News Bulletin of 18 August 2025, 2pm

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City Of Joburg Begins Developing New E-Hailing Management Policy
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Johannesburg residents are encouraged to participate in a stakeholder engagement process by registering on Joburgehailingpolicy@nma.org.za for a new E-Hailing Management Policy.
The City of Joburg has begun developing the policy for for the metro, to guide how e-hailing and scooter delivery services operate.
E-hailing has transformed urban mobility by providing convenient and efficient transportation alternatives, contributing to economic growth and job creation, but also presenting challenges due to its rapid growth.
The City's E-Hailing Policy aims for inclusive, sustainable, and integrated e-hailing services.
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Web-Based Platform To Assist First-Time Drivers Pass Learner’s License Test
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University of Johannesburg student David Mtsweni has launched web-based platform, Simplify Drive, to help first-time drivers pass their learner’s license test.
Partnering with UJ’s Community Engagement Unit, Mtsweni hosted a session for 100 student volunteers, offering practice tests, visual aids, and progress tracking.
Inspired by South Africa’s high road fatality rates, Mtsweni aims to improve driver education.
Students praised the platform's ease of use and accessibility, with free access provided during the session.
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Takalani Sesame Celebrates 25-Years
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Takalani Sesame is marking 25-years of empowering kids by expanding its reach through a new partnership to air more widely on television.
Now showing weekdays in Zulu and English, the show promotes early education, health, and school readiness.
Seasons 15 and 16 tackle gender stereotypes and encourage learning through play, storytelling, and music.
The show continues helping South African children grow “Smarter, Stronger, and Kinder,” while learning in their home languages.
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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 66.06 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 115,025.00.
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WC teachers Honoured At This Year's Provincial Teaching Awards
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The Western Cape Department of Education has celebrated the province’s top teachers at the 2025 Provincial Teaching Awards over the weekend.
There were 15 winners who received the Excellence in Teaching Mathematics award.
MEC David Maynier says the winners will now go on to represent the province as nominees for the National Teaching Awards, which will take place in October:
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