News Bulletin of 10 April 2026, 6pm

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Gauteng signs service agreements with local NPOs to boost support for vulnerable communities
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Gauteng’s Social Development Department has signed service level agreements with local NPOs, strengthening support for vulnerable communities across the province.
MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko says the agreements reflect a shared commitment between government and the sector to improve lives, adding that stronger partnerships will help services reach those most in need.
The department says it will continue providing oversight, monitoring and support to ensure the agreements translate into better community services, with handovers set to continue in Johannesburg and other parts of Gauteng.
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R22 billion road rehabilitation underway in Mpumalanga
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SANRAL is investing more than 22 billion rand to rehabilitate and upgrade major national roads across Mpumalanga following damage caused by recent flooding.
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy announced the programme during a visit to the R40 corridor linking Limpopo and Mpumalanga, where key sections of road infrastructure were affected.
The investment aims to restore and strengthen transport networks, improve road safety, and support smoother movement of goods and people across the province.
Officials say the work will also improve long term resilience of critical routes in the region
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City officials take service awareness campaign to Ivory Park
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Residents of Ivory Park in Region A took part in a City of Johannesburg awareness campaign aimed at improving understanding of municipal services and how to access them.
Various city departments, including City Power, Pikitup, and the Johannesburg Roads Agency, were on site to engage with the community and share information on available services.
The campaign also addressed key local concerns such as illegal dumping, recycling, and reporting faulty streetlights, while allowing residents to raise service delivery queries directly with officials.
Officials say the initiative helped improve communication between the city and residents and made it easier to resolve community issues.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.36 to the US Dollar, 22.05to the British Pound, and 19.21 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,781.68 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 95.92 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 72,957.00.
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EU offers 40 thousand free rail passes for young travellers
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The DiscoverEU programme is back for 2026, offering more than 40,000 free rail passes for young people to explore Europe and connect with other travellers across the continent.
The initiative is open to those who are 18 years old and either citizens or legal residents of an EU country, an EU overseas territory, or one of the Erasmus+ associated countries, including nations such as Iceland, Norway and Türkiye.
Run through the Erasmus+ programme, the scheme allows successful applicants to travel by rail for up to seven days within a one-month period between July 2026 and September 2027.
It also includes discount cards for transport, accommodation and cultural activities, with applications open until 22 April.

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