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BULLETIN 2 November 1 pm

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In this bulletin:

# President Cyril Ramaphosa cheers on the Proteas Women ahead of the historic World Cup final today
# Nine people with life-threatening injuries are in hosiptal after stabbings on Doncaster-London train
# And in Rugby: The Boks are world champions for six years today

# We start with news about an event that could potentially become one of the most important in South African sport. President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished the Proteas Women’s team success as they face India today in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup final in Navi Mumbai, India, with a first-time winner guaranteed. Ramaphosa called it history in the making, urging the players to go out, slay the giants, and bring the cup home. He assured them that 62-million South Africans stand proudly behind them:

# The African Transformation Movement has expressed deep condolences to the families of six people killed and three injured in a drive-by shooting in Reiger Park on Saturday. Amongst the injured was a one-year-old whose father is amongst the deceased. ATM spokesperson Zama Ntshona strongly condemned the act, saying it undermines public safety and dignity. He commended the swift response by the SAPS and urged the community to assist police in the ongoing manhunt for the perpetrators.

# National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams says he will only testify before the Madlanga Commission once Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo concludes his testimony. Speaking in Cape Town, Adams explained that much of his evidence relates to Khumalo’s alleged actions. He added that unlike others making claims, he and other witnesses such as SAPS whistleblower Patricia Mashale will present documented proof to reveal who is truly running the South African Police Service:

# Land Reform and Rural Development minister Mzwanele Nyhontso says land access remains a major challenge to unlocking mining opportunities in the Eastern Cape. Speaking at the third annual Mining Endowment in East London, premier Oscar Mabuyane says the province, rich in minerals like titanium, lime, and coal, aims to use mining to drive job creation and reduce migration. Meanwhile, Nyhontso urged consultation with communities and greater private-sector participation:

# Ten people are in hospital in England with nine believed to have life-threatening injuries, after a stabbing attack on board a Doncaster-London King’s Cross train on Saturday. Two people have been arrested after the train made an unscheduled stop at Huntingdon station, where dozens of officers rushed to help. British Transport Police say counter-terrorism officers are supporting the investigation. An eyewitness told the BBC they saw a man with a bloodied arm fleeing down a carriage while another witness said police tasered a man on a platform. Prime Minister Keir Starmer in his reaction called the incident deeply concerning.

# And we conclude with another historic sport achievement, this time rugby: The Springboks are world champions for exactly six years today. On this day in 2019, South Africa demolished England 32-12 in the World Cup final in Tokyo, Japan, to clinch the Webb Ellis Trophy for the third time. That was followed up with a one-point victory over old foes, the All Blacks, in 2023’s final in Paris after the Boks overcame hosts France, and England in the earlier knock-out matches. The Boks will retain their title at least until 2027’s World Cup in Australia.

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