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BULLETIN 6 September 8 am

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In this bulletin:

# BOSA announces more than 800 local election candidates
# El Niño poses a risk for small-scale farmers
# And rugby: The Springboks triumph over the All Blacks in third Test

# Build One South Africa will field more than 800 candidates in the upcoming local government elections. Speaking during the unveiling of BOSA’s local government election blueprint in Johannesburg, party leader Mmusi Maimane emphasised that effective governance requires leaders focused on building infrastructure, strengthening institutions and driving economic growth, rather than avoiding accountability. Its municipal plan promises reliable services, stronger local economies and safer communities, clean, corruption-free government and accountable leadership:

Meanwhile, the president of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement, Floyd Shivambu, says his party will field candidates in over four-thousand wards across all nine provinces in the November 4 local government elections. Addressing supporters during the unveiling of the movement’s Gauteng mayoral candidates, Shivambu said Mayibuye was proud of its progress since its formation. He reaffirmed the party’s mandate of total freedom and emancipation now as they aim to win municipalities across South Africa:

# African Rainbow Minerals says its investment in Surge Copper is supporting continued development of the Berg copper and molybdenum project. A completed prefeasibility study confirms a large-scale operation with a maiden mineral reserve supporting a 28-year mine life. A feasibility study is planned for 2028, with a final investment decision targeted for 2031. ARM founder Patrice Motsepe reaffirmed the group’s commitment to good governance and sustainable growth:

# The National Union of Mineworkers has expressed solidarity with the people of Nepal following devastating flash floods along the Nepal-China border. More than one-thousand-200 people have died, while about four-thousand remain missing as search and rescue operations continue. NUM general secretary Mpho Phakedi has called on the international community and the South African government to provide urgent humanitarian assistance. He says thousands of families have been displaced, with many left without shelter, food and medicine.

# Small-scale farmers are being warned of hotter conditions and unpredictable rainfall during the 2026/27 summer season. The National Department of Agriculture’s latest El Niño advisory forecasts below-normal rainfall and high temperatures, raising risks for crops and livestock. Agriculture experts say many small-scale farmers understand the risks but lack water, infrastructure and finance to prepare. They recommend water harvesting, composting and planting drought-tolerant crops. They also warn that reduced production could affect farmer incomes, food availability and prices, calling for sustained investment in climate adaptation. 

# And rugby: The Springboks took a 2-1 lead in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series when they beat the All Blacks 29-24 at a packed FNB stadium last night. With the half-time score at 12-all, the All Blacks pulled ahead 17-12 in the 57th minute. But a try by Jesse Kriel swung the match back in favour of the Boks, and a powerful driving maul led to a try by Malcolm Marx, putting the home team back in the game. The fourth and final Test will be decided in Baltimore, USA next Saturday.

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