News Bulletin of 12 November 2025, 7am

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Gauteng motorists warned of road disruptions on 15 Nov. 2025
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Gauteng motorists are advised to brace for temporary road closures in parts of Johannesburg this weekend, as law enforcement units prepare for the G20 Summit.
The Road Traffic Management Corporation, Gauteng Traffic Police, Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department and the South African Police Service will conduct a coordinated operation on Saturday, between 9-am and 1-pm.
RTMC says the exercise forms part of heightened security and traffic management measures in preparation for the high-profile international gathering, which will see an increased movement of motorcades and official delegations across the province.
Major national routes that will be affected include the N1, M1 and the N12.
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Funding opportunity for bold business ideas
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Young South Africans with bold business ideas can now apply for up to R1-million in funding through the Orange Corners Innovation Fund GROW programme.
Backed by the Kingdom of the Netherlands and managed locally by CDI Capital, the initiative supports entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35 with innovative, high-impact ventures.
Successful applicants will receive a mix of grant and interest-free loan support, plus mentorship, training and investor-readiness guidance.
Applications close on 31-December 2025.
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R1.4 billion raised for Sanlam's Property Impact Fund
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Sanlam Investments has raised R1.4 billion, which has been channelled into a Property Impact Fund.
The aim of the Fund is to invest in essential social infrastructure such as affordable housing, student accommodation, township retail projects, as well as education and healthcare facilities.
Sanlam Investments says the initiative aims to bridge the critical gap in the market, while achieving returns on its social impactful investment.
Sanlam investment Property Impact Fund, Portfolio Manager Kamogelo Leeuw:
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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 19.86 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,142.48 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 103,863.00.
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COP30 in Brazil, highlights crucial role of land stewardship
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More than 3 000 Indigenous delegates joined the 30th UN Climate Conference (COP30) in Brazil, highlighting the crucial role of land stewardship in safeguarding the Amazon and other forests.
Countries arrived with a new pledge of over US$5.5 billion for the Tropical Forests Forever Facility, rewarding nations that keep forest cover intact and penalising deforestation.
The summit agenda includes renewable‑energy strategies, steps to cut fossil‑fuel dependence, and coordination of climate action to support vulnerable communities and advance global environmental goals.
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Local: 102 words (41%), National: 75 words (30%), International: 70 words (28%)