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BULLETIN 3 October 1 pm

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In this bulletin:

# Gauteng police investigate the double murder of teen twin boys
# The Special Tribunal dismisses Pule Mabe’s bid to halt a SIU case
# And soccer: Pitso Mosimane is set to rotate the Bafana Bafana squad against Egypt

# Gauteng police are investigating a double murder after 14-year-old twin boys were found murdered at their home in Mamelodi West, Tshwane. Their mother reportedly discovered the lifeless bodies in their bedroom when she returned from work. The boys had sustained multiple stab wounds. The motive for the killings remains unknown, and no arrests have been made. Police say they are following up on leads as investigations into the deaths continue.

# The Special Tribunal has dismissed former ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe’s application to halt civil recovery proceedings linked to an allegedly irregular 27.6-million-rand Gauteng waste vehicle tender. The Tribunal found Mabe’s arguments lacked merit and was simply an attempt to delay accountability. As a result, the SIU can proceed with reclaiming the state’s funds, while Mabe’s separate criminal trial for fraud and money laundering remains on track. Mabe was also ordered to pay legal costs.

# The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights has called for a multifaceted response to South Africa’s escalating Gender-Based Violence and Femicide scourge. The call follows a fact-finding mission involving government, civil society, and other stakeholders. The commission’s rapporteur, Solomon Ayele Dersso, says law enforcement and security measures alone are inadequate. He says South Africa must address gaps in legislation and strengthen reporting mechanisms:

# Border Management Authority Commissioner Michael Masiapato says significant progress has been made in tackling fraud and corruption in the border and immigration sector. Speaking at the OR Tambo International Airport, Masiapato confirmed that the BMA handled 57 disciplinary cases between July and September, with 17 officials dismissed, two receiving final warnings and one suspended without pay. Thirty-three cases remain ongoing. The Department of Home Affairs finalised 42 misconduct cases:

# Soccer: Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane will make changes when South Africa face Egypt in a friendly at Cairo International Stadium tomorrow night. Mosimane says he wants to give players who have not featured during the extended camp an opportunity to prove themselves. Fresh faces like Shandre Campbell, Fawaaz Basadien, Thabang Matuludi, and Tashreeq Matthews are expected to feature. Regular captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams may be rested to let Sipho Chaine or Ricardo Goss step between the posts.

# And lastly rugby: Edinburgh coach Sean Everitt credited flank Liam McConnell for disrupting the Stormers lineout at Hive Stadium last night. The visitors lost 11 lineouts in a 17-13 defeat, including one in stoppage time after they kicked a penalty to the corner with an opportunity to snatch victory. The Stormers’ problems began after Springbok hooker André-Hugo Venter was forced off for a head injury assessment in the 22nd minute and failed to return. Coach John Dobson said losing 11 lineouts probably cost them the game.

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