News Bulletin of 29 September 2025, 7am

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Parliament to Host 11th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit
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Parliament is this week host the 11th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit in Cape Town.
The summit will unite leaders from G20 countries to discuss global issues and promote solidarity, equality, and sustainability.
According to Parliament, the P20 Summit will serve as a platform to promote shared responsibility and historical accountability, while promoting new partnerships for Africa's sustainable development.
It is also aimed at boosting partnerships between South Africa and other countries to shape global policies.
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SMME Summit empowers businesses in Alex
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The recent SMME Summit in Alexandra has provided a vital platform for local entrepreneurs to network, learn and grow their businesses.
The summit brought together government agencies, business support organisations, and township entrepreneurs to address economic challenges and explore opportunities for business growth and job creation.
The summit, which took place earlier this month, was hosted by The Transformation Firm.
Founder and managing director of the Firm, Matsie Mpshe, says the goal is to empower entrepreneurs to start, formalize, and grow their businesses, creating more jobs and increasing profits.
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Limpopo hosts Fashion Festival
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The Limpopo Fashion Festival featured young fashion designers and models displaying vibrant traditional clothing.
The festival, in its sixth year, celebrates local designers from across the province.
The aim is to promote the work of local designers and connect them with potential investors.
Fashion Designer Mojalefa Maboko says this is great for local designers to showcase their work and grow their businesses:
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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 68.87 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111,848.00.
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South African dancers shine at UDO World Championships
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South Africa's street dancers have made their mark on the global stage, returning home with medals and top finishes from the UDO World Championships in the United Kingdom.
The team of 60 athletes, showcased the nation's strength in street dance sport.
The championships, held from August 13 to 17, saw South African dancers excel in various categories.
Onneile Dihemo became world champion in the House Dance Battle and vice world champion in the 2v2 All Style Battles.
Simphiwe Ndlovu took silver in the U18 hip hop solo category, while crews like Hip Hop Heads, Monarchy, and Lineage secured top 10 finishes.
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