News Bulletin of 24 June 2025, 12pm

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The Tourism Department welcomes SA's first ever Glamping Expo
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The Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille has officially welcomed the staging of the first-ever Glamping Expo in Johannesburg.

The event marks a significant step in diversifying the country’s tourism offerings and promoting alternative travel experiences that blend luxury with nature.

Hosted at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, the Glamping Expo brought together tourism stakeholders, hospitality innovators, eco-conscious entrepreneurs, and lifestyle enthusiasts to showcase the growing trend of glamor camping.

This new wave of travel offers a unique fusion of outdoor adventure and high-end comfort, appealing to both local and international tourists who seek environmentally sustainable yet stylish getaway options.
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Over 4800 young assistants deployed in schools in the Northern Cape
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Over 4800 unemployed young people have been deployed by the Department of Basic Education across schools in the Northern Cape, as part of
the national Presidential Youth Employment Initiative.

The initiative offers young people between the ages of 18 and 35 the opportunity to gain valuable work experience within the education sector, as education assistants, IT support staff, general school assistants
and aftercare facilitators.

The programme simultaneously addresses the needs of overcrowded schools and understaffed administrative functions by integrating unemployed youth into school environments.
The project will run for six months at the budget of 123 million rand.
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Today Marks 30 years since South Africa's iconic Rugby World cup victory
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Today marks 30 years since the South African national rugby team won the Rugby World Cup at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, beating New Zealand 15-12 in the final.

The victory became significant as it was the first sporting success for a newly democratic South Africa.
The win was said to help unify the country and give the rainbow nation a “feel-good” moment to lean on for years to come.

The victory, transcended rugby and became a shining moment in the new and democratic South Africa.
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Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
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 69.26 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 105,330.00.
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Split analysis
Local: 100 words (36%), National: 94 words (34%), International: 84 words (30%)