News Bulletin of 22 October 2025, 12pm

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Joburg hosting annual school reading competitions
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The City of Johannesburg's Library and Information Services is hosting its annual school reading competitions at Emmarentia Dam.
Top schools will gather to compete in two popular contests: the Story Skirmish for Grades 4-5 and the Battle of the Books for Grades 6-7.
The competitions aim to foster a love for reading, build confidence, and improve comprehension among young participants.
Teams from schools like Elsie Ngidi Primary, Malvern Primary, and Mikateka Primary are set to showcase their knowledge and reading speed.
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Boxer Super run set to energize Johannesburg's running community
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The Boxer Super Run is gearing up to make a splash in Johannesburg with its inaugural event at the Marks Park Sports Club on 9-November.
The 5km run will feature four start waves catering to different levels of runners, ensuring an inclusive experience for all participants.
The event will kick off with the Open Wave, designed for competitive runners looking to push their limits.
The Super Social Wave promises a fun-filled experience for those who want to enjoy the run with friends and like-minded individuals.
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Cape Town expands MyCiTi bus operations
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Cape Town's Urban Mobility Mayoral Committee Member Rob Quintas has expressed enthusiasm for expanding the MyCiTi bus operation.
Quintas confirmed that the city is set to introduce electric buses to its MyCiTi service by 2027, as part of Phase 2A, which will expand the bus service to connect commuters from Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain, and other communities across the metro-south east with Claremont and Wynberg.
He has emphasized the city's commitment to transitioning to electric or alternative-fuel-powered vehicles by 2050, aligning with Cape Town's Climate Change Action Plan:
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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 62.25 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 108,145.00.
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Singapore introduces to promote sustainable aviation fuel
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Singapore has introduced a levy on departing flights to promote sustainable aviation fuel and reduce emissions.
The fee will fund cleaner fuel purchases and is expected to add 3-to 16-Singapore-dollars to economy-class ticket prices.
The city-state aims to increase sustainable aviation fuel usage to 1% by 2026 and 3-5% by 2030.
This move supports Singapore's goal of achieving net-zero emissions in the aviation sector by 2050.
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