News Bulletin of 4 August 2025, 6am

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UIF Now Offers Free WiFi At Labour Centres
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The Unemployment Insurance Fund now offers free WiFi at all Labour Centres, helping citizens access important online services.
This helps bridge the digital divide by letting everyone use the Employment and Labour Department's online tools for free.
It offers many benefits, especially for those with limited income or internet access, helping them save on data costs, access online services, improve digital skills, and get faster service at Labour Centres.
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Expo for Young Scientists Gauteng Competition Largest Event In Region's History
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Gauteng Eskom Expo co-ordinator Raven Motsewabangwe says this year’s regional science fair was the largest event in the region’s history with more than 72 schools participating at the school and the district levels, and over 50 advancing to the regional stage.
Last month the Expo for Young Scientists regional competition saw 176 learners, from Grade-4 to TVET colleges, showcase their creative projects tackling real-world challenges at the University of Johannesburg, Soweto Campus.
The competition followed a year of preparation, with learners progressing through various stages, including workshops and district expos.
Motsewabangwe says witnessing learners progress from having no knowledge of the Eskom Expo to successfully completing research projects is a truly rewarding experience.
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Eastern Cape Villages Benefit from R1 Multimillion Yellow Maize Project
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A multimillion-rand yellow maize project is transforming the lives of rural villagers in the Eastern Cape.
The initiative aims to secure food security, tackle poverty, create jobs, and stimulate local economic growth.
The project has already seen local farmers enter the commercial market, with over 900 bags of yellow maize delivered to date.
Umzimvubu Local Municipality's Thembalethu Matola:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 18.05 to the US Dollar, 23.97 to the British Pound, and 20.91 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,363.15 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 69.46 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 114,622.00.
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Durban Makes History with World Trade Center Association Membership
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Durban is now the first South African city to join the World Trade Center Association, a big step for the city's economy.
The eThekwini Municipality launched South Africa's first World Trade Center in Durban, expected to boost the city's economy and increase its global visibility.
With this membership, Durban joins a network of over 300 World Trade Centers in nearly 100 countries, including cities like New York, Tokyo, Amsterdam, and Nairobi.
eThekwini Municipality's Thembo Ntuli says this license grants Durban access to an international ecosystem of over one million affiliated companies, opening up new opportunities for local businesses to expand globally:
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