News Bulletin of 14 August 2025, 4pm

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Heineken Polo 2025 Blends Streetwear and Equestrian Elegance
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The fourth annual Heineken Polo will take place on Sunday 14 September at the Inanda Club in Sandton, Johannesburg, bringing a fresh twist to the sidelines.
This year’s theme, Chukka Culture, merges streetwear glamour with equestrian elegance. A recent fashion showcase styled by Cherné Africa presented tailored blazers with luxury sneakers, sleek textures and bold accessories, blending tradition with contemporary flair.
The aim is to make polo style more inclusive, reflecting today’s relaxed yet refined idea of luxury.
Organisers say it is about creating a lifestyle around the sport where formality meets freedom and heritage meets originality
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Home Affairs’ Digital Services Bring IDs and Passports Closer to Home
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The fourth annual Heineken Polo will take place on Sunday 14 September at the Inanda Club in Sandton, Johannesburg, bringing a fresh twist to the sidelines.
This year’s theme, Chukka Culture, merges streetwear glamour with equestrian elegance. A recent fashion showcase styled by Cherné Africa presented tailored blazers with luxury sneakers, sleek textures and bold accessories, blending tradition with contemporary flair.
The aim is to make polo style more inclusive, reflecting today’s relaxed yet refined idea of luxury.
Organisers say it is about creating a lifestyle around the sport where formality meets freedom and heritage meets originality.
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Lonehill Village Hosts First Domestic Workers Forum
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Lonehill Village Estate hosted its first-ever Domestic Workers Forum on, bringing together law enforcement, community leaders, NGOs, and residents for a morning of awareness and empowerment.
The event was spearheaded by the Douglasdale Community Policing Forum and included members of SAPS, Sanca, the National Credit Regulator, and Boutique Security.
Key topics included personal safety, reporting abuse, child protection, and financial literacy.
Domestic workers were also given a safe space to ask questions, share experiences, and access support.
Organisers say the forum is an important step in equipping domestic workers with knowledge and resources while strengthening connections between the community and service providers.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.64 to the US Dollar, 23.90 to the British Pound, and 20.57 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,350.84 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.63 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 118,620.00.
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