News Bulletin of 6 May 2025, 8am

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Youth Revitalizing Johannesburg’s inner city
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Hundreds of enthusiastic young content creators, filmmakers, and social media enthusiasts recently gathered at Hotel Sky in Sandton for a pivotal event dedicated to shaping Johannesburg’s future. The gathering was hosted by the International Tourism Film Festival Africa and Jozi My Jozi, a grassroots movement committed to revitalizing Johannesburg’s inner city.This assembly marked a significant step in a broader initiative aimed at empowering the city’s youth and its ongoing urban renewal efforts ahead of the G20 summit.
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Slipper Day returns on the 30th of May
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Slipper Day makes it return on the 30th of May, inviting South Africans to wear slippers and buy a R20 sticker to support children with life-threatening illnesses. Hosted by Reach For A Dream, which has fulfilled dreams for over 36 years, the campaign brings hope to children facing tough medical journeys.Reach For A Dream CEO Julia Sotirianakos says the proceeds will help make dreams come true: SOUND
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Tyla Set to Drop New Single “Bliss”
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Grammy-winning singer Tyla has announced that her highly anticipated new single, Bliss, will be released this Friday. The 23-year-old superstar first mentoned the track during her 2025 Coachella debut. Following her genre-bending single Tears with Coke Studio, Tyla is showing fans a more vulnerable, experimental side that moves beyond her amapiano-pop roots. Her recent viral feature on Show Me Love by WizTheMc also proved her wide appeal and musical range. As her first solo release since her debut album, Bliss is expected to make waves, offering a taste of what’s to come in her new album later this year.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 18.27 to the US Dollar, 24.27 to the British Pound, and 20.68 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,254.45 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 60.81 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 94,374.00.
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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.