News Bulletin of 21 June 2025, 9am

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Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards Return for Fourth Year
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The Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards has returned to the LUXX Venue in Sandton for its fourth consecutive year.

The prestigious event continues its mission to celebrate and elevate the work of young South Africans who are cultivating innovative and sustainable solutions for the country’s social and economic challenges.

Over the years, the awards recognize the transformative ideas and ventures led by youth across diverse sectors.

Founder Pat Mahlangu says the platform aims to reshape the narrative around youth in South Africa by highlighting their potential, resilience, and meaningful contributions to society.
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Nina Manzi brings warmth and dignity to Cape Town
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Nina Manzi – an organization dedicated to supporting the housing insecure – extended a heartfelt gesture of warmth and solidarity to the community of Salt River, in Cape Town.

Through its signature initiative, Dignity Day, Nina Manzi offered individuals who are facing housing instability a chance to access a range of vital services.

The event, hosted at the Youth Solutions Foundation building, drew a diverse crowd eager for a day of compassion, care, and much-needed pampering, from grooming and healthcare to wellness support.

The day served as a powerful reminder of the impact of dignity, community, and human connection.
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WhatsApp to Roll Out In-App Advertisement feature
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One of the world’s most used communication apps, Watsapp will soon be placing advertisements on its platform.

The rollout of Advertisements in WhatsApp’s updates tab marks a key turning point for the platform that is deeply woven into the social and economic fabric of countries across the world.

In addition, followers will have the option to pay a monthly fee and subscribe to individual Channels for exclusive content.
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Share your idea and stand a chance to win R2500 with 919FM
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919 FM is inviting listeners to submit their creative ideas on improving the City of Johannesburg.

The station is partnering with Sandton based businesses to give away R2500 for the best idea.
From safeguarding substations against vandalism and preventing illegal dumping.

WhatsApp your voice notes to 084 22-12-919 to share your ideas and listen 919 throughout the week to hear the best ideas live on air.
Winners will be announced at the end of the month.
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Local: 92 words (36%), National: 97 words (37%), International: 70 words (27%)