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BULLETIN 3 November 12 pm

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In this bulletin:

# South Africa’s largest private school group is expected to delist from the JSE by year-end
# The City of Tshwane intensifies the probe into the spike in typhoid cases
# And a powerful earthquake has rattled northern Afghanistan, killing at least 20 people

# South Africa’s largest private school group, Curro Holdings, is awaiting approval from the Competition Commission and the JSE to delist after shareholders have accepted a 7.2-billion-rand buyout offer from the foundation of billionaire philanthropist Jannie Mouton. The transaction is expected to be completed by year-end, whereafter Curro will be transformed into a non-profit organisation. The group, founded in 1998, has over 180 campuses and more than 70-thousand learners. The foundation aims to prioritise long-term societal impact over short-term profits, potentially unlocking bursaries for thousands of underprivileged children.

# Higher Education and Training minister Buti Manamela has formally acknowledged the resignation of National Student Financial Aid Scheme chairperson Karen Stander. Manamela will meet Stander today to discuss her concerns, including bullying, intimidation, racism, and safety threats, followed by a full board meeting tomorrow. The department’s spokesperson, Matshepo Seedat, says Manamela expressed deep concern over the allegations, emphasising that NSFAS must uphold ethical, transparent, and accountable governance:

# The City of Tshwane says it is intensifying investigations into the source of a rise in typhoid fever cases in Hammanskraal and Bronkhorstspruit. This is amid growing public concern about water safety in the metro. Several cases of typhoid have recently been reported at Jubilee Hospital in Hammanskraal and Bronkhorstspruit Hospital, where 13 patients were treated. The metro’s spokesperson, Lindela Mashigo, says preliminary results of recent drinking water samples taken and tested have not determined an epidemiological link between these cases:

Moving abroad:

# A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan in the early hours of this morning, killing at least 20 people and leaving more than 320 injured. The quake struck near one of the most populated cities in the north of the country, Mazar-i-Sharif. Buildings have been damaged, including the landmark Blue Mosque. The site is one of Afghanistan’s architectural treasures and a major point of pilgrimage. Health officials say the death toll will likely rise as rescue efforts continue.

# Cricket: Government has applauded the Proteas Women for their exceptional performance in the Women’s one-day World Cup final against India. The co-hostesses were crowned champions for the first time after defeating South Africa by 52 runs in Mumbai. Government deputy spokesperson, William Baloyi, says the Proteas Women should be proud of their performance, as they showed determination, skill, and a fighting spirit:

# And the financial indicators: The dollar trades at 17-rand-30-cents and the euro at 19-rand-95-cents. One British pound costs 22-rand-72-cents and Bitcoin trades at 107-thousand-271-dollars. Gold sells at four-thousand-and-30-dollars-95-cents a fine ounce and Brent crude oil is quoted at 64-dollars-75-cents a barrel.

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