News Bulletin of 1 October 2025, 2pm

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Gauteng Education hosts 2nd Annual Twinning Project Day Festival
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The Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane hosted the province’s 2nd Twinning Project Day Festival.

The festival forms part of the Twinning Programme flagship initiative by the Gauteng Department of Education which pairs schools to share resources, skills & expertise, building quality education for all learners.

The programme promotes equity by breaking down barriers between schools and encourages practical collaboration.
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BYD and Eskom join forces to boost the rollout of EV infrastructure
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Eskom and BYD Auto South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation aimed at driving the rollout of affordable electric vehicles and charging infrastructure in the country.

Eskom says the partnership marks a step towards scaling public charging solutions and advancing the country’s clean mobility agenda.

The acting group executive for distribution at Eskom, Agnes Mlambo, says the utility is extending lessons from its own EV programme into the public domain.
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Bana Pele ECD drive surpasses registration targets
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The Bana Pele Early Childhood Development Mass Registration Drive has successfully registered and approved ten thousand ECD centres, ahead of its original 31st December deadline.

Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube, has described the milestone as a victory for children, practitioners and communities across South Africa.
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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 65.78 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 116,365.00.
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The official tourism brand of the Rwanda Development Board has announced a multi-year partnership with the Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Rams, to promote tourism in the country.

The collaboration will showcase the country’s breathtaking landscapes and unique biodiversity to audiences in Los Angeles as well as NBA and NFL fans globally.

Rwanda generated $650 million from tourism in 2024, and says it plans to earn $1 billion in 2029.
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