News Bulletin of 3 July 2025, 6am

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Repairs on the B7 leak pipeline complete
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Rand Water has announced the completion of repairs on the B7 leak pipeline.
Yesterday the bulk water supplier also stated that it expects the Eikenhof pump station to operate at 100% following the work.
Affected Johannesburg water systems include, Soweto, Randburg, Roodepoort, Lenasia, Crown Gardens and the Commando system.
At the same time the utility announced that the Zuikerbosch Leak Repairs project was complete.
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Durban July 2025
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The eThekwini Municipality yesterday launched the Durban July Grand Experience at the new Westown Square.
The Hollwoodbets Durban July to be hosted at the Greyville Racecourse this coming weekend, promises an extravagant display of glamour, excitement and fierce competition.
The theme this year is "Marvels of Mzansi" - celebrating South Africa's rich heritage and cultural diversity.
Gold Circle Racing Marketing and Events Executive Stephen Marshall says the Durban July will be spectacular:
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China testing high-tech drones that can create rain
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China is testing a new method to help relieve shortage of water in the dry Xinjiang region by using drones for cloud seeding.
Cloud seeding involves spreading substances in the sky to encourage rain.
This marks the first time such technology is being used in the area with the TB-A drone.
These tests are part of a larger plan to scale weather control across the country by late 2025, aiming to support agriculture.
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Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.59 to the US Dollar, 23.97 to the British Pound, and 20.75 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,339.93 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.60 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 108,649.00.
Teaser / Tailpiece headline
Win R2500
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919 FM is calling on listeners to share their creative solutions to improve the City of Johannesburg.
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Listeners are encouraged to submit their ideas on various challenges facing the city, including safeguarding substations against vandalism and preventing illegal dumping.
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The best ideas will be featured live on air throughout the week and the winner will be announced at the end of the month.
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