News 09:00

BULLETIN 13 October 9 am

Good morning. I am……..

In this bulletin:

# Mayibuye calls for safe matric exams and an economic future for the class of 2026
# Traditional leaders call for urgent protection measures
# And a French cyberattack heats supermarket fridges

# The Afrika Mayibuye Movement is calling for safe, fair and credible matric examinations for the Class of 2026, while urging government to ensure that young people have access to meaningful economic opportunities after completing their schooling. Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has announced that 962-thousand-832 candidates are registered for the National Senior Certificate examinations, which commenced today. Mayibuye spokesperson Sydney Baloyi says young people need a real economic future, with opportunities to participate meaningfully in South Africa’s economy:

# The National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders says it is continuing to engage government on the provision of appropriate protection services for traditional leaders, following recent shooting incidents involving senior traditional leadership figures. The incidents involved Free State Provincial House chairperson Morena Neo Mopeli and Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa president, Kgoshi Mathupa Mokoena. Spokesperson Khanya Makhanya says violence and intimidation against those entrusted with leading and serving communities are unacceptable and must be met with decisive action:

# The teachers’ Union, SADTU, has condemned the bullying and assault of a learner living with albinism at Phutlotau Secondary School in Sekhukhune, Limpopo. Videos circulating online show learners taunting and beating the learner. SADTU’s Nomusa Cembi has called on the Department of Basic Education to investigate the incident and establish whether teachers did enough to protect the learner. Cembi says schools must be safe places where all learners are treated with respect and discrimination is not tolerated.

# Hackers have caused fires and spoiled food at hundreds of supermarkets across France by remotely raising refrigerator temperatures. The attack affected about 330 stores belonging to several major supermarket groups. Some fridges reportedly heated up to 50 degrees Celsius. The affected stores have had to discard fresh and frozen food to protect consumers. French authorities have launched an investigation into the attack, which appears to involve outdated refrigeration software.

# Motorsport: Young Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has an outside chance of clinching the Formula One drivers’ championship during this month’s Grand Prix in America. The 20-year-old Italian currently leads his British teammate, George Russell, by 102 points after securing the final podium place in Singapore on Sunday. Only six races remain in the current season. Antonelli will secure the title in Texas if he increases his lead by 23 points and Russell and Ferrari’s British driver, Lewis Hamilton, don’t score sufficient points.

# And the financial indicators: The dollar trades at 16-rand-52-cents and the euro at 18-rand-46-cents. One British pound costs 21-rand-84-cents, and Bitcoin trades at 83-thousand-262-dollars. Gold sells at four-thousand-191-dollars-85-cents a fine ounce, and Brent crude oil is quoted at 107-dollars-79-cents a barrel.

Stay tuned for more news………….