News Bulletin of 31 December 2025, 11am

Faith, Family, and Rugby Drive Ogualu Forward
Samuel Ogualu (18) is ready to give his all for Diggers Rugby Club in Randburg as he heads into his final year at U19 level. Known for his dedication on and off the field, Ogualu says the club’s supporters and members motivate him to strive for excellence.With faith guiding him, he focuses on giving thanks, enjoying rugby, and living purposefully, inviting the Randburg community to support the club’s journey. Ogualu encourages anyone interested in rugby or supporting the team to visit Diggers Rugby Club at the Randburg Sporting Complex
Sandton and Gauteng
Rand Water Announces January Maintenance Schedule
Rand Water has confirmed a three-phase maintenance schedule, with the final two phases set for January 2026. The third phase begins on 6 January and will involve valve and meter replacements on the F18 pipeline. This will affect parts of Mogale City, Rand West, and areas of Johannesburg, including Kagiso, Roodepoort, and Meadowlands. The work will run until 8 January. The final phase is scheduled for 16 to 17 January.
Sandton and Gauteng
Ekurhuleni Urges Safe Fireworks Use
The City of Ekurhuleni’s Disaster and Emergency Management Services is reminding residents and businesses to follow strict rules when selling and using fireworks. Fireworks are allowed under certain conditions, but safety and compliance remain a priority. During the New Year period, authorities will work closely with SAPS, EMPD, and DEMS. Emergencies can be reported by calling the DEMS on 011 458 zero911 or 112.
Sandton and Gauteng
Financial Indicators
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The Rand is trading at 16.58 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,361.63 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 88,308.00.
First Wheelchair User Goes to Space
An engineer from Germany has become the world's first wheelchair user to go into space.Michaela Benthaus, who suffered a spinal cord injury in a mountain bike accident seven years ago, had reached out to a retired space engineer online to see if her dream of being an astronaut was still possible. He then helped organise the historic 10-minute flight with Blue Origin, the space tourism company founded by Jeff Bezos. Ms Benthaus and five others blasted off from Texas this past weekend and reached a point just above the so-called "boundary" of space, known as the Kármán line.
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