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BULLETIN 13 June 1 pm

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In this bulletin:

# The African Transformation Movement criticises president Ramaphosa’s court bid to halt the impeachment process amid the review of the report
# Action Society warns police reforms could fail without stronger investigative capacity
# And road running: The defending champion Tete Dijana targets back-to-back comrades victory

# The African Transformation Movement Member of Parliament Vuyo Zungula has criticised president Cyril Ramaphosa’s urgent court application to halt Parliament’s impeachment process linked to the Phala Phala scandal. Speaking to SABC News, Zungula says it is disappointing that the president appears unwilling to be held accountable, despite previously indicating he would subject himself to parliamentary processes. He argues that Ramaphosa’s legal challenge undermines Parliament’s oversight role:

# Action Society welcomes proposed reforms in the South African Police Service Amendment Bill, including measures such as lifestyle audits, integrity testing and stronger accountability systems. However, the organisation warns that reforms will only be meaningful if they lead to better policing outcomes, including more solved cases, successful prosecutions and improved safety for communities. Action Society’s Juanita du Preez says South Africa’s main problem is not a lack of laws, but poor implementation:

# Acting National Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane has praised regional law enforcement cooperation following the arrest of a third suspect linked to the murder of a couple in the Kruger National Park last month. The 26-year-old Mozambican national was arrested in Zimbabwe after fleeing across the border. Two suspects and the couple’s stolen vehicle were previously recovered in Mozambique. Police national spokesperson Athlenda Mathe praised the effectiveness of cross-border policing partnerships:

# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says Eskom’s process to cut electricity to the City of Johannesburg is still active despite reports that a settlement had been reached. The power utility has confirmed it’s continuing with its legal process over unpaid debt and has already disconnected some streetlights, with plans to proceed with possible wider cuts in July. OUTA’s Julius Kleynhans says any power interruption would have serious consequences for Johannesburg’s economy and essential services:

# Cricket: England made a flying start to the Women’s T20 World Cup as Danni Wyatt-Hodge’s blistering century inspired an 87-run victory over Sri Lanka on Friday. Wyatt-Hodge, whose wife Georgie gave birth to their daughter Daisy last month, celebrated becoming a parent with a superb innings of 105 not out in just 62 balls at Edgbaston. It was only England’s fifth women’s T20 hundred, and Wyatt-Hodge has three of them. She propelled the hosts to 219 for 1, their highest-ever score in the tournament. Sri Lanka never looked like overhauling England and subsided to 132 all out in a one-sided tournament opener.

# And finally road running: Defending Comrades Marathon champion Tete Dijana is focused on retaining his title when approximately 22-thousand runners tackle the 50th up-run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg on Sunday. Speaking in Durban, Dijana said winning begins with preparation and mental strength developed during training. Fellow contender Edward Mothibi says he remains focused on achieving his goals despite the challenges of race day. Both athletes emphasised patience, strategy and adaptability ahead of the ultimate human race.

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