News Bulletin of 25 May 2026, 12pm

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Mentorship tour teaches youth financial skills
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A nationwide mentorship tour is teaching young people financial skills through talks and training sessions across South Africa.
Mentor Ashirus Monhla has been visiting schools and universities, including a session in Melrose on 25 April, to speak about saving, budgeting and investing.
The programme aims to help young people understand money, avoid debt and learn how financial markets work.
Monhla says he has mentored thousands of young people over nine years through workshops and online training focused on financial education and personal development.
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Africa Rising Music Conference
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The Africa Rising Music Conference took place this weekend at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg, bringing together artists, music executives, policymakers and cultural leaders from across Africa and beyond.
The event focused on the growth of African music through collaboration, innovation and cultural exchange.
The programme included panel discussions, workshops, networking sessions, music technology showcases and live performances over two nights.
It highlighted the rising influence of regional African music genres in global markets.
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Fourways Crossing hosts Feel Good Fitness event
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Residents took part in a Feel Good Fitness event at Fourways Crossing in Johannesburg, where they joined group workouts and wellness activities.
The free community event included exercise sessions, health screenings and giveaways aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles.
Organisers say residents of all ages attended and participated in physical activities.
They say the event is part of ongoing efforts to encourage regular fitness and community wellness in the area.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.46 to the US Dollar, 22.11 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 77,257.00.
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Team SA wins 2 awards at this year's Chelsea Flower Show
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South Africa has won a gold medal and the prestigious Best in Show award at the Chelsea Flower Show in London.
The award-winning display, led by Leon Kluge, featured burnt protea structures, indigenous plants and flowing water elements, symbolising how nature recovers after fire.
The garden will now be recreated in Stanford in September.
Kluge thanked South Africans for their support, as well as his team for their hard work in bringing the garden together:
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