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BULLETIN 22 February 12 pm

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In this bulletin:

# The Eastern Cape Liquor Board welcomes the guilty verdict for the Enyobeni tavern owners 
# Freedom Under Law says the pending removal of judges Hlophe and Motata is a sad moment for the judiciary 
# And Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz is confident of playing Indian Wells despite an ankle injury 

# The Eastern Cape Liquor Board welcomes the guilty verdict against Enyobeni tavern owners, Siyakhangela  and Vuyokazi Ndevu, following the deaths of 21 teenagers in June 2022. The couple was found guilty of allowing underage persons into their establishment and serving them alcohol. The court ruled they violated the Eastern Cape Liquor Act by failing to prevent minors from entering. The board’s spokesperson, Mgwebi Msiya, expresses satisfaction with the verdict, hoping it would serve as a deterrent to other liquor traders:

# Freedom Under Law has welcomed the pending removal of Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe and retired judge Nkola Motata from office. An overwhelming majority of parliamentarians voted to impeach both judges after they were found guilty of gross misconduct by the Judicial Conduct Tribunal. Freedom Under Law says this is a sad moment for the judiciary because it marks the first time in South Africa’s history that judges are removed from office for misconduct. It adds that it is vital for the integrity of the judiciary to be protected.

# The City of Cape Town says Turkey holds immense potential as a strategic partner for the city’s economic growth. Turkey and South Africa have a strong tourism partnership, underscored by the seven direct flights per week between Istanbul and Cape Town. Mayoral committee member for Economic Growth, James Vos, recently undertook a mission to İzmir, Turkey. He says Cape Town is committed to implementing the Sister City agreement with İzmir to foster closer ties:

# Film armourer Hannah Gutierrez is set to go on trial for the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchings on the set of the Western Rust in New Mexiko in October 2021. She died after being shot by Alec Baldwin during a rehearsal, with the actor and producer facing a separate trial later. Gutierrez has already pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence, and the trial will proceed once jury selection is completed. Prosecutors say she unwittingly introduced live ammunition in a series of negligent actions.

# Tennis: World number two, Carlos Alcaraz, says he is confident that he will be able to play Indian Wells next month. The Spaniard sprained his right ankle during his opening match of the Rio Open in Brazil against local player Thiago Monteiro and was forced to retire after two games. Alcaraz has one-thousand points to defend as the reigning champion in Indian Wells. The Indian Wells touernament, which is one of the biggest tournaments outside of the four Grand Slams, starts on the sixth of next month.

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