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BULLETIN 29 June 1 pm

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In this bulletin:

# BOSA and the ANC discuss the next national government of unity steps
# The University of Western Cape announces the immediate academic disengagement from Israeli institutions
# And, cricket: Excitement reaches fever pitch for the Proteas’ T20 World Cup final against India

# A Build One South Africa delegation, including the leader Mmusi Maimane, met with the leadership of the ANC to consider a coalition at national level. BOSA’s acting spokesperson Roger Solomons says it produced a clearer understanding on if and how BOSA would participate. Solomons says for them, the implementation of a statement of intent is vital for any new government:

# The University of the Western Cape reaffirms its commitment to solidarity with the Palestinian people through a decisive motion endorsed by the university council, senate, convocation, and the Student Representative Council. The UWC’s spokesperson, Gasant Abarder, says this motion underscores the university’s unwavering support for justice, human rights and rebuilding Palestinian higher education. Abarder says the university will fully disengage from Israeli academic institutions:

# The Eastern Cape police management has condemned the killing of a constable while on duty in Mount Fletcher. Police spokesperson, Siphokazi Mawisa, says two constables were on duty in the Mjamba area on Thursday when they were ambushed by five unknown armed men in a bakkie. The attackers shot at the police officials and one of them was hit in the upper body:

# The US Supreme Court has ruled federal prosecutors overreached when using an obstruction law to charge hundreds of 6 January Republican Party rioters. The opinion could affect a case against former president Donald Trump. The judges decided obstruction charges must include proof that defendants tried to tamper with or destroy documents. According to the BBC more than 350 people have been charged with obstructing Congress’ business – the certification of the 2020 presidential election.

# And, cricket: Fans have only a few more hours to wait for the first ball of the T20 World Cup final between the Proteas and India in Barbados. It will be South Africa’s first game in Bridgetown. Pundits say while it is not a batter’s paradise, the pitch at the Kensington Oval has produced some of the highest-scoring matches of the tournament. Pace bowlers apparently hold a slight edge over spinners at the stadium. The match is regarded as a battle between the two best sides of the World Cup.

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