News Bulletin of 21 May 2025, 11am

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Tshwane's urban decay campaign gains momentum
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The Tshwane metro’s intensified campaign against urban decay has gained visible traction in Pretoria North, where residents, municipal officials and community leaders have joined forces to reclaim and restore spaces through the Re A Spana programme.

The clean-up effort took place near Monument Park, saw municipal workers clearing overgrown vegetation, fixing potholes and addressing neglected infrastructure.

The programme is a cross-functional metro initiative that brings together teams from different departments to tackle service delivery backlogs.
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Northwest Provincial Department lauds Harmony Gold's R1.5 billion investment
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North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi, has applauded mining giant Harmony Gold for an investment of R1.5 billion at its Stilfontein operations in the City of Matlosana.

The investment is a culmination of ongoing efforts by the premier to create investments opportunities and to address the scourge of unemployment in the province.

Mokgosi says the investment gives credence to government’s efforts of fostering partnerships with various stakeholders to create an enabling environment for investment and job creation.
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Preloved Fashion marketplace Yaga hits R500 million miletsone
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. Fashion resale platform Yaga is helping over 1 million women in South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania to create a source of income.
The platform's 800,000 users have sold nearly two million items of pre-loved clothing, generating R500 million in sales.

Yaga has transformed the South African thrifting landscape, providing aspiring entrepreneurs with access to a broader customer base and features listings of popular brands including Zara, Nike, and Country Road.

The growing popularity of second-hand fashion aligns with the global shift towards sustainability, by reducing emissions and waste.
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Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.92 to the US Dollar, 24.00 to the British Pound, and 20.28 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,212.16 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.38 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 106,387.00.
Teaser / Tailpiece headline
You could win yourself R2500 for your best idea
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919 FM is inviting listeners to share their innovative ideas on improving the City of Johannesburg.

Whether it's protecting substations from vandalism and preventing illegal dumping or addressing the culture of littering.

The station is partnering with Sandton based businesses to give away R2500 for the best idea.

WhatsApp your voice notes to 084 22-12-919 to share your ideas and listen to 919 throughout the week to hear the best ideas live on air.

Winners will be announced at the end of May.
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Local: 76 words (32%), National: 77 words (32%), International: 86 words (36%)