News Bulletin of 2 December 2025, 10am

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Gauteng Education Department urges parents to return textbooks
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The Gauteng Education Department has issued a reminder to parents and learners that the deadline for returning textbooks is approaching fast.
With schools set to close for the year, the department is encouraging everyone to return their textbooks as soon as possible.
Returning textbooks helps ensure they're available for future learners and to prevent additional costs for the department.
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Midrand SPCA's Veggie Garden Project blooms into a peaceful oasis
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The Midrand SPCA's Veggie Garden Project is a community effort, bringing together volunteers, staff, and leadership to create a peaceful garden.
The Project, launched in July, offers staff a peaceful escape from work, helping them reduce stress and recharge.
According to The Good Things Guy, tending to the plants has a grounding effect, supporting mental well-being and offering a sense of calm.
General Manager Pam and her team continue to nurture the garden, ensuring it remains a vibrant space for staff to relax and harvest fresh produce.
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Bafana Bafana squad announced
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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has unveiled a youthful 25 man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, trimmed from an initial pool of over 50 players.
The continental tournament kicks off in Morocco later this month.
Broos says the selected squad will begin full preparations for AFCON next week:
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Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.09 to the US Dollar, 22.57 to the British Pound, and 19.83 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,242.51 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 86,716.00.
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Denmark plans to ban social media use for children under 15
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Denmark is taking a bold step to protect its kids online, this is after the country announced plans to ban social media use for children under 15, citing concerns over the impact of digital life on childhood.
This move has cross-party support and comes with a significant investment of 160 million Danish kroner to promote online safety.
The proposed law would allow children aged 13 and above to access social media with parental consent, although details on verification are still pending.
Denmark's goal is to shield young people from harmful content and commercial pressures that can shape their everyday lives.
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