News Bulletin of 28 May 2025, 10am

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Rand Water's planned maintenance programme to begin in Gauteng tomorrow
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Rand Water has announced a series of infrastructure maintenance operations from tomorrow at 3am to Tuesday 2nd of June at 5pm, with additional work scheduled until July.

The maintenance is aimed at boosting capacity, operational efficiency and plant reliability ahead of increased water demand expected from August.

The major maintenance will affect key pumping systems Eikenhof, Palmiet and Mapleton which serve a broad network of municipalities.

Residents across Gauteng and parts of the Northwest can expect low water pressure or intermittent supply during this period.
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Government Commits to Infrastructure-Led Growth
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The Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium concluded in Cape Town yesterday.

Government leaders, investors, and industry experts gathered to unlock infrastructure projects that are aimed at stimulating economic growth.

This comes as government has committed over a trillion rand to infrastructure development as part of its economic recovery plan.

President Ramaphosa delivered a keynote address at the Symposium and has called for South Africa to begin resembling a construction site as the projects take shape.
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South African teacher honoured with global STEM innovation award
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South African Coding and Robotics educator Nadine Smith, has been honoured with a 025 EDGE in Tech Athena Award, for Early Career Leadership.

The award was presented by the Center for Information Technology Research and the Banatao Institute at the University of California.

The South African teacher was the only recipient from Africa and one of just four global recipients of the award.

Smith's accolade celebrates individuals who are leading the charge in creating technology ecosystems that are more diverse, equitable and impactful.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.92 to the US Dollar, 24.20 to the British Pound, and 20.31 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,339.44 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 63.95 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 108,972.00.
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Share your idea and stand a chance to win R2500 with 919FM
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919 FM is inviting listeners to submit their creative ideas on how to improve the City of Johannesburg.

From safeguarding substations against vandalism and preventing illegal dumping, to addressing the issue of widespread littering within the community.
The station is partnering with Sandton based businesses to give away R2500 for the best idea.

WhatsApp your voice notes to 084 22-12-919 to share your ideas and listen to 919 throughout the week to hear the best ideas live on air.

Winners will be announced at the end of May.
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