News Bulletin of 16 November 2025, 8am

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Fourways gets 3000 trees
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In a record‑breaking effort, City Parks planted 3 000 trees along Winnie Mandela Drive in just one hour earlier this week.
The event formed part of the city’s broader commitment to sustainability and urban renewal ahead of the G20 Summit, which Johannesburg will host for the first time in Africa.
The event which to took place on Tuesday, invited residents to join JCPZ at Winnie Mandela Drive, between Uranium and Summit Road, to participate in this community-driven initiative.
The event aims to contribute to a greener and healthier environment for future generations.
Representing Mayor Dada Morero, Sithembiso Zungu says the initiative supports the goal of 1 000 trees city‑wide and underscores Johannesburg’s status as a green African capital.
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How to Her Brunch in Sandton
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The “How to Her” Brunch in Sandton brought together women entrepreneurs for a day of learning, networking, and empowerment.
This year’s theme, Marketing Mastery, focused on personal branding and digital tools to help women grow their businesses.
Speakers, including entrepreneur and author Dr. Miskyah Toth and digital strategist Masentle Siwela, encouraged women to lead with purpose and embrace technology to boost their brands.
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Brave sailors to take on endurance challenges
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The Clipper Race heroes have arrived at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront, marking a triumphant return for the fleet of 10-ocean racing yachts.
Visitors can now meet the brave sailors who took on one of the planet's toughest endurance challenges.
Race Manager Hana Bruce says sailors go through intense training before taking part in order to sail safely on their boats:
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Emirates Group reports its best-ever financial year
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Emirates Group has reported its best-ever financial year, earning a record £3.9-billion-pounds in profit as global air travel increased.
Revenues jumped 15% to £28.2-billion, driven by strong passenger demand, higher cargo volumes, and expansion across key markets.
The airline carried over 62 million passengers and declared a £670-million dividend.
Despite fuel and geopolitical pressures, Dubai’s aviation hub remains the world’s busiest, with Emirates leading the sector’s post-pandemic recovery.
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