News Bulletin of 30 June 2025, 11am

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City Power urges qualifying residents to register for its Free Basi​c Electricity Programme
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City Power is urging qualifying residents to urgently register for its Free Basi​c Electricity Programme

City Power has launched a progressive registration campaign targeting 130 000 indigent households across Johannesburg, offering 50kWh of free electricity monthly to qualifying residents.

City Power’s General Manager for the Department of Public Relations and Communication, Isaac Mangena, says the Free Basic Electricity programme, will provide eligible customers with monthly electricity allocations at no cost, designed to cover essential household needs, including lighting, cooking, and heating.
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Rand Water deploys tankers to service areas affected by Rand Water's maintenance
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City Power is urging qualifying residents to urgently register for its Free Basi​c Electricity Programme

City Power has launched a progressive registration campaign targeting 130 000 indigent households across Johannesburg, offering 50kWh of free electricity monthly to qualifying residents.

City Power’s General Manager for the Department of Public Relations and Communication, Isaac Mangena, says the Free Basic Electricity programme, will provide eligible customers with monthly electricity allocations at no cost, designed to cover essential household needs, including lighting, cooking, and heating.
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Black Coffee to Headline Hey Neighbour 2025
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The internationally acclaimed South African DJ and producer Black Coffee, is set to take center stage at the highly anticipated Hey Neighbour music festival in August, marking a major milestone for the festival’s growing legacy.

Since its inception in December 2023, the three-day music festival has had a successful debut with international acts including Kendrick Lamar, HER, and Khalid.

The brand emphasizes community, cultural connection, inclusivity and providing a platform for both emerging and established talent.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.57 to the US Dollar, 24.21 to the British Pound, and 20.77 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,280.23 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.75 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 106,678.00.
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You could win yourself R2500 for your best idea
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919 FM is inviting listeners to share their innovative ideas on improving the City of Johannesburg.
From safeguarding substations against vandalism and preventing illegal dumping.

The station is partnering with Sandton based businesses to give away R2500 for the best idea.

WhatsApp your voice notes to 084 22-12-919 to share your ideas and listen 919 throughout the week to hear the best ideas live on air.
Winners will be announced at the end of the month.
Split analysis
Local: 81 words (34%), National: 81 words (34%), International: 76 words (32%)