News Bulletin of 21 October 2025, 6am

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Sandton's new Rea Vaya station set to boost accessibility
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The new Sandton Rea Vaya station will improve public transport accessibility for people with disabilities and underserved communities.
The station connects key areas like Johannesburg's CBD, Alexandra, and Wynberg, making it easier for people to get to work, school, and hospitals.
With features like wheelchair ramps, audio-visual announcements, and level boarding, everyone can travel with ease.
Marketing and Communications Manager Elias Nkabinde says the Sandton BRT project aims to create an inclusive space with features that ensure a seamless travel experience for everyone.
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Tshwane's school holiday programme develops chess skills and robotics
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The City of Tshwane, in partnership with NGO Tateni and Thandanani, recently hosted a school holiday programme in Mamelodi, focusing on developing chess skills and robotics among young learners.
About 80 learners participated in the programme, which also included a tour of Mamelodi and the inner city.
Mayoral committee member for Community and Social Development Services Department, Palesa Modise, highlighted the city's commitment to providing engaging and developmental activities for children during school breaks:
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Delta Airlines increase flights
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Delta Airlines is increasing its flights from Atlanta to Cape Town for the 2025-2026 northern winter season to meet high demand.
The airline has been approved to shift two of its weekly Atlanta-Johannesburg flights to Cape Town during this period to better align with seasonal travel patterns.
Flights will increase from three to five per week, from late October 2025 through March 2026.
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says more than 160,000 tourists visited the Western Cape from the United States in 2024.
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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 60.83 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 109,439.00.
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Lesotho table tennis receives equipment donation
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The Lesotho Table Tennis Association has received a major boost following a donation of equipment from the International Table Tennis Federation.
The equipment includes 10 competition tables, nets, balls, and racquets.
The Association's President Thabang Mokhele says the donation would play a crucial role in advancing the sport’s growth and accessibility across the country.
Mokhele adds that this support will help them expand the game into schools, communities, and institutions, allowing more young people to take up table tennis.
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