News Bulletin of 2 December 2025, 11am

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Dozens gather in Joburg for World AIDS Day Awareness hike
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Dozens of young people gathered at Kloofendal Nature Reserve in Johannesburg on Saturday for a World AIDS Day Awareness hike.
The event, organized by the Joburg AIDS Council Youth Sector and the City of Johannesburg Health Department, aimed to promote HIV awareness, testing, and treatment among young people.
Participants enjoyed a hike through the nature reserve while also accessing on-site health services, including HIV testing, blood pressure checks, and blood sugar level checks.
In South Africa, an estimated 18.7% of people living with HIV are between the ages of 15 and 24, highlighting the importance of engaging young people in prevention and treatment efforts.
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KZN emerges as major film production hub
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KwaZulu-Natal is emerging as a major film production hub, with the Umlazi International Film Festival playing a key role in empowering local youth and promoting the industry.
The festival, which recently wrapped up, provides a platform for aspiring filmmakers to showcase their work and connect with industry professionals.
The film industry is a significant job creator in KwaZulu-Natal, with the province attracting major productions and investing in local talent.
Festival Director Michael Ngema shares his thoughts on the Umlazi International Film Festival's impact and success:
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Amazon and Google launch multicloud networking service
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Amazon and Google have launched a multicloud networking service, designed to meet the growing demand for reliable and fast connectivity.
This service enables customers to establish private, high-speed links between Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud platforms in just minutes, rather than the weeks it previously took.
This collaboration marks a significant shift in multicloud connectivity, allowing businesses to move data and applications between clouds with ease and speed.
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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 86,601.00.
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SA's aquatic community celebrate top performers
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South Africa's aquatic community celebrated its top performers at the Annual Aquatics Awards in Johannesburg, with Pieter Coetzé and Kaylene Corbett named Swimmer of the Year.
Coetzé dominated the men's category after a medal-filled World Aquatics Championships, while Corbett was recognized for her breakthrough bronze in the 200m breaststroke.
Water polo and para swimming excellence were also highlighted, with Boati Motau, Christian Sadie, and Minke Janse van Rensburg among those honoured.
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Local: 101 words (39%), National: 86 words (34%), International: 69 words (27%)