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BULLETIN 21 August 5 pm

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In this bulletin:

# The DA says President Ramaphosa’s phase 3 plan must deliver jobs
# The Madlanga Commission questions if Fadiel Adams was used or if he willingly participated in wrong-doing
# And, rugby, Rassie Erasmus says they are expecting the unexpected from the All Blacks

# The DA says president Cyril Ramaphosa’s phase three government-business partnership must move with urgency to address South Africa’s economic crisis. Party leader Geordin Hill-Lewis welcomes the target of growing the economy by more than three-percent. Hill-Lewis added South Africa cannot afford slow reforms, calling for clear deadlines and accountability for reforms in energy, rail, ports and infrastructure, as well as fewer regulations and more private investment:

# Madlanga Commission chairperson Mbuyiseli Madlanga says National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams’ testimony raises questions about whether he was used or was a willing participant in alleged wrongdoing. Adams rejected the suggestion, saying he was not knowingly involved and gained nothing financially. He told the Commission he believes the information he encountered was real, but will respect decisions by the courts and the National Prosecuting Authority:

# The City of Tshwane has handed over two-thousand-821 title deeds to beneficiaries during the 2025/26 financial year, advancing home ownership and providing residents with legally recognised ownership. The Metro says title deeds offer families greater security and certainty, while creating assets that can be passed to future generations. The City says that through its Title Deed Friday initiative, it is addressing the registration backlog and helping qualifying residents access outstanding documents. Residents are urged to visit municipal offices to collect processed title deeds.

# Zambian police have summoned opposition leader Brian Mundubile for questioning over an alleged plot threatening national security. Mundubile, who finished second in the August 13 election, has rejected president Hakainde Hichilema’s victory, alleging the vote was rigged, and says he will challenge the result in court. Police say Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu have sought refuge with an unnamed international organisation. Mundubile has previously dismissed the alleged plot as fabricated.

# Rugby: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says they will not be fuelled by the agenda the All Blacks are driving in the media regarding their style of play. The first of four Tests will be played at Ellis Park in Johannesburg tomorrow. New Zealand is known for high-tempo, free-flowing, and multi-phase attacking rugby, while the Boks play a high-pressure, pragmatic style, driven by physical dominance. Erasmus says they are expecting the unexpected:

# And the financial indicators: The dollar trades at 16-rand-1-cents against the rand and the euro at 18-rand-71-cents. One British pound costs 21-rand-84-cents and Bitcoin trades at 77-thousand-4-dollars. Gold sells at four-thousand-582-dollars-28-cents a fine ounce and Brent crude oil is quoted at 95-dollars-46-cents a barrel.

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