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BULLETIN 28 October 6 am

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In this bulletin:

# The government is acting against those who incite violence against foreign nationals
# A Somerset West school expels a 13-year-old after a knife attack
# And, Donald Trump says he will respect the results of the midterm elections

# Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola says government is acting against those who exploit legitimate concerns about irregular migration to advance criminal, hateful agendas. He spoke at the Africa and African Diaspora Conference in Johannesburg, held yesterday under the theme “The Return to Africa”. Lamola said to date more than 100 cases are before the courts and over 40 investigations related to intimidation, looting and anti-migrant violence are underway. He stressed that attacks against migrants deserve the strongest condemnation:

# The South African Local Government Association urges registered voters to choose ethical, capable and accountable leaders in the upcoming local government elections on 4 November. SALGA spokesperson Motalatale Modiba says voters have an important role to play in improving service delivery and holding municipalities accountable. Modiba also urged voters to monitor weather warnings and arrive at voting stations early on election day:

# The Road Traffic Management Corporation urges motorists to prepare for the festive season by ensuring their vehicles are roadworthy, and all licences are up to date. More than 2.2-million vehicle licence discs are due to expire in November and December, with Gauteng accounting for the largest share at over 851-thousand. The corporation’s Simon Zwane advises drivers to check their vehicles, avoid fatigue and alcohol, obey speed limits and ensure everyone wears seat belts:

# The Helderberg High School in Somerset West has expelled a 13-year-old learner who allegedly stabbed two fellow learners. The teenager appeared in the Somerset West Magistrate’s Court today, and the case has been postponed to 14 December for further investigation. The two victims were taken to hospital for treatment following the incident last week. The school says counselling and support have been arranged for learners as they prepare for their final examinations.

# US president Donald Trump says he will respect the outcome of the midterm elections if they are “honest” despite his repeated attacks on the integrity of the voting process. His administration has tried to pressure states to vet their voter rolls for what it alleges are non-citizen voters. Last week, the Justice Department pre-emptively filed a lawsuit challenging the certification of Alaska’s Senate race if the Republican incumbent loses. Trump says he will either reach agreements or veto legislation if Democrats take control of the House and Senate.

# Cricket: Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc took six wickets as South Africa were bowled out for 329 in their first innings at stumps on day one of the series-deciding third Test in Cape Town. The Proteas batted first, with Marques Ackerman and Aiden Markram putting on a 158-run opening partnership for the first wicket. Ackerman scored a career-best 95, and Markram scored 78. David Bedingham and Marco Jansen also contributed, both scoring half-centuries. Australia will start their first innings today.

# And the financial indicators: The dollar trades at 16-rand-61-cents and the euro at 18-rand-50-cents. One British pound costs 22-rand-12-cents and Bitcoin trades at 80-thousand-762-dollars. Gold sells at four-thousand-63-dollars-57-cents a fine ounce and Brent crude oil is quoted at 114-dollars-79-cents a barrel.

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