News Bulletin of 22 August 2025, 7am

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Gautrain To Open DLTC at Sandton Station
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A new Driver's License Testing Centre is set to open at Gautrain Sandton station later this year.
The new "smart" DLTC will offer services like driver's license renewals and temporary licenses, utilizing technology to streamline the process.
The solar-powered, off-grid centre will also create jobs for young people.
Speaking on The Social Impact Show yesterday Gautrain Communication and Marketing Senior Executive Albi Modise says one of the key responsibility the Gautrain Management Agency has been given by the provincial government is to assist with the DLTC:
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Midrand Students Master Financial Literacy
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242 Grade 7 learners at Olifantsfontein Primary School in Midrand have completed a financial literacy program the MoneyTime financial literacy to learn personal finance skills.
The 15-week program, supported by the South African Insurance Association, covered key topics such as budgeting, saving, and investing.
The program's interactive approach, which included a money management game, made learning enjoyable and accessible.
The initiative aims to equip young learners with the knowledge and tools needed for financial success, setting them up for a brighter financial future.
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Young Robotics Talent On Display at UWC Competition
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The University of the Western Cape recently hosted the regional round of the World Robot Olympiad, ---attracting young talent from local primary schools.
Learners as young as 9-years-old participated in the competition, which aims to build skills in coding and robotics.
The event featured two divisions, Explorer Lite and Explorer Prime, catering to participants under 15 years old.
The competition provides a platform for young learners to engage with technology in a fun and competitive environment.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.71 to the US Dollar, 23.75 to the British Pound, and 20.54 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,339.95 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.60 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 112,931.00.
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FNB Art Prize 2024 Winner's Solo Exhibition Opens At Johannesburg Art Gallery
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The solo exhibition Sugar Coats by FNB Art Prize 2024 winner Gresham Tapiwa Nyaude opens at the Johannesburg Art Gallery tomorrow.
The exhibition is part of the prize’s offering for winning.
He explores his Zimbabwean identity and the complexities of African life through art.
Nyaude says his commitment to his practice as an artist, and a painter in particular, is a commitment to growth and evolution.
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