* Talks between the ANC and the DA on the composition of a Government of National Unity remain deadlocked.

* It's emerged that ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has penned a scathing letter to DA Leader John Steenhuisen, accusing him of shifting the goalposts in negotiations over cabinet positions. In the letter, Ramaphosa informed Steenhuisen that they found an earlier letter by DA Federal Chairperson Helen Zille to be offensive, condescending, and inconsistent with the Constitution.

* Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul has reduced the number of departments in the province from ten to seven. His Executive Council is made up of four women MECs and three men.

* In international news, U.S. President Joe Biden struggled in last night's first Presidential Debate, stumbling at times and losing his train of thought. He faced off against former President and Republican presumptive nominee Donald Trump, who seemed more comfortable during the debate and can expect some momentum after Biden's shaky performance.

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