News Bulletin of 14 August 2025, 10am

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Mashatile Says Women's Empowerment Crucial for Economic Growth
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Deputy President Paul Mashatile says empowering women should be a top priority for economic growth and social equality.
He was addressing the P20 Women’s Parliament of the seventh administration.
Mashatile says true democracy can only flourish when all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and have access to equal opportunities:
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Johannesburg City Library Reopens Following 5-Year Closure
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The Johannesburg City Library has reopened after 5-years of closure due to leaks and fire risks.
This follows upgrades to its systems, refreshed shelves, and revitalised children’s storytelling spaces.
Long-time users can now renew their library cards, while new members can register online.
The restoration, a joint effort by the city and civil society, highlights the library’s role in inclusive learning and growth.
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UP Ranks Number One For AI Research in SA
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The latest rankings of higher education institutions by EduRank has placed the University of Pretoria at number-one for artificial intelligence research in South Africa and second in Africa.
This is based on over 61-thousand-200 academic papers and 969-thousand citations from 24 South African universities.
The university’s professor Sunil Maharaj says this ranking confirms the institution’s role as a leader in developing AI technologies that are impactful, ethical and relevant.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.52 to the US Dollar, 23.78 to the British Pound, and 20.50 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,349.19 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.78 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 121,872.00.
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SA’s Men’s & Women’s Hockey Teams Gear Up For African Cup of Nations
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South Africa’s men’s and women’s hockey teams are gearing up for the African Cup of Nations taking place from 11–18 October 2025 in Egypt.
This is Africa’s only qualification spot for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands.
The SA Women’s team arrives as the queens of African hockey, having lifted the trophy a staggering seven times in a row.
On the men’s side, the defending champions are chasing their ninth African crown, having never lost the tournament since their return to international sport.
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Local: 65 words (35%), National: 53 words (28%), International: 70 words (37%)