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BULLETIN 18 May 1 pm

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In this bulletin:

# Motsoaledi wants the Health Ombud to investigate death of medical intern
# FOSA urges Motswaledi to act on alleged intern abuse at key hospitals
# And, golf: Scottie Scheffler has a three stroke lead at the US PGA

# Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi has expressed concern over the death of intern Alulutho Mazwi at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital in Umlazi KwaZulu-Natal. While no official report has been received, the minister wants the Health Ombud to investigate it urgently, citing his extensive medical background. Motsoaledi offered condolences to Mazwi’s family, hoping the probe will uncover the truth behind the tragedy. Motsoaledi is currently attending the World Health Assembly that ends on 27 May in Geneva, Switzerland.

In addition, the Forum for South Africa is also calling on Health minister Aaron Motswaledi to urgently intervene at Prince Mshiyeni, Charlotte Maxeke, and Baragwanath hospitals following the death of Alulutho Mazwi. FOSA spokesperson Tebogo Mashilompane blames harsh treatment by supervisors, contributing to Mazwi’s death. The organisation says intern doctors face abuse, threats, and neglect, and wants immediate action from health authorities:

# The Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crime Court has postponed the case against former Denel chairperson Lungisani Daniel Mantsha and ex-CEO Zwelakhe Ntshepe to 30 July 2025. The delay will allow the accused to review docket contents and disclosures. They face charges of corruption, fraud, and breaching financial laws linked to the Denel Asia deal between 2014 and 2018.  Investigating Directorate Against Corruption Henry Mamothame says their 30-thousand-rand bail is extended:

# In a brilliant display of determined golf, Scottie Scheffler showed once again why he is the world’s number one player. Finishing the third round of the US PGA Championship 2025 at Quail Hollow with a three stroke lead after a brilliant eagle on the 14th hole. South Africa’s Garrick Higgo played an excellent round of four under par is now 13th while Christiaan Bezuidenhout is joint 49th on 6 over par.

# Soccer: Crystal Palace won their first-ever major trophy after defeating Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final at Wembley last night. This ended a 119-year drought for the Eagles. In the sixteenth minute of the match, right wing back Daniel Munoz broke free down the right and passed the ball on to Eberechi Eze, who fired home with a first-time finish. This is what Crystal Palace’s manager Oliver Glassner had to say after their epic win:

# And finally, Pope Leo XIV delivered his first public address today, during a solemn liturgy in St. Peter’s Square and Basilica. Marking the start of his Petrine Ministry, he called for global peace, church unity, and justice vowing to walk with the Church as one body. The solemn liturgy marked the official start of his papacy, featuring ancient symbols, the Pallium and the Ring of the Fisherman, honouring his role as successor to Apostle Peter.

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