News Bulletin of 18 June 2025, 11am

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Afrika Tikkun investing in youth potential
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The Youth development organization Afrika Tikkun, brought together leaders and officials from various fields, for crucial conversations on how to positively contribute to the future of young South Africans.

Held at the Uthando Centre in Braampark, in Johannesburg, the event brought together government officials, business leaders, and development stakeholders for crucial conversations about the future of young South Africans.

The Head of Monitoring and Evaluation, Nellie Zembe, explained how the organization's flagship Early Childhood Development programme, which has reached over 2,000 children, lays the foundation for future employability and success.
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The Hollywoodbets Durban July announces top 10 Young Designer Award finalists
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The Hollywoodbets Durban July Young Designer Award, has announced its top 10 finalists.
The finalists were selected from 25 entries representing accredited KwaZulu-Natal fashion colleges, showcasing their interpretations of the "Marvels of Mzansi" theme.

The announcement of the top three designers will take place at the Hollywoodbets Durban July event on the 5th of July.

The finalist's selection followed a rigorous judging process that took place during the Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge at Durban's Greyville Racecourse.
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Swiss government creates scholarship opportunities for SA youth
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The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships offer opportunities for young researchers to study and conduct research in Switzerland.

The postgraduate fully funded scholarships are awarded annually as opportunities that are aimed at further strengthening the countries bilateral agreement on scientific cooperation.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 18.05 to the US Dollar, 24.30 to the British Pound, and 20.77 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,387.63 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 75.56 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 105,030.00.
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Stand a chance to win R2500 on 919 FM
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919 FM is inviting listeners to submit their creative ideas on improving the City of Johannesburg.

The station is partnering with Sandton based businesses to give away R2500 for the best idea.
From safeguarding substations against vandalism and preventing illegal dumping.

WhatsApp your voice notes to 084 22-12-919 to share your ideas, and listen 919 throughout the week to hear the best ideas live on air.
Winners will be announced at the end of the month.
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