News Bulletin of 7 November 2025, 8am

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Call for Energy practitioners
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Electricity and Energy deputy minister, Samantha Graham-Maré, says there is still an opportunity for building owners and energy stakeholders to assist with recruiting and placing Energy performance certificate practitioners.
The South African National Energy Development Institute programme also helps building owners by providing skilled staff to ensure compliance and reduce energy costs.
Graham-Maré added the programme trains unemployed graduates to collect and analyse energy data, issue certificates, and improve building efficiency:
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Cape Town joins global effort to tackle homelessness
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The City of Cape Town has signed a formal Memorandum of Agreement joining 17 others working with the Institute for Global Homelessness, to reduce the number of people sleeping on the streets.
The Institute of Global Homelessness launched the first Vanguard Cities cohort in 2017.
Mayoral committee member for Community Service and Health, Francine Higham, says the aim is to support and uplift local expertise and innovation in addressing homelessness, while fostering the benefits of both community and global exchange.
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UP researchers earn 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics
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University of Pretoria researchers, Professors Lerothodi Leeuw and Muaaz Bhamjee, have made scientific history after earning the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for their role in European Organization for Nuclear Research’s ATLAS experiment in Switzerland.
Their work contributes to understanding fundamental questions about dark matter, forces, and the universe.
UP recently joined the SA-ATLAS collaboration, strengthening South Africa’s presence in global science.
Professor Leeuw says the recognition marks a phenomenal milestone for African research.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.36 to the US Dollar, 22.81 to the British Pound, and 20.05 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,988.97 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.03 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 101,774.00.
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Bali installs three new tsunami early warning systems
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Bali has taken a significant step to enhance safety with the installation of three new tsunami early warning systems in coastal villages.
The devices were added under the Indonesia Disaster Resilience Initiatives Project, aimed at boosting preparedness across the country.
Officials have confirmed that the systems have been tested and are operating effectively, providing an added layer of safety for locals and tourists alike.
The move is seen as a vital measure to protect communities and visitors as Bali continues to grow as a global tourism destination.
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