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BULLETIN 22 July 9 am

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In this bulletin:

# The FF Plus says Nkabane’s position became untenable
# The IFP demands an independent probe into political killings
# And “Theodore Huxtable” from The Cosby Show has died

# The Freedom Front Plus says fired minister of Higher Education and Training, Nobuhle Nkabane, should not assume another prominent government position, as this would make a mockery of accountability. Her sacking comes amid allegations of corruption over the appointments of the chairpersons of the 21 Sector Education and Training Authorities boards, which included ANC members. FF Plus’ Wynand Boshoff says they welcome the appointment of Buti Manamela as the new minister:

# Inkatha Freedom Party president, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has raised alarm over unresolved murders of political office bearers, urging an independent investigation into political killings. Addressing the media, Hlabisa says a police-led probe is unsuitable due to serious allegations against the police made by KwaZulu-Natal Police commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. He emphasised that restoring public trust in security institutions remains a top priority, supporting Police minister Senzo Mchunu’s placement on special leave:

# Police have arrested four men, including a Sandton businessman, in connection with the murder of DJ Oupa John Sefoka, popularly known as DJ Sumbody. He was shot dead in November 2022 in Woodmead, Johannesburg, in what appeared to be a targeted attack. One other person also died in the ambush. National Police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe, says three of the suspects are believed to be hitmen and one is believed to have ordered the hit on the DJ:

# Cricket: England have called up spin bowler, Liam Dawson, for the fourth Test against India, as a replacement for the injured Shoaib Bashir. This will be the 35-year-old’s first Test since July 2017. Jofra Archer will continue in the side, having made a successful return to the team in the win at Lord’s, while Brydon Carse, Chris Woakes and captain Ben Stokes will provide further seam options. England are 2-1 up and will look to win the series in the fourth Test in Manchester starting tomorrow.

# The financial indicators: The dollar trades at 17-rand-61-cents and the euro at 20-rand-59-cents. One British pound costs 23-rand-74-cents and Bitcoin trades at 117-thousand-144-dollars. Gold sells at three-thousand-390-dollars-42-cents a fine ounce, and Brent crude oil is quoted at 67-dollars-95-cents a barrel.

# And finally, actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for playing Theodore Huxtable in the beloved 1980s sitcom, The Cosby Show, has died at the age of 54. According to reports, he was on a family vacation in Costa Rica when he drowned while swimming after he was caught by a high current. Warner was nominated for an Emmy in 1986 for The Cosby Show. Warner also featured on the sitcom Malcolm & Eddie, which ran for four seasons, Reed Between the Lines, Sons of Anarchy, and The Resident.

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