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BULLETIN 1 July 4 pm

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In this bulletin:

# TLU SA appeals to the new cabinet to reconcile the diverse policy environments
# Joe Biden is urged by his family to stay in the White House while donors are discussing alternative scenarios
# And Trek4Mandela’s six-route expedition marks 30-years of democracy

# TLU SA appeals to the new cabinet to reconcile the diverse policy environments and views of the past around the right principles and ensure that the necessary confidence is gained for investments so that the economy can grow. The agricultural organisation’s CEO, Bennie van Zy,l says it’s crucial to gain clarity on how issues like expropriation without compensation will be handled. He welcomes the appointment of John Steenhuisen as minister of Agriculture:

Meanwhile, AfriForum has called for stakeholder collaboration in assisting minister Pemmy Majodina to tackle pressing water and sanitation issues effectively. Environmental Affairs manager Lambert de Klerk emphasises the department’s critical state, requiring strong leadership and swift action. He clarifies that AfriForum is ready to assist in addressing and improving water challenges while providing sustainable solutions:

# Joe Biden’s family has urged the US president not to quit the election campaign. This comes amidst donors discussing the alternatives should he pull out following his disastrous performance in last week’s first presidential debate with Donald Trump. His wife, Jill, and son Hunter both insisted he should stay in the race as he’s the best-placed candidate to defeat Trump. It was a view echoed by the rest of the family, who instead blamed the president’s advisers for failing to prepare him properly. Biden’s campaign managers insist he can still win the November election.

# Cricket: The ACDP encourages all South Africans to continue supporting the national team in every game that takes them closer to their next big tournament. Facing a tough and determined India outfit in the final of the T20 World Cup, the Proteas battled to the end before losing with seven runs. The ACDP says they have come up against the best in the world, and have showcased their brilliant team-spirit, grit and bravery throughout the prestigious tournament.

# The financial indicators: The dollar trades at 18-rand-9-cents and the euro at 19-rand-45-cents. One British pound costs 22-rand-93-cents and Bitcoin trades at 62-thousand-723-dollars-45-cents. Gold sells at two-thousand-334-dollars-42-cents a fine ounce and Brent crude oil is quoted at 85-dollars-52-cents a barrel.

# And finally: Trek4Mandela will commemorate 30-years of South African democracy with a unique six-route expedition this month. Each route represents a color of the South African flag, culminating in a summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Imbumba Foundation CEO Richard Mabaso invites participants to celebrate inclusion and diversity. The trek also raises awareness about period poverty, providing sanitary pads and menstrual hygiene education to empower disadvantaged young girls and keep them in school.

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