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BULLETIN 9 December 4 pm

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In this bulletin:

# Refueling issues cause flight delays at the OR Tambo International Airport
# The DA sets its sights on improving governance and infrastructure delivery in 2025
# And rugby: Scotland is to play the New Zealand Maori for the first time in 25 years

# O-R Tambo International Airport in Gauteng has announced it is facing refueling challenges which have led to flight delays. Airports Company South Africa confirmed that technicians are working urgently to resolve the issue. Passengers are advised to contact their airlines for updates or use the ACSA mobile app to stay informed through live flight notifications. The airport apologised for the inconvenience and urged patience.

# The DA says it’s focused on improving governance and infrastructure delivery next year. The party aims to address issues like project delays and poor management in both local and national government. They plan to continue pushing for stronger oversight, transparency, and accountability, particularly in infrastructure projects. The DA’s Dennis Ryder says the party is committed to improving service delivery and streamlining legislative processes for better government efficiency:

# As electric vehicles grow in popularity in South Africa, cybersecurity risks to vehicles and charging infrastructure are increasing. These systems are vulnerable to cyberattacks, potentially compromising vehicle functionality and personal data. With rising electric vehicle sales and expanding charging networks, experts stress the need to integrate cybersecurity from the outset. According to Mybroadband, a multi-layered security is crucial to protect infrastructure and data, ensuring safe and reliable charging for consumers as the sector develops.

# Rugby: Scotland will face New Zealand Maori for the first time in 25 years, as part of their tour to the Southern Hemisphere next year. The match at the Semenoff Stadium in Whangarei on the fifth of July will kick off a tour that also includes two Tests against Pacific Islands sides, who are yet to be confirmed. Scotland coach Gregor Townsend says this will be a great opportunity to deepen their player pool and test themselves against challenging opposition.

# The financial indicators: The dollar trades at 17-rand-83-cents and the euro at 18-rand-83-cents. One British pound costs 22-rand-76-cents and Bitcoin trades at 98-thousand-126-dollars. Gold sells at two-thousand-656-dollars-83-cents a fine ounce and Brent crude oil is quoted at 71-dollars-75-cents a barrel.

# And finally: FNB is urging all South Africans to put their December bonus to good use and set themselves on a good financial path leading up to January. FNB’s Ester Ochse says it’s important to allocate a portion of the money to financial wellness and another portion for enjoyment. Ochse says the best way to do this is to take 80-percent of the December salary and bonus and put it towards short or long-term financial goals and financial wellness:

Stay tuned for more news………….