News Bulletin of 11 August 2025, 10am

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Preparations For Tshwane Tourism Awards Progressing Well
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The Tshwane Tourism Association says preparations for the Tshwane Tourism Awards, set to be held on Saturday, are progressing well.
The awards honour outstanding tourism products including hotels, attractions, conference and events venues.
This year’s theme is Welcome to the Wildest Capital City in the World.
The association’s chairperson, Susan Marais says the awards focus on recognising excellence across four key pillars.
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Electricity and Energy Department Identifies Key Priorities To Address Clean & Reliable Energy Demand
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Electricity and Energy Deputy Minister Samantha Graham-Mare, says her department has identified key priorities to address the demand for clean and reliable energy.
South Africa is using its G20 Presidency to prioritize energy security and to strengthen regional interconnection.
The country has called on the G20 to give effect to Sustainable Development Goal 7 - which calls for ensuring access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy for all.
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Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company Reopened Following Closure
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The iconic Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company has officially reopened to the public after completing its annual maintenance programme.
Executive director Selma Hercules says the annual shutdown allows them to carry out essential upgrades and make sure the cableway runs at the highest possible standards.
She says the maintenance is aimed at ensuring optimal safety and operational efficiency for all visitors.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.74 to the US Dollar, 23.86 to the British Pound, and 20.65 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,398.05 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.11 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 121,764.00.
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China Opens 1st AI Powered Hospital
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China has opened its first AI powered hospital staffed by advanced robot doctors capable of diagnosing and treating thousands of patients every day.
The Beijing-based Global Times reported that the facility uses AI to process medical histories run diagnosis and even provide follow-up care.
This approach aims to reduce wait times free up human doctors for complex cases and make healthcare more accessible to millions.
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