News Bulletin of 17 November 2025, 9am

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Township Economy Summit returns to Tembisa this week
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The Township Economy Summit returns to Tembisa on Friday and Saturday, bringing together over a thousand small business owners, corporate partners, and government leaders.
This key event provides a platform for township entrepreneurs to connect with markets and support, driving growth and positive change in their communities.
A highlight of the summit is the Township Economy Awards which will take place on Saturday, celebrating innovators who are making a difference.
This year's summit aligns with the upcoming G20 Summit in Johannesburg, focusing on building an inclusive economic future and turning policy into action.
Attendees can expect expert-led panels, networking opportunities, and a Kasi Business Exhibition showcasing township innovation.
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National Business Initiative launches Installation, Repair and Maintenance Initiative
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The National Business Initiative has launched the Installation, Repair and Maintenance Initiative, a national program aimed at empowering township youth, TVET students, and small enterprises with skills and opportunities in the green economy.
This innovative initiative introduces three digital tools, including, the Green Economy Toolkit, IRM Hub Portal, and Learning App, designed to support training, business growth, and certification.
Over the next two months, the IRM Initiative aims to register 100,000 young people and Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises across multiple regions.
The program focuses on connecting participants with opportunities in installation, repair, and maintenance sectors, driving inclusive economic growth and environmental sustainability.
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Clover donates R500 000 to PinkDrive
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Clover donated R500 000 to PinkDrive after a nationwide Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign in October 2025.
The dairy brand pledged 20c from every PinkDrive-branded product sold to support early cancer detection and screenings in under-resourced communities.
At a handover on November 10 in Randburg, Clover presented the funds to PinkDrive, helping sustain its mobile mammography and education units.
The partnership showed how everyday purchases can drive meaningful change, improving access to life-saving health services across South Africa.
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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 19.84 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,084.72 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 95,906.00.
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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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