News Bulletin of 31 July 2025, 12pm

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South Africans Encouraged To Participate In Sandton City's Healing Movement
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Sandton City is encouraging South Africans to join its healing movement to help bring hope to those dealing with mental health issues and promote healing through creativity.
The Words That Heal campaign launched in partnership with the Riky Rick Foundation encourages people to share messages of hope and support for those struggling with mental health.
Members of the Public can join the movement by sending uplifting voice notes via WhatsApp to 063 980 5816 before 8 August 2025.
Selected messages will be featured in a curated song of hope, to be released on streaming platforms, raising funds for free youth therapy.
More information can be found on sandtoncity.com
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Deputy Energy Minister Highlights Importance Of Financial Commitment In Nuclear Energy Transition
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Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy Samantha Graham-Maré highlights the importance of financial commitment in transitioning to nuclear energy, a crucial step towards a sustainable future.
This discussion took place at the G20 Energy Transition Working Group's 3rd Technical Meeting in Sun City, North West Province.
Graham-Maré says the Energy Transition Working Group's meeting has 3-priorities that need to be fulfilled when the meeting concludes:
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Concert Series Brings Together Top African Musicians to Save Wildlife
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Top African musicians have united to support wildlife conservation through the "Music for Wildlife" concert series.
Launched on Trace Global Network TV channels and streaming platforms, this celebration of culture and conservation aims to reach over 350-million viewers in 190 countries.
The series is a collaborative effort between Wild Africa and OAS1S-ONE, and it features over 150 musicians advocating for the protection of Africa's wildlife and wild spaces.
Artists such as CKay, Focalistic, Musa Keys, and Vinka are among the many talented musicians participating in this initiative.
Multi-award-winning South African rapper Focalistic stresses that protecting wildlife is crucial as it creates jobs and attracts tourists, boosting Africa's economy.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.99 to the US Dollar, 23.81 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 72.01 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 118,542.00.
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Win R2500
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919 FM is calling on listeners to share their creative solutions to improve the City of Johannesburg.
The station is partnering with Sandton-based businesses to reward the best idea with a R2500 prize.
Listeners are encouraged to submit their ideas on various challenges facing the city, including safeguarding substations against vandalism and preventing illegal dumping.
To participate, simply WhatsApp your voice notes to 084 22-12-919.
The best ideas will be featured live on air and the winner will be announced at the end of the month.
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Local: 104 words (38%), National: 0 words (0%), International: 173 words (62%)