News Bulletin of 17 October 2025, 11am

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Diepsloot Super Cup kicks off School Supply Drive
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The Diepsloot Super Cup has launched a school supply drive to support underprivileged children in the community.
Organisers are collecting essential items such as school uniforms, books, stationery, and backpacks.
co-founder of the Super Cup Coach Lucky Shabalala says the initiative aims to empower youth by combining sport with education, providing them with the tools they need to succeed.
The community is encouraged to get involved by donating, volunteering, or spreading the word.
Donations can be made through schools and community organisations.
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Curro hosts e-sports local area network
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More than 550-learners from Curro schools across the country came together last week for the national e-sports local area network, hosted at Curro Aurora in Randburg.
The 4-day event brought together the best young gamers to compete face to face in some of the world’s most popular titles.
Games featured during the tournament included Minecraft, Overwatch 2, Apex Legends and Rocket League.
The event gave learners, who usually train and compete online, a chance to meet their opponents in person and experience the excitement of live competition.
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WC Western Cape Education Department shines with 14 awards at National Skills Competition
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The Western Cape Education Department learners and teachers have delivered an exceptional performance by winning 14-awards at the 2025 National Skills Competition.
Education MEC, David Maynier says teachers and TVET college students from all nine provinces showcased their technical and vocational talents across a wide range of disciplines.
He says participants competed in real-world, industry-relevant tasks:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.33 to the US Dollar, 23.27 to the British Pound, and 20.25 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,232.91 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 60.71 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 105,731.00.
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Desire Ellis get contract extended by 4 years
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Desire Ellis has gotten an extension on her contract as head coach of Banyana Banyana.
She will spent another 4 years with the team.
Ellis has been the coach of Banyana since 2016 and won the Wafcon with Banyana for the first time in 2022.
She has also steered the national team to the Women’s World Cup in 2019 and 2023.
She was crowned Caf Coach of the Year in 2018, 2019 and 2022.
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