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BULLETIN 29 November 1 pm
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In this bulletin:
# The Transformation Alliance calls on mines to maintain their infrastructure
# The DA says 832 learners were affected by food poisoning in Gauteng schools
# And Cricket: Pakistani’s match-fee fine for displaying the Palestine flag, is waived
# Transformation Alliance leader, Abel Tau is calling on mine companies in South Africa to maintain their infrastructure, train safety officers and have emergency response on high alert at all times. This after a cage carrying 86 workers at Impala Platinum mine’s operation in Rustenburg, North West dropped to the bottom of the shaft instantly killing eleven and injuring 75 others. Tau says this unfortunate incident puts the spotlight on the safety of the miners and it is a serious concern:
# The DA in Gauteng says more than 832 learners in the province have been affected by food poisoning in the past five years. This was revealed by the MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, in a question tabled by the party in the provincial legislature. The DA’s Khume Ramulifho says the provincial Department of Education is not doing enough to ensure that the school governing bodies enforce the Department of Basic Education’s developed guidelines for the management of nutrition and vendors:
# The financial world is mourning the loss of a visionary, billionaire and vice-chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, Charlie Munger, who died at a California hospital at the age of 99. Munger was business magnate Warren Buffett’s right-hand man and played a pivotal role in building Berkshire Hathaway’s success. Buffett credits Munger for his inspiration, wisdom, and tenacity in the business world. Munger, who assumed the role of vice-chairman in 1978, influenced crucial investment decisions. Forbes estimates his personal fortune at around 48-billion-rand.
# Cricket: Pakistan’s governing body didn’t give a reason for waiving the 50-percent match fee fine imposed on wicketkeeper Azam Khan for displaying a sticker with Palestine’s flag on his bat. He refused to remove the sticker while batting for Karachi Whites against Lahore Blues in the national T20 Cup competition. The International Cricket Council’s rules forbid players and team officials to wear, display or otherwise convey personal messages on their equipment without permission.
# Financial indicators: The dollar trades at 18-rand-50-cents and the euro at 20-rand-32-cents. One British pound costs 23-rand-46-cents and Bitcoin trades at 38-thousand-179-dollars-49-cents. Gold sells at two-thousand-and-37-dollars-95-cents a fine ounce and Brent crude oil is quoted at 81-dollars-75-cents a barrel.
# And finally: The City of Ekurhuleni kick-started its festive season theatre extravaganza yesterday, by hosting exhilarating home-brewed theatre productions. The Dumisani Masilela Theatre in Germiston was a hive of activities yesterday, showcasing productions such as the Gibson Kente’s How Long Mfowethu. There were also a variety of shows from different producers. People attending are urged to donate school stationary items, which will go to an identified shelter for children with different needs. The theatre extravaganza ends on the tenth of next month.
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