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BULLETIN 10 May 4 pm

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In this bulletin:

# The Western Cape government says the identification process is the key focus in the George disaster 
# Jacob Zuma’s application for a recusal of six Constitutional Court justices is dismissed
# And the Arts and Culture Department consults with stakeholders for the Boxing SA board selection

# The Western Cape government says following the building collapse in George 12 people are confirmed dead, 40 rescued and 41 still unaccounted for. Three more bodies were found this morning. Premier Alan Winde says the identification process is a key focus amid language barrier challenges, which will be addressed with consulate representatives. Despite resource allocation efforts, Winde acknowledges the complexity of ensuring accurate identification:

# Former president Jacob Zuma’s application for the recusal of six Constitutional Court justices who previously presided over his contempt of court case, has been dismissed. The Electoral Commission has taken the MK Party leader to the apex court after the Electoral Court ruled that he is eligible to serve in the National Assembly despite his conviction and sentence. Zuma’s legal counsel, Dali Mpofu, says their application is based on a reasonable apprehension of bias:

# Israeli singer Eden Golan has qualified for the final of the Eurovision song contest after a public vote. Her victory came hours after thousands of pro-Palestinian protestors gathered in the streets of Malmö in Sweden, where the contest is being held, to show their support for Gaza. Israel’s participation in Eurovision has been a source of controversy amid rising civilian deaths and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Although the protests were largely peaceful, there are armed police outside Golan’s hotel and she is confined to her room when not on stage.

# Boxing: Arts and Culture minister Zizi Kodwa and Deputy Minister Nocawe Mafu will consult with Boxing South Africa stakeholders to select prospective board candidates. Consultations are being held today in order to allow stakeholders to provide feedback on the potential appointees. Spokesperson Litha Mpondwana, says stakeholders have until May 13 to submit comments. Announcement of board appointments will be made shortly after:

# The financial indicators: The dollar trades at 18-rand-42-cents and the euro at 19-rand-86-cents. One British pound costs 23-rand-8-cents and Bitcoin trades at 63-thousand-252-dollars-60-cents. Gold sells at two-thousand-372-dollars-86-cents a fine ounce and Brent crude oil is quoted at 84-dollars-24-cents a barrel.

# And finally: Cybersecurity expert Richard Frost advises consumers to disable tap functionality on their bank cards to prevent fraudulent transactions. Criminals continue to exploit tap-to-pay convenience at fueling stations, duplicating transactions as victims make payments. Frost warns of scammers using portable card machines to siphon funds unnoticed. To safeguard against fraud, he urges the use of PINs, or opting for cellphone payments with enhanced security features. Smartphone payments impose limits and provide additional security layers compared to bank cards.

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