News Bulletin of 12 September 2025, 7am

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Jobug co-hosts U20 Mayors Summit
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Johannesburg is co-hosting the U20 Mayors Summit from today until Sunday, bringing together city leaders to discuss sustainable cities, climate action, and digital transformation.
The gathering is under the theme, ‘cities leading the way in reimagining global change'.
Yesterday mayors gathered for a tree-planting ceremony in Johannesburg's Mushroom Park, symbolizing their commitment to fighting climate change.
The tree planting ceremony highlights the importance of climate action, community unity, environmental sustainability, and local leadership.
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SA's mining rises 4.4% year-on-year
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South Africa's mining production rose 4.4% year-on-year in July, driven by significant growth in iron ore and platinum group metals production.
Principal Survey Statistician, Juan-Pierre Terblanche, says iron ore and platinum group metals drove growth, with increases of 12.2-percent and 6.2-percent respectively.
He says the mining sector saw mixed results, with diamonds, chromium ore, and coal contributing positively, while gold, manganese ore, copper, and nickel production declined:
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City of Cape Town has introduces drive-through vehicle licence renewal facility
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The City of Cape Town has introduced a convenient drive-through vehicle licence renewal facility in Brackenfell, allowing motorists to renew their licences without leaving their cars.
The facility operates from Monday to Saturday, with payment accepted via debit or credit card only.
The city plans to explore additional locations in the future.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.36 to the US Dollar, 23.56 to the British Pound, and 20.36 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,633.33 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.86 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 115,537.00.
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Springbok Women face New Zealand in Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final
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The Springbok Women will face reigning champions New Zealand in the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final in England on Saturday.
This marks a historic moment for the team, as it's their first-ever World Cup knockout game.
After finishing second in Pool D, the Springboks secured their spot in the quarterfinals with wins over Brazil and Italy, despite a 57-10 loss to France in their final pool match.
Coach Swys de Bruin has made 10 changes to the starting line-up, recalling captain Nolusindiso Booi and playmaker Libbie Janse van Rensburg.
Kick off is at 2pm.
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