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Hello everyone, and welcome to today’s episode of ‘Just a Moment News.’ I’m your host, Erika, and today’s date is July 27, 2024. Let’s dive into some of the interesting news stories making headlines today.

First up, the 2024 Paris Olympics have begun with a spectacular opening ceremony along the River Seine. Team South Africa, participating in its ninth Olympics since rejoining international sports in 1991, has sent a team of nearly one hundred and fifty athletes competing in nineteen sports. This weekend, South Africa’s athletes will be busy with a packed schedule, including events in equestrian, judo, rowing, swimming, skateboarding, hockey, badminton, rugby sevens, and surfing.

In another story from South Africa, police have detained ninety-five Libyan nationals at a suspected military training camp in White River, Mpumalanga province. The camp was equipped with military-style tents and sandbags. Initially, the detainees claimed they were on study visas for security guard training, but evidence suggested military training instead. The investigation is ongoing, led by Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi, and there is currently no immediate threat to community safety.

Moving on to a corporate crackdown, MultiChoice, in partnership with the police, has arrested several DStv piracy kingpins in Gauteng and the Western Cape. This follows a notable raid in Gauteng, where Jurgen Johannes Potgieter was detained on charges related to selling login credentials and pirate devices. This operation is part of MultiChoice’s ongoing efforts to combat piracy, with further operations planned against illegal streaming outlets.

In a more personal story, eleven-year-old Lifalethu Mbasana is back at school and on the bus after a troubling incident where he was refused entry for losing his ticket. The ordeal led him on a seven-and-a-half-hour walk home. The bus company, Golden Arrow Bus Services, has suspended the driver involved and provided Lifalethu with counseling and a term-long bus pass.

On the medical front, the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart, a revolutionary device using magnetic levitation and titanium construction, has been successfully implanted in a human patient for the first time. This device, which can pump up to twelve liters of blood per minute, offers new hope to those with end-stage heart failure awaiting transplants.

In sports entertainment, UFC 306 is set to feature one of the biggest fights in UFC history with bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley facing top contender Merab Dvalishvili. This event, scheduled for September 14 at Sphere in Las Vegas, marks the first combat sports event at this venue and coincides with Mexican Independence Day.

Lastly, the podcast industry has seen significant growth with top podcasts like “Call Her Daddy” and figures like Trevor Noah and Joe Rogan securing multi-million-dollar deals. The industry is expected to continue growing, with podcast advertising revenue projected to reach nearly two point six billion dollars by 2026.

That’s all for today’s news roundup on ‘Just a Moment News.’ Thank you for tuning in. I’m Erika, and I’ll see you next time.

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