News Bulletin of 4 August 2025, 9am

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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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Joburg Property Company Recognized as Top Gender-Empowered Organisation
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The Joburg Property Company has been named one of South Africa's Top Gender-Empowered Companies.
The award recognizes JPC's efforts to promote women in the workplace, especially in leadership and technical roles.
JPC's Acting CEO, Musah Makhunga, says the company is proud of this achievement and will continue to support gender transformation.
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SA's Vidhu Ishiqa Named Mrs Earth International 2025
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South Africa’s Vidhu Ishiqa has been named Mrs Earth International 2025.
The 18th edition of Earth Pageant International was held in Orlando Florida celebrating women who champion empowerment, environment awareness and sustainability.
Ishiqa is the founder of Glam-Guava and uses her platform to inspire change promoting sustainability, motherhood, and entrepreneurship:
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Financial Indicators
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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 69.79 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 114,467.00.
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Tyla To Perform At Global Citizen 2025
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Grammy award winning sensation, Tyla is set to perform at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival in New York this September.
This year’s edition of the Festival aims to spotlight African voices not only through its musical lineup but also through key advocacy campaigns, including an ambitious initiative to bring energy access to one million people across the African continent.
Tyla’s involvement underscores the festival’s growing commitment to placing African creatives at the center of international conversations around culture, equity and social change.
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Local: 51 words (30%), National: 69 words (40%), International: 51 words (30%)