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BULLETIN 28 November 6 pm

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In this bulletin:

# AfriForum welcomes the settlement on the BELA Act dispute at Nedlac
# President Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirms government’s commitment to combating food insecurity and foodborne illnesses
# And motorsport: Monza secures the Grand Prix hosting rights until at least 2031

# AfriForum has welcomed that the Solidarity Movement and government settled their dispute over the BELA Act at Nedlac. AfriForum’s Kallie Kriel says the controversial sections will not take effect on 13 December, pending the development of norms, standards, and policies. In addition, schools at full capacity will be protected from forced language or admission policy changes. Kriel hailed the agreement as a win for mother-tongue education:

# President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated government’s commitment to addressing food insecurity and combating foodborne illnesses, particularly in impoverished communities. Delivering his annual address to the National Council of Provinces, he acknowledged that nearly a quarter of South African households face inadequate access to food. According to Ramaphosa, inspections of more than 200-thousand spaza shops have increased after recent food-related illnesses, with over one-thousand shops closed to protect public health:

# Seventeen illegal miners have resurfaced at Stilfontein mine shafts in North West today. Fourteen surfaced at Margaret Shaft and three at Shaft 10. Police spokesperson Sabata Mokgwabone confirmed that the 14 miners are foreign nationals from Lesotho, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. A 19-year-old miner told the media on the scene that he survived by eating toothpaste. Meanwhile, 300 illegal miners appeared in the local Magistrate’s Court on charges including illegal mining and immigration violations. The rescue teams and police remain stationed at multiple shafts.

# Police have revoked the dismissal of the former Western Cape head of Crime Intelligence, Mzwandile Tiyo. He is now encouraged to take early retirement after his initial dismissal following an inquiry into his fitness to hold office. Allegations against Tiyo include the misuse of resources and misconduct. The decision faces widespread backlash. The chairperson of Parliament’s portfolio committee on Police, Ian Cameron, criticised the move, calling it illogical and damaging to the police’s credibility.

# Motorsport: Monza, near the Italian city of Milan has secured the hosting rights for a Grand Prix until at least 2031. The famous circuit, dubbed “The Temple of Speed” because cars often reach speeds of over 350 kilometres per hour, has hosted a Grand Prix almost every year since the first world championship in 1950 – except for 1980 when it was renovated. The president and CEO of Formula One, Stefano Domenicali, says Monza with its unique atmosphere is at the very heart of Formula One history.

# And the financial indicators: The dollar trades at 18-rand-13-cents and the euro at 19-rand-11-cents. One British pound costs 22-rand-97-cents and Bitcoin trades at 95-thousand-921-dollars. Gold sells at two-thousand-646-dollars-2-cents a fine ounce and Brent crude oil is quoted at 72-dollars-65-cents a barrel.

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