News Bulletin of 14 July 2025, 10am

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Nelson Mandela Children's Fund Marks 30 Years of Service
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The Nelson Mandela Children's Fund has marked a major milestone, celebrating 30-years of working tirelessly to improve the lives of children in South Africa.
Founded by Nelson Mandela in 1995 the organisation has been dedicated to promoting children's rights, health, education and well-being.
Over the past three decades, the fund has made significant strides in addressing the needs of vulnerable children providing support and resources to those affected by poverty, HIV/AIDS and other challenges.
A representative from the organisation had this say:
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South Africa Hosts First-Ever African Padel Invitational
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In a groundbreaking move, South Africa is set to swing open doors to the world of padel with its inaugural South African Padel Invitational.
The highly anticipated tournament was officially launched last Thursday at DP World Wanderers Stadium in Illovo promising an unforgettable experience for local fans.
The invitational will feature 12 of the world's top-ranked padel players including superstars Artur Oruelo and Augustin Tapia.
Over 5-weeks, these elite athletes will compete on local courts giving fans an opportunity to witness the fast-growing sport up close.
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Marrakech Festival of Popular Arts Shines in Morocco
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The Marrakech Festival of Popular Arts recently took place in Morocco honouring the legacy of popular artists.
This festival is dedicated to preserving Morocco's rich cultural heritage and highlighting the country artistic traditions.
Artistic groups from across Morocco perform live music and dance showcasing folk traditions at historic venues like El Badi Palace and Jemaa El-Fnaa Square during the festival.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.92 to the US Dollar, 24.19 to the British Pound, and 20.95 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,355.27 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 71.20 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 122,615.00.
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