News Bulletin of 8 May 2025, 1pm

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The Johannesburg Development Agency leads the expansion of a Universal Design Access plan
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The Johannesburg Development Agency is leading the expansion of a Universal Design Access plan to ensure that all Joburg residents can move freely and safely across the city's public transport network.

The UDAP says it will assess stations, vehicles, customer care and digital platforms to help create a fully accessible, user-friendly transport experience for all, including the elderly and persons with disabilities.
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The United Nations Women Organisation funding support empowers women-owned enterprises
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The United Nations Women Organisation says its funding support for female entrepreneurs, continues to empower women-owned enterprises.

UN Women was part of the deliberations that took place at the G20 Global Conference on Financial Inclusion and Women Empowerment, in Rustenburg, Northwest yesterday.
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Global live entertainment discovery platform Fever to launch its acclaimed Candlelight concert series
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The renowned global live entertainment discovery platform Fever, is set to launch its acclaimed Candlelight concert series in the Eastern Cape and Durban.

The innovative initiative, which aims to promote access to classical music, will commence its performances on the 19thof July at the Feather Market Centre in Gqeberha, followed by a show at The Playhouse Company in Durban on the 26th of July.

The Candlelight series has been a resounding success worldwide, captivating audiences in over 150 cities including Cape Town, Johannesburg, Paris, London and Tokyo.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 18.18 to the US Dollar, 24.16 to the British Pound, and 20.53 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,397.49 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 61.68 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 99,868.00.
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Stand a chance to win R2500 on 919 FM
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919 listeners are invited to share their innovative ideas for improving the City of Johannesburg.
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Winners will be announced every Friday on the afternoon drive show.
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Local: 62 words (33%), National: 42 words (22%), International: 86 words (45%)