News Bulletin of 21 November 2025, 8am

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Weekend travel advisory for Gauteng residents
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As South Africa hosts global leaders for the G20 Summit this weekend, Gauteng residents and commuters are remined to plan their travel ahead of time, with significant traffic disruptions and road closures expected.
Operations will target high-security routes, including major national highways and central urban arteries, including the N1, N3 the N12 and N14 , as well as Sandton's 5th Street; Maude Street; Daisy Street; Rivonia Road; Grayston Drive and Kathrine Street.
Authorities have assured the public that clear signage and traffic officers will be deployed to guide road users, with real-time updates provided to minimize disruptions.
Road closures will be in effect until Sunday and a full list of affected roads can be found on the City of Joburg and JMPD's X account.
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Minister Cachalia to welcome over 3,000 new police constables
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Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia will today welcome over 3,000 newly trained constables into the South African Police Service.
The ceremony will take place at the SAPS Academy in Tshwane.
This initiative is part of the SAPS' efforts to strengthen crime-fighting capabilities at the grassroots level.
The passing out parades are happening across the country at 9 a.m., with the main ceremony at the Tshwane academy showcasing 2,036 new constables.
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SARB cuts repo rate by 25 basis points
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The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee has unanimously agreed to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.75-percent, citing an improved inflation outlook.
Governor Lesetja Kganyago told the media the move reflects steadier economic growth, stronger household spending, and easing inflation pressures.
Kganyago emphasized that the bank aims to bring inflation to 3.0% and that the public should expect it to achieve this target over the next 12 to 24 months:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.22 to the US Dollar, 22.51 to the British Pound, and 19.85 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,073.73 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 83,792.00.
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Roger Federer to be inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame
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Twenty-time Grand Slam champion, Roger Federer, will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in August next year.
The 44-year-old Swiss legend, who retired in 2022, won 103 tour-level titles.
Federer was the only candidate to receive enough support in the player category for the hall’s class of 2026.
Players can be considered after five years away from the tour and need to be selected by 75-percent of the voting group.
Federer says to be recognised by the sport in this way is deeply humbling.
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