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BULLETIN 25 January 1 pm

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In this bulletin:

# The ANC criticises the governance in DA-led Cape Town after a raid
# The PAC describes the Expropriation Act as a step forward to land distribution
# And cricket: Klusener asks for fire in the struggling Durban’s Super Giants team

# The ANC Caucus in Cape Town has raised concerns over the raid on the offices of mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, and mayoral committee member for Energy, Xanthea Limberg. The party cites repeated incidents, including Malusi Booi’s prior removal and arrest, as evidence of systemic governance failures in the DA-led administration. ANC’s Banele Majingo has called for transparency:

# Pan Africanist Congress of Azania president Mzwanele Nyhontso has praised the signing of the Expropriation Bill into law, calling it a significant step toward land distribution. Speaking at the sidelines of the PAC’s National Executive Committee meeting in Johannesburg, Nyhontso emphasised the Act’s role in restoring dignity to landless black South Africans. He highlighted that this creates a platform for negotiations, and redress of historical injustices:

# Basotho National Party leader Machesetsa Mofomobe has survived an assassination attempt outside his Maseru home. A police report indicates that gunmen attacked, shooting the opposition leader three times before fleeing. Mofomobe is receiving medical care at an undisclosed hospital. Authorities have yet to make arrests, and the motive remains unclear. Police continue with investigations.

# Cricket: Durban’s Super Giants’ coach, Lance Klusener, says they need someone to light the fire in the team after six losses in their first seven games in the SA20. The team is languishing at the bottom of the log after making the final a year ago. They need to win their remaining three games against MI Cape Town, Paarl Royals and Joburg Super Kings to survive the group phase. Klusener believes they have very good players who just haven’t really found their form.

# And New York City’s council is set to consider legislation that would allow New Yorkers to take paid sick leave to care for their pets and service animals. Council member Shaun Abreu, who sponsored the bill, says the change could promote health for both pets and their humans. Studies have shown that interacting with animals decreases levels of the stress-related hormone cortisol and lowers blood pressure. Researchers also found that animals can reduce loneliness, increase feelings of social support, and boost one’s mood.

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