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BULLETIN 2 October 6 am

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In this bulletin:

# Minister Lamola awaits the full investigation into Nathi Mthethwa’s death
# Hendrick Makaneta urges the youth to learn from Malema’s guilty verdict
# And, president Ramaphosa will today receive Letters of Credence from 18 new ambassadors

#  International Relations and Cooperation minister Ronald Lamola says the government is waiting for an investigation report from France following the death of ambassador Nathi Mthethwa in Paris. Mthethwa was found dead near the Hyatt Hotel, after he was reported missing on Monday. Speaking to SABC News, Lamola said the repatriation process remains unknown at this point. He also noted Mthethwa’s role in strengthening South Africa’s ties with France:

# Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has called on the youth to reflect following the guilty verdict against EFF leader Julius Malema on the firearm trial at the East London Magistrate’s Court. Makaneta said the judgment is a reminder that freedom without law is disorder and that no leader is above accountability. He urged young people to remain principled, stressing that democracy is sustained not by slogans but by upholding responsibility:

# Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, says as the bridge between citizen and State, the challenge for parliaments globally is to translate hope into purpose and promise into action. She delivered the keynote address at the G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit held in Cape Town. Kubayi says global solidarity is far removed from everyday realities of access to employment, health care, education, and a decent quality of life. She adds that it is incumbent upon parliaments to bring institutions closer to the people and restore trust.

# The Global Sumud Flotilla is calling on the international community to take urgent action to end Israel’s blockade of Gaza. Activists and United Nations experts describe the blockade as unlawful and a form of collective punishment that restricts food, fuel, medical supplies, and humanitarian aid for over two million people. The Flotilla’s ⁠Thiago Ávila urges governments and organisations to hold Israel accountable, protect aid missions, and stop supporting practices that perpetuate the humanitarian crisis:

# Cricket: Experienced Proteas batter Tazmin Brits believes her young teammate, Karabo Meso, will catch the world’s attention at the Women’s World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. The 18-year-old wicketkeeper is expected to play in her first major tournament after making her international debut at the age of 16. Thirty-four-year-old Brits says she has seen Meso’s development first-hand at the Lions in Johannesburg, and believes her club teammate will use the tournament as a launchpad to grab the global spotlight. The Proteas start their campaign against England tomorrow.

# The financial indicators: The dollar trades at 17-rand-20-cents and the euro at 20-rand-18-cents. One British pound costs 23-rand-18-cents and Bitcoin trades at 118-thousand-229-dollars. Gold sells at three-thousand-862-dollars-7-cents a fine ounce and Brent crude oil is quoted at 65-dollars-21-cents a barrel.

# And finally: President Cyril Ramaphosa will today (Thursday) host a Credentials Ceremony in Pretoria. The president will receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-designate representing 18 countries, including Algeria, Spain, Chile, Pakistan, Thailand, Argentina, Sweden, and Zambia. These official diplomatic documents mark the ambassadors’ formal accreditation to South Africa. The ceremony underscores South Africa’s commitment to strengthening international relations and deepening bilateral cooperation with nations across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

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