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BULLETIN 4 July 8 am

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In this bulletin:

# Parliament honours Mabuza’s legacy of humility
# A Grade 10 learner dies after allegedly eating snacks from a spaza shop
# And rugby: The second Springbok test against Italy will be broadcast by SABC2

# Parliament has honoured former deputy  president David Mabuza legacy of humility, service, and commitment to the ideals of South Africa’s constitutional democracy. The 64-year-old  passed away on Thursday at a hospital in Mpumalanga following a short illness. Paliament’s spokesperson, Moloto Mothapo says as deputy president, Mabuza played a critical role in fostering better coordination between Parliament and the executive:

Meanwhile, ActionSA president Herman Mashaba has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the former deputy president. He says Mabuza was a significant figure in South African political life and served the country in various senior roles, including as premier of Mpumalanga and ultimately as deputy president. Mashaba says Mabuza’s contributions and influence spanned decades and will leave a lasting mark on the country’s democratic journey:

# Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane is urging learners, parents, and community members to be vigilant when purchasing food items and to avoid purchasing from unauthorised food vendors. Education spokesperson Steve Mabona says this follows the tragic passing of a Grade 10 learner from the Orange Farm Secondary School, who died after having allegedly consumed snacks bought from a spaza shop near her home:

# The US Congress has passed Donald Trump’s sprawling tax and spending bill in a significant and hard-fought victory for the president and his domestic agenda. The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the bill by a vote of 218 to 214. It was approved in the Senate by just one vote. The Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill could add more than 57-trillion-rand to federal deficits over the next ten years and leave millions without health coverage; a forecast the White House disputes. Trump is expected to sign it into law at a ceremony today.

# Rugby: The South African Rugby Union, SuperSport, and the SABC announced an agreement between the two media houses for the SABC to broadcast the upcoming second test between South Africa and Italy. The agreement has been reached in recognition of the historic nature of the match, which will mark the 30th anniversary of the Springboks’ 1995 Rugby World Cup victory. It forms part of the celebrations by SARU to commemorate this historic moment for the country. The match on 12 July will be broadcast live on SABC 2, SABC Radio stations, and on SuperSport.

# And the financial indicators: The dollar trades at 17-rand-50-cents and the euro at 20-rand-60-cents. One British pound costs 23-rand-90-cents and Bitcoin trades at 109-thousand-344-dollars. Gold sells at three-thousand-334-dollars-82-cents a fine ounce and Brent crude oil is quoted at 68-dollars-10-cents a barrel.

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