News Bulletin of 13 May 2025, 11am

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The 8th Annual Joburg Choral Music Festival takes place at the Joburg Theatre
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The 8th Annual Joburg Choral Music Festival took place on Sunday at the Joburg Theatre.
The event was filled with powerful performances, and an intense sense of unity and pride.

The festival featured top choirs including the SA Singers, the Mogale City Choral, and the Light of Hope Choir.

The Joburg Choral Music Festival continues to grow as a platform for musical talent, and as a symbol of hope, growth, and community spirit.

The Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Development in the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Tebogo Nkokou, says he is proud of the role played by the festival in empowering local artists and in keeping the legacy of choral music alive.
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Reach For A Dream foundation celebrates over 800 nurses across South Africa
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The Reach For A Dream foundation proudly celebrated over 800 nurses across South Africa, who have continued to bring joy, hope, and a touch of magic to children living with life-threatening illnesses.

The foundation has recognized each of the dedicated professionals with a certificate of appreciation and a small token of gratitude, in honour of International Nurses' Day on the 12th of May.

This year’s global theme, “Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies,” speaks to the urgent need to protect and invest in healthcare workers.
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President Ramaphosa reaffirms South Africa’s commitment to the success of the G20 Presidency
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to the success of the G20 Presidency and the African Continental Free Trade Area.

The President says South Africa is excited and privileged as a country to be heading the G20 for the first time on the continent.

Ramaphosa was speaking during the Presidential Panel at the 2025 Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, in Côte d’Ivoire.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 18.30 to the US Dollar, 24.16 to the British Pound, and 20.33 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,280.21 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.58 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 102,740.00.
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Share your idea and stand a chance to win R2500 with 919FM
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919 FM is partnering with Sandton based businesses to give away R2500 for the best idea, on improving the City of Johannesburg.

WhatsApp your voice notes to 084 22-12-919 to share your innovative ideas and listen to the station throughout the week to hear the best ideas live on air.
Winners will be announced every Friday on the afternoon drive show.
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