News Bulletin of 1 September 2026, 6am

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Cyclists to Paint Cradle Pink
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Edenglen Cycling Club is calling on 300 cyclists to join its Paint the Cradle Pink Ride in support of CANSA.
The ride will take place on October-11 at Syringa Park in Krugersdorp, with participants asked to wear pink.
Organisers aim to raise R300,000 for cancer support, after last year’s ride raised more than R200,000.
The ride will also honour two club members who died after battling cancer.
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Winston Park Learners Support Vulnerable Babies
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Learners at Winston Park Junior Primary in Hillcrest have collected nappies, wipes, lotions, soaps and baby food for vulnerable babies at New Life Baby House.
After learning how the Baby House supports abandoned and vulnerable children, the learners told their families, who joined the collection drive.
The supplies were handed over to New Life Baby House, which thanked the school community for the donation.
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Artist Turns Coffee Beans Into Art
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South African artist Ennock Mlangeni is turning coffee beans into works of art.
The self-taught artist began sketching comics as a child before creating a portrait of musician Black Coffee using coffee granules.
The artwork gained attention on social media and led Mlangeni to start his own studio, Shack Art Studios.
He has now expanded his work into clothing, including T-shirts featuring his designs:
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.14 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,420.33 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 78,907.00.
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Zambezi Fest Brings Home To UK
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Zambezi Fest has brought South African food, music, culture and rugby to Northampton in the UK.
The 4-day festival at Overstone Event Field, held from 27 to 30 August, attracted South African families and visitors from across Britain.
The programme included traditional food, live music, storytelling, children’s activities and a screening of the Springboks’ Test against the All Blacks.
Organisers say the festival gave South Africans living in the UK a chance to share their culture with younger generations and the wider community.
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