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BULLETIN 3 July 12 pm

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In this bulletin:

# More casual migrant workers were fired on the anti-immigrant protest day
# South Africa is urged to prepare as a super El Niño threat grows
# And rugby: The Junior Boks defeat Georgia to remain unbeaten in the Junior World Championship

# The Casual Workers Advice Office says it has been inundated with calls from migrant workers who were allegedly dismissed, threatened or denied rights as anti-immigration sentiments rise in workplaces. Spokesperson Connie Masekwameng says some workers were told not to return to work after Tuesday’s nationwide anti-immigrant demonstrations. She has urged workers facing dismissal, intimidation or discrimination to contact the organisation immediately so legal assistance can be provided:

# ActionSA has asked National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza and the chairpersons of portfolio committees overseeing departments led by DA ministers or deputy ministers for an urgent investigation into serious allegations concerning Resolve Communications’ access to members of the executive. Spokesperson Leato Ngobeni says the allegations by former DA leader John Steenhuisen and former minister Dion George suggest these issues may extend beyond isolated engagements, and warrant comprehensive parliamentary scrutiny:

# South Africa is being urged to strengthen its disaster preparedness as experts warn a powerful El Niño weather pattern is developing. Scientists say the phenomenon could bring severe drought, water shortages, crop losses and higher food prices. While recent La Niña seasons have improved soil moisture, experts stress the country cannot afford complacency. They are calling for early planning, improved water management and support for vulnerable communities before conditions worsen.

Moving abroad:

# President Donald Trump says it is ridiculous for the United States to continue its one-sided relationship with the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. He has repeatedly criticised European allies over their response to the Iranian war, as several countries restricted the use of their bases for American forces. Trump says in a post on Truth Social Washington’s relationship with NATO is not reciprocal, as they invest more than the other member states. Last year, NATO agreed to boost defence-related spending to five-percent of members’ gross-domestic-product by 2035.

# Rugby: Defending champions South Africa maintained their perfect start to the Junior World Championship by beating hosts Georgia 33-5 in Tbilisi. The Junior Springboks scored five tries to one, with Siphosethu Mnebelele crossing the line twice. Argentina, Australia, England, France, New Zealand and Wales also made it back-to-back wins in the second-round pool matches. Junior Boks coach Kevin Foote praised his team’s composure and maturity against a physical Georgian side:

# And the financial indicators: The dollar trades at 16-rand-20-cents and the euro at 18-rand-56-cents. One British pound costs 21-rand-66-cents and Bitcoin trades at 61-thousand-711-dollars. Gold sells at four-thousand-182-dollars-26-cents a fine ounce and Brent crude oil is quoted at 71-dollars-57-cents a barrel.

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