News Bulletin of 19 September 2025, 8am

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SA celebrates National Recycling Day amid global cleanup efforts
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Today, South Africa observes National Recycling Day, highlighting the importance of recycling and waste reduction, particularly for paper products.
The country has made notable progress in recycling, with rates of 46% for plastic, 70% for paper, 72% for beverage cans and metal, and 42% for glass.
Tomorrow, South Africa will join the global community in celebrating World Cleanup Day, a worldwide event that brings together mil lions of volunteers to tackle plastic waste and pollution.
The celebrations emphasize the need for continued efforts in waste management and environmental conservation.
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Amazon SA launches pop-up shops in South Africa
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Amazon South Africa has announced the launch of pop-up shops in South Africa.
The launch of Shop Mzansi Heritage Month celebration, includes pop-up stores in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Shop Mzansi showcases a selection of curated locally made products from South African entrepreneurs, allowing customers to engage directly with sellers.
The pop-up stores are part of the e-commerce giant's Heritage Month campaign, including media partnerships, seller profiles, and influencer collaborations designed to amplify awareness of its local offerings.
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City of Tshwane hands over brand-new laptops to a school in Mabopane
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The City of Tshwane, in partnership with Mettus Limited, recently handed over brand-new laptops at Nong Primary School in Mabopane.
Deputy mayor and mayoral committee member for Finance, Eugene Modise, says nurturing education is nurturing the future.
He says when the metro invests in young minds, it’s planting seeds of knowledge, hope, and opportunity that grow into leaders, innovators, and change-makers of tomorrow:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.34 to the US Dollar, 23.51 to the British Pound, and 20.44 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,658.25 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.17 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 116,844.00.
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YouthX Festival Returns to Constitution Hill
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The YouthX Festival will take place at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg next month.
The event celebrates youth innovation across industries and features the YouthX Awards, spotlighting 10 outstanding young South Africans.
A 12-hour music lineup will include Focalistic, DJ Maphorisa, Shekhinah, Nasty C, and Sun-El Musician.
The festival promotes creativity, resilience, and youth leadership.
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