News Bulletin of 11 November 2025, 6am

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Funda Uphumelele National Survey launched
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Basic Education minister, Siviwe Gwarube has launched the Funda Uphumelele National Survey.
This is a landmark initiative providing South Africa’s first comprehensive picture of early grade reading outcomes across all eleven official spoken languages.
The department’s spokesperson, Terence Khala, says the survey forms part of a broader drive to ensure that children experience success much earlier in their schooling journey, laying a strong foundation for future learning:
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UP and Rand Water partner to introduce Rand Water Research, Development and Innovation Hub
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The University of Pretoria and Rand Water have partnered to launched the Rand Water Research, Development and Innovation Hub to advance sustainable water and sanitation solutions.
The hub at UP will bring together experts to conduct research, offer training, and develop practical projects that address water security, climate adaptation, and integrated resource management across South Africa and Africa.
Rand Water’s CEO Sipho Mosai has described the collaboration as a strategic step in enhancing knowledge and innovation in the sector.
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Gqeberha held 3 G20 Working Group meetings
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Gqeberha hosted three G20 Working Group meetings this year, focusing on employment, digital economy, and trade.
The gatherings aimed to align Africa’s priorities with global goals of equality, solidarity, and sustainability.
A government study predicts South Africa’s AI market will reach R6.9 billion by 2025, driven by innovation and investment.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.15 to the US Dollar, 22.59 to the British Pound, and 19.82 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,053.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 105,082.00.
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Kolisi Foundation delivers multi‑purpose netball court in the Eastern Cape
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The Kolisi Foundation has marked another milestone by delivering a multi‑purpose netball court in Emsengeni in the Eastern Cape and a full‑size artificial rugby‑soccer pitch in Isaac Booi, bringing quality sports facilities closer to home for local children. 
The multi-purpose court will now host netball, basketball, and a variety of physical education programmes, giving students the chance to experience a wider range of sports without leaving their school grounds.
Similarly, the rugby and soccer pitch will provide a safe, professional-grade surface for games, practices, and tournaments, helping nurture talent right in the heart of the community.
For years, young athletes in the area had to travel long distances to reach proper grounds, a gap the foundation’s latest hand‑over now fills.
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