News Bulletin of 17 November 2025, 12pm

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Gauteng Department urges e-hailing providers to register apps
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The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is calling on providers working with e-hailing operators in the province to legally register their applications.
The department’s spokesperson, Melitah Madiba says the growth of the e-hailing service in Gauteng has been significant, offering valuable mobility options and creating economic opportunities for thousands of operators.
However, she says this growth must take place within a transparent and well-regulated environment that protects both operators and commuters:
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2025 Soweto Marathon is set for 29-November at Nasrec Expo Centre
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The 2025 Soweto Marathon is set for 29-November at Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg.
This milestone 30th edition promises to be an unforgettable experience, with organisers addressing previous challenges such as traffic congestion, sanitation, and water shortages.
The 30th edition features marathon, half-marathon, and 10km races, with improved logistics and scenic routes.
Entry fees: R380 (marathon), R300 (half-marathon), R280 (10km).
Equal prize money awarded, with top prize of R250,000. Race expo: November 26-28.
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Langa youth empowered through cycling lessons, repair training, and eco-friendly transport initiatives
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In Cape Town’s Langa Township, the Langa Bicycle Hub is empowering youth through cycling lessons, repair training, and eco-friendly transport initiatives.
It supports over 1,000 households and promotes cycling as a low-carbon mobility option.
With transport accounting for nearly 60 percent of the city’s emissions, cycling is key to Cape Town’s goal of cutting emissions by 45 percent by 2030.
Langa Bicycle Hub Founder, Mzikhona Mgedle:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.07 to the US Dollar, 22.48 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 Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 95,516.00.
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Michael Jackson biopic makes waves before release
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The Michael Jackson biopic, "Michael," is making waves before its release, with its teaser trailer breaking records on Saturday.
Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film's trailer has garnered over 116.2 million views in 24 hours, making it the most-viewed music biopic trailer and Lionsgate's largest trailer launch.
It surpasses Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour at 96.1 million, and Bob Marley: One Love with 60.1 million.
Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson's nephew, stars as the King of Pop, exploring his complex legacy through iconic performances and personal moments.
The film premieres on April 24, 2026.
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