News Bulletin of 2 September 2025, 12pm

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JDA developing crucial farming infrastructure
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The Johannesburg Development Agency is building crucial farming infrastructure at 5 sites across the city to combat food insecurity, support local farmers, and create jobs.
To tackle poverty and deal with the lack of farming infrastructure the JDA has launched the Urban Agriculture Food resilience Infrastructure Project.
The project will prioritize local labour, during construction to ensure maximum community benefit.
JDA CEO Themba Mathibe says by harvesting in sustainable farming infrastructure this will ensure communities have access to nutritious food, and to also equip local farmers with tools they need to succeed long-term.
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ACSA to pump R21.7bn into airport upgrades
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The Airports Company South Africa has announced a R21.7 billion capital investment plan for the next five years.
The funds will be used to modernize airports, incorporating new technology and enhancing passenger experiences.
Planned upgrades include biometric systems, allowing passengers to use fingerprints and facial recognition for seamless travel, replacing traditional boarding passes.
ACSA's Group Executive for Capital Infrastructure & Asset Management Charles Shilowa:
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Over 1,100 young South Africans unleash creativity in competitions
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More than 1,100 young South Africans took part in the Hear Me Out and Keready to Ringa creative competitions over the past few months.
The competitions were part of the national Hold My Hand campaign, supporting the National Strategy to Accelerate Action for Children.
Through letters, poems, videos, songs, and drawings, the participants expressed their thoughts on topics including love, mental health, respect, digital life and safety.
Hold My Hand’s Lebo Motshegoa says the competitions gave the young people permission to speak freely.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 69.33 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,305.00.
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Letta Mbulu honoured at a heartfelt event
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Legendary Musician Letta Mbulu was recently honoured at a heartfelt event hosted by the Joy of Jazz team in Johannesburg.
The gathering was a powerful tribute to Mbulu’s extraordinary career and enduring influence on South African music.
The Ignite Her Soul event brought together a vibrant mix of established and emerging artists who paid homage to Mbulu through performances and renditions of her work.
Each tribute highlighted how her work continues to inspire and ignite creativity across generations.
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