similar protests in Cape Town, scheduled for the following week. Woolworths workers are demanding the beginning of negotiations for a recognition agreement, stop-order facilities and access to company premises to conduct legitimate union business. They say the company continues with its tactics of intimidating of Saccawu members. A protest march through the streets of Johannesburg was held last week. Woolworths says Saccawu has less than 15% representation and they did not believe that to be sufficient.

MDC warns Mugabe to prepare for a rough ride.

Zimbabwe's MDC has warned President Robert Mugabe's Zanu PF is in for a rough ride over the next few months. Mugabe was booed and heckled when he addressed MPs during Parliament's opening session on Tuesday. It's the first time in decades that the Zanu PF is not in the majority. Instead, the MDC is now the main party. The MDC's Eddie Cross says parliamentary proceedings are going to be interesting.

Finance Minister Trevor Manuel yesterday raised his concern about the increases in the number of households in debt. Speaking at a policy debate in Johannesburg on the country's economic future, Manuel urged South Africans to start saving for the future. He said the country should focus on issues like the labour force and job creation. Even though he is concerned about the country’s economy, he remains positive.

Concerns have also been raised that a shortage of skills, high inflation and poverty are painting a bleak economic future for the country. Manuel says while the gap between the rich and the poor cannot be closed overnight, tough decision making is part of the solution.

IN THE MARKETS
Gold is trading at 827 dollars 75 cents a fine ounce The rand is 7.78 to the dollar. R11.44 to the Euro and 14.37 to the Pound. While the spot price of Brent Crud Oil is 113 dollars 90 cents a barrel.

TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST
It’s a fine to partly cloudy day today with light early morning rain.

TEMPRETURES AROUTND THE PROVINCE
Durban/ Richards Bay/ Margate/ 24
Newcastle/ 29
PMB/ Ladysmith/ 27
Ulundi/ 23