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BULLETIN 20 July 1 pm

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In this bulletin:

# RISE Mzansi calls for a new attitude to solve South Africa’s challenges
# The Police minister calls for swift investigations on the attempted assassination of a SARS advocate
# And, soccer: The next England manager must ‘win a major tournament’

# RISE Mzansi National Leader Songezo Zibi has called for a fresh governmental perspective on societal issues, including crime and safety, following the shooting of Advocate Coreth Naudé  in eThekwini. Zibi emphasised the need for a stronger state presence and compassion for human suffering. He urged president Cyril Ramaphosa to inspire and unite the nation, stressing urgency and accountability in addressing the current crisis and shaping a hopeful future:

# Police minister Senzo Mchunu has condemned the attempted assassination of SARS advocate Coreth Naudé. She survived a shooting in Durban, sustaining injuries to her upper body. Naudé was acting for SARS in a tax inquiry into a businesswoman in the city, Shauwn Mkhize. Speaking to News24, Mchunu called the attack an assault on the rule of law and democracy, promising swift action as SAPS and the Hawks investigate. This incident is the latest in a series of targeted attacks aiming to subvert legal processes.

# The City of Tshwane has begun a catch-up plan for waste collection addressing a backlog due to disruptions from new service providers. Spokesperson Lindela Mashigo says the disruptions began mid-July, when new contractors took over. He assured that law enforcement will escort waste collection trucks as the city addresses delays, caused by previous contractors not retained under new tender specifications:

# The European Union and Serbia have signed a deal to develop the supply of lithium batteries that are seen as a crucial building block needed to power Europe’s transition to a green economy. The memorandum of understanding is seen as the first step in developing Serbia’s mineral resources and potentially building supply chains, including manufacturing lithium batteries and component parts. The deal comes just days after a court decision saw the Serbian government reapprove a lithium mining project that had been shuttered for two years following mass protests.

# And, soccer: The FA says it has already identified a number of candidates but is looking for a head coach that can win England’s first major men’s trophy since 1966. Gareth Southgate stood down in the wake of England’s defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final. Per the job description, any candidate will be expected to win a major tournament for the first time since the 1966 World Cup. Former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe and former Chelsea and Brighton coach Graham Potter are all tipped as possible successors.

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