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BULLETIN 30 June 6 pm

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In this bulletin:

# March and March reads out hardline immigration demands at Constitution Hill
# The KZN head of the Hawks, Lesetja Senona, resigns with immediate effect
# And, Cosatu calls for stronger financial controls, as Gauteng Education uncovers 41 cases of alleged corruption in schools

# March and March has vowed to continue with demonstrations against undocumented migrants. Handing over its memorandum at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg, the anti-illegal migration group called for stricter border enforcement, mass deportations, tighter visa controls, and tougher penalties for those employing or housing undocumented migrants. Meanwhile, addressing marchers in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, the group’s leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma said illegal immigration is straining public services, contributing to unemployment and increasing crime:

# KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Lesetja Senona has resigned with immediate effect, amid ongoing scrutiny linked to testimony at the Madlanga commission of Inquiry into alleged corruption and interference within the criminal justice system. Senona had faced questions during the commission about his alleged links to controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and other claims, and maintains his innocence. He had led the Hawks since 2020, and his departure leaves the province without a permanent provincial head.

Meanwhile, the suspended deputy Crime Intelligence head Feroz Khan’s legal team says Khan had repeatedly raised concerns about his personal safety in affidavits and during consultations ahead of his planned appearance before the Madlanga commission. This comes after Khan was shot in Houghton on Sunday night in a targeted ambush. According to his lawyers, the concerns were documented in both court papers and commission-related preparations, underscoring warnings made before the attack. Khan remains in a critical condition in hospital as investigations continue.

# Union federation Cosatu in Gauteng has called on the provincial Education Department to implement stronger financial controls and governance systems in schools to prevent future abuse. This comes as the department has uncovered at least 41 cases of alleged corruption, maladministration and fraud in various schools across the province. Cosatu provincial chairperson, Amos Monyela, says the criminal conduct of a few individuals must not tarnish the reputation of thousands of honest public servants who work tirelessly to build a better education system:

# Soccer: Democratic Republic of Congo forward, Yoane Wissa, says they are relishing their round of 32 World Cup clash with England tomorrow. The Leopards had to navigate 13 qualifiers, a pre-tournament quarantine due to an Ebola outbreak, and the instability caused by decades of conflict. The DRC is participating in the tournament for the first time in 52 years. Wissa says they have reached the knockout stage on merit:

# And the financial indicators: The dollar trades at 16-rand-38-cents against the rand and the euro at 18-rand-69-cents. One British pound costs 21-rand-69-cents and Bitcoin trades at 58-thousand-661-dollars. Gold sells at four-thousand-48-dollars-68-cents a fine ounce and Brent crude oil is quoted at 74-dollars-5-cents a barrel.

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