News Bulletin of 24 July 2025, 7am

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Gauteng Education MEC To Switch On The 2026 Online Admissions System
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Gauteng Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation MEC Matome Chiloane will officially Switch-On the 2026 Online Admissions System at Ga-Rankuwa YMCA in Tshwane today.
This marks the start of applications for parents and guardians with children going to Grade 1 and Grade 8 at Gauteng public schools in the 2026 academic year.
Gauteng Department of Education’s Spokesperson, Steve Mabona says parents and guardians can make their application online on any device by visiting: www.gdeadmissions.gov.za.
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Two Young South Africans Shine in Global App Challenge
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Two young men recently represented South Africa on the global stage as leading app developers.
13 year-old St John’s College student Ben Anderson and third year University of Pretoria student, Jason Mayo were recently selected as Swift Student Challenge winners a competition where students from around the world are tasked with using the Swift programming language from Apple to develop innovative applications which solve real-world problems.
Anderson 's innovative app simplifies school life with scheduling and textbook management while Mayo's Study Guard uses AI-generated flashcards to turn idle screen time into productive study sessions.
Out of the thousands of students around the world Ben and Jason were selected in the final group of 350-winners whose apps demonstrated excellence in innovation, creativity, and social impact, or inclusivity.
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Marimba Players From South Africa & Zimbabwe Unite To Break Guinness World Record
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Marimba players from South Africa and Zimbabwe are gearing up to make musical history in Cape Town.
The Grand Arena at GrandWest will come alive as more than 1,000 marimba musicians unite in an official attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest marimba ensemble on Saturday the 2nd of August.
The players, ranging from 8-years old to 62, will be travelling from all 9-provinces in South Africa, as well as from two schools in Zimbabwe.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.55 to the US Dollar, 23.83 to the British Pound, and 20.65 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,422.33 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.80 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 118,073.00.
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Win R2500
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919 FM is calling on listeners to share their creative solutions to improve the City of Johannesburg.
The station is partnering with Sandton-based businesses to reward the best idea with a R2500 prize.
Listeners are encouraged to submit their ideas on various challenges facing the city, including safeguarding substations against vandalism and preventing illegal dumping.
To participate, simply WhatsApp your voice notes to 084 22-12-919.
The best ideas will be featured live on air and the winner will be announced at the end of the month.
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