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BULLETIN 29 September 3 pm

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In this bulletin:

# The Special Investigating Unit’s investigation into Tembisa Hospital is set to continue until November 2027
# The Bus Trucks Association calls on Ramaphosa to sign a proclamation to probe criminal syndicates
# And rugby: Lood de Jager is called up to join the Boks in London

# The Special Investigating Unit says its investigation into Tembisa Hospital in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, will continue until November 2027. This follows revelations that over two-billion-rand meant for healthcare was stolen. SIU head Andy Mothibi says civil proceedings are underway to reclaim stolen money. He says the unit continues to work with law enforcement to ensure accountability and prevent further corruption in the healthcare system:

# The Africa Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association is calling on president Cyril Ramaphosa to sign a proclamation to investigate perpetrators of crime syndicates in the country. Chairperson Phumudzo Mukhwathi says the association handed over a memorandum about illegal bus ranks in Johannesburg, corrupt officials, and government employees serving as directors on more than one board. He says they support KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s revelations:

# Eskom has confirmed that Unit 6 at the Kusile power station in Mpumalanga has officially entered commercial operation, marking the successful completion of Eskom’s build programme. Spokesperson Daphne Mokwena says this milestone is a key component of the generation recovery plan and ends the construction of South Africa’s two supercritical coal-fired power stations, Kusile, and Medupi in Limpopo. She says with Unit 6 now online, Kusile and Medupi can deliver a combined nine-thousand-600-megawatts when operating at full capacity:

# Rugby: Lock Lood de Jager will join the Springboks in London after Franco Mostert remained behind in South Africa due to a family bereavement. The Boks are gearing up for their closing Rugby Championship encounter against the Pumas at Twickenham on Saturday. De Jager suffered a niggle against the All Blacks in Wellington, but has made a full recovery and is available for selection. South Africa currently holds a one-point lead at the top of the standings over the second-placed All Blacks.

# The financial indicators: The dollar trades at 17-rand-29-cents and the euro at 20-rand-25-cents. One British pound costs 23-rand-21-cents and Bitcoin trades at 111-thousand-995-dollars. Gold sells at three-thousand-821-dollars-70-cents a fine ounce and Brent crude oil is quoted at 67-dollars-90-cents a barrel.

# And finally: A young filmmaker from Krugersdorp, Gauteng, Koketso Mlongo, has turned a childhood passion into a growing career. He has founded Universal Dreamers Production, volunteered on sets, and attended workshops to refine his skills. Known for his storytelling and cinematography, he has scripted, directed, and produced several short films. Mlongo says he has a deep love for storytelling and a strong dedication to continuing learning and improving. He adds his ultimate goal is to develop and refine his skills to become an internationally recognised top filmmaker.

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