News Bulletin of 18 June 2025, 12pm

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Thapelo Motloung launches Soweto Film Market
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South African Film maker Thapelo Motloung, has launched the Soweto Film Market at the Eyethu Heritage Hall in Soweto on Thursday, with the aim of giving upcoming storytellers and producers a space to connect, collaborate, and showcase their work.

The launch aims to decentralize the South African film Industry by making it more accessible to communities that have historically been sidelined.
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Youth Energy summit to empower young entrepreneurs
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The upcoming Youth Energy Summit will spotlight the critical role of young entrepreneurs in tackling South Africa’s energy and employment challenges.

The forum will unpack youth participation in energy reform, with discussions on private sector involvement, skills development, bursaries and strategic partnerships.

Independent Power Producer Mulilo's Seithati Bolipombo, speaks on the importance of the inclusion of South Africa's youth in energy reform.
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TechCon spotlights youth involvement in Africa's digital future
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Africa's flagship technology conference, TechCon is underway at the Century City Conference Centre, in Cape Town.

The event has brought together policy makers, technologists, and private sector leaders from across the continent for a week of knowledge exchange and strategic collaboration.

This year’s theme spotlights youth-led innovation and policy transformation, aligning with South Africa's Youth Month commemoration.
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Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 18.08 to the US Dollar, 24.35 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 75.63 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 104,693.00.
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You could win yourself R2500 for your best idea
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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.
Split analysis
Local: 61 words (34%), National: 63 words (35%), International: 58 words (32%)