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BULLETIN 6 September 11 am

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In this bulletin:

# The Teacher’s Union calls for action against minister Siviwe Gwarube
# Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma opposes Fikile Mbalula’s defamation lawsuit
# And motorsport: Alpine’s Pierre Gasly takes pole position at the Monza Grand Prix

# The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union is calling on president Cyril Ramaphosa to sanction Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube over the continued suspension of a new Foundation Phase textbook catalogue. SADTU spokesperson Nomusa Cembi says investigations found no wrongdoing in the procurement process. The union accuses Gwarube of political interference and delaying transformation in the education publishing sector. She says the dispute raises concerns about administrative independence and fair competition:

# ANC veteran Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has filed a formal notice to oppose secretary-general Fikile Mbalula’s defamation lawsuit against her. Dlamini-Zuma allegedly claimed that money influenced ANC internal elections and accused Mbalula of distributing money at the party’s 2022 Nasrec conference. In her opposing affidavit, Dlamini-Zuma says the litigation against her amounts to an abuse of the court process. Mbalula denies the allegations and is seeking a public retraction and apology through the Johannesburg High Court.

# Build One South Africa Cape Town mayoral candidate Roger Solomons is calling for residents to be treated as clients, not merely voters. Speaking in Johannesburg at the party’s official launched of its 2026 local government manifesto, Solomons said excellent service delivery, service parity, and competent, transparent leadership remains a priority. He urges residents to participate in the 4 November local government elections and elect ethical leaders committed to improving communities and the city:

# A new political movement, the African Cultural Identity Movement, or ACIM, has officially been launched in Botshabelo in the Free State. ACIM spokesperson Thato Khoathela says the movement was formed to address challenges facing African communities, with a focus on restoring African identity and culture. He says ACIM wants Africans to play a greater role in government while advancing their communities. The movement will also focus on cultural preservation, economic empowerment, and promoting accountable government.

# Motorsport: Pierre Gasly has claimed a surprise pole position for tomorrow’s Italian Formula One Grand Prix at Monza. The Alpine driver will start ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell, with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri third. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton qualified fourth and fifth, followed by Max Verstappen, Kimi Antonelli, Franco Colapinto, Lando Norris and Arvid Lindblad. Gasly’s pole is the first of his Formula One career. Piastri has since been handed a three-place grid penalty for impeding Liam Lawson during qualifying.

# And finally: SAFM has apologised after the Broadcasting Complaints Commission found that the station breached its broadcasting code during an interview with March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma. The commission ruled that serious claims about immigrants, crime, corruption and national security were presented as facts without evidence or adequate verification. The SABC has accepted responsibility and was ordered to broadcast an apology and summary of the findings. It says the ruling will help strengthen editorial safeguards for high-risk current affairs discussions.

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