News Bulletin of 23 April 2025, 7am

Rand Water Maintenance in Jhb
Rand Water will be conducting maintenance on the Palmiet Pump station from the 2nd to the 16th of May.The maintenance will affect water supply in several Johannesburg Water systems including Sandton, Alexandra, South Hills, Midrand and Linksfield. Johannesburg Water Spokesperson Nombuso Shabalala, says Johannesburg Water will make arrangements for alternative water supply, but says residents are encouraged to store water in preparation for the maintenance
Sandton and Gauteng
Mpumalanga Youth to Receive More Jobs
The Department of Employment and Labour has launched a 514-million rand program to help nearly 10,000 young people in Mpumalanga find jobs. The Labour Activation Programme will provide training and employment in sectors like agriculture, ICT, hospitality, and construction across four districts and 11 municipalities. Employment and Labour Spokesperson Teboho Thejane: SOUND
South Africa
SADAG partners with Rapper Doechi
The SA Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) has partnered with American Grammy award-winning rapper Doechi in a powerful global initiative aimed at raising awareness about anxiety and mental health struggles among youth and creatives. The collaboration features the launch of the Anxiety Is Watching Me website, which is a digital resource hub. The platform offers support, tools and resources for those navigating the challenges of anxiety and panic disorders. Doechi known for her genre-bending style and raw lyrical vulnerability, said the project stems from her own experiences.
World
Financial Indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 18.56 to the US Dollar, 24.71 to the British Pound, and 21.14 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,486.15 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.95 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 93,100.00.
R2500 Joburg Listener Giveaway
919-FM is inviting listeners to share their innovative ideas for improving Johannesburg whether it's enhancing a street, suburb or the entire city. Every week the station will partner with Sandton-based businesses to give away R2500 for the best idea. To share your ideas WhatsApp your voice notes to 084 22 12 919 and listen to 919 throughout the week to hear the best ideas live on air. Winners will be announced on the afternoon drive on Friday.