News Bulletin of 25 June 2026, 8am

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Prince Kaybee completes 600km charity cycle
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South African DJ Kabelo Motsamai, popularly known as Prince Kaybee, has completed a 600-kilometre cycling challenge from Johannesburg to Durban to raise awareness about lifestyle-related illnesses.
The HiPace Cycle Challenge focused on conditions such as obesity, diabetes and high cholesterol, encouraging people to take better care of their health.
Riders covered the route over three days earlier this month, travelling through the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal before finishing at Durban's South Beach.
The DJ speaks on the motivation behind the challenge:
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Community rallies behind SPCA after break-in
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Community members have rallied behind the Vereeniging and Vanderbijlpark SPCA after a break-in left the animal welfare organisation without essential equipment and supplies.
Residents donated money, blankets and other items, helping the SPCA replace stolen washing machines and provide warm bedding for animals during winter.
Additional contributions funded upgrades to the facility's alarm system, improving security for staff and animals.
The community's support has helped the SPCA continue caring for vulnerable animals without interruption.
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ERWIC Awards promote women in construction
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The Construction Industry Development Board is encouraging more women to enter the construction sector and showcase their achievements through the ERWIC Awards in August.
The awards recognise women-led projects, mentoring programmes, innovation and leadership across the industry.
The initiative also highlights women using technologies such as artificial intelligence, drones and digital construction tools to improve how projects are delivered.
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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 Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 61,613.00.
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Rolene Strauss launches planning brand for women
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Rolene Strauss has launched Love, Lolla, a stationery brand aimed at helping women plan and organise their daily lives.
The brand's first product is an undated planner that includes goal-setting, scheduling and vision-board sections.
Strauss developed the business over two years while balancing family and work commitments.
The range also includes calendars and planning tools designed to support personal organisation.
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