Headline 1
Sandton's new Rea Vaya station set to boost accessibility
Story 1
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.
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.
Story 1 category
Headline 2
Tshwane's school holiday programme develops chess skills and robotics
Story 2
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:
*sound*
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:
*sound*
Story 2 category
Headline 3
MotiMoves Pay It Forward initiative pledges R1 million to support SA students
Story 3
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Zunaid Moti has announced the launch of the MotiMoves Pay It Forward initiative, pledging R1 million to support 100 South African students' tertiary studies in 2026.
Each student will receive R10,000 to cover tuition or registration fees.
Applications are now open and will close before the winners are announced on January 16, 2026.
Each student will receive R10,000 to cover tuition or registration fees.
Applications are now open and will close before the winners are announced on January 16, 2026.
Story 3 category
Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.22 to the US Dollar, 23.08 to the British Pound, and 20.04 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,266.25 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 61.01 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 108,077.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.22 to the US Dollar, 23.08 to the British Pound, and 20.04 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,266.25 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 61.01 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 108,077.00.
Split analysis
Local: 157 words (75%), National: 52 words (25%), International: 0 words (0%)