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BULLETIN 6 April 9 am

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In this bulletin:

# President Cyril Ramaphosa is to open the inaugural Police Summit
# Young Farmers forge the future at the Farmer Indaba amid trade tensions
# And Rugby: The Sharks has a new-look team for the Challenge Cup round of 16

# President Cyril Ramaphosa will inaugurate the first Police Summit this week at the Emperors Palace Convention Centre in Gauteng. The three-day summit will look into efficiency in action while optimising South Africa’s policing potential. This aligns with the National Development Plan’s goal of building safer communities. It aims to address high crime rates by evaluating current policing methods and exploring more effective strategies for the South African Police Service.

# Young farmers across southern Africa have called for transformation of Africa’s agricultural landscape. This comes amid rising US tariffs under president Donald Trump, raising concerns about potential market disruptions. Delegates gathered at the Farmers Indaba in Pretoria emphasised the need for policy reforms, land access, and funding to bolster food security and economic growth. Agricultural Development Agency CEO Leona Archary called for decisive sector transformation:

# The MK Party has outlined key focus areas for all party structures and members. These include MK’s revolutionary path to state power, building domestic and international alliances, financing the revolution and the character and conduct expected of MKP revolutionaries. Secretary-general Floyd Shivambu announced plans to partner with the Progressive Civic Congress. He also confirmed ongoing talks with progressive political parties like the African Transformation Movement:

# Thousands of protests against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk were held across all 50 states on Saturday, with many taking place in the rest of the world. It was organised by a pro-democracy movement in response to what organisers call a “hostile takeover” and attack on American rights and freedoms. Organisers demanded an end to the billionaire takeover and rampant corruption of the Trump administration; an end to slashing federal funds for programmes working people rely on; and an end to the attacks on immigrants, trans people, and other communities.

# And Rugby: Sharks coach John Plumtree made several changes for the Challenge Cup round of 16 against Lyon tomorrow evening. André Esterhuizen and Yaw Penxe retained their starting spots. Ntuthuko Mchunu, Fez Mbatha and Ruan Dreyer form the new starting front row, while Corné Rahl and Gerbrandt Grobler start at lock. Tino Mavesere, Jannes Potgieter and captain Nic Hatton will form the loose trio. Bradley Davids and Siya Masuku replace the Hendrikse brothers. Litelihle Bester does duty on the wing with Penxe. Francois Venter partners Esterhuizen at centre and Hakeem Kunene was named at fullback.

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