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BULLETIN 6 September 9 am

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In this bulletin:

# The DA says Cyril Ramaphosa is dragging his feet on the suspended Joburg NPA boss
# The Athlone Court shooting victim is an accused facing assault charges
# And Rugby: The Springbok Women are set for a Pool D decider against France

# The DA has criticised president Cyril Ramaphosa for delaying the disciplinary inquiry into suspended South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions, advocate Andrew Chauke. Chauke, appointed under former president Jacob Zuma, has faced criticism for shielding politically connected figures. The DA’s Glynnis Breytenbach says 45 days have passed since Chauke’s suspension, yet no inquiry has started, while he continues to earn a full salary. Breytenbach accuses Ramaphosa of ignoring a crisis in the National Prosecuting Authority.

# The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has confirmed that the shooting victim outside Athlone Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning was a male accused due to appear on assault charges. Preliminary reports indicate the incident occurred at the entrance gate, with the man collapsing inside the courtyard a few metres from the main entrance. Security teams are assisting while police lead the investigation. The motive remains under investigation. The Department has since condemned the crime and vows improved safety and security measures for courts.

# Namibian Parliament’s Standing Committee on Natural Resources is urging scientific evidence to decide the fate of the stalled Uranium One project near Leonardville. The Russian-backed mine, led by Headspring Investments, faces delays, legal battles, and fears of groundwater contamination in the vital Stampriet Aquifer. Using in-situ recovery methods has sparked environmental alarm. Uranium One spokesperson Riaan van Rooyen says lawmakers stress independent expert reviews are needed before permits proceed:

# The World Health Organisation says Mpox no longer represents a global public health emergency. This follows a steady decline in cases and deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo and other affected countries. The organisation declared a public health emergency of international concern in August 2024 after a two-pronged Mpox epidemic broke out, primarily in the DRC. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus lifted the status following a quarterly meeting of the UN health agency’s emergency committee on the outbreak.

# Rugby: Excitement for the Springbok vs All Black 3rd round Rugby Championship clash at Eden Park in Auckland, New-Zealand has reached fever pitch with the match about to kick off. The Boks have to prove a point as they have not beaten the Men in Black at Eden Park since 1937. Meanwhile in their 3rd round encounter in Queensland, Australia, the Wallabies scored in the dying minutes to beat Argentina by 28-24, this after Los Pumas were leading 21 – 7 at halftime.

And more rugby news: Springbok Women assistant coach, Laurian Johannes-Haupt, says the team is fine-tuning preparations to face France tomorrow in Northampton, in a Women’s Rugby World Cup Pool D decider. France, ranked fourth globally, will provide a tough test ahead of a likely clash against either New Zealand or Ireland in the next round. She emphasised that with a quarter-final spot already secured, the Boks Women aim to compete for victory, not just participate:

# And finally motorsport: Formula One announced that the Monaco Grand Prix will continue on the circuit until 2035. The iconic race on the Mediterranean coast has been part of the Formula One schedule since its first season in 1950. Formula One president and CEO Stefano Domenicali says it is an iconic race that is loved by all drivers and fans, with a unique vibe thanks to its location in the world’s most glamorous principality. The next race in this season’s world championship is the Italian Grand Prix tomorrow at Monza.

Stay tuned for more news………….