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BULLETIN 30 July 5 pm

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In this bulletin:

# Correctional Services admits 91 Libyan nationals as remand detainees
# Attorneys recommend a Gauteng principal be held liable for the drowning of two learners
# And, rugby: Coach Schmidt says the Springboks will pose a next-level challenge to the Wallabies

# The Correctional Services Department has confirmed the admission of 91 Libyan nationals arrested at an illegal military base in Mpumalanga, as remand detainees. Spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo says they will remain in custody until their next hearing on Monday. Nxumalo emphasised adherence to the health screening, security assessment, and orientation of the detainees. He assured collaboration with law enforcement to uphold justice:

# Seanago Attorneys have recommended that the principal of Daveyton Skills School in Benoni, Gauteng, be held liable for the drowning deaths of two learners. Sphamandla Peterson and Sibusiso Sibiya drowned during an unsanctioned discipline camp in Centurion in April. In a media briefing, Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane shared the investigative report on the tragic incident. The law firm’s Thembekile Graham says the principal reportedly admitted ignorance of the regulations for school excursions:

# Estate agents are denying claims that they are holding up South Africa’s removal from the grey list. Latest statistics by the Financial Intelligence Centre show just 66-percent of estate agents have submitted risk and compliance reports. The agents claim the FIC has based its percentage compliance rates on incorrect data. Many of them have also expressed concern over a lack of representation in the Financial Action Task Force compliance issue. Other sectors reportedly holding up the grey-listing removal are trust service providers, legal practitioners and company service providers.

# Rugby: The Rugby Championship gets under way next Saturday with Australia hosting South Africa in Brisbane, and then New Zealand welcoming Argentina to Wellington. The Wallabies have a new coach in Joe Schmidt and he has a perfect record after three games. Two victories over Wales was followed by a win over Georgia. But Schmidt says facing the Springboks will be a whole new challenge:

# The financial indicators: The dollar trades at 18-rand-37-cents and the euro at 19-rand-86-cents. One British pound costs 23-rand-57-cents and Bitcoin trades at 66-thousand-741-dollars-93-cents. Gold sells at two-thousand-393-dollars-47-cents a fine ounce and Brent crude oil is quoted at 78-dollars-46-cents a barrel.

# And finally, National Treasury has called on organisations and individuals to join Money Smart Week South Africa 2024. The initiative aims to enhance financial literacy through workshops, presentations, and webinars. Since its 2018 inception, the initiative has grown significantly, reaching many South Africans. Running from 26 August to 1 September, interested participants must register by 16 August to host their financial education events.

Stay tuned for more news………….