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BULLETIN 1 September 6 am

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In this bulletin:

# The SACP reaffirms its alliance with the ANC
# The Israeli Defence Force confirms killing the Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida
# And golf: Thriston Lawrence wins the Omega European Masters

# The South African Communist Party says its 2026 electoral strategy will be aimed at addressing the crisis of working-class representation. The SACP Central Committee met over the weekend, where comprehensive reports from the Political Bureau and the Secretariat were discussed. The reports provided an in-depth analysis of the domestic and global situation. General Secretary Solly Mapaila says while fully upholding its independence and National Congress resolutions, the SACP remains committed to engaging with the ANC:

# The Congress of the People has strongly condemned acting Police minister Firoz Cachalia for accusing National Police commissioner Fannie Masemola of interfering in 121 political killings dockets. COPE acting general-secretary, Erick Mohlapamaswi, says Cachalia’s demands for reports and delays overstep ministerial authority and interfere with SAPS operational independence. Mohlapamaswi insists that investigations must continue without political pressure, even as the Madlanga Commission conducts its inquiry. He urges Cachalia to respect Masemola’s mandate.

# The Gauteng Government has appointed Elijah Mhlanga as its new spokesperson, effective from today. He succeeds Vuyo Mhaga, who premier Panyaza Lesufi praised for strengthening transparency and media relations. Mhlanga is a former national spokesperson of the Basic Education Department and a seasoned communications professional with over 25 years of experience. With a background in print and broadcast journalism, he brings extensive expertise, and Lesufi wishes him success in serving Gauteng residents.

# The Israeli Defence Force has confirmed that Hamas’s armed wing spokesperson, Abu Obeida, was killed in an airstrike in Gaza City over the weekend. The IDF says Obeida was a key target of an attack in the al-Rimal neighbourhood. Hamas has not confirmed his death. The IDF says Obeida led propaganda and psychological terror campaigns, spreading footage of abducted Israeli civilians and soldiers and the atrocities of the October 7th massacre. It adds that Obeida can no longer spread his lies, propaganda, and terror.

# Golf: South Africa’s Thriston Lawrence won the Omega European Masters in Switzerland for the second time in four years. The 28-year-old posted a final round 66 for a two-shot victory to claim a fifth DP World Tour title. Defending champion Matt Wallace of England, Denmark’s Rasmus Hojgaard, and Finland’s Sami Vilamaki finished tied second. England’s Matt Fitzpatrick finished three strokes back in fifth. Speaking after his victory, an emotional Lawrence said he is proud of how hard he fought:

# The financial indicators: The dollar trades at 17-rand-64-cents and the euro at 20-rand-61-cents. One British pound costs 23-rand-81-cents and Bitcoin trades at 108-thousand-394-dollars. Gold sells at three-thousand-446-dollars-15-cents a fine ounce and Brent crude oil is quoted at 67-dollars-30-cents a barrel.

#And finally: The DA has described late Johannesburg Ward 90 councillor Martin Williams as a man of integrity, compassion, and dedicated to service. DA regional chairperson, Wendy Alexander, says Williams, who served the city and community with distinction, was a former Editor-at-Large at The Citizen. She emphasised that he leaves a legacy of fighting for accountability and giving a voice to the voiceless:

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