News Bulletin of 6 October 2025, 6am

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Calls for safer roads and inclusive transport
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Authorities are calling for safer roads and inclusive transport this Transport Month.
The appeal emphasizes that safer roads and a reliable transport system need collaboration between government, communities, civil society, businesses and individuals.
Under the theme "Together we move South Africa forward," the initiative promotes collective action and shared accountability.
Through enhanced partnerships, road safety advocacy, and investments in contemporary, inclusive infrastructure, South Africa aims to develop a transport system supporting economic vitality, safeguarding lives, and enhancing daily travel experiences for all citizens.
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UJ secures 2 top spots at the G20 Tourism Hackathon
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The University of Johannesburg has emerged victorious at the inaugural G20 Tourism Hackathon, with two of its student teams claiming the top two positions.
The Catalysts team secured first place and a prize of R175,000 for developing the Hologram Hub – an innovative platform preserving and showcasing rural communities' cultural heritage to enhance tourism.
UJ's Map My Biz team took second place, winning R140,000 for creating a solution that merges offline learning with AI tools, supporting local entrepreneurs and boosting their tourist visibility.
Both winning teams will present their solutions to global tourism ministers at the G20 Summit next month.
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National Cupcake Day rallies support for kids battling cancer
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National Cupcake Day, spearheaded by Cupcakes of Hope, took place on the 27th of September, rallying support for kids battling cancer.
Shelly Centre in Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, buzzed with colour, joy, and freshly baked treats, as volunteers, tenants, and visitors united for the cause.
Shoppers generously bought cupcakes, donated funds and penned messages of hope.
The Cupcakes of Hope initiative invites South Africans to bake or buy cupcakes at participating malls nationwide, aiming to uplift and help young cancer fighters.
Embracing the ‘#BakeItForward’ theme, the event showed small kindness acts make a big impact.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.22 to the US Dollar, 23.21 to the British Pound, and 20.22 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,887.10 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.29 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 123,481.00.
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Earthshot Prize Awards finalists unveiled
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The fifth annual Earthshot Prize Awards has unveiled its 15 finalists.
Launched by Prince William in 2020, the awards spotlights innovators, showcasing groundbreaking solutions to the planet's most critical environmental challenges.
This year's finalists includes a microplastics filter, the world's first fully upcycled skyscraper, and groundbreaking reforestation and ocean conservation.
Prince William has praised the finalists for driving the world toward major environmental goals:
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