News Bulletin of 1 October 2025, 10am

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National Assembly Speaker Didiza urges for increased youth participation in parliaments
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National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has urged for increased youth participation in parliaments and global decision-making platforms, citing the need for more inclusive and representative leadership.
According to the Inter-Parliamentary Union, only 2.8-percent of the world’s parliamentarians are under the age of 30, and 73-percent of Upper Houses have no members under the age of 30.
Addressing the P20 Young Parliamentarians Forum, Didiza emphasized that young people remain a vital force for shaping inclusive, sustainable and peaceful societies:
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Learners and teachers get introduced to exciting opportunities in STEM
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100 learners and 16 teachers from underserved communities have been introduced to exciting opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through a recent STEM outreach event hosted by the University of Johannesburg's Faculties of Science and Engineering.
This event provided crucial exposure to academic and career prospects in STEM fields, aiming to bridge the gap in STEM education and encourage the breaking of barriers.
The initiative was made possible through partnerships with the Chayil Foundation and the UJ Habitable Planet Schools Programme.
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Metropolitan Collective Shapers Targets Youth Unemployment
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Young innovators, business leaders and changemakers gathered in Melrose for the launch of Metropolitan Collective Shapers, targeting youth unemployment through agri and logistics entrepreneurship.
The gathering last Friday brought together diverse voices to explore entrepreneurship as a path to jobs, growth, and food security.
Since its inception in 2021, the initiative has nurtured young entrepreneurs across the country.
Panelists stressed that young people need more than ideas – they need practical support, networks, and an ecosystem that allows them to thrive.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.25 to the US Dollar, 23.18 to the British Pound, and 20.25 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,865.53 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.39 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 114,477.00.
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Cape Town and Johannesburg become 2 of most affordable cities for eating out
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A recent study by Numbeo has revealed that Cape Town and Johannesburg have become 2-of the most affordable cities globally for eating out.
According to the study, a three-course meal at a mid-range restaurant in these cities, costs a mere 1.4 to 1.5 percent of the average monthly salary, making dining out an accessible luxury for locals and visitors alike.
The Mother City and Joburg have surpassed other African cities like Windhoek and Marrakesh to top the continent for affordable dining.
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