News Bulletin of 30 September 2025, 10am

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Presiding Officers of Parliament brief media on 11th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit
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The Presiding Officers of Parliament, National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza and National Council of Provinces Chairperson Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, will share details about the 11th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit at a media briefing later today.
The summit, taking place this week, brings together Speakers and Presiding Officers from G20 member countries to discuss global issues and promote solidarity, equality, and sustainability.
Key topics including disaster resilience, debt sustainability for low-income countries, financing a just energy transition, and promoting critical minerals for inclusive growth and sustainable development will be discussed.
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500 Young South Africans embark on life-changing studies in China
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A group of young South Africans has arrived in China to begin their studies through a fully funded scholarship programme led by Inseta and LGSETA, in partnership with the Chinese Culture International Education Exchange.
The programme, aims to empower 500-young South Africans with globally relevant qualifications in critical fields such as engineering, artificial intelligence, and e-commerce.
The students, selected from all nine provinces, were given a send-off at Inseta's head office in Illovo on September 16, before departing for China on September 17.
Inseta CEO Gugu Mkhize has praised the students and the collaborative effort, saying the programme gives young matriculants a chance to pursue their dreams.
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Platinum North West TV switches on tomorrow
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Platinum North West TV will officially switch on the 1st of October marking the beginning of a new era of broadcasting for North West province.
The TV CEO, Jonathan Ramotsei says the community-centered channel is dedicated to entertaining, informing, and inspiring audiences through content that reflects the diverse culture and voices of the province.
He says Platinum North West TV intends to be at the forefront of film and television development in the province:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.26 to the US Dollar, 23.17 to the British Pound, and 20.24 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,793.66 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.33 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 113,708.00.
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Women’s Cricket World Cup gets underway today
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The Women’s Cricket World Cup gets underway today, with India and Sri Lanka opening the tournament in India.
The 13th edition carries a record prize pool of nearly 14 million US dollars, underlining the growing investment in the women’s game.
Defending champions Australia, hosts India, South Africa and five other nations will battle for glory in what is expected to be the most competitive tournament yet.
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