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BULLETIN 31 May 9 am
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# Minister Aucamp hails the Kruger National Park’s legacy at its Centenary celebrations
# Fikile Mbalula says Tolashe scandal becomes increasingly difficult for ANC Women’s League
# And, America says it struck another vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing three
# Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has described Kruger National Park as a national asset of global significance and a key driver of tourism, economic growth and job creation. Speaking at the park’s centenary celebrations, Aucamp praised a century of conservation achievements despite recent floods. He called on South Africans to safeguard Kruger’s legacy, for future generations to benefit from one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife reserves:
The minister has also signed a Beneficiation Scheme agreement with land claimants linked to the Kruger National Park. The initiative of seven land claimants aims to create jobs, business opportunities, skills development and investment for affected communities. Minister Aucamp says the scheme balances conservation with economic inclusion, ensuring communities benefit from the park’s resources while preserving the environmental and tourism value:
# ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the scandals surrounding ANC Women’s League president Sisisi Tolashe have become increasingly difficult for the organisation. His remarks come amid a special meeting to discuss future leadership after Tolashe was instructed to resign as an ANC Member of Parliament and league president after being found guilty of misconduct by the ANC Integrity Commission. Speaking in Boksburg, East of Johannesburg, Mbalula confirmed that disciplinary processes are continuing:
# South Africa’s wine industry is urged to adapt to mounting global economic, climate and consumer pressures. Industry leaders call for greater innovation, sustainability and value-driven growth to remain competitive. Nedbank chief economist Nicky Weimar warned that inflation and rising fuel costs could dampen consumer spending despite improvements in energy and logistics. South Africa Wine CEO Rico Basson stressed the need for stronger trade diplomacy, market diversification and investment in higher-value products to secure the industry’s future.
# The US military said it had carried out a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific yesterday killing three men, the second strike in as many days. US Southern Command said in a post on X intelligence had confirmed that the vessel was transiting along narcotics-trafficking routes in the eastern Pacific, engaged in narco-trafficking operations. The US Military added three male narco-terrorists were killed during this action and no military personnel were harmed.
# And soccer: Paris Saint-Germain have won the UEFA Champions League after beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-all draw in Saturday’s final at the Puskas Arena, in Hungary. Arsenal took an early lead through Kai Havertz before Ousmane Dembele equalised from the penalty spot in the second half. Extra time failed to separate the sides, sending the match to penalties. Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes missed the decisive fifth penalty, after he shot over the crossbar. PSG became the second club in the Champions League to win back-to-back titles.
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