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BULLETIN 20 June 1 pm

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In this bulletin:

# Deputy minister Morolong says climate change and changing patterns of production are reshaping economies across the globe
# The EFF welcomes the move to introduce the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill on automatic voter registration
# And rugby: The Bulls coach Johan Ackerman concedes that Leinster were the champions in the URC final

 # Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong says climate change, technological advancement, artificial intelligence, digitalisation and changing patterns of production are reshaping economies across the globe. He says these disruptions bring risk, but they also create new industries, new skills and new forms of work. Morolong says the green economy is one of the fastest-growing areas of economic activity, driven by cleaner energy systems, sustainable production, climate-resilient infrastructure and circular approaches to waste and resources:

# The EFF has welcomed the publication of a notice to introduce the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill by its leader Julius Malema. Spokesperson Sinawo Thambo says the Bill seeks to amend South Africa’s electoral framework to allow for automatic voter registration. He says the Bill also seeks to remove structural barriers to electoral participation and strengthen the democracy by ensuring that all eligible citizens are included in the voters’ roll without unnecessary administrative burdens. The EFF intends to write to the National Assembly speaker, Thoko Didiza to ensure that the Bill is introduced and processed with immediate effect.

# The Gauteng government has learnt with profound sadness of the passing of the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University vice-chancellor and principal, professor Tandi Matsha-Erasmus. Government spokesperson, Sizwe Pamla says Matsha-Erasmus was a distinguished academic, accomplished researcher, and visionary leader who dedicated her life to advancing higher education, scientific research, and the development of future healthcare professionals:

# An East Midlands Railway train driver has died and 89 people are injured when two passenger trains collided south of Bedford in the UK. The incident occurred last night on the route to London St Pancras. The driver was on a journey from Corby when his train collided with a train from Nottingham. Thirty-three passengers sustained serious or very serious injuries. British Transport Police and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch are investigating the incident. Services between Bedford and London remain suspended for the weekend.

# Rugby: Bulls coach Johan Ackerman conceded that Leinster were the champions in the final of the United Rugby Championship clash that saw the boys from Pretoria going down 36 -7 in Dublin last night. Leinster kept a ferocious pace throughout the game and with repeated attacks scored three tries in the first 27 minutes. Ackerman added Leinster punished them for every mistake made. The Bulls were ill-disciplined with two yellow cards awarded in the first half, undermining their counter-attacks:

# And finally: The Road Accident Fund urges young people to take an active role in improving road safety during Youth Month. They warn that young people remain among the most vulnerable road users, accounting for just over 50-percent of road fatalities. The fund says risky behaviour such as speeding, reckless and distracted driving continues to drive crashes. It’s continuing its youth driver development programme, which trains unemployed matriculants in professional driving skills and road safety, with 760 participants already enrolled and more to be added.

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