News Bulletin of 9 September 2025, 9am

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Minister Chikunga calls on teachers to promote STEM education for girls
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Teachers have been urged to encourage more girls to pursue STEM subjects, to unlock opportunities for them in South Africa's maritime sector.
Delivering a keynote address at the Maritime Stakeholder Dialogue Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga emphasized the importance of empowering women and promoting inclusive economic growth.
The annual event brought together stakeholders to discuss transformation and empowerment of women in the maritime industry.
Chikunga's call to action aims to bridge the gender gap in STEM fields and create more opportunities for girls and women in the sector:
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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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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 112,862.00.
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Kenya invests $3.9 million to host Africa’s First Grammy hub
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President William Ruto has confirmed Kenya's $3.9M bid to host the first Recording Academy Africa hub in Nairobi.
This is not the Grammy Awards ceremony itself, but a creative center tied to the Academy.
Ruto emphasized that this strategic move is designed to unlock opportunities within the creative sector and position Kenya as a key player on the international entertainment stage.
Kenya is pursuing opportunities to boost its creative sector, including bidding to host the 2027 World Creative Economy Conference, a first for an African country.
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