News Bulletin of 2 October 2025, 9am

Rea Vaya bus rapid transit system to launch new phase expansion
The Rea Vaya bus rapid transit system is set to launch a new phase of expansion, providing commuters with more options and convenience in Gauteng.
The Phase 1C(a) in Alexandra will be launched next week, as part of this year's Joburg Transport Month.
The new route will connect the inner city to several key suburbs, including Hillbrow, Yeoville, Orange Grove, Bramley, Wynberg, Alexandra, and Sandton.
This expansion aims to ease congestion in some of the city's busiest areas while providing residents with safe, affordable, and reliable transportation.
Sandton and Gauteng
The Lenasia Table Tennis Association seeks donations for their 9 athletes
9-talented junior athletes from the Lenasia Table Tennis Association have been selected to represent Johannesburg at the National Table Tennis Championships in Durban.
The Association is seeking R42,000 to support the nine players' travel, accommodation, and other expenses.
Chairperson, Vikash Kasan, expressed pride in the athletes' accomplishments and urged the community to contribute to their national championships campaign.
South Africa
Digital platform economy set to boost SA's GDP
The latest report by Naspers and the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection projects that South Africa's digital platform economy could contribute R91.4 billion to the economy by 2035.
Naspers CEO Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa says the digital sector's contribution to GDP could grow from 0.02% to 1.38% by 2035.
Mahanyele-Dabengwa says this is a significant economic growth prospect:
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South Africa
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The Rand is trading at 17.22 to the US Dollar, 23.21 to the British Pound, and 20.20 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,864.07 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.47 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 118,637.00.
Zindi report reveals AI platform boosts employability for young Kenyans
Anew report finds that participating on Zindi, Africa's largest data science and AI platform, greatly improves job prospects for young Kenyans.
The Country-Level Employability Report 2025 for Kenya, analyzed the careers of over 8,000 Zindi users in Kenya, to study the impact on employability.
Findings show that nearly one in five Zindi users experienced a career change after joining the platform.
Completing challenges, collaborating with others, and taking courses on the platform significantly improved job prospects.
Kenya's Special Envoy on Technology, Ambassador Philip Thigo, has emphasized the importance of platforms like Zindi for youth employability, stating that Africa's talent is already contributing to the global AI economy.
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