News Bulletin of 10 December 2025, 9am

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Golfing for Teddies brings smiles to sick kids across SA
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Non-profit organisation, Golfing for Teddies, is donating over 10,000 teddy bears to kids in hospitals across South Africa.
The campaign, which started last week Wednesday, includes visits to nearly 100 hospitals across the country before Christmas.
Founded in 2015 by Megan and Henrich du Preez, the organisation is marking its 10th anniversary with this effort, building on last year's 4,000 donations.
Celebrities supporting the cause include former Springbok Duane Vermeulen, ex-All Blacks icon Justin Marshall, and amapiano producer Vuzi Zulu.
GFT teams have already visited Steve Biko Hospital, Kalafong Hospital, and the Danville Hulp Projek.
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SA takes part in World Innovative Science Project Olympiad
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South Africa is well represented at the World Innovative Science Project Olympiad, with 4 young scientists showcasing their award-winning innovations.
The competition currently underway in Bali, brings together young scientists from around the world to showcase their research, innovation, and scientific projects.
The 4 won gold medals at the Eskom Expo International Science Fair and will showcase their innovative projects globally.
The students are Dzunisa Chauke, Milla Vorster, Ismaail Hassen, and Albertus van Niekerk.
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ASA Primary Sub-Youth Championships
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Young athletes excelled at the ASA Primary Sub-Youth Championships in Potchefstroom, with Central Gauteng Athletics breaking 9-national records.
CGA topped the medal table with 45 medals, including wins in the U7 boys' 80m and U13 boys' 200m events.
Notable performances came from Daniel Kabuya (CGA) and Cody Benn (Athletics Gauteng North), who set new records in their respective events.
Central Gauteng Athletics' development officer, Siphiwe Sikhosana says their club development programme supports disadvantaged clubs and schools to nurture young athletes.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 17.05 to the US Dollar, 22.67 to the British Pound, and 19.82 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,186.47 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 92,567.00.
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World Under-21 Taekwondo Championships
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The inaugural World Under-21 Taekwondo Championships in Nairobi, last week, saw strong performances from North African countries, with Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia all claiming medals.
The 3-day competition had over 400- participants from 78-countries.
Tunisia’s Masghouni Wafa won gold in the women’s Under-62kg division, while Egypt’s Mohamed Fathy secured bronze in the men’s Under-68kg category.
The Taekwondo Federation's Philip Khaemba says it was a great honour to hosting an event of such magnitude, as they celebrate 50-years of Taekwondo in Kenya:
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