News Bulletin of 9 September 2025, 12pm

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Lamola calls for investment in localisation and technology transfer to create jobs
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International Relations minister Ronald Lamola has called for investment in localisation and technology transfer to create jobs and strengthen African economies.
Lamola emphasized that South Africa can no longer rely on old extractive supply chains.
He says beneficiating and adding value to critical minerals is key to a more sustainable and inclusive growth model:
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Morningside Country Club hosts annual Internal Handicapped Singles Tournament
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The Morningside Country Club hosted its annual Internal Handicapped Singles Tournament with members competing fiercely for the top spot.
The competition held on Sunday, was structured into seven sections of three players each, with the winner of each section advancing to the knockout rounds.
Players aimed to reach 100 shots within 10 ends, with the first to achieve the target declared the winner.
The tournament ended with a single champion crowned after a series of knockout matches.
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Cape Town hosts the Festival of Compassion
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Cape Town will host the Festival of Compassion at the V&A Waterfront from tomorrow until Friday.
Over 3-days, the festival will feature talks, workshops, and shared experiences exploring the role of compassion in shaping our lives, work, and relationships.
By focusing on compassion and community, the festival aims to inspire meaningful connections and positive change.
It is structured around 3-themes: understanding compassion (day one), practising compassion (day two), and living compassion (day three).
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at Error to the US Dollar, Error to the British Pound, and Error to the Euro.

Gold is trading at Error dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back Error.
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Global technology company partners with NWU o enhance access and create opportunities for students with disabilities
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Global technology leader HCL Technologies is expanding its partnership with the North West University, to enhance access and create opportunities for students with disabilities.
HCL-Tech has allocated one-million-rand for student bursaries and an additional 250-thousand-rand towards assistive devices and software updates for the university’s Disability Rights Unit.
The Technology company says its vision goes beyond bursaries and includes opening doors to employment and long-term empowerment.
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Local: 75 words (37%), National: 55 words (27%), International: 74 words (36%)