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BULLETIN 26 June 6 pm

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In this bulletin:

# Over 15-thousand Malawian nationals processed as the government accelerates the repatriation drive
# International rescue teams arrive to help search for survivors in Venezuela
# And tennis: Wimbledon’s singles champions will pocket 78-million-rand each

# The Inter-Ministerial Committee on migration says more than 15-thousand Malawian nationals have been processed for repatriation as part of an ongoing government drive to speed up returns. Briefing the media ahead of the 30 June protests, committee chairperson Mmamoloko Kubayi said the process includes verification and coordination with relevant authorities, with some individuals already repatriated while others are still being processed at temporary centres:

# The EFF in Gauteng say the provincial budget plan sets a clear path toward transforming service delivery and strengthening township economies. The party has welcomed key interventions announced during the 2026/2027 budget vote, including steps to improve procurement systems, tighten financial oversight, and expand opportunities for township enterprises and black-owned businesses. EFF’s Nkululeko Dunga supports plans to address delayed payments to service providers and strengthen medical supply management:

# A total of 337 suspects were arrested in Laudium and Atteridgeville during a multidisciplinary crime prevention operation yesterday. Police spokesperson, Johan van Dyk says the suspects were arrested for crime ranging form murder, attempted murder, and armed robbery. He says eight establishments were closed, while three were fined for failing to comply with the provisions of the Liquor Act:

# International rescue teams have arrived in Venezuela to search for survivors after two earthquakes killed at least 235 people and injured four-thousand-300. State media reports they include 80 Swiss rescuers and a team of Mexican aid workers, with the US military overseeing support efforts. Local teams have been searching through the night in collapsed buildings with people heard calling for help from under the debris. The quakes, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, hit a minute apart on Wednesday night – the second the strongest to hit Venezuela since 1900.

# Tennis: The singles champions being crowned at Wimbledon in just over two weeks’ time will take home over 78-million-rand each. Prize money was increased by 20-percent this year after players complained they don’t get a big enough cut of the grasscourt Grand Slam tournament’s income. A total of 1.4-billion-rand will be awarded, with first-round singles losers still receiving 1.7-million-rand. Losing finalists will earn 39-million-rand. Wimbledon starts at the All England Club in London on Monday.

# And the financial indicators: The dollar trades at 16-rand-44-cents against the rand and the euro at 18-rand-78-cents. One British pound costs 21-rand-74-cents and Bitcoin trades at 59-thousand-895-dollars. Gold sells at four-thousand-82-dollars-33-cents a fine ounce and Brent crude oil is quoted at 72-dollars-58-cents a barrel.

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