News Bulletin of 30 October 2025, 7am

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Alexandra Automotive Industrial Hub Showcase underway
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The City of Johannesburg is hosting the Alexandra Automotive Industrial Hub Showcase, highlighting investments in local manufacturing, training, and job creation.
The event whcih started on Monday and ending today, includes briefings, facility tours, and networking opportunities, showcasing the hub's potential for economic growth and industrial development in Alexandra.
The city's Executive Director Economic Development Mathopane Masha says this event highlights the city's commitment to developing entreprises:
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Eskom targets end to load reduction by 2027
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Eskom is intensifying efforts to eliminate load reduction by 2027 as South Africa's electricity system stabilizes.
Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena says generation performance has improved significantly, with the energy availability factor reaching 70% and surpassing this level over 22 times since August.
This reflects the success of Eskom's generation recovery plan and improved maintenance practices:
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Captain Jane proud of Banyana Banyana's 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualification
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Captain Refiloe Jane has expressed her pride after leading South Africa’s Banyana Banyana to qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The 2022 WAFCON champions beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 at Dobsonville Stadium on Tuesday, winning 2-1 on aggregate.
Jane says the team showed great determination to achieve their main goal despite facing strong opposition:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.20 to the US Dollar, 22.69 to the British Pound, and 19.95 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,963.52 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 63.89 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,166.00.
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