News 12:00

BULLETIN 10 February 12 pm

Good afternoon. I am……..

In this bulletin:

# Minister John Steenhuisen warns tension between South Africa and the US could harm the agriculture sector
# The EFF reaffirms its commitment to total liberation as it pays tribute to Namibia’s founding president
# And netball: England beats South Africa to win the Nations Cup

# Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen has expressed concern over US-SA tensions, fearing a negative impact on the agriculture sector. Speaking in Ceres in the Western Cape, Steenhuisen highlighted that farmers, manufacturers, and exporters would be most affected. He calls for urgent dialogue with the US to prevent adverse effects and maintain a strong trade partnership:

Meanwhile, the Institute of Race Relations supports US president Donald Trump’s recent executive order, spotlighting South Africa’s Expropriation Act and discriminatory racial policies. IRR spokesperson, Hermann Pretorius, warns these policies harm all citizens by fuelling unemployment, inequality, and economic decline. Pretorius says while Trump emphasised Afrikaners’ plight, the broader impact is on all racial groups. He urges the South African government to protect property rights and end racial quotas to foster inclusive growth.

# The EFF says as it celebrates the life of Namibia’s founding president, Sam Nujoma, it reaffirms the commitment to the unfinished struggle for total liberation, economic justice, and the dignity of all African people. He died at the age of 95 in hospital in Windhoek on Saturday. The EFF’s national chairperson, Thembi Msane, says Nujoma’s sacrifices, from the battlefields to the political arena, mirror the struggles of all movements across Africa:

# Netball: England defeated South Africa 61-55 in the final at the Copper Box Arena in London to win the Nations Cup for the first time. South Africa made a fast start in the match to lead 15-12 at the end of the first quarter, but Jess Thirlby’s side fought back to claim the victory. Uganda won the third-place playoff match, beating Malawi 50-45. Proteas coach, Jenny van Dyk, says they are disappointed at the result but the players gave everything:

# The financial indicators: The dollar trades at 18-rand-52-cents and the euro at 19-rand-9-cents. One British pound costs 22-rand-95-cents and Bitcoin trades at 97-thousand-670-dollars. Gold sells at two-thousand-892-dollars-74-cents a fine ounce and Brent crude oil is quoted at 75-dollars-3-cents a barrel.

# And finally: Award-winning Hollywood actor Samuel L Jackson, tennis icon Serena Williams and musician SZA were part of rapper Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans. Jackson introduced Lamar while Williams was a surprise dancer. SZA joined the 37-year-old rapper in the songs Luther and All the Stars. The rapper also performed his other hits including Not Like Us, DNA, Peekaboo, Squabble Up and Humble. This was the first time that a solo rapper had headlined the Super Bowl.

Stay tuned for more news………….