News Bulletin of 29 October 2025, 11am

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e-Mobility Energy Drive launched
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The e-Mobility Energy Drive has been launched to test electric vehicles for long-distance travel in South Africa.
The Energy Drive which started over the weekend will conclude at the Uyilo e-Mobility Innovation Summit, currently taking place from 28 to 30 October 2025 in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.
The summit celebrates Transport Month and showcases SA's sustainable mobility progress.
The initiative is a collaboration between government and private sector partners, aiming to promote clean mobility and a greener transport sector.
Hydrogen and Energy Acting Chief Director, Mandy Mlilo says the Energy Drive promotes EV reliability, informs policy and infrastructure planning, and fosters collaboration for a greener transport sector in SA.
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University of Venda receives donation of food parcels
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The University of Venda, through its Thoho ya Nzie initiative, recently received a generous donation of food parcels from the Todani 70 Foundation.
The donation aims to help provide much-needed food support to students facing financial hardship. The donation includes maize, tinned food, two cows, and five pigs.
The university’s doctor, Pila Nemutandani, says food insecurity can make students vulnerable and lead to harmful coping mechanisms. She added that this donation will have a lasting impact.
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Ranger honoured for reading and translating imprints
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The Table Mountain National Park in the Cape Peninsula has honoured park ranger, James Minye , for his skills.
Minye is highly talented in reading and translating imprints on the ground.
His tracing skills have led to the arrest of criminals who target visitors at the park.
He says it is a talent that cannot be taught at school but is sharpened by experience:
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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 64.01 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 112,913.00.
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Moody’s Ratings gives Joburg cautious vote of confidence
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Moody’s Ratings has given Johannesburg a cautious vote of confidence, praising its strong financial performance and solid management despite deep political instability and ageing infrastructure.
Analysts noted steady operating margins, moderate debt, and a resilient, diverse economy.
Moody’s still affirmed Joburg’s Ba3 rating with a stable outlook, recognising its economic might as it prepares to host the G20 Summit in November 2025.
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