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BULLETIN 9 May 8 am

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# President Ramaphosa wishes the new Pope a transformative papacy
# BOSA welcomes Paul Mashatile’s support for school principals to access the Sex Offenders Register
# And over 150 Gauteng government officials are doing business with the state

# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the election of Pope Leo the 14th is a profound moment for the Catholic Church and the global community. Robert Prevost is the first American pontiff to head the Catholic Church. In a statement, Ramaphosa says the Pope’s early emphasis on peace is a call that resonates with most of humanity and honours the legacy of the late Pope Francis. He adds that South Africa wishes the pontiff a blessed and transformative papacy that will strengthen faith, unity and social solidarity worldwide.

Meanwhile, DA leader John Steenhuisen says the election of Pope Leo the 14th is a timely reminder to everyone, especially those holding elected office, that leadership means little if no greater mission is served. Steenhuisen says being elected is to be chosen to serve with compassion, principle, and dedication. He adds that he wishes the new Pope strength for his reign.

# Build One South Africa has welcomed the commitment made by deputy president Paul Mashatile in looking to make the National Register for Sex Offenders public for school principals during the hiring process. Only 19-percent of teachers in the country have been vetted against the National Register for Sex Offenders, leaving over 80-percent of educators unscreened, and learners vulnerable. BOSA’s spokesperson, Roger Solomons, says children deserve safe schools and trusted teachers:

# The Gauteng Ethics Advisory Council has found that despite it being a criminal offence, more than 150 officials in the provincial government are doing business with the state. The council, which was established in 2017 to provide oversight and promote integrity in the provincial government, released its biennial state of ethics report on Thursday. Council chairperson, Solomuzi Mabuza, says most complaints to departments were for appointment irregularities, maladministration, corruption, procurement irregularities, and unethical behaviour:

# Soccer: Manchester United will face Tottenham Hotspur in an all-English Europa League final in Bilbao, Spain, on May 21st. Two goals from Mason Mount saw United come from a goal down to beat Athletic Club 4-1 in the second leg of their semifinal at Old Trafford, to win the tie 7-1 on aggregate. Tottenham advanced to their first European final in six-years after beating Bodø/Glimt 2-0 for a 5-1 aggregate victory. United manager Ruben Amorim says making the final is special:

# And the financial indicators: The dollar trades at 18-rand-25-cents and the euro at 20-rand-49-cents. One British pound costs 24-rand-16-cents and Bitcoin trades at 102-thousand-640-dollars. Gold sells at three-thousand-300-dollars-54-cents a fine ounce and Brent crude oil is quoted at 62-dollars-90-cents a barrel.

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