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BULLETIN 7 April 12 pm

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In this bulletin:

# Sanco threatens to withdraw its political support from the ANC following Gauteng’s cabinet re-shuffle
# A missing helicopter with four people on board is found safely in the Kruger National Park
# And the UN Security Council will vote on a resolution on the Strait of Hormuz

# Civil organisation Sanco in Gauteng has threatened to withdraw its political support from the ANC following premier Panyaza Lesufi’s cabinet reshuffle. Gauteng chairperson Abram Mashishi told Newzroom Afrika the move is reckless and Lesufi must resign. He accuses him of not considering the alliance’s decisions and making his own, including the appointment of the EFF’s Nkululeko Dunga as MEC for Finance. Mashisi says governance must prioritise residents over political interests:

# A helicopter that went missing at the Kruger National Park yesterday, carrying four people, has been found. The aircraft had on board a pilot and two police investigators, as well as an Environmental Crime Investigator. The chopper disappeared during an investigation of a carcass that was discovered. Police spokesperson Donald Mdhluli says the group landed safely in a remote area, but they struggled to navigate through thick bushes:

Moving abroad:

# The United Nations’ Security Council is expected to vote today on a watered-down resolution calling for the reopening of the strategically-important Strait of Hormuz off Iran. This follows objections on multiple drafts from several veto-holding permanent members, including France, Russia and China. The latest draft encourages countries interested in the use of commercial maritime routes in the strait to coordinate defensive efforts to ensure the safety and security of navigation across this critical waterway.

# Soccer: Kaizer Chiefs have boosted their chances of qualifying for the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup following their 3-1 victory over relegation-threatened Orbit College in the Premiership in Gqeberha. Mbulelo Wagaba put Orbit ahead and Wandile Duba equalised before halftime. Second-half goals from Siphesihle Ndlovu and Mduduzi Shabalala secured the victory for AmaKhosi. This moved Chiefs up to third place on the table and a qualification spot for the continental competition, which is the African equivalent of the UEFA Europa League.

# The financial indicators: The dollar trades at 16-rand-83-cents and the euro at 19-rand-46-cents. One British pound costs 22-rand-31-cents and Bitcoin trades at 68-thousand-763-dollars. Gold sells at four-thousand-679-dollars-68-cents a fine ounce and Brent crude oil is quoted at 107-dollars-55-cents a barrel.

# And finally: Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, says the passing of a legendary member of world-renowned Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a loss to the music industry and South Africa. Seventy-seven-year-old Albert Mazibuko sang for the iconic group for over five decades. He died on Sunday. McKenzie’s spokesperson, Zimasa Velaphi, says Mazibuko was the custodian of a uniquely South African sound that travelled across the world and united people:

Stay tuned for more news………….