News Bulletin of 9 September 2025, 8am

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Young entrepreneurs get chance to grow businesses
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Applications are now open for the Orange Corners Designs Incubation programme that offers young entrepreneurs in Johannesburg and Cape Town vital support and funding to grow their businesses.
The 12-month programme offers 20 selected entrepreneurs in each city a year of intensive support, including workshops, masterclasses, and one-on-one mentoring to refine their products and business systems.
Selected participants can receive up to R53,000 in funding.
Orange Corners Designs programme Manager, Khanya Mpuang:
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Mayibuye Primary School learners receive shoe and stationery donation
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Learners at Mayibuye Primary School in Midrand have started the term on a brighter note after receiving a generous donation of 500 pairs of school shoes and stationery sets.
The donation was made by Making A Difference South Africa, in partnership with a corporate partner, as part of its "One Thousand Pairs for Mandela" campaign.
The organisation has already distributed over 20,000 pairs of shoes to schools in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal, and provided millions of rand in disaster relief.
Making A Difference South Africa Founder Chan Naidoo says the gift of school shoes gives learners dignity and confidence, enabling them to excel in the classroom and build better futures.
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SA face Nigeria in a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier
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South Africa will face Nigeria in a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier tonight at the Free State Stadium.
A Bafana Bafana win would knock the Super Eagles out of contention and improve South Africa's chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Kick off is at 6pm.
Bafana Captain Ronwen Williams has urged South Africans to come out in their numbers and support the team:
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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 112,638.00.
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Rwanda launches self-flying electric air taxi
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Rwanda has launched Africa's first self-flying electric air taxi.
The EH216S is a pilot-free, electric-powered aircraft that carries 2 passengers ---and cruises at 130 km/h.
This innovative aircraft was developed by a Chinese urban air mobility technology firm, highlighting Rwanda’s commitment to embracing cutting-edge transportation solutions.
Rwanda, which has already gained global recognition for pioneering drone delivery services, hopes the milestone will help attract investment and technology partners to its emerging urban air mobility market.
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