News Bulletin of 16 July 2025, 9am

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Mandela Day Food Initiative
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To celebrate Mandela Day, South Africans are invited to join a national act of kindness by turning surplus food into nourishment for those in need.
Chefs with Compassion's #67-thousand-litres campaign is back for its sixth year aiming to cook 100-thousand litres of soup to feed 400-thousand people.
The initiative encourages everyone to get involved, whether by cooking, donating, or spreading the word.
Since 2020, the campaign has cooked over 450,000 litres of soup serving more than 1.8 million cups to hungry South Africans.
The goal is to not only feed people on Mandela Day but also raise funds to sustain Chefs with Compassion's work throughout the year.
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Companies Invited To Help Bring Clean Water To SA Schools
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Founder of Kusini Water Murendeni Mafumo is inviting companies and volunteers to help bring clean, drinking water to South African schools.
Kusini uses a simple filtration system to turn unsafe water into healthy water for students.
Since 2016, they have installed systems at 260 sites, including 60 schools, boosting health, attendance, and nutrition.
Supported by partners like the Coca-Cola Foundation and Nedbank, Kusini is expanding to reach more communities in need.
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Kaizer Motaung Receives Honorary Doctorate In Commerce From Wits
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Kaizer Chiefs founder and chairperson, Kaizer Motaung has received an honorary doctorate in commerce from Wits University.
The university conferred the honour on Motaung in recognition of his outstanding contributions to South Africa.
This is the second honorary doctorate for Motaung after he received one from the University of Cape Town in July of 2022 for his contribution to football and social development in the country.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony Motaung expressed gratitude:
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Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.92 to the US Dollar, 23.98 to the British Pound, and 20.79 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,358.41 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.88 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 118,155.00.
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Win R2500
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919 FM is calling on listeners to share their creative solutions to improve the City of Johannesburg.
The station is partnering with Sandton-based businesses to reward the best idea with a R2500 prize.
Listeners are encouraged to submit their ideas on various challenges facing the city, including safeguarding substations against vandalism and preventing illegal dumping.
To participate, simply WhatsApp your voice notes to 084 22-12-919.
The best ideas will be featured live on air throughout the week and the winner will be announced at the end of the month.
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