News Bulletin of 19 August 2025, 6am

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Joburg Residents Urged to Have Their Say In 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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Petco Empowerment Fund Supports Small Recycling Businesses In SA
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The Petco Empowerment Fund is supporting small recycling businesses in South Africa by providing financial aid and resources.
A recent recipient, Why Waste in KwaZulu-Natal, used a R1.3 million grant to buy new equipment, which is expected to increase its recyclable material collection by 20-25%.
The project will reduce waste and benefit local communities by boosting recyclable material collection, keeping them out of landfills annually.
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17 Women Currently Benefitting From The City Of Cape Town's Artisan Assistant Programme
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The City of Cape Town says a total of 17 women are currently benefitting from the Artisan Assistant Programme.
The programme is under the Expanded Public Works Programme, which gives beneficiaries, especially women, a chance to improve their employability in the job market.
Mayoral committee member for Urban Waste Management, Grant Twigg, says this Women’s Month, they are celebrating the resilience of women:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.62 to the US Dollar, 23.79 to the British Pound, and 20.54 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,348.74 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.17 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 115,068.00.
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Geological Society of SA Honours Two University of KZN students
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Two University of KwaZulu-Natal students have been honoured with prestigious national awards from the Geological Society of South Africa.
This is in recognition of their academic excellence and outstanding contributions to geological research.
Tamera Heeralal, has been awarded for the best MSc thesis in Geology produced at a South African university.
While Ishta Maharaj has received the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions Award for her exceptional academic performance in 2024.
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