News Bulletin of 29 October 2025, 12pm

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UJ graduate writtes and publishes educational children’s book
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University of Johannesburg graduate, Ntitiseng Moloi, has written and published an educational children’s book that introduces young readers to renewable energy in a fun and accessible way.
Titled “Winnie Catches the Sun,” uses a relatable South African story to teach children about solar energy and how it works.
Moloi says through this book, she hopes to inspire young readers to imagine how innovation and clean energy can power a brighter, more sustainable future for all.
She adds that she wants to ignite children’s curiosity about science and sustainability.
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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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Eskom stepping up efforts to eliminate load-reduction
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Eskom is stepping up efforts to eliminate load-reduction by 2027 as South Africa’s electricity system stabilises.
Eskom spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena says generation performance has improved significantly, with the energy availability factor having reached 70-percent and surpassing this level more than 22 times since August this year.
She says this reflects the success of Eskom’s generation recovery plan and improved maintenance practices:
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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 63.96 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 113,019.00.
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Banyana Banyana beat DRC 1-0
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South Africa have secured their place in next year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations football tournament in Morocco.
Banyana Banyana beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in their second leg qualifier at the Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto last night.
Mexico-based striker, Thembi Kgatlana, celebrated her return to the side by scoring the winner in stoppage time.
The two teams had played to a 1-all draw in last week’s first leg in Kinshasa.
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Local: 90 words (42%), National: 62 words (29%), International: 64 words (30%)