News Bulletin of 3 December 2025, 10am

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South African students to represent country at World Innovative Science Project Olympiad
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Four South African students will represent the country at the World Innovative Science Project Olympiad in Indonesia, from 10 to 13 of December.
They won gold medals at the Eskom Expo International Science Fair and will showcase their innovative projects globally.
The students are Dzunisa Chauke, Milla Vorster, Ismaail Hassen, and Albertus van Niekerk.
Eskom Expo director Jane Wasonga will guide the students at the Olympiad, which showcases South Africa's emerging STEM talent.
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Honeydew CPF hosts appreciation lunch for volunteers
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The Honeydew CPF hosted an appreciation lunch last week, bringing together families, police, victim support teams, and CPF patrollers for a relaxed afternoon before the festive season.
The event celebrated the dedication of volunteers who keep the community safe, honouring patrollers and victim support members who collectively completed 655 patrol hours.
Michael Steyn, Honeydew CPF public relations officer, described the afternoon as wonderful, saying it was a time for connecting and enjoying each other's company without the usual need to stay alert.
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SA's new vehicle market show growth
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South Africa’s new-vehicle market recorded solid growth in November, with sales rising 12.5% year-on-year to nearly 55,000 units.
According to naamsa, improved economic conditions boosted demand, including easing inflation, lower fuel prices and a more supportive interest rate environment.
Passenger car sales increased strongly, helped by higher purchases from car rental companies preparing for the festive season.
Sales of bakkies and light commercial vehicles also increased.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.10 to the US Dollar, 22.59 to the British Pound, and 19.87 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,218.28 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 92,991.00.
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TikTok, YouTube and Instagram help skit makers monetize content in Nigeria
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Nigeria’s short video skit industry has grown into a multimillion-dollar digital economy, creating jobs and brand opportunities for young creators.
Platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram are helping skit makers monetize content and contribute to the wider creative sector.
Experts expect the industry to expand rapidly as more creators gain skills and audiences continue to grow.
Entertainment and Digital Industry Expert Chibuzo Okechukwu says the low cost entry helps more Nigerian creatives tap into the digital economy:
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