News Bulletin of 28 August 2025, 2pm

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Bryanston to Host 9th Annual Empowa Women Leadership Summit
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The 9th Annual Empowa Women Leadership Summit will take place on the 31st of August in Bryanston.

The Summit offers a unique opportunity for women to gather and engage in thought leadership experiences, masterclasses and inspirational sessions.

The gathering has become a beacon for change, spotlighting stories of resilience, innovation and progress while equipping women with the skills and confidence to lead boldly.
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SASSA to roll out biometric enrolment system
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The South African Social Security Agency announced it will introduce Beneficiary Biometric Enrolment in all its offices from the 1st of September.

Sassa's national spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi, says the launch is expected to revolutionize the administration of social grants, across the country.

The month of August has been used to train frontline staff to ensure readiness and effective implementation of the system.
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Lamola Updates on SA’s Final Preparations for G20 Leaders’ Summit
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International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola provided an update on preparations for the G20 Leaders’ Summit, to be held in Johannesburg in November.

South Africa’s G20 Presidency has entered its last 100 days, with 87 of the 132 official meetings on the calendar having already been held.

The Minister says South Africa is well on its way in preparations towards hosting a successful G20 Summit for the first time on African soil.
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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 67.37 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 112,893.00.
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SA Designers to showcase creative talent at BRICS+ Fashion Summit
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A South African delegation featuring acclaimed designer David Tlale and University of Johannesburg lecturer Tinyiko Baloyi, is set to showcase the nation’s creative talent at the BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow, Russia.

Now in its third year, the BRICS+ Fashion Summit is a gathering of industry leaders, heads of fashion associations, manufacturers, designers, and experts from around the world who come together to discuss the future of the fashion industry.
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