News Bulletin of 10 July 2025, 12pm

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Joburg Rolls Out Free Ride Initiative for Financially Struggling South Africans
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Africa's premier timed cycling event, Ride Joburg is on a mission to promote cycling as a lifeline for communities.
To foster a more inclusive cycling culture Ride Joburg has introduced the Free Ride initiative offering complimentary race entries to financially disadvantaged South Africans.
Applications for the Free Ride initiative will close on the 31st of July.
Meanwhile Ride Joburg has announced a date change for its 2025 event it will now take place on 26th of October instead of its original date of November 16.
This adjustment comes in response to the 2025 G-20 Johannesburg Summit, which is scheduled for November.
The organisers say the original date would have posed significant challenges due to road closures and high-level security protocols.
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Progress At Soweto's Yetta Nathan Community Centre
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The Johannesburg Development Agency is making progress on the Yetta Nathan Early Childhood Development and Community Centre in Orlando West, Soweto.
The project has reached 39% completion, marking a significant milestone.
JDA CEO Themba Mathibe emphasized the centre's potential to strengthen communities through infrastructure, stating, the Yetta Nathan ECD and Community Centre is a powerful example of how infrastructure can help strengthen communities.
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Empowering Youth In Agriculture Could Improve Food Security
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United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation's Lauren Phillips says by empowering youth in agriculture food security, nutrition, and economic opportunities cold be improved.
A new report by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations has highlighted the critical role young people can play in shaping the future of food security, economic growth and climate resilience.
With 1.3 billion individuals aged 15-24 globally the report emphasizes that unlocking the potential of youth in agriculture can have a significant impact on the global economy:
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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 70.03 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111,170.00.
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The best ideas will be featured live on air throughout the week and the winner will be announced at the end of the month.
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