News Bulletin of 25 September 2025, 1pm

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UJ Researchers ranked among the World’s leading Scientists
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Researchers from the University of Johannesburg, have been featured among the world’s leading scientists, highlighting the University’s commitment to research excellence and global collaboration.

The global list spans 22 scientific fields and 174 subfields, representing the top 2% of the nearly 9 million researchers worldwide.

UJ’s inclusion of 82 scientists places the university among Africa’s most research-active institutions, reinforcing its commitment to impactful scholarship.
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Bloemfontein Exhibition celebrates art and history
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The Oliewenhuis Museum in Bloemfontein hosted a special exhibition titled "Sutha ke Fete", which celebrates the artistry, symbolism and historical significance of the Basotho blanket.

More than 30 blankets are on display, including the Seanamarena, Koena and Lefitor blankets which honours Queen Victoria of England.

The museum kicked off the exhibition with a walkabout to explain the significance of each blanket.
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Premier Lesufi announces plan to digitise Gauteng museums
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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has announced that a programme set to digitize museums in the province will be launched soon.

The premier was speaking at Heritage Day celebrations held at the Kagiso Sports Centre on Wednesday afternoon.

Lesufi says this will form part of the heritage strategy and programme for 2025.
Gauteng is home to more than 100 museums, five of which are inscribed as heritage sites.
The Premier also emphasised the importance of preserving the melting pot of cultures in the country.
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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 68.91 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111,634.00.
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Tasneem Solomons crowned two-time Women’s World Masters Champion
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The Western Cape Government congratulated Tasneem Solomons on claiming her second Women’s World Masters title in pool at the World Eightball Pool Championships in Ireland.

Solomons’ victory marks a remarkable achievement that not only highlights her consistency at the highest level of competition but also cements her status as one of South Africa’s leading figures in the sport.
Solomons has also received a Ministerial Commendation at the 2024 Western Cape Sport Awards.
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