News Bulletin of 6 May 2025, 2pm

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Higher Education Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane to officiate the induction of the 6th Board of the National Skills Authority
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The Minister of Higher Education Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, is today officiating the induction of the 6th Board of the National Skills Authority, at the Gallagher House in Midrand.

The programme serves to outline the legislative mandate, and responsibilities of the NSA, while providing strategic orientation to the newly appointed board members.

The National Skills Authority serves as an advisory body to the Minister, on matters of national skills development policy, strategy and implementation.
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The Blue economy identified as a catalyst for economic growth
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The Blue economy has been identified as catalyst for economic growth in the Eastern Cape.

The province launched the G20 Provincial Roadshows in Gqeberha, in efforts to advance the Eastern Cape's Oceans Economy.

The Minister of Small Business Development Stella Ndabeni says the Roadshows will encourage conversations around competitive localization and ways to bring in small and medium enterprises from townships and rural areas into the G20 conversation.

South Africa is hosting the G20 summit under the theme Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability.
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The 2025 Met Gala raises $31 million
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The 2025 Met Gala has raised $31 million in support of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcasing the power of fashion and art in driving positive change.

The figure is the highest to be raised by the event throughout its decade's long history.

The annual fundraising gala is considered the world's most prestigious and glamorous fashion event, where attendees express themselves through fashion, often producing elaborate and highly publicized outfits.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 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 61.04 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 93,876.00.
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