News Bulletin of 24 October 2025, 9am

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SA's e-hailing industry preparing for significant regulatory changes
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South Africa's e-hailing industry is preparing for significant regulatory changes, with a focus on compliance and safety.
A recent workshop hosted by Bolt South Africa and the National Department of Transport aimed to equip drivers with the knowledge and tools needed to comply with new regulations.
The changes aim to standardize the industry and improve safety.
Bolt SA's Graham Walker says the newly amended National Land Transport Act will address a number of issues:
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Annual Joburg Market Farmers' and SMME Day
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Yesterday, the Joburg Market's annual Farmers' and SMME Day brought together small-scale farmers, entrepreneurs, and industry players to promote food security and economic growth.
Joburg Market CEO Sello Makhubela launched the "From Farm to Market" campaign, aimed at breaking down barriers and connecting farmers with key industry players.
The event featured stalls showcasing products and innovations, with Agrimall offering support through grant funding and training.
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Tech solution boosts SA's fight against TB
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Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi will officially launch a publicly accessible, near-live TB dashboard today.
This innovative platform aims to reduce TB incidence and mortality in South Africa by 2035.
The dashboard will provide detailed and verified TB testing data from across the country, enabling timely decision-making and tracking progress towards the End TB campaign's goal of testing five million people in 2025/26.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.32 to the US Dollar, 23.08 to the British Pound, and 20.11 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,090.49 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.58 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111,464.00.
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Community comes together for Basketball Wellness Day in Florida Road
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The Florida Road community in Durban gathered last Saturday for a fun-filled day of sport, wellness, and local culture at the Florida Road basketball court.
The inaugural Basketball Wellness Day, brought people together for a day of basketball, food, live music, and wellness activities.
The event, hosted in partnership with the Florida Road UIP and the NPO Peace Players, featured a range of wellness stands where attendees could access free advice and services from physiotherapists, psychologists, and accountants.
The well-attended event aimed to promote community engagement, health, and well-being, while showcasing the area's vibrant culture.
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