News Bulletin of 3 December 2025, 7am

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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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Cape Town launches summer holiday programme
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The City of Cape Town says it has launched a summer holiday programme to keep children safe and active during the school break.
Recreation, Parks and Library teams will run sports, games, coding sessions, movies and reading activities at community facilities.
Parents are encouraged to use these services to keep young people away from danger and unsafe environments.
The city will also boost beach and pool safety, with the Identi-kidz system returning to help reunite lost children with their families.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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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 93,041.00.
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Carling Knockout Cup final takes place on Saturday
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The Carling Knockout Cup final takes place this Saturday with Orlando Pirates looking to win their maiden cup when they take on Marumo Gallants in Polokwane.
This year's cup started with the Round of 16.
The winners of the Carling Knockout will then again face a team of PSL stars and DStv Diski Challenge players, voted for by the fans, in the Carling Black Label Cup on 13-December.
Orlando Pirates Captain Nkosinathi Sibisi is hoping they will take the cup this weekend:
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