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BULLETIN 15 February 1 pm

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In this bulletin:

# The Multi-Party Charter takes action to ensure election results reflect the will of the people
# A Japanese delegation explores South Africa’s green hydrogen industry potential 
# And Cricket: A maiden Test century for David Bedingham sets New Zealand a record target in Hamilton

# ActionSA says the eleven parties to the Multi-Party Charter for South Africa have asked a variety of foreign ministers and other representatives of relevant organisations for their assistance in ensuring the results of the upcoming national and provincial elections accurately reflect the will of the people of South Africa. ActionSA’s Sam Mgobozi says these ministers and organisations are based in the east and the west, the global north and global south as well as the African continent:

# The Japan External Trade Organisation is leading a delegation of 27 members on a tour across South Africa to explore the country’s emerging green hydrogen industry. The delegation will visit significant green hydrogen sites in Gauteng and the Western Cape while engaging with relevant South African stakeholders. The goal is to foster cooperation and information exchange to support the growth of the green hydrogen sector. This follows a green hydrogen seminar hosted by the organisation in Johannesburg on Monday.

# The Kenya Wildlife Service has relocated 21 Eastern black rhinos from reserves such as Ol Pejeta, Lewa, and the Nairobi National Park, to the Loisaba Conservancy. The operation is part of the national rhino range expansion project. KWS research scientist David Ndeere says the project’s goal is to secure additional space for Kenya’s black rhino population to thrive and benefit the entire country:

# Cricket: The second and final Test between South Africa and New Zealand is turning out to be a much more competitive contest. The Proteas were bowled out today for 235 runs in their second innings. This gives the Black Caps a victory target of 267 runs, which would be a record chase at Seddon Park in Hamilton. David Bedingham was the star for South Africa as he scored his maiden Test century, while William O’Rourke picked up five wickets. At stumps on day three, the home-side had 40 for one, needing another 227 to win.

# And finally: The National Film and Video Foundation is inviting experienced filmmakers and those with limited experience to apply for funding opportunities for the 2024/25 financial year. Applications are open to development Tiers 1 and 2, production, post-production, and archive. However, funding exclusions apply to development Tier 3 projects across fiction and non-fiction categories, as well as the production of web series across all tiers. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the 23rd of this month to receive priority compliance assessment, with submissions closing on the eighth of next month.

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