News Bulletin of 5 July 2025, 9am

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Prominent Businessman Manzini Zungu teams up with University of Johannesburg to power story telling initiatives
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Prominent KZN businessman Manzini Zungu has joined forces with the University of Johannesburg to collaborate on innovative storytelling initiatives.

Zungu described his research and collaboration with the university as a landmark in his efforts to nurture African storytelling.

The collaboration with UJ’s Faculty of Humanities aims to unearth and develop young storytellers through creative activism and Afrocentric narratives.

Led by Professor Suzy Graham, the project includes literature initiatives that are based on the uShaka Inkosi Yamakhosi film, which Zungu produced in 2021, fostering new creative perspectives among the university students.
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Springboks vs Italy second test match to be aired on SABC and SuperSport
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The South African Broadcasting Corporation in collaboration with SuperSport, will broadcast the second test match between the Springboks and Italy on Saturday the 12th of July.

The partnership forms part of a broader campaign marking 30 years of Springbok Rugby excellence, while highlighting the nation’s triumphant first Rugby World Cup win in 1995

Both the SABC and SuperSport broadcasters will roll out a celebratory content line-up throughout the month of July, in honour of the the legacy and impact of Springbok Rugby.
The CEO's of the two broadcasters, Nomsa Chabeli and Rendani Ramovha, as well as SA Rugby president Mark Alexander shared what surprises the nation has in store.

The announcement was at the Springbok Store at Sandton City.
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Cape Town Teen to represent South Africa at the World Youth Chess Championships
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The talented young chess player Imkhitha Joya from Nyanga in Cape Town, has been invited to represent South Africa at the prestigious World Youth Chess Championships in Albania in October.

The highly competitive event brings together the best young chess players from across the globe, showcasing their talents on an international platform.

In addition to the global competition, the 14-year-old will also compete at the African Youth Chess Championships in Algeria in December—an event that will pit the continent’s finest young minds against one another in a battle of wits and tactics.
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Stand a chance to win R2500 on 919 FM
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919 FM is inviting listeners to submit their creative ideas on improving the City of Johannesburg.

The station is partnering with Sandton based businesses to give away R2500 for the best idea.
From safeguarding substations against vandalism and preventing illegal dumping.

WhatsApp your voice notes to 084 22-12-919 to share your ideas and listen 919 throughout the week to hear the best ideas live on air.
Winners will be announced at the end of the month.
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