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BULLETIN 9 October 7 am

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In this bulletin:

# Paul Mashatile plays down infighting within the government of national unity
# Solidarity proposes an alternative healthcare system
# And the Rhema Bible Church founder pastor Ray McCauley has passed away

# Deputy president Paul Mashatile has played down early signs of infighting within the government of national unity, saying they are a team. The DA has objected to parts of the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act and the National Health Insurance. Both parties have also been at loggerheads over Tshwane’s mayorship. Mashatile told the Financial Times that the government was introducing mechanisms, including a dispute resolution body that he would co-chair with minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson, to resolve arguments.

# Solidarity’s research institute has proposed a new healthcare system to ease pressure on the struggling public sector and improve access to private care. This comes as debates continue over the National Health Insurance Act signed by president Cyril Ramaphosa in May. Solidarity’s proposal promises lower monthly costs and better medical care. Solidarity’s Theuns du Buisson warns that the NHI could bankrupt the state due to poor planning: 

# Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, has condemned the fatal shooting of a deputy principal from Rivoni Secondary School. The educator was shot at Chris Hani Mall while attending a meeting. The Gauteng Department of Education extends condolences. Spokesperson Steve Mabona says police are investigating the incident:

# Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces have taken out the would-be successors of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Hashem Safieddine was killed in a strike in Beirut, Lebanon, less than two weeks ago. The Lebanese health ministry says 36 people have been killed in Israeli attacks over the past 24 hours. Netanyahu has warned Lebanese people that they could face destruction and suffering like the Palestinians in Gaza if they don’t free the country from Hezbollah:

# Cricket: Proteas captain Laura Wolvaardt says their fielding will need to improve in their T20 Women’s World Cup Group B encounter against Scotland in Dubai today. Fielding errors including dropped catches were crucial mistakes they made in their seven-wicket loss to England. Wolvaardt says the accuracy and consistency of the spin bowlers will also need to improve. The Proteas still have a chance of reaching the semifinals with two must-win games against Scotland and Bangladesh.

# The financial indicators: The dollar trades at 17-rand-57-cents and the euro at 19-rand-29-cents. One British pound costs 23-rand-2-cents and Bitcoin trades at 62-thousand-302-dollar-57-cents. Gold sells at two-thousand-619-dollars-28-cents a fine ounce and Brent crude oil is quoted at 77-dollars-34-cents a barrel.

# And finally: The founder of Rhema Bible Church, pastor Ray McCauley, has passed away at the age of 75. He retired from active church duties in 2022 and handed the senior pastor position to his son and his wife pastors Joshua and Tara McCauley. In a statement, Joshua says his father’s enduring legacy as a servant leader will continue to impact communities far beyond his lifetime.

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