Good Morning, SA | ‘High likelihood’ ANC MP is spying for China | Controversial state pension plan withdrawn

And: Will a jab be compulsory? Health dept says it is 'a matter we're discussing'

View Online Good Morning, SA Today we exclusively reveal that there is a "high likelihood" that ANC MP Xiaomei Havard could be sharing classified information with the Chinese Communist Party. Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu withdrew her department's Green Paper on Comprehensive Social Security and Retirement Reform, which was gazetted two weeks ago and government is still debating mandatory vaccination. SHELDON MORAIS, ASSISTANT EDITOR: BREAKING NEWS EXCLUSIVE | SSA report finds 'high likelihood' ANC MP Xiaomei Havard is spying for China The scoop: A leaked intelligence report has concluded there is a "high likelihood" that ANC MP Xiaomei Havard could be sharing classified information about South Africa with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). What we know: According to the intelligence report, which News24 has seen, the State Security Agency's (SSA) counter-intelligence unit had flagged concerns over Havard's links to China and its impact on national security. What the report said: "On account of details that have emerged from the modus operandi of China and Havard's biography, there is merit in some of the media allegations that she is linked to the UFWD [United Front Work Department]. From a national security perspective, there is a concern over her involvement with China and the potential impact on national security," the report said. Read the full story Lindiwe Zulu withdraws green paper on controversial state pension plan The latest: On Tuesday, Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu withdrew her department's Green Paper on Comprehensive Social Security and Retirement Reform, which was gazetted two weeks ago. Officially: The withdrawal was gazetted late on Tuesday.  What we know: No reason was given, but the latest development follows an outcry after the paper proposed that all South African earners pay up to 12% of their income into a new government-managed investment fund. Read the full story Covid-19: Will a jab be compulsory? Health dept says it is 'a matter we're discussing' The story: With more than enough jabs, but not enough arms to put it in, the government has not yet decided to make vaccination compulsory. What we heard: Health Minister Joe Phaahla told the National Council on Provinces on Tuesday: "Generally, stock levels are no more a challenge for us." The details: The department is confident there is enough vaccine stock for September as well as the necessary capacity to vaccinate people. Read the full story News for You NEWS Local govt elections: ANC withdraws application to electoral court, hours after submitting papers Attorney Ntanga Nkhulu said they were given instructions to withdraw the application, but could not comment on why the decision was taken. 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