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BULLETIN 27 July 1 pm

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In this bulletin:

# Eight people have been shot and killed at a tavern in Kanana, North West
# Minister Schreiber plans to restore the rule of law following the arrest of 95 Libyans in Mpumalanga
# And, Olympic Games: South Korea’s athletes were mistakenly introduced as North Korea   

# Eight people were shot and killed when four suspects randomly fired shots at a tavern in Kanana Extension 13 near Orkney in North West early this morning. Police spokesperson Sabata Mokgwabone says the suspects reportedly arrived at the tavern, looked for Basotho, then randomly fired shots and fatally wounded eight people, including two women. Several others were injured:

# The minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber says his department plans to restore the rule of the law in the country following the arrest of 95 Libyans at an illegal military training base in White River, Mpumalanga. The department’s spokesperson, Siya Qoza, says following a major joint operation by Home Affairs, police and other law enforcement authorities, the department is on the ground ensuring that anyone who breached immigration laws is processed through the court. He adds South African laws have to be respected, or there will be consequences:

# The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation has awarded World Heritage status to three notable Middle Stone Age sites in South Africa. Diepkloof Rock Shelter, Pinnacle Point Site Complex in the Western Cape, and Sibhudu Cave in KwaZulu-Natal were recognised for their significance in understanding early human behaviour. Western Cape’s Cultural Affairs and Sport MEC Ricardo Mackenzie praised the meticulous preservation of these sites by international expert teams: 

# Olympic Games: There were red faces in Paris yesterday evening after South Korea’s athletes were mistakenly introduced as North Korea at the opening ceremony. As the South Korean team floated down the River Seine on a barge, both French and English announcers introduced them as the “Democratic People’s Republic of Korea” – the official name of North Korea. The same name was correctly used when North Korea’s delegation sailed past. Olympic organisers have issued a “deep apology”.

# And finally: A PwC survey has revealed eight out of ten South Africans would prefer public transport if the infrastructure improved. Commuters are frustrated by increasing congestion, rising private transport costs, and road safety concerns, including potholes. The TomTom Traffic Index 2023 shows rush hour speeds averaging 43 kilometres per hour in major metros like Johannesburg and Cape Town. Additionally, there is growing interest in electric cars as their market entry prices decrease. The report also highlights concerns about the rising cost of living and political uncertainty.

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