News Bulletin of 6 October 2025, 7am

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Brand-new Central Fire Station opens in Marshalltown
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The City of Joburg has unveiled a brand-new Central Fire Station in Marshalltown.
The facility is expected to speed up emergency responses in areas like Hillbrow and Braamfontein.
The New Central Fire Station includes support vehicles, 9 fire engines, training tower, firefighters' wellness centre, lecture rooms, and a BE-SAFE Centre for public fire-safety programmes.
Joburg MMC for Public Safety, Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku, addressed the media following the launch last week:
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Linden Market celebrates 10th anniversary
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The Linden Market is this year celebrating its 10th anniversary.
The Market showcases the best of the local community four times a year
Additionally, Linden was recently ranked as one of the “coolest neighbourhoods” by TimeOut.
The suburb's laid-back atmosphere, leafy streets, and eclectic mix of local stores and cafes has earned it a spot alongside other top neighborhoods globally.
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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 ‘#Bake-It-Forward’ 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 65.35 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 123,523.00.
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Springboks retain Rugby Championship crown
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The Springboks have successfully retained their Rugby Championship crown.
The reigning champions beat Argentina 29-27 on Saturday at Twickenham, in London.
This is what Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus had to say after they were crowned winners of the 2025 Rugby Championships:
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Split analysis
Local: 70 words (31%), National: 93 words (42%), International: 60 words (27%)