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BULLETIN 3 Nov 3 pm

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In this bulletin:

# The Gauteng Traffic chief defends a helicopter operation at KT Molefe’s residence
# Thailand and Cambodia begin withdrawing heavy weapons from their contested border
# And cricket: Tendulkar says the World Cup victory was a defining moment for the women’s game in India

# Gauteng Traffic Department Inspector George Raftopoulos confirmed ordering a helicopter to controversial businessman Katiso KT Molefe’s home after reports of a bogus operation. Raftopoulos says he took video evidence for Tactical Operations Management and the Civil Aviation Authority regarding potential noise complaints. He denied allegations of interfering with a legitimate police operation, and emphasised volunteering to accompany the chopper to ensure no bogus officers were present at Molefe’s residence:

# The Department of Health will host a public panel discussion on accelerating universal health coverage and health security in South Africa at the University of Pretoria this evening. This is in collaboration with the London School of Economics and Political Science and the Clinton Health Access Initiative. The department’s spokesperson, Foster Mohale, says universal health coverage and health security are two of the most urgent priorities in global health today:

# ActionSA has officially opened nominations for its Johannesburg mayoral candidate following a Senate resolution on Friday. The move comes amid growing concerns over governance and service delivery since Herman Mashaba’s tenure ended. Mashaba, responding to calls for his return, says he will reflect while allowing other strong contenders to emerge. ActionSA’s national chairperson, Michael Beaumont, says nominations close on 30 November, with the party promising a credible alternative to lead the Gold City:

Moving abroad: 

# Thailand and Cambodia have begun withdrawing heavy weapons and conducting de-mining operations along their contested border as part of steps to de-escalate tensions. This follows after the countries’ leaders signed an enhanced ceasefire deal in Kuala Lumpur in the presence of US president Donald Trump last week. Thai Defence Ministry spokesperson Surasant Kongsiri told a media conference his country is proposing the removal of land mines in 13 areas, and Cambodia in one.

# Cricket: Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar describes yesterday’s victory by the country’s women in the World Cup final as equivalent to what the men achieved in 1983. The hostesses beat South Africa by 52 runs in Mumbai to clinch their maiden title. Tendulkar says they have inspired countless young girls in India to pick up a bat and ball and believe they can also win a World Cup one day. He describes the victory as a defining moment in the journey of women’s cricket in the country.

# And the financial indicators: The dollar trades at 17-rand-30-cents and the euro at 19-rand-92-cents. One British pound costs 22-rand-71-cents and Bitcoin trades at 107-thousand-645-dollars. Gold sells at four-thousand-and-three-dollars-64-cents a fine ounce and Brent crude oil is quoted at 64-dollars-33-cents a barrel.

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