News Bulletin of 2 September 2025, 8am

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City Power phases out conventional streetlights
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City Power is phasing out conventional streetlights, replacing them with solar-powered lights.
This is in bid to combat the widespread problem of theft and vandalism of critical infrastructure in Johannesburg.
City Power Spokesperson Isaac Mangena says the new system operates independently, reducing the impact of damage to individual lights.
He says they plan to introduce smart lighting control systems and energy monitoring technology to enhance efficiency.
Residents are urged to report suspicious activity to help protect public infrastructure to City Power’s risk control team at 011 490 7900 / 011 490 7911, or via WhatsApp on 083 579 4497.
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Tshwane launched Arbor month with 250-thousand-rand worth of trees
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The City of Tshwane yesterday launched Arbor month with 250-thousand-rand worth of trees to support the city’s urban greening programme.
Arbor Month is an annual national campaign held in September to raise awareness about the crucial role of trees in sustainable development and the environment.
The initiative made possible through the generous donation from Santam aims to plant 300-thousand trees over 3-years in townships and informal settlements.
The city’s Zintle Mahlati called on residents and organisations to join efforts in planting trees and creating food gardens to build a climate-resilient city:
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New app gives South African taxi passengers a voice
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An innovative group of techno enthusiasts has created an app for commuters, which aims to give passengers a voice and help improve the quality and safety of taxi services across South Africa.
The TAXINI app empowers passengers by giving them a voice to share feedback on service quality and safety, while also helping operators identify areas for improvement, bridging the gap between passengers and operators.
App features include Real-Time feedback and data driven insights for operators.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.61 to the US Dollar, 23.85 to the British Pound, and 20.62 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,474.84 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.54 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,388.00.
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Learners showcase their entrepreneurial skills at Market Day
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The VUSA Rugby & Learning Academy recently hosted its 4th annual Market Day at the Langa Sports grounds in Cape Town.
40 Grade 7 learners showcased their entrepreneurial skills, displaying a range of small-scale businesses, from food stalls to artwork and carnival games.
The Market Day allowed the children to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting.
Programme Manager Lebo Mokoena reflected on the significance of the initiative in developing the learners' business skills and entrepreneurial spirit:
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