News Bulletin of 29 August 2025, 12pm

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UJ hosts Women in community Engagement Empowerment Programme
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The University of Johannesburg hosted the Women in Community Engagement Empowerment Programme earlier this week.
The gathering celebrated the achievements of female students, academics, community leaders and women in business, while providing a platform to inspire, support and amplify women’s contributions to building resilient and thriving communities.

The event featured a range of speakers who shared insights on empowerment, financial independence and personal growth.
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Airports Company SA records R1.1 Billion profit
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The Airports Company South Africa has announced a R21.7 billion capital investment pipeline over the next five years.
The planned budget will be used to improve and modernise airports, focusing on new technology and better passenger experiences.

Among the proposed changes are the introduction of biometric systems enabling passengers to use fingerprints and facial recognition instead of traditional boarding passes.
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SANParks to host inaugural vision 2040 Indaba in Eastern Cape
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The South African National Parks will host its first-ever vision 2040 Indaba in the Eastern Cape, marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s long-term commitment to conservation and community empowerment.

The gathering will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders — including local communities, government officials, youth representatives and private sector partners, to co-create strategies that align with SANParks’ people centered conservation agenda.

SAN PARKS says the Indaba reflects a shift from conservation as an isolated effort, to one that is inclusive and economicall empowering.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.69 to the US Dollar, 23.90 to the British Pound, and 20.67 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,390.06 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.57 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 109,831.00.
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TikTok launches TikTok for Artists in South Africa
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The social media platform Tiktok has officially launched TikTok for Artists in South Africa, an all-in-one platform designed to provide artists, labels and their teams with actionable insights and tools to optimize their presence on the platform.

The platform offers comprehensive analytics and engagement metrics enabling artists to track music performance, monitor audience interactions and better understand fan engagement.

TikTok says it aims to strengthen the connection between artists and their audiences while enhancing opportunities for monetization.
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