News Bulletin of 12 November 2025, 12pm

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City of Joburg launches new comprehensive integrated transport plan
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The City of Johannesburg is set to launch a new comprehensive integrated transport plan, to make getting around safer and easier.
The three-year project will connect roads, buses, trains, cycling paths, and pedestrian routes to create a safer, more reliable, and sustainable transport network.
The city says the plan will link people to jobs, schools, and healthcare while reducing congestion and promoting greener transport.
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City Parks plants 3 000 trees along Winnie Mandela Drive
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In a record‑breaking effort, City Parks planted 3 000 trees along Winnie Mandela Drive in just one hour.
The event formed part of the city’s broader commitment to sustainability and urban renewal ahead of the G20 Summit, which Johannesburg will host for the first time in Africa.
The event which to took place yesterday, invited residents to join JCPZ at Winnie Mandela Drive, between Uranium and Summit Road, to participate in this community-driven initiative.
The event aims to contribute to a greener and healthier environment for future generations.
Representing Mayor Dada Morero, Sithembiso Zungu says the initiative supports the goal of 1 000 trees city‑wide and underscores Johannesburg’s status as a green African capital.
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SA's citrus industry records strong export season
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Citrus Growers’ Association CEO, Boitshoko Ntshabele, says South Africa’s citrus industry has recorded its strongest export season to date.
He says growers packed over R200 million cartons for international markets, a 22% increase from last year.
Dr Ntshabele says favourable weather, improved logistics, and new orchards contributed to the record-breaking performance.
He says the bumper season shows the sector’s potential to drive exports and job creation.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.15 to the US Dollar, 22.55 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 Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 104,164.00.
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SALT marks 20 years
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The Southern Hemisphere's largest optical telescope, which is based in the Northern Cape, on Monday marked 20-years of being in operation.
It remains the largest optical telescope in the Southern Hemisphere and is responsible for a number of new discoveries, from Black holes to observing a kilo-nova.
Scientist Dr Itumeleng Monageng says SALT has contributed to research in SA and globally:
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