News Bulletin of 23 September 2025, 10am

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Spark Rivonia High School learners lead community outreach initiative
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Learners from Spark Rivonia High School spearheaded a major outreach initiative to support vulnerable children at the Thuthuzela Aid Community Centre.
The students collected and delivered over 100 boxes of essentials, including clothing, food, and sanitary products.
The initiative not only provided much-needed support but also gave the young leaders a chance to connect, listen, and learn from the community.
The school's assistant principal Phethego Malapane has emphasized that the initiative aimed to empower students to understand their role in shaping society through service and empathy.
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South Africans can enjoy National Parks Week
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The 20th annual South African National Parks week has begun and can be enjoyed by citizens across the country.
A valid ID at the gate will allow free day access to most of the 21 protected areas managed by SANParks until Sunday.
The SAN-Parks says National Parks Week has proven to be a successful campaign that provides education and awareness about the country’s inclusive approach to conservation.
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Music teacher, Monde Msutwana recognised for contribution to Grammy-Award-Winning Album
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Talented music teacher, Monde Msutwana, has been recognised as a contributing composer on a Grammy-winning album.
The recognition places Msutwana among the ranks of internationally acclaimed musicians and composers.
His credits include work with some of South Africa’s most celebrated artists, such as Hugh Masekela, Vusi Mahlasela, Lira, and Judith Sephuma.
Internationally, he has collaborated with Grammy-winning US artist MattB and contributed to the celebrated South African TV show The River, for which he received a SAFTA award in 2024.
He says being recognised as a contributing composer on a Grammy-winning album means that the work he has been putting in throughout the years has paid off.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.32 to the US Dollar, 23.41 to the British Pound, and 20.45 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,695.54 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.29 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 113,053.00.
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Botswana declares public holiday following Athletics Championships victory
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Botswana has declared a public holiday to celebrate the country's first gold medal in the World Athletics Competition.
The country became the first African nation to win the world championship title after the team clinched the medal in Tokyo in the 4x400m race.
Botswana's President Duma Boko confirmed 29 September will be a national holiday to celebrate the achievement.
He made the annoncement while speaking in New York, where he is attending the United Nations' 80th General Assembly:
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