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BULLETIN 29 June 5 pm

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In this bulletin:

# Minister Siviwe Gwarube confirms Special Investigating Unit lifestyle audits at the Department of Basic Education
# Five people were killed in a shooting incident at a German youth facility
# And soccer: Minister McKenzie has hailed Bafana Bafana’s landmark World Cup performance

# Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube confirms the commencement of lifestyle audits by the Special Investigating Unit at the Department of Basic Education. The audits form part of efforts to strengthen accountability, detect unexplained wealth, and combat corruption within the department. Spokesperson Lukhanyo Vangqa says the initiative reflects government’s commitment to ethical leadership, transparency, and good governance. He says officials will be held accountable where wrongdoing or unexplained financial gains are identified:

# Alleged police informer Tumelo Nku has told the Madlanga Commission that a discussion with his spiritual leader encouraged him to tell the full truth before the commission. Nku revealed that fear had led him to withhold parts of his earlier statements. He has submitted a supplementary statement to the commission. He is implicated in the seizure of 715-kilograms of cocaine in Aeroton, Johannesburg, and colluding with corrupt police officials:

# Sassa says it is ready to take strong action against fraudulent and corrupt officials within its ranks as part of efforts to protect the integrity of the social grant system. Chief Executive Officer Themba Matlou warns in a statement today that zero tolerance will be applied to staff found involved in wrongdoing, including fraud and corruption. He says internal investigations and disciplinary processes are being strengthened to ensure accountability and restore public trust in the administration of social grants across South-Africa.

# Five people have been killed earlier today in a shooting at a youth welfare facility in the northern German city of Stade. According to reports several other people have been injured in the shooting. Police said they arrested two suspected perpetrators, including the alleged shooter. An investigation into the circumstances is ongoing. The area has been cleared and according to the police there is no ongoing threat to the public. However, the authorities have asked the public to avoid the area.

# Soccer: Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture Gayton McKenzie praised Bafana Bafana for their landmark World Cup performance, saying the team has written a new chapter in South African soccer history. He highlights their resilience, teamwork, and historic progression to the knockout stages as a defining achievement, despite a narrow exit. McKenzie commends the players, coaching staff, and governing body SAFA for their contributions, and calls for stronger investment in school sport and talent development.

# And the financial indicators: The dollar trades at 16-rand-43-cents against the rand and the euro at 18-rand-74-cents. One British pound costs 21-rand-76-cents and Bitcoin trades at 59-thousand-949-dollars. Gold sells at four-thousand-40-dollars-55-cents a fine ounce and Brent crude oil is quoted at 73-dollars-36-cents a barrel.

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