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BULLETIN 30 January 9 am

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# Build One South Africa says a two-state solution is the pathway to peace in the Israel-Palestine conflict
# Numsa calls for economic sanctions against Israel
# And, Business Leadership South Africa says the upcoming Mining Indaba is crucial amid Transnet’s challenges

# Build One South Africa says the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict is affecting the lives and livelihoods of innocent civilians in Gaza, and the primary focus should be finding a peaceful solution. Last week Friday, the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to take all measures to prevent the killings and harming of people in Gaza. BOSA deputy leader, Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster, says they continue to believe that a two-state solution is the pathway to peace in the conflict:

Meanwhile the metalworkers union Numsa calls for an immediate boycott and isolation of Israel. The union welcomes the court’s decision, deeming Israel’s actions in Gaza as potentially genocidal. Numsa condemns Israel for violating international law and continuing to harm Palestinians despite the ruling. Spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola says Israel must face economic sanctions, and be blocked from participation in international events. She demands an immediate ceasefire and diplomatic pressure:

# Business Leadership South Africa says despite the unprecedented challenges the mining sector is facing, the upcoming Mining Indaba in Cape Town is a great opportunity to showcase to investors that tangible and reliable progress is being made. The Fraser Institute’s annual survey of investment attractiveness now ranks South Africa behind Mali and the Democratic Republic of Congo, as the most attractive mining destination in the world. BLSA CEO Busisiwe Mavuso says it’s important that government assures investors that Transnet’s operations, especially in the Durban port, are being swiftly improved.

# The Cape Winelands District Municipality says the rain that started late in the evening was not enough to penetrate the active fire lines in the Bain’s Kloof/Slanghoek and Elandsberg fires. As of yesterday, 189 structures had been damaged in the fires. Municipality’s spokesperson, Jo-Anne Otto, says although the rain brought some relief through cooler weather, it made little impact on the fire lines, and will burn away quickly in today’s expected heat:

# Soccer: Hosts Ivory Coast knocked out defending champions Senegal in a penalty shootout to book their place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals. Franck Kessie scored in the 86th minute for Ivory Coast to send the tie into extra-time after finishing one-all in normal time. The 27-year-old delivered again with the crucial spot kick to seal a five-four win for the hosts in the penalty shoot-out. Meanwhile, Ryan Mendes converted a late penalty as Cape Verde beat Mauritania one-nil to seal their place in the quarterfinals.

# And the financial indicators: The dollar trades at 18-rand-81-cents and the euro at 20-rand-38-cents. One British pound costs 23-rand-91-cents and Bitcoin trades at 43-thousand-450-dollars-94-cents. Gold sells at two-thousand-31-dollars-39-cents a fine ounce and Brent crude oil is quoted at 82-dollars-5-cents a barrel.

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