News Bulletin of 5 June 2025, 10am

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Nasi Ispani back with 32 000 new job opportunities for Gauteng Youth
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Premier Panyaza Lesufi revealed plans to relaunch the highly anticipated Nasi Ispani programme this June.

The relaunch promises to create 32 000 new jobs for Assistant Teachers across the province, in efforts to tackle unemployment and to boost education services.

The Premier highlighted the critical role the programme will play in uplifting young people, particularly in Gauteng townships, where unemployment remains a pressing challenge.

The influx of Assistant Teachers will help ease the pressure on the Gauteng education system, where teacher shortages and large class sizes have been ongoing challenges
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The Agricultural sector a significant driver in economic growth
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Economists have welcomed the marginal economic growth in the country in the first quarter of this year.

The 0.1% rise in South Africa's gross domestic product, beat the market forecast of zero growth.

The Agricultural sector was the biggest driver of the growth, with the sector surging by 15.8% due to increased activity in animal production.

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Nepali Sherpa successfully summits Mount Everest
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A Nepali sherpa Kami Rita, known as "Everest Man", has scaled Mount Everest for the 31st time, breaking his own record for the most climbs up the world's tallest peak.

The 55-year-old, who was guiding a group of Indian army officials up the mountain, reached its 8,849m summit on Tuesday.

"Kami Rita Sherpa is not just a national climbing hero, but a global symbol of Everest itself,"

The Climber first summited Everest in 1994 while guiding a commercial expedition and has made the peak almost ever year since.
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You could win yourself R2500 for your best idea
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919 FM is inviting listeners to share their innovative ideas on improving the City of Johannesburg.

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

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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Local: 88 words (38%), National: 54 words (24%), International: 87 words (38%)