News Bulletin of 19 May 2025, 1pm

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City Power Restarts John Ware Station to Boost Joburg’s Energy Independence
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City Power has taken a step to help Johannesburg become more energy independent.

The City is bringing the John Ware Open Cycle Gas Turbine Power Station back into use, with the station now one of three sites that will provide 150 megawatts of power to the city’s electricity grid.

The move is part of City Power’s 10-point plan to make Johannesburg less dependent on Eskom and to reduce the impact of load shedding.

City Power says the station shows its strong promise to keep the city’s lights on and ensure a steady power supply.
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SAA Expands Flight Network with New Local and Regional Routes
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South African Airways has announced plans to expand its flight network with several new domestic and regional routes, aimed at boosting connectivity, tourism, and economic growth.

The airline will introduce flights from Johannesburg to George starting April 2026, Johannesburg to Gaborone in October 2025, and seasonal Cape Town to Mauritius services beginning November 2025.

Additional routes, including Johannesburg to East London and Cape Town to Durban, are also planned, with launch dates still to be confirmed.

SAA is also preparing to open ticket sales for its much-anticipated Mumbai route by July this year, with flights expected to commence in 2026.
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Lady Zamar Makes Musical Comeback with New Single Russian Roulette
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Singer and songwriter Lady Zamar, has made her return to music with a new single called Russian Roulette.

Zamar officially released her song last week Friday.

Known for her wide musical range, Lady Zamar blends afrobeat, pop, and house in this latest song.
Russian Roulette gives fans a first taste of her upcoming album, marking the start of what she’s calling her "Summer Era."
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 18.05 to the US Dollar, 24.15 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 64.61 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 102,968.00.
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