News Bulletin of 19 November 2025, 6am

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Johannesburg played host to the Classics on Turf event series
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Johannesburg played host to the Classics on Turf event series, a unique South African initiative combining classical music with sport.
The series, presented in partnership with Telkom, embodies a vision of honouring tradition while reimagining the future through creativity and innovation.
The series draws inspiration from the life of founder Zwelibanzi Mntambo, whose first encounters with classical music in Soweto have shaped a lifelong passion.
Africa Classsic Music organiser, Mqondisi Gumede:
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Connect To Feed marks 6 years of serving underprivileged communities
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Midrand-based organisation, Connect To Feed, has celebrated its 6th anniversary earlier this month, marking six years of serving underprivileged communities in Gauteng.
Connect to Feed has over the years been providing meals to various organisations and communities, including old age homes, orphanages, and vaccination sites, as well as distributing food parcels.
Co-founder Upama Srivastava thanked donors and volunteers for their support, highlighting the impact of their kindness and compassion.
The organisation has grown into a strong, supportive community, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those it serves.
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Africa rapidly expanding its oil and gas storage capacity
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Africa is rapidly expanding its oil and gas storage capacity and is expected to provide 12% of global new liquid storage by 2030.
According to leading data and analytics company GlobalData’s new report growing demand, industrialisation and energy security needs are driving major investments across the continent.
Uganda and Nigeria are expected to be major contributors to this growth, with new projects like Uganda's planned Kampala terminal and the Dangote Oil Refinery terminal in Lagos.
Ghana’s Petroleum Hub in Jomoro will add large storage and integrate refining and petrochemical facilities.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.17 to the US Dollar, 22.57 to the British Pound, and 19.88 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,010.72 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 91,178.00.
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John Kani Performing Arts Academy launched
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World-renowned actor Dr John Kani has launched the John Kani Performing Arts Academy in Marshalltown, Johannesburg.
This is to empower South African artists through advanced training, mentorship, and community revitalisation, with support from the Anglo-American Foundation and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture.
The academy, which aims to transform the arts industry and nurture excellence, has already begun hosting provincial masterclasses, including one in Limpopo where Kani and top industry facilitators shared skills and insights with emerging performers.
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