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BULLETIN 12 May 9 am

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In this bulletin:

# The miracle survivor from the George building collapse expresses his gratitude
# The ANC’s Peace Mabe says Middle East peace is unattainable without Palestinian freedom 
# And, soccer: Man City thrash Fulham to overtake Arsenal

# The 32-year-old man who was rescued yesterday after spending 116 hours trapped under the rubble of the collapsed George building has expressed his gratitude to all the rescue personnel for their relentless efforts. Gabriel Guambe, who works as a tiler, was rescued after the apartment block crashed down on Monday. Remarkably, he sustained only minor injuries and is doing extremely well in hospital:

Meanwhile, the EFF says it stands in solidarity with the community of George following the building collapse on Monday that killed at least 16 workers and left many injured, while 36 workers remain missing. The party is calling for a thorough investigation into the causes of the collapse, including the role of the contractors in ensuring compliance with building regulations. The EFF’s spokesperson, Leigh-Ann Mathys says they demand justice for the victims and their families, including compensation for their losses and adequate support for those affected by the tragedy.

# ANC national executive committee member, Peace Mabe, says peace in the Middle East is unattainable without Palestinian freedom as Israel continue killing the people of Palestine. The party leaders joined global organisations at a three-day conference in Sandton ending today to strategise on dismantling apartheid in Israel and freeing Palestine. Mabe says the party’s consistent support stands as a beacon of hope and solidarity for the Palestinian people:

In the most recent development, Israel has told tens of thousands more Palestinians to leave Rafah, as it intensifies military operations in southern Gaza. Flyers dropped from the air and posts on social media told residents in the city’s eastern districts to go to al-Mawasi – a narrow coastal area which Israel calls an “expanded humanitarian zone”. Israel has said it will proceed with planned operations in Rafah despite the US and other allies warning that a ground offensive could lead to mass civilian casualties and a humanitarian crisis.

# And, soccer: Josko Gvardiol scored twice as Manchester City put the pressure on Arsenal in the title race by beating Fulham to move two points clear at the top of the Premier League. The result means the Gunners head to Manchester United today needing to win to be certain of taking the title race to the final day of the season. Man City are at Tottenham on Tuesday and if Arsenal fail to get a positive result at Old Trafford, then victory will seal a fourth consecutive Premier League title for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Stay tuned for more news………….