News Bulletin of 17 September 2025, 1pm

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Illovo reservoir operating at 50% capacity
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Johannesburg Water has announced that the Illovo Tower is at critically low levels, resulting in the temporary closure of its outlet to allow the reservoir to recover.

The outlet is currently operating at 50% capacity,
resulting in reduced water supply.

The water utility says it is closely monitoring the situation and will provide regular updates.
Residents are urged to use water sparingly to help maintain the stability of the system.
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6th NAMPO Cape Expo showcases innovation and smart technology
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Thousands of farmers and agribusiness leaders converged in Bredasdorp this past week for the 6th NAMPO Cape Expo, where innovation and smart technology took centre stage.

More than 400 learners also attended a School Programme aimed at cultivating an interest in agriculture among the youth.
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Cape Town completes R27-Million Bishop Lavis sports ground upgrade
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The City of Cape Town has completed the 27-million-rand Bishop Lavis Sports Ground.
The upgrade was delivered in stages over the course of three years.
The final phase of the project saw the completion of a new 11-a-side synthetic soccer pitch and a family park, both designed to provide safe, modern facilities.

The Sports Ground will not only serve as a home for local soccer, cricket, and athletics clubs, but also as a safe and inclusive space.

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the project demonstrates the impact of Cape Town’s record infrastructure investments.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 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 67.84 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 116,437.00.
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Carnarvon High School learners represent SA at World Robot Olympiad in Slovenia
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Learners from Carnarvon High School, in the Northern Cape, traveled to Slovenia, earlier this month to represent South Africa in the World Robot Olympiad Open Championship.

The global competition brought together more than 200 teams from across the world, challenging participants to design and programme robots capable of navigating obstacles and completing complex missions.

One of the teams secured 14th place in the senior division, earning a silver medal, while another team finished 28th overall, receiving a bronze medal.
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