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BULLETIN 6 April 7 am

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In this bulletin:

# The Minister of Employment and Labour is to launch 55 labour activation programmes at Nasrec
# A magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits the New York City region
# And, rugby: The Blitzboks keep their Hong Kong Sevens momentum going with a solid win over Samoa

# Minister of Employment and Labour Thulas Nxesi will today launch 55 labour activation programmes at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg. This is in collaboration with Gauteng premier Panyanza Lesufi’s Nasi Ispani project. This initiative is part of a broader national rollout plan to create over 700-thousand job opportunities across the country. Two more phases will be launched in the coming weeks, aiming to implement a total of 105 labour activation programmes in the province:

# The Congress of the People is poised to reveal its election manifesto at Motjibosane Sports Ground in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria today. Acting general secretary, Erick Mohlapamaswi, says the manifesto will address challenges in townships and rural areas. He says the decision to launch in Hammanskraal highlights Cope’s commitment to tackling neglected community issues, signalling direct engagement with grassroots concerns:

# The US Geological Survey says a 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck near New York City yesterday, shaking buildings on the East Coast and surprising residents in an area that rarely experiences seismic activity. Reuters reports the quake’s epicenter was in Tewksbury in central New Jersey, about 64-kilometers west of New York City. It occurred just after four-thirty in the afternoon, South African time, at a depth of 4.7-kilometers. Planes got briefly grounded but no one was hurt, and New York’s iconic skyline remained intact.

# Rugby: The Blitzboks kept their momentum at the Hong Kong Sevens going with a strong 26-7 win against Samoa earlier this morning. They also had an impressive opening day yesterday, beating Ireland 22-17 and Spain 24-10. Their win over Samoa this morning further confirmed their place in the quarter-finals, although the first two wins already paved the way to the last eight. Interim head coach Philip Snyman says he is satisfied with the team’s level of play so far.

# And, the Western Cape gears up to become a key player in adventure tourism, a sector expected to reach 85-trillion-rand globally by 2032. According to Wesgro’s report, adventure tourism encompasses both hard and soft activities, catering to thrill-seekers and nature enthusiasts alike. With a surge in global interest, South Africa’s adventure tourism market is on the rise, offering unique experiences focused on sustainability and environmental protection. CEO Wrenelle Stander stresses the importance of understanding tourists’ preferences to tailor experiences accordingly.

Stay tuned for more news………….