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BULLETIN 6 January 9 am

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In this bulletin:

# Solidarity seeks Gold One mine’s plan to prevent further strikes
# An ANC veteran says Zuma is abusing the name of MK
# And, soccer: The SABC will show all 52 Afcon matches

# Trade union Solidarity demands a strategy from the Gold One mine in Springs on the Gauteng East Rand to prevent potential further strikes and ensure the safety of workers. This follows the dismissal of 92 mineworkers involved in violence, some attempting to return underground. The mine faced a violent sit-in strike last month, resulting in assaults and threats. The strike followed a similar one in October. Solidarity’s Paul Mardon advised their members not to enter the workplace until their safety is guaranteed:

# The ANC veteran Omry Makgoale says former president Jacob Zuma is abusing the name of MK because uMkhonto we Sizwe was the paramilitary wing of the ANC and South African Communist Party. MK was launched in December 1961 and its mission was to fight against the South African apartheid government. Makgoale told Newzroom Afrika that nobody should be using the MK name if they aren’t aligned to the ANC and SACP:

# Google has started limiting third-party cookies for a portion of its Chrome web browser users, marking the initial step towards abandoning these privacy-involved files. The company aims to conduct testing and gradually extend this restriction to all users from the third quarter of this year, pending approval from Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority. Google had previously announced its intention to eliminate third-party cookies in 2020, with the process experiencing delays. This development aligns with the broader industry trend of increased regulation on online tracking and data privacy.

# Soccer: The SABC has secured broadcast rights for the African Cup of Nations after SuperSport failed to obtain a broadcast license. The public broadcaster will now show all 52 games in the tournament on television and radio, and digital, and has also clinched a deal for the broadcast of other African tournaments. Afcon starts in the Ivory Coast next Saturday and concludes on the 11th of next month. The organisers have announced earlier prize money has been increased by 40-percent, with the champions receiving 131-million-rand.

# And, finally: The festive season has brought a boost to coastal economies, with the Western Cape reporting a busy tourism season. Cape Town’s tourism sector experienced significant growth, with estimates suggesting 215 international flights per week and 50 cruise ships visiting. The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway reported higher visitor figures for October and November, and coastal towns, such as Plettenberg Bay, also saw improved numbers, though not yet reaching pre-COVID levels. George and Overstrand also reported positive outcomes, with increased bookings and higher visitor numbers during the festive season.

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