News Bulletin of 2 December 2025, 7am

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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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Save7 celebrates milestone achievement with 1st LifePod donor patient
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Tygerberg Hospital has marked a significant milestone with the successful care of its first LifePod donor patient, thanks to the student-led initiative Save7.
The LifePod, launched in June, is a dedicated ICU space designed to provide specialized care for consenting organ donors, bridging the gap in donor management.
This pioneering facility has already made a profound impact, with one donor and their family agreeing to organ and tissue donation, transforming over 10 lives awaiting transplants.
Prof Elmi Muller, Dean of Medicine and Health Sciences at Stellenbosch University, praised the achievement, highlighting the LifePod's crucial role in maintaining organ viability during the critical 12 to 36-hour period before transplant surgery.
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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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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 87,038.00.
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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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