News Bulletin of 17 June 2025, 2pm

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JSE Hosts Powerful Call to Empower SA Boys
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Leaders, young people, and partners with fresh ideas came together at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange to talk about how to improve the lives of boys in South Africa.
The event, hosted by "What About The Boys?", shared a powerful three-year report on the State of the Boy Child.
The aim is to raise boys to become emotionally intelligent, respectful, and responsible men.
Martin Sweet delivered a strong speech, highlighting the struggles of boys and sustainable solutions which will positively impact boys and men.
He added that, real change must begin with boys at grassroots level, alongside ongoing efforts to empower girls.
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Young Creatives Amplify Local Talent in Joburg
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Young creatives in Johannesburg are opening new spaces for local artists to meet, share, and grow together.
One of these is Soundcheck, a youth-led event started by creative hub Narowbi.
It happens on the first Friday of every month and gives new, independent artists a free stage to perform and tell their stories.
Lead designer Chulumanco Makuluma says Soundcheck is more than just music—it’s about building a community.
Artists perform live with simple setups and talk to the crowd about their songs and what inspires them.

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Ramaphosa Meets South Korea’s President at G7
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President Cyril Ramaphosa held a bilateral meeting with President Lee Jae-myung of the Republic of Korea during the G7 Leaders Summit in Canada.
This marks the first official engagement between the two leaders, creating an important opportunity to strengthen diplomatic ties and advance cooperation between South Africa and South Korea.
The meeting aimed to enhance bilateral relations, particularly in key sectors such as education, energy, and science and innovation.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.81 to the US Dollar, 24.17 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 74.82 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 105,633.00.
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Turn Your Voice Note Into R2500 with 919 FM’s City Fix Challenge
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919 FM is inviting listeners to submit their creative ideas on improving the City of Johannesburg.

The station is partnering with Sandton based businesses to give away R2500 for the best idea.
From safeguarding substations against vandalism and preventing illegal dumping.

WhatsApp your voice notes to 084 22-12-919 to share your ideas and listen 919 throughout the week to hear the best ideas live on air.

Winners will be announced at the end of the month.
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