News Bulletin of 25 August 2025, 7am

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Africa's first-ever peelable billboard unveiled at Melrose Arch
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TransUnion has launched Africa's first-ever peelable billboard as part of its "Be the Reason Things Change" campaign, promoting financial inclusion.
Located at Melrose Arch, the interactive installation allows members of the public to peel away layers representing barriers to financial access.
Each of the 500 peeled strips reveals a QR code granting access to a free R2,000 e-learning credit education course.
A digital version of the billboard will go live tomorrow, offering another 4,500 opportunities for South Africans to participate virtually.
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Walking the Walk initiative brings joy to learners at Witkoppen Primary School
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The Walking the Walk initiative delivered 90 new pairs of school shoes to learners at Witkoppen Primary School, bringing joy and dignity to children.
This is thanks to the collaborative efforts of Douglasdale SAPS, the CPF, NCVT, and local sponsors.
Sponsors like TRSS and Aircon Centre praised Warrant Officer Nicholas Mokwena who played a key role in supporting the learners for his act of kindness, helping turn this gesture into a meaningful community effort.
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SA-born Jordyn Pillay shines at New Zealand's 2025 Race Unity Speech Awards.
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South African-born Jordyn Pillay has won top honors at New Zealand's 2025 Race Unity Speech Awards.
The 16-year-old, originally from Phoenix in Durban , delivered a powerful speech that captured the attention of both judges and audiences.
The awards inspire young people to discuss and promote unity and social cohesion in their communities.
Jordyn’s presentation stood out from 150 student entries in New Zealand.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.43 to the US Dollar, 23.57 to the British Pound, and 20.42 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,372.30 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.80 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 112,541.00.
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SA Water Polo coaches attend masterclass coaching clinics
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South African Water Polo coaches are attending high-performance masterclass coaching clinics conducted by water polo icon Felipe Perrone.
These coaching clinics offer South African Water Polo coaches the opportunity to train and learn from the sport's most accomplished minds.
Participants will benefit from hands-on coaching to gain insight into the technical, tactical, and mental demands of elite water polo.
Perrone says initiative such as the partnership between Elevate Water Polo and the Barcelona International Water Polo Academy will help the sport grow in the country:
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