News Bulletin of 30 April 2025, 11am

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The 10th Annual Woman of Stature Awards celebrate remarkable women for their leadership, excellence, and community impact
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The 10th Annual Woman of Stature Awards, were held at the Indaba Hotel, Spa, & Conference Centre in Fourways, where remarkable women were celebrated for their leadership, excellence, and community impact.

The awards honour over 200 women across 14 categories, selected from a record-breaking 700 nominations.

The platform has grown into a powerful movement empowering women through recognition, mentorship, and the Woman Rise Programme, which helps nominees raise business funding and build sustainability.
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Limpopo cyclists receive a hero's welcome at Ga-Mathabatha village
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Three cyclists from Limpopo, who recently cycled from Burgersfort to Cape Town,
have received a hero's welcome at Ga-Mathabatha village outside Lebowakgomo.
Gauta Mahlakwane, Karabo Makoo and Maxwell Ndou, embarked on a 1700-kilometre-long journey to the Mother City, in the hopes of inspiring the youth and raising awareness about the social ills that affect South African communities.
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Chinese car manufacturer Chery to introduce 19 new energy vehicles in South Africa
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Chinese car manufacturer Chery says it will introduce 19 new energy vehicles in South Africa throughout 2025, marking further expansion by Chinese automakers in South Africa.

The first of these 19 cars was unveiled at China's premier Automotive event, the Auto Shanghai 2025.
The company now has China’s fastest-growing hybrid segment, and the widest range of hybrid-equipped models in its global lineup.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 18.63 to the US Dollar, 24.92 to the British Pound, and 21.17 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,315.93 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 61.84 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 94,691.00.
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You could win yourself R2500 for your 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.