News Bulletin of 26 April 2025, 1pm

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The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport launches the Public Transport Women’s Help Desk
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The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has launched the Public Transport Women’s Help Desk in Johannesburg.

The platform will serve as a central point of support, advocacy, information and redress, where women can raise their voices and share access to the many tools needed to grow and thrive in the Transportation Sector.

The Department says it aims to transform the sector into a fair and inclusive space.
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SASSA Gold cards to continue working beyond the 31st of May
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The Postbank has confirmed that South African Social Security Agency Gold Cards will continue to be functional beyond the 31st of May.

The Postbank, says SASSA Gold Cards will continue to work across all payment systems, including ATMs and POS machines.

Beneficiaries can continue to withdraw cash at all Postbank’s partner retail stores and can continue swiping for purchases.

The move follows a temporary pause in the distribution of the new black cards, which officials said was to stabilize the transition.
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South Africa and Lesotho establish a new framework for cooperation in water resource development
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South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, to establish a new framework for cooperation in water resource development.

The agreement outlines joint efforts for the proposed construction of two weirs on the Mohokare and Caledon River, and to ensure efficient management and sustainable development of the water resources.

The agreement was signed by the Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina and Lesotho’s Minister of Natural Resources, Mohlomi Moleko,
during the 2nd Session of the Bi-National Commission this week.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 18.67 to the US Dollar, 24.83 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.80 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 94,336.00.
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919 FM is giving away R2500 for the best idea
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919 FM is partnering with Sandton based businesses to give away R2500 for the best idea, on improving the City of Johannesburg.

WhatsApp your voice notes to 084 22-12-919 to share your innovative ideas, and listen to the station throughout the week to hear the best ideas live on air.
Winners will be announced every Friday on the afternoon drive show.