News Bulletin of 30 September 2025, 12pm

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Uber South Africa launches Women Drivers
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Uber South Africa has launched Women Drivers, allowing female riders to choose female drivers.
This initiative responds to the growing demand for safer and more inclusive mobility options.
The service, informed by global insights and local testing, creates new earning opportunities for female drivers.
Uber Sub-Saharan Africa general manager, Deepesh Thomas, says the initiative is integrated with Uber’s safety features and boosts confidence, control, and inclusivity for women.
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Eastern Cape Tourism Awards shine spotlight on provincial excellence
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The Eastern Cape Tourism Awards brought together industry leaders, professionals, and stakeholders to celebrate outstanding achievements in tourism across the province.
Held in the Kouga Municipality, the event combined elegant networking with heartfelt recognition of excellence.
Kouga Municipality Deputy Mayor, Timothy Jantjies has emphasized the significance of tourism as a driving force for growth in the province, highlighting its potential to boost economic development and create opportunities.
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Northern Cape launches Diamond and Dorings Kimberley Marathon
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The Northern Cape government, together with different stakeholders, has invested millions into the Diamond and Dorings Kimberley Marathon.
The event, a first of its kind in the province, is set for November and anticipates around 2,000 runners.
The winner of the marathon will walk away with R200 000.
Premier Zamani Saul says this will not only attract elite runners but will also boost the province’s economy:
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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 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.42 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 113,026.00.
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Meta awards Llama Impact Grant to two South African startups
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Meta has awarded its Llama Impact Grant to two South African startups, recognising their potential to drive inclusive innovation.
Vambo AI and PropelMapper, each received R346,000, along with mentorship and networking opportunities.
Vambo AI is building multilingual tools to support over 60 African languages, while PropelMapper is using AI to boost agricultural productivity through podcasts, reports, and satellite alerts.
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