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BULLETIN 28 July 8 am

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In this bulletin:

# Minister Mchunu reveals the owners of a military training camp in Mpumalanga committed violations
# The ANC Youth League says border corruption undermines national security
# And, Olympic Games: Bronze for the Blitzboks, gold for France

# The minister of Police Senzo Mchunu says the owners of military training camp near White River in Mpumalanga, where 95 Libyans nationals were arrested, have violated application regulations. Mchunu addressed a news conference on the recent discovery of the suspected training base in Masoyi. He says the Libyans will be deported soon, but not before investigations are concluded:

In its reaction, the ANC Youth League says corruption at border control points undermines national security by allowing people to enter the country without proper scrutiny. ANCYL spokesperson, Zama Khanyase, says the party demands a comprehensive overhaul of border control operations to ensure they are equipped to prevent illegal entry into the country. Khanyase says Home Affairs must also address internal corruption that enables individuals to exploit the immigration system.

# The Road Freight Association has taken note of the corporate loan to Transnet of 18.85-billion-rand from the African Development Bank. The association’s CEO, Gavin Kelly, says while this is a move in the right direction, tight management of where the funds are allocated, accountability and fiscal control, and real beneficial changes to the operations of Transnet must be closely monitored:

# Olympic Games: South Africa’s rugby sevens took the bronze medal in Paris after losing 26-19 to Australia in the semi-finals. Zain Davids scored a brace for the Blitzboks. They earlier managed to eliminate New Zealand 14-7 in an electric atmosphere in Stade de France, packed by 130-thousand spectators. But the crowd really went wild when Les Bleus beat Fiji 28-7 in the final, with former World Player of the Year Antoine Dupont adding two tries in what is being described as one of the greatest moments in French rugby.

# And, the University of the Western Cape has partnered with the Department of Water and Sanitation and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research to research groundwater recharge mechanisms in De Aar in the Northern Cape. This research aims to ensure the sustainable use of groundwater resources in a town where nearly all activities rely on this vital source. The Karoo town serves as the headquarters for the Emthanjeni Municipality and the Pixley ka Seme District Municipality, where sustainable water allocation is vital for supporting various development activities. A key aspect of the project is collaborating with local farmers to test groundwater system behaviours. 

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