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BULLETIN 14 November 11 am

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In this bulletin:

# Global Airways says it was unaware that 153 Palestinian passengers would be denied entry into South Africa
# Cricket: Kagiso Rabada is out of the first Test against India due to an injury
# And Blue Origin’s rocket successfully launches twin spacecraft to Mars

# Global Airways says it followed all protocols before landing at OR Tambo International Airport in Gauteng with 153 Palestinians seeking refugee status in South Africa. The group was stranded for 12-hours yesterday after being denied entry for not having exit stamps on their passports or visas. They were allowed to disembark after Gift of the Givers committed to accommodate them. Global Airways says as per South African immigration laws, it had shared the list of passengers and was never informed they would be deemed inadmissible.

# The Office of the Chief Justice says the interim gag order imposed on Open Secrets was a standard and proportionate measure to preserve the status quo until all arguments can be properly heard and considered. The order stems from a case brought by the armoured vehicle manufacturer, Integrated Convoy Protection. Campaign for Free Expression’s Nicole Fritz says Chief Justice Mandisa Maya must issue guidance to judicial officials, reaffirming the presumption of open justice and cautioning against the harmful effects of gagging orders:

# RISE Mzansi says the DA’s motion of no confidence in Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi is opportunistic, reckless, and irresponsible. The DA has accused Lesufi of failing to provide effective governance, create jobs, ensure safety, and promote economic opportunities. RISE Mzansi’s national chairperson, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, says the party refuse to join those who gamble with people’s lives for headlines and cheap political points:

# Cricket: Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the first Test against India at Eden Gardens in Kolkata due to injury. He hurt his rib at training in the lead-up to the contest, which got underway this morning. Corbin Bosch is his replacement. India opted for four spinners in their lineup. Proteas captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bat first, with both teams chasing a positive result in the race for the World Test Championship final in 2027.

# The financial indicators: The dollar trades at 17-rand-8-cents and the euro at 19-rand-89-cents. One British pound costs 22-rand-46-cents and Bitcoin trades at 97-thousand-433-dollars. Gold sells at four-thousand-173-dollars-19-cents a fine ounce and Brent crude oil is quoted at 63-dollars-48-cents a barrel.

# And finally: Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin has successfully launched its New Glenn rocket with two NASA spacecraft on board, destined for Mars. The ESCAPADE mission is the first coordinated multi-spacecraft orbital science mission to the red planet. The mission’s lead scientist, Rob Lillis, says the twin Escapade orbiters will spend a year near Earth before using a gravity assist to reach Mars in 2027, where they will study the planet’s upper atmosphere and magnetic fields:

Stay tuned for more news………….