News 11:00
BULLETIN 4 February 11 am
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In this bulletin:
# President Ramaphosa says Hage Geingob was a towering veteran of Namibia’s liberation
# Julius Malema says the EFF will give South Africans money based on their qualifications
# And, cricket: SA Women’s team suffer worst ever ODI defeat against Australia
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says Namibian president Hage Geingob was a towering veteran of Namibia’s liberation from colonialism and apartheid. He was also greatly influential in the solidarity the people of Namibia extended to South Africa in attaining its own freedom. The president’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says on behalf of the government and people of South Africa, Ramaphosa extends deep condolences to the government and people of Namibia, especially to first lady Monica Geingos and the family:
Earlier, Namibia’s acting president, Nangolo Mbumba, said the nation had lost a distinguished servant of the people, a liberation struggle icon, the chief architect of the constitution and the pillar of the Namibian house. Mbumba announced the passing away of 82-year-old Hage Geingob early this morning at Lady Pohamba Hospital in Windhoek. At this moment of deepest sorrow, Mbumba appealed to Namibians to remain calm while the government attends to state arrangements and preparations. He says Cabinet will convene with immediate effect in order to observe all protocols.
# Back home: EFF leader Julius Malema says if the party gets into government after the elections, it will take over the South African Social Security Agency. Malema was speaking during the party’s voter registration programme in KwaZulu-Natal. He says the EFF will not scrap the 350-rand social relief of distress grant, but it will give all South Africans money according to their qualifications:
# The Free Speech Union of South Africa says president Cyril Ramaphosa is deploying a propaganda strategy as old as time, reminiscent of former president Jacob Zuma’s white monopoly capital slur. The union’s Sara Gon says Ramaphosa has been quoted as saying the ANC is on high alert for possible regime change attempts in South Africa by Israel. She adds in an election campaign in which the ruling party can say nothing good about its own governance, people ought to listen carefully to what it does say:
# And, cricket: The South African women’s team suffered an eight-wicket thumping by Australia in the series-opening one-day international in Adelaide. The home team finished on 106 for two after the visitors earlier scraped together 105 for nine, their lowest ODI score against the Aussies. For South Africa, Marizanne Kapp top-scored with 50, but she was forced to retire hurt. While completing a second run to reach her half-century, Kapp was struck on her left elbow by the throw. The three-game series continues in Sydney on Wednesday.
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