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BULLETIN 13 July 1 pm

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In this bulletin:

# The Forum for South Africa slams chief justice Maya’s remarks on Mkhwanazi’s allegations
# ACSA suspends its security chief amid alleged operational irregularities
# And cricket: The third Test between India and England is on a knife-edge

# The Forum for South Africa has expressed disappointment over chief justice Mandisa Maya’s comments dismissing KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s explosive claims. FOSA spokesperson Tebogo Mashilompane says Maya’s remarks cast doubt prematurely and risk judicial bias, especially if the matter lands in court. He warned that her response undermines public confidence in the judiciary, calling for restraint and neutrality in matters with potential legal implications:

Meanwhile, RISE Mzansi has urged president Cyril Ramaphosa to make decisive decisions regarding allegations made by Mkhwanazi. Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation this evening regarding matters of national security following allegations of political interference from SAPS executive and Police minister Senzo Mchunu. RISE Mzansi National Assembly whip, Makashule Gana, demands a Commission of Inquiry and firm executive action, warning that national safety is compromised:

# Airports Company South Africa has placed Group Executive for Enterprise Security and Compliance, Mzwandile Petros, on precautionary suspension pending an independent investigation into alleged operational irregularities. The move aims to safeguard the integrity of the process and ensure a fair and unbiased investigation. Petro has been working in the company for seven years. ACSA says daily operations remain unaffected as Mary-Ann Joubert has been appointed as acting executive to ensure continuity and stability in the nine airports, including the three main international gateways managed by the company.

# The DA in KwaZulu-Natal has alleged that the Human Settlements Department spent 3.9-billion-rand budget for 2024/25 but failed to meet key delivery targets. DA’s Riona Gokool says only 28-percent of performance indicators were achieved. Gokool insists that no title deeds, informal settlement upgrades, and community units were delivered. She calls for urgent reforms, better accountability, and restructuring to fix what it calls a housing crisis marked by inefficiency and poor planning:

# Science, Technology and Innovation minister, Blade Nzimande, has announced the secondment of CSIR’s Kenny Tenza to serve as Acting Deputy Director-General: Technology Innovation. Nzimande spokesperson Veli Mbele says the 12-month secondment draws on Tenza’s expertise in commercialising intellectual property in agriculture, food, chemicals, and health industries. He says that his expertise makes a significant contribution to the re-industrialisation of South Africa through science innovation:

# And cricket: The 3rd Test between England and India at Lord’s saw a gripping Day 3 yesterday, with both teams finishing their first innings on 387, a rare occurrence in Test history. KL Rahul’s century, supported by Rishabh Pant on 74 and Ravindra Jadeja on 72, helped India match England’s total. England’s pacers, including Jofra Archer on his comeback, took crucial wickets. The day concluded with a heated exchange between Zak Crawley and Shubman Gill over time-wasting tactics, as England took a two-run lead by stumps, setting up a tense finish.

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