News Bulletin of 1 July 2025, 8am

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Happiness Economy Comedy Tour returns to Johannesburg
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Comedians Jason and Nicholas Goliath are back with a new edition of The Happiness Economy Comedy Tour in Johannesburg, following a successful national run in 2024.

The show which began on the 18th of June will run until the 6th of July and includes new stories, material, and revelations gathered from the duo's personal lives and nationwide engagements.
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The Eastern Cape Hosts the National Art Festival in Makhanda
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The annual National Arts Festival is currently underway in Makhanda, in the Eastern Cape, drawing artists and audiences from across the country, to celebrate creativity and artistic expression.

The festival offers a dynamic platform for performers, visual artists and creatives to showcase their work in a vibrant celebration of culture, innovation and storytelling.

This is the largest arts event on the African continent and one of the largest performing arts festivals in the world by visitor numbers.
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The 17th BRICS summit is set to get underway in Brazil
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The 17th BRICS summit is set to get underway in Brazil this week, bringing together leaders from some of the world’s most influential economies.

Brazil’s leadership will be key to positioning BRICS as a bold, forward-looking force in shaping a reformed international order.

The high-level gathering is expected to serve as a platform for strategic dialogue and cooperation on issues of global governance, economic development, and climate change.

The summit will also explore deeper collaboration in areas such as green energy, digital innovation, healthcare systems, and cross-border infrastructure.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.70 to the US Dollar, 24.31 to the British Pound, and 20.84 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,280.23 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.76 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 106,830.00.
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Share your idea and stand a chance to win R2500 with 919FM
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919 FM is inviting listeners to share their innovative ideas on improving the City of Johannesburg.
From safeguarding substations against vandalism and preventing illegal dumping.
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WhatsApp your voice notes to 084 22-12-919 to share your ideas and listen 919 throughout the week to hear the best ideas live on air.
Winners will be announced at the end of the month.
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