News Bulletin of 4 July 2025, 4pm

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LeadHERship Empowers Young Women with Career-Ready Skills
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Pizza Hut’s LeadHERship programme continues to uplift young women across South Africa, with its latest event hosted at the company’s headquarters in Bryanston, Johannesburg.
Over 40 participants from cohort 3 attended the dynamic workshop, where they received practical tools to help them thrive in the job market.
The event featured expert advice from Pizza Hut Africa’s talent lead on crafting standout CVs, while brand manager Kelsey Tennent encouraged the use of digital tools like ChatGPT and LinkedIn to sharpen job search strategies.
A style session with personal stylist Pippa J offered tips on dressing for success, emphasising confidence through appearance.
Organisers say the LeadHERship programme is not just building careers – it’s building futures.
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Modi Pushes for Stronger India-Africa Partnership During Ghana Visit
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined plans to deepen ties with Africa, highlighting over 200 projects across the continent that boost infrastructure and industry.
Speaking in Ghana, Modi praised a major rail project funded by India and welcomed the new Ghana-India Parliamentary Friendship Society.
This marks the first Indian leader’s visit to Ghana in 30 years as India seeks a stronger economic role alongside rivals like China and Russia.
Modi and Ghana’s president also agreed to strengthen cooperation in security and mining.
Modi called for greater global recognition of the Global South’s voice in addressing challenges like climate change and diplomacy.
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Story Three UP Launches Giving Month to Support Hungry and Struggling Students
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The University of Pretoria has launched its annual fundraising drive called Giving Month, running throughout July to help students facing hunger and financial hardship.
The campaign supports two key projects: the Student Nutrition and Progress Programme, which provides food to students in need, and the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Fund for “missing middle” students who don’t qualify for government aid but can’t afford tuition.
UP has partnered with the Vodacom Bulls and Bulls Daisies to raise awareness and invite donations of money and food.
A Food Pack-a-Thon will take place on 30 July at UP’s Hatfield Campus to prepare food parcels for students in need.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Francis Petersen says this effort ensures no student must choose between their next meal and their education.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.61 to the US Dollar, 24.04 to the British Pound, and 20.75 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,334.41 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.80 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 107,869.00.
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