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BULLETIN 30 March 8 am

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In this bulletin:

# The Minister in the Presidency stresses zero tolerance for road users who drive recklessly
# Eskom will implement new electricity price increases on Monday
# And, rugby: Leinster are just too good for the Bulls

# Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says law enforcement has adopted a zero tolerance for road users this Easter Weekend who drive recklessly and are negligent, and those who speed. Many South Africans are traveling around the country to visit their families and friends, resulting in increased traffic volumes. Ntshavheni appeals to those travelling to exercise caution on the road, adhere to traffic rules, and respect other road users:

The GOOD party has, meanwhile, extended its condolences to the families of those killed in the horrific bus crash, which claimed the lives of 45 passengers, in Limpopo on Thursday. The party says it is saddened by the immense loss of lives on the roads. Secretary-general Brett Herron says road deaths are avoidable and no family should have to lose a member or loved one in such a sudden, dreadful accident:

# Eskom says it will implement electricity price increases, as approved by the National Energy Regulator on Monday. In October last year, the power utility applied to Nersa for the approval of its Retail Tariff and Structural Adjustment Application and the Schedule of Tariffs to March 2025. Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena says the average increase applied to the key industrial and urban tariffs will be 13.29-percent due to the increase in the affordability subsidy charge:

# Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved new talks on a Gaza ceasefire, a day after the world’s top court ordered Israel to ensure urgent humanitarian aid reaches the Palestinian territory. The latest ruling by the International Court of Justice comes after South Africa asked it to bolster an order issued to Israel in January to take all measures to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza. Netanyahu’s office said new talks on a ceasefire and hostage release will take place in Doha and Cairo in the coming days.

# And, rugby: The Bulls surrendered a narrow half-time lead as Leinster fought back to claim a bonus-point win in a top-of-the-table United Rugby Championship clash in Dublin last night. Leading 14-12 at half time, the Bulls conceded five tries in the second half, while brothers Harry and Ross Byrne kicked twelve points between them in a 47-14 victory for Leinster. This afternoon, the Sharks host Scottish team Edinburgh in Durban, while the Lions are away to Ospreys in Wales. Then the Stormers welcome another Irish team, Ulster, to Cape Town.

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