News Bulletin of 28 April 2025, 10am

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Cold Snap for Gauteng
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It's time to get your warm blankets out this week as a cold snap is going to hit Gauteng. Temperatures are expected to get even colder, dropping significantly ahead of the weekend. Gauteng Weather warns residents to brace for a cold snap across parts of the province from Friday. Temperatures will drop to a minimum of 6°C in Johannesburg with a high of 16°C.
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SA and Lesotho 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 partnership 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 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.The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola. SOUND

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David Blaine show in SA
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National Geographic presents David Blaine: Do Not Attempt, a thrilling six-part series now airing in South Africa. In the show, magician and endurance artist David Blaine tests the limits of human ability. Produced by the award-winning Imagine documentaries team (led by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard), the series blends magic, mental strength, and global cultural traditions. One episode, set in South Africa, features Blaine learning from local sangomas, street performers, and extreme endurance athletes.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 18.71 to the US Dollar, 24.89 to the British Pound, and 21.22 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,319.26 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.03 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 94,708.00.
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R2500 Joburg Listener Giveaway
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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.