Officials at the Army Infantry School in Oudtshoorn might face disciplinary action or suspension over the physical abuse of recruits, says a report.

A report says the defence force will buy new presidential jets and planes as soon as possible to, according to the minister, save some of the millions spent each week on chartering aircraft.

IMF chief Christine Lagarde has avoided charges but has been named an "assisted witness" after French prosecutors grilled her over a state payout to a disgraced tycoon when she was finance minister.