News Bulletin of 23 October 2025, 11am

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G20 Education Working Group approves SA's priorities
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The G20 Education Working Group has approved South Africa's G20 Presidency priorities.
The three priorities include Quality Fundamental Learning, Mutual Recognition Priorities Qualifications, and Education Professional Development.
The working group aims to share best practices and improve education systems among member countries.
This development is expected to promote collaboration and improvement in education across the G20 nations.
Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Garube:
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Lennox Mulugo builds digital publishing platform
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Tshwane University of Technology first-year Environmental Health student, Lennox Mulugo, has built a digital publishing platform designed to empower young African writers.
Enigmatic Docs is a one-stop hub for writers, poets and educators, offering services such as editing, formatting, International Standard Book Number registration, ghost writing, proofreading and book cover design.
TUT says Mulugo’s work reflects the institution’s vision of producing future-ready graduates who apply their learning to make a real-world impact.
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UCT to host the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit
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The University of Cape Town has been selected to host the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit for the first time in Africa, from the 29th of September to the 1st of October 2026.
The historic gathering will showcase African universities’ rising influence in innovation and research in the global higher education landscape.
UCT Vice-Chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela expressed great anticipation at welcoming high-profile international stakeholders in higher education to UCT for this momentous gathering.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.39 to the US Dollar, 23.22 to the British Pound, and 20.19 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,132.69 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.58 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 109,542.00.
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CAF announces 2025 Awards nominees
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The Confederation of African Football has unveiled the nominees in the Men’s Categories for the CAF Awards 2025, celebrating the continent’s top performers among players, coaches, clubs and national teams.
The continental football governing body considered top performers for the period between January-6 and October 15.
Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has once again found his name among Africa’s elite nominated for the CAF Goalkeeper of the Year award.
Chippa United's Stanley Nwabali also appears in this category dominated by overseas-based custodians.
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