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BULLETIN 9 August 9 am

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In this bulletin:

# The deputy minister of Justice calls for action against gender-based violence
# Team South Africa has so far won eight medals so far at the World U-20 Athletic Championships
# And Rugby: the Springbok women trounces Fiji in their first test

# Justice and Constitutional Development deputy minister Andries Nel says ending gender-based violence requires translating policy into practical protection and accountability. Speaking at the South African Chapter of the International Association of Women Judges Annual General Conference in Bloemfontein, Nel highlighted the importance of policy to protection that advances accountability, justice, and systemic reform to end gender-based violence. Nel emphasised stronger victim-centred justice measures and coordinated action, including Sexual Offences Courts and Thuthuzela Care Centres to ensure survivors experience justice with dignity and protection. 

# The government has condemned the killing of two anti-Gang Unit officers in Reiger Park, who were allegedly ambushed and shot dead. Deputy Government spokesperson William Baloyi says law-enforcement agencies have deployed resources to find those responsible. He emphasised that operations such as Operation Shanela are targeting crime hotspots, wanted suspects and criminal networks as the government works to strengthen community safety and uphold the rule of law:

Meanwhile, the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union have called for coordinated and measurable national programmes to prevent attacks on law-enforcement officers, and improve intelligence-led policing. This follows the Reiger Park killing. The union says the measures are to ensure that attacks on police personnel receive immediate and specialised investigative attention. POPCRU has urged SAPS to mobilise all available resources to bring those responsible to justice, while appealing to residents to assist investigators and help combat organised crime.

# DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has criticised dysfunctional municipalities, saying South Africans deserve local governments that deliver basic services. Launching the party’s manifesto in Johannesburg, Hill-Lewis made three key promises, including appointing qualified and honest people to municipal positions, protecting water and electricity revenue for those services, and enforcing consequences for corruption and wasteful spending. He pledged to restore functioning towns and cities ahead of the November 4 local government elections: 

# Sports news:

# Athletics: Team South Africa surged into sixth place at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, capturing a total of eight medals. Yesterday saw double gold celebrations as Jan-Hendrik Heymans dominated the javelin final with a world-leading 80.50-metre throw. Michael-Andre Edwards secured gold in the triple jump, clearing 17.08-metres. Earlier, Marko Ferreira earned bronze in the 100-metres sprint, and Jaco van Dyk was awarded bronze for a 19.8-metres throw in shot put, bringing the current tally to two gold, two silver, and four bronze medals.

# And rugby: The Springbok Women secured a historic 55-12 victory over the Fijiana XV at the Suva Stadium yesterday. Dominating from the start, South Africa adapted perfectly to wet conditions to establish a 27-7 half-time lead. The powerful forward pack laid the platform for a nine-try onslaught, featuring a brace from Xoliswa Khuzwayo. Stand-in captain Libbie Janse van Rensburg expertly marshalled the team, extending her national points record. The two teams will meet again in their second and final Test on Saturday in Lautoka.

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