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BULLETIN 29 September 1 pm

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In this bulletin:

# Nobel Laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah praises South Africa’s role in Gaza conflict resolution
# The Lusikisiki mass shooting death toll rises to 18
# And, the Transport Department in KwaZulu-Natal puts road safety measures in place amid snowfall preparations

# Nobel Laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah commended South Africa’s efforts in ending the Gaza conflict. Speaking at the 22nd Nelson Mandela lecture in Johannesburg, Gurnah criticised Israeli leaders for perpetuating the war, which has claimed thousands of lives and displaced hundreds of thousands. He warned that without decisive action, the International Court of Justice ruling will remain ineffective in stopping Gaza’s violence:

# The South African government expresses concern over the recent escalation of extrajudicial killings in the Middle East, including the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon. Attacks have killed over 720 people, displaced 211-thousand, and forced healthcare centers to close. South Africa calls for an immediate ceasefire, adherence to international law, and a transparent investigation. The government has urged accountability and global efforts to prevent further violence. It says it stands in solidarity with the Government of Lebanon and expressed support in the aftermath of attacks.

# The Lusikisiki shooting death toll has risen to 18 after a man died in hospital this morning. He was among the people shot in two separate homes. A two-month-old baby survived. Investigators are probing the murders as the motive remains unknown. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Prince Chulumanco Sigcau of the Amampondo Royal Kingdom has urged government to fully equip police:

# The Road Traffic Inspectorate and Transport Infrastructure Unit have established a satellite base in Van Reenen on the N3 ahead of expected snowfall. Joined by Free State’s Traffic Inspectorate, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport Siboniso Duma emphasised road safety as a priority. Duma has welcomed the guidance by the South African Weather Services and praised the Disaster Management Committee, and municipalities, for supporting road safety measures amidst erratic climate conditions.

# And finally, workers in France dismantled the Olympic rings from the Eiffel Tower, restoring its original look. Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo plans to install new, lighter rings until the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, has sparked mixed reactions. Critics, including Gustave Eiffel’s descendants and conservation groups, oppose the idea, citing heritage concerns. Hidalgo says the original rings, installed four months ago, will be recycled.

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