News Bulletin of 22 April 2025, 9am

Jozi Cup Returns in May
Lions Cricket confirmed that the country’s biggest T20 winter club cricket competition, The Jozi Cup, will kick off with Season 4 on May 11th.The officially endorsed Lions Cricket community-based competition includes more than 25 clubs spanning 10 age group categories and more than 130 participating teams from U11 right through to over 40s.The brainchild of Lions Cricket, the Jozi Cup was developed to foster community club cricket, which ultimately serves as a continuation of the Pride’s pipeline feeder system.
Sandton and Gauteng
Lira's Return in Jazz Festival
South African afro-soul icon Lira is set to make a grand comeback at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival. This will be her first major performance since suffering a stroke in 2022. After years of recovery, she is ready to reconnect with fans at the prestigious event. Despite the challenges, Lira has gradually reclaimed her voice and passion for performing, expressing deep gratitude for the love and support she has received.
South Africa
Astronaut Pettit Returns to Earth
Veteran NASA astronaut Don Pettit has returned to Earth after completing his fourth mission aboard the International Space Station. Known for his scientific contributions, Pettit invented the Capillary Beverage better known as the Space Cup which helps astronauts drink fluids in microgravity. SOUND
World
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The Rand is trading at 18.67 to the US Dollar, 25.03 to the British Pound, and 21.53 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,379.16 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.72 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 88,085.00.
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