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BULLETIN 6 November 4 pm

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In this bulletin:

# BOSA describes its first local government elections as a foundation for growth
# Belgium approves controversial home searches targeting undocumented migrants
# And rugby: Ireland and the Pumas kick off the Nations Championship’s northern chapter in Dublin tonight

# Build One South Africa’s leader, Mmusi Maimane, has described the party’s debut participation in local government elections as a strategic reflection and important starting point for future growth. Speaking in Midrand, Gauteng, Maimane says BOSA secured representation across all contested metropolitan areas and several district municipalities. He says the party will use the results to strengthen its structures, contribute to stable local councils and refine its strategy ahead of 2029’s general elections:

RISE Mzansi is meanwhile confident by its performance in the elections. The party’s Mabine Seabe says it deliberately focused its campaign on seven municipalities in Gauteng, where it has an established support base. In Johannesburg, early results show the party secured about 2.4-percent of the ward vote, with more than 14-thousand votes. He says the party’s campaign prioritised capable, ethical leadership and improving municipal governance:

Moving abroad:

# Belgium’s parliament has approved a controversial law allowing police to search the homes of some undocumented migrants who have ignored orders to leave the country. It applies to rejected asylum seekers considered a threat to public or national security. Searches will require permission from an investigating judge. The law passed early today after an overnight debate amid protests. Around three-thousand people formed a human chain in Brussels, while more than 50 demonstrations took place nationwide. Human rights groups warn the measure threatens privacy and constitutional rights.

# Rugby: The Nations Championship’s northern chapter kicks off in Dublin tonight, where Ireland will host Argentina. Kick-off is just after eight o’clock. Tomorrow, the Springboks will play Italy in Turin from 1.40 in the afternoon, followed by the match between Scotland and the All Blacks at Murrayfield in Edinburgh. Then Wales will welcome Japan to Cardiff, and France and Fiji will face off in Lyon. On Sunday afternoon, England and the Wallabies will do battle at Twickenham in London.

# The financial indicators: The dollar trades at 16-rand-51-cents and the euro at 18-rand-45-cents. One British pound costs 22-rand-13-cents and Bitcoin trades at 76-thousand-109-dollars. Gold sells at four-thousand-65-dollars-3-cents a fine ounce and Brent crude oil is quoted at 101-dollars-14-sents a barrel.

# And finally: The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has introduced a new digital 3D scanning and printing service for spinal braces at its Orthotic and Prosthetic Centre. MEC Mireille Wenger says with an investment of around 5.5-million-rand, this technology has already helped six patients. She says for many patients living with scoliosis, spinal injuries and other conditions, a spinal brace can make a meaningful difference to their quality of life:

Stay tuned for more news………….