News Bulletin of 7 October 2025, 7am

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Building owners urged to register for energy performance certificates
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Electricity and Energy deputy minister, Samantha Graham-Maré, is calling on owners of large public and private buildings to register for energy performance certificates before before the December 7 deadline.
The certificates indicate a building’s energy efficiency and help reduce costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
Since 2020, nearly 8-thousand buildings have been registered, with Gauteng in the lead.
Graham-Maré warns that the deadline will not be extended:
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SPAR Women’s Challenge Jozi
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Thousands of women took to the streets of Johannesburg for the SPAR Women’s Challenge Jozi on Sunday.
The annual event combines fitness with community support, inspiring participants of all ages and abilities to come together and showcase their strength.
The 35th edition carried the empowering theme #Twenty20Thrive, inspiring participants to embrace growth, health, and joy.
This year’s event supports Reach For Recovery, Leafline and Komani.
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South Africa secures commitments from China and India
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South Africa has secured investments from Chinese and Indian car companies to upgrade to full-scale manufacturing.
The move responds to industry calls for more local production amid challenges facing the sector, including declining production volumes, stiff competition from China, and the shift to electric vehicles.
Trade Minister Parks Tau made the announcement last Thursday, after recent engagements with industry players in China and India.
The commitments involve assembling cars from parts delivered to the site, rather than just finishing partially assembled kits.
The development is expected to boost the country's automotive industry.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.16 to the US Dollar, 23.14 to the British Pound, and 20.10 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,930.22 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.50 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 124,551.00.
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Ocean Racing World Championships to be held in Durban
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Durban is set to host a major international sporting event, the Ocean Racing World Championships, scheduled to take place from October 17 to 19.
About 500 paddlers from around the world are expected to participate in the event.
The Durban Under-sea Club will serve as the central hub for the championships, hosting race starts, equipment storage, and the final prize-giving ceremony.
The event is anticipated to have a positive impact on the local economy through increased tourism and will provide a platform for local athletes to compete at an international level.
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Local: 68 words (30%), National: 66 words (29%), International: 92 words (41%)