News Bulletin of 29 September 2025, 10am

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SANParks and National Youth Development Agency launch Disability Inclusion in Entrepreneurship programme
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SANParks and the National Youth Development Agency have teamed up to introduce the Disability Inclusion in Entrepreneurship programme, promoting economic opportunities for people with disabilities.
Through skills development, mentorship, and market linkages, this programme empowers young entrepreneurs to access funding, grow their businesses, and participate fully in the economy.
SANParks’s Simon Marutha says they are committed to breaking barriers and creating opportunities for youth with disabilities:
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Serve to Grow Foundation brings hope to impoverished communities
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The Serve to Grow Foundation has been making a significant impact in underprivileged communities since 2019.
Through its feeding initiatives, the foundation has provided vital support to areas such as Fleurhof, Westbury, Newclare, Riverlea, and Dobsonville.
A recent visit to the Fleurhof flats revealed a team of dedicated volunteers serving breakfast porridge to children and elderly residents.
Coordinator Julian Appolis says the foundation serves breakfast 2 to 3-times a week, prioritizing children and distributing leftovers to elderly residents and community members.
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City of Cape Town is gearing up to launch Transport Month on 1 October
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The City of Cape Town is gearing up to launch Transport Month on October 1, with a strong emphasis on road safety.
The Urban Mobility Directorate will engage residents through various platforms to promote responsible road-sharing practices and reduce the high number of road fatalities in the Western Cape.
Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Rob Quintas has emphasized that the safety of road users has decreased significantly over the past few years, making it crucial to educate and inform road users on how to stay safe, especially during the festive season.
Throughout Transport Month, the Urban Mobility team will host a series of road safety awareness events across Cape Town.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.32 to the US Dollar, 23.21 to the British Pound, and 20.26 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,759.90 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.47 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111,788.00.
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South Africa secures Emmy Award nominations
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South Africa has earned 5-International Emmy Award nominations.
Play Room Live is nominated in the kids: factual and entertainment category.
MultiChoice secured 4-nominations for titles like "Chasing the Sun 2" and "Catch Me a Killer".
MultiChoice's Director of Content for General Entertainment Nomsa Philiso has expressed pride in the team's achievement, noting the importance of local stories getting global recognition.
Winners will be announced in New York on November 24.
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