News Bulletin of 10 April 2026, 1pm

UJ Choir to host international concert series in Johannesburg
The University of Johannesburg Choir will host an international concert series in May 2026, bringing together choirs from France, Switzerland and the United States for performances across four venues in Johannesburg.
The series runs from 9 to 23 May and will feature visiting choirs alongside the UJ Choir in a programme focused on cultural exchange and different choral traditions.
Organisers say each performance will offer a unique musical experience shaped by the different countries and styles represented.
Sandton and Gauteng
SA spelling champions head to world stage in China
South Africa’s top young spellers are heading to China after winning the overall team title at the 8th African Spelling Bee in Harare.
The team recently presented the trophy to Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube as they prepare for the World Spelling Bee Championships in Shanghai in July.
The achievement is another boost for literacy efforts in schools, with learners showing strong language skills on the continental and now global stage.
Minister Gwarube says this speaks to the work that has to improve literacy.
South Africa
Recycling initiatives creating jobs in Khayelitsha

Recycling is becoming an important source of income in Khayelitsha, where collectors gather glass, plastic and aluminium to sell to local buyback centres.
The Glass Recycling Company recently hosted a training bootcamp at the Isivivana Centre, bringing together collectors and small recycling businesses from the area.
The programme focused on strengthening operations through business and financial training, while also helping participants grow and formalise their work.
Some local enterprises say the support is already helping them expand and create more opportunities.
South Africa
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The Rand is trading at 16.46 to the US Dollar, 22.11to the British Pound, and 19.24 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,750.26 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 95.92 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 71,757.00.
New China–Central Asia railway set to boost trade and jobs
A major new railway linking China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan is under construction and is expected to speed up cargo transport between East and West by up to a week.
The 300 mile route forms part of a trilateral infrastructure project aimed at improving regional trade and connectivity across Central Asia.
Officials say the line will open new logistics and manufacturing opportunities, support mineral exports, and attract investment along the corridor, particularly in Kyrgyzstan’s mountainous regions
. Construction is already underway, with thousands of workers employed on bridges, tunnels and related infrastructure.
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