News Bulletin of 17 October 2025, 7am

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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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Minister Gwarube to lead National Senior Certificate Pledge Signing Ceremony
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Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube will lead the National Senior Certificate Pledge Signing Ceremony with the Matric Class of 2025 at Harry Gwala High School in Khayelitsha today.
The annual event reinforces honesty and integrity in the exam process, as learners commit to avoiding cheating or misconduct.
The ceremony underscores the Department’s drive to uphold fairness, credibility, and public confidence in South Africa’s education system.
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New app maps community businesses
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A new app is helping residents of Soweto, South Africa, turn local knowledge into income.
Timbuk2 trains young data agents to map informal businesses like spaza shops and salons using their smartphones.
The project aims to capture the true value of South Africa’s vast informal economy while creating jobs for unemployed youth.
Timbuk2 Founder, Matimba Nkuna says the company is making it fun and rewarding for locals to map their community's businesses, which are often invisible:
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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 60.87 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 108,829.00.
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BYD expands operations in SA
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China-based BYD is looking to expand its operations in South Africa, with the company set to open hundreds of charging stations nationwide.
BYD is the world’s largest maker of new energy vehicles (NEVs), with over 1 million staff members worldwide.
The company has been steadily expanding its presence in South Africa, launching its Dolphin, Seal, Sealion and Shark models.
Speaking to BusinessTech, BYD Executive Vice President Stella Li said the company is looking to massively expand its charging infrastructure in the country.
This includes investing up to 300 charging stations in 2026.
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