News Bulletin of 26 September 2025, 12pm

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SAPS hosts annual National Prayer Day
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The South African Police Service is today hosting its annual National Prayer Day in Soweto, as part of Police Safety Month.
The event seeks to honour fallen officers, pray for the safety and courage of serving members.
The initiative will be observed across all nine provinces.
National Police Spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe:
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Joburg Market participates in the Mpumalanga Farmers Day
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The Joburg Market recently took part in the Mpumalanga Farmers Day in Standerton.
The gathering provided farmers with the opportunity to engage industry leaders and explore ways to expand beyond local production.
As Africa's largest fresh produce marketplace, the Joburg Market plays a pivotal role in connecting farmers to consumers across South Africa and beyond.
The Market demonstrated its commitment to providing farmers with information, tools, and opportunities to access broader trading platforms.
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Cape Town launches first commercial fully electric boats
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The City of Cape Town has launched the first commercial fully electric boats at the V&A Waterfront, unveiled by City Sight-seeing Cape Town.
The eco-friendly ride seats 32-passengers.
This is ahead of World Tourism Day tomorrow.
Economic Growth Mayoral committee member, James Vos, says by using products such as electric boats, the local industry players are ensuring a smaller carbon footprint:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.42 to the US Dollar, 23.24 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 69.23 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 109,533.00.
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SA signs isa-free agreement with Estonia
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South Africans can now travel to another European country without a visa, with the country signing a new Visa-free agreement with Estonia.
The deal, which came into effect on 1 September, allows citizens of both countries to travel visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
It was described as a significant step in strengthening cooperation between the two nations.
Estonia’s Ambassador to South Africa, Daniel Schaer says this will not only simplify travel but also create new opportunities for tourism, business, and cultural exchange.
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