News Bulletin of 4 September 2025, 12pm

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NYDA and NSFAS forge strategic partnership to boost youth education
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The National Youth Development Agency and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on expanding educational opportunities for young South Africans.
The partnership aims to bridge the critical skills gap and promote equality, with a specific focus on supporting youth in rural areas, townships, and informal settlements.
This initiative marks a significant commitment to youth development and advancement in South Africa.
NYDA Executive Chairperson, Dr Sunshine Myende, says the partnership is a direct response to the critical skills gap and persistent inequality that are holding back youth advancement.
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Women in Forestry break barriers with "Mentor Me" Initiative
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She Is Forestry South Africa and Forestry South Africa are breaking barriers for women in the forestry sector with the launch of the Mentor Me Initiative.
The five-year programme aims to accelerate female leadership in the industry, by providing 24/7 access to female mentors and personal growth resources.
The Executive director of the Forest Sector Charter Council says the initiative aims to amplify women’s voices and to tackle barriers including limited experience and inflexibility due to family responsibilities.
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SANParks' Annual Vision 2040 Indaba kicks-off in Gqeberha today
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SANParks' Annual Vision 2040 Indaba has kicked-off in Gqeberha, with various stakeholders in dialogue about the future of South Africa's conservation.
The three-day gathering themed “People in Harmony with Nature: Championing Prosperity” seeks to advance SanParks’ long-term strategy for integrated, people-centred conservation.
Board Chairperson, Pam Yako speaks about the history of the gathering and its efforts to get people involved in conservation:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.66 to the US Dollar, 23.74 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 66.85 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,811.00.
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Stellenbosch Business School Alumnus sees business boom
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The 2024 Small Business Academy student of the year at Stellenbosch Business School, Rucien Petersen says he has seen significant growth in his business, Spottmedia Limited.
Founded in 2017, Spottmedia helps small businesses identify marketing gaps and develop long-term strategies.
Since completing the programme, Petersen's company has experienced a 20% increase in sales and expanded its client base beyond its local area.
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