News Bulletin of 15 September 2025, 1pm

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R2.1bn support to boost SA’s Formula One Grand Prix bid
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South Africa’s bid to host a Formula One Grand Prix took a major step forward, with private sector partners pledging to cover the estimated R2.1-billion licensing fee, if the country secures approval to host the elite motor sport.

Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie confirmed that his department submitted a proposal exceeding F1 Management’s requirements before Monday’s bidding deadline.

The bid centres on Johannesburg’s Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, which has secured approval from the International Automobile Federation
for planned upgrades to meet Grade 1 standards.
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Table Mountain launches new 7Wonders of Nature frame
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The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company has unveiled a New7Wonders of Nature frame, in celebration of Heritage and Tourism Month.

The yellow frame is one of seven across the city that provides citizens and tourists with a picture-perfect view of the scenery within Cape Town.

The Managing director for the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company, Wahida Parker, says the milestone celebrates everything that is good about Cape Town.
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Cape Town unveils Tourism Development framework
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The City of Cape Town says its Tourism Development Framework is the metro’s action plan to grow and strengthen the visitor economy.

The latest Economic Value of Tourism Report indicates that Cape Town welcomed 2.4-million visitors last year, who contributed 24.5-billion-rand to the local economy and supported over 106 thousand jobs.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.15 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 114,845.00.
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Botswana honors Olympic Gold Medalist Letsile Tebogo
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Botswana has unveiled a new 50-Pula banknote featuring the country’s first-ever Olympic gold medalist, Letsile Tebogo.

The commemorative note was revealed on Friday as part of the Bank of Botswana’s 50th anniversary celebrations, marking a symbolic tribute to Botswana’s historic achievements on the world stage.
Relay teammates Busang Kebinatshipi, Anthony Pesela and Bayapo Ndori also feature on the new note, cementing their place in Botswana’s sporting history.

The sprinter will compete in the 100m final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, in Japan.
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