News Bulletin of 29 August 2025, 9am

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Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit to jost premier South African Festival of Motoring
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The eighth South African Festival of Motoring will take place at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from the 29th of August.

The premier motoring showcase will feature over 100 exhibitors and 22 leading automotive brands.
The event provides a platform for the industry to connect with the public, highlighting advancements in sustainable motoring, and cutting-edge automotive design.

Visitors can look forward to an immersive experience both on and off the track, from thrilling test drives to interactive displays, classic car showcases and lifestyle exhibitions.
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Inaugural Rugby 4 Women Empowerment Tournament debuts in Gqeberha
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The inaugural Rugby 4 Women Empowerment Tournament kicked off in Gqeberha, where some of region’s top female rugby talent was on show.

The tournament, backed by the Kolisi Foundation, the Reeva Steenkamp Foundation and Gift of the Givers, aims to create meaningful opportunities while providing a platform for emerging players to compete at an elite level.
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Parents have until midnight to apply for the 2026 Gauteng Grade 1 and 8 admissions
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The Gauteng Department of Education says Parents have until midnight to apply online for the 2026 Gauteng school placements for Grade 1 and 8 learners.

The department says all public ordinary schools, district offices and 81 decentralized walk-in centers will remain open to assist parents with applications until the system closes.

Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane says Parents will have until the 9th of September to finalize all application documentation.

The placement process will begin on the 16th of October with offers sent via SMS.
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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 67.75 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111,059.00.
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Bafana Coach Hugo Broos names 23-man Squad for World Cup qualifiers
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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced his 23-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria in Bloemfontein this September.

South Africa will first take on Lesotho on the 5th of September at the Free State Stadium before hosting continental heavyweights Nigeria on the 9th of September.

The two fixtures are regarded as crucial to Bafana Bafana’s bid to securing qualification for the FIFA World Cup in North America.
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