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BULLETIN 28 June 9 am

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In this bulletin:

# The head of Crime Intelligence and other arrested officers have not yet been suspended
# COSATU applauds minister Godongwana for saving Ithala Bank
# And the City of Cape Town warns of traffic restrictions during the Springboks vs Barbarians clash

# SAPS spokesperson Athlenda Mathe has confirmed that no suspensions have been effected for Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo and six other senior SAPS officers arrested last week. They appeared in the Pretoria Magistrates Court yesterday on charges relating to unlawful senior appointments within the police force. Mathe says police commissioner Fannie Masemola is awaiting a full factual report from the Investigating Directorate before making a decision. She stressed that the Crime Intelligence Division remains functional, stating that Masemola will appoint a senior officer to investigate the matter internally:

# COSATU has commended Finance minister Enoch Godongwana for intervening to stop the liquidation of Ithala Bank. The KwaZulu-Natal-based institution faced closure earlier this year after being declared insolvent, risking over jobs and affecting more than 257-thousand depositors. COSATU Spokesperson Zanele Sabela says the federation strongly opposed the move, citing worker and community impact. She calls for a sustainable turnaround strategy to ensure its long-term viability and regulatory compliance:

# The National Sea Rescue Institute urges coastal communities and seafarers to exercise caution as rough seas and high winds lash the south of the Western Cape. The South African Weather Service warns of waves of up to six metres and dangerous conditions spreading to the Southern Cape and East Coast. The institute’s spokesperson, Craig Lambinon, says several rescue operations took place this week, with no serious injuries reported so far:

# Oslo police announced charges against Marius Borg Høiby, [Hay-bi] the eldest son of Norway’s crown princess. Høiby has been under scrutiny since he was repeatedly arrested in 2024 amid allegations of rape and on preliminary charges of bodily harm and criminal damage. Police officials said Høiby was cooperative during police questioning, which is now complete. Høiby grew up in the public eye, enjoying the same wealth and privilege as his royal siblings, although his biological father served time in prison for drugs and violent offenses. Høiby has acknowledged cocaine use and addiction.

# Soccer: Soaring temperatures at the current Club World Cup in the United States led to concerns over early matches during next year’s World Cup in North America. The World Cup had been expanded from 32 to 48 teams, posing logistical challenges for the organisers. During this week’s club tournament, matches starting at 3 pm had to be played in temperatures of over 32 degrees Celsius due to a heatwave. Players’ union FIFPRO urged global bodies to re-evaluate kick-off times and praised the added cooling breaks in games.

# And finally: The City of Cape Town has alerted motorists and rugby fans to traffic restrictions around Green Point and Granger Bay. A sold-out crowd of over 40-thousand fans is expected today at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium as the Springboks face the Barbarians in a historic first-ever match on South African soil in the Qatar Airways Cup fixture. This marks the start of the Boks’ international season. The City urges spectators to use free MyCiTi shuttles and park-and-ride facilities. Stadium gates open at midday.

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