News Bulletin of 9 October 2025, 11am

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Gautrain and the Market Theatre bring theatre and art to commuters
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The Gautrain and the Market Theatre have collaborated to bring theatre and art to commuters who use the high-speed rail system.
The "Art in Transit" project seeks to enhance passengers' experiences by bringing theatre artists and poets to perform at Gautrain stations.
The artists, including painters and sculptors, will also be able to showcase their works at Gautrain spaces including on platforms, trains, and buses.
CEO Tshepo Kgobe:
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FlySafair announces new flight route connecting Cape Town to Hoedspruit
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The Low-cost carrier FlySafair has announced a new flight route connecting Cape Town to Hoedspruit in Limpopo.
The group says the flight will enhance access to the central Kruger region and the wider Limpopo province, complementing the existing route to Mbombela in Mpumalanga.
The new route is expected to expand general domestic connectivity.
Limpopo Premier Dr Poppy Ramathuba has welcomed the launch of a new flight route which aims to promote economic growth and unlock the potential of the province.
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World Trade Organisation raises 2025 global trade growth forecast
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The World Trade Organisation has raised the 2025 global trade growth forecast from 0.9% to 2.4%.
This comes after an unexpectedly strong first half due to rising AI-related purchases, front-loaded imports in the United States over tariff fears and robust developing-world trade.
The Geneva-based trade body released its latest Global Trade Outlook and Statistics report on Tuesday.
WTO Senior Economist Marc Barcchetta:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.15 to the US Dollar, 22.98 to the British Pound, and 19.93 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,016.50 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.31 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 121,415.00.
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China opens world’s tallest bridge
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China has officially opened the world’s tallest bridge, completing the project in under 4 years.
The brudge is 2050 feet above the river.
Hailed as China’s latest “infrastructure miracle,” the bridge aims to boost tourism and economic growth in one of the country’s least developed regions.
It features as a theme park with a glass skywalk, a high-speed glass elevator, and a waterfall off the edge of the bridge.
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Local: 69 words (33%), National: 80 words (38%), International: 60 words (29%)