News Bulletin of 10 July 2026, 10am

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Alexandra Residents Mark World Environment Day
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Residents of Alexandra marked World Environment Day by cleaning streets and promoting cycling as sustainable transport.
Members of Siya’ Shova and Climate Riders led a 2km clean-up from the Heritage Centre on 7th Avenue to the Jabulani Material Recycling site, collecting litter and encouraging residents to dispose of waste responsibly.
The groups also promoted bicycles as a low-cost, low-carbon transport option that can improve health and reduce pollution.
The initiative aimed to reduce litter, raise environmental awareness and encourage residents to take responsibility for keeping their community clean.
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67 Blankets Drive Brings Winter Warmth
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The 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day Expat Chapter Johannesburg donated 57 handmade blankets and 100 beanies to residents supported by Thuthuzela Aid Community Centre in Marlboro Gardens.
The group delivered the items during a winter donation drive on Sunday, in partnership with Visions of Joy.
The centre, which supports children, elderly people and families, received the donations as temperatures dropped across Johannesburg.
This forms part of efforts by community organisations to provide practical support during winter.
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Africa Unlocked 2026 Opens in Cape Town
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Business leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs and innovators are meeting in Cape Town today for the two-day Africa Unlocked 2026 conference hosted by Standard Bank.
The summit will examine how African businesses, local investment and innovation can support economic growth across the continent.
Standard Bank's Bill Black says delegates will discuss ways to strengthen businesses and create new opportunities through African-led solutions:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.32 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,061.64 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,173.00.
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Cape Town Airport Named Africa’s Best Again
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Cape Town International Airport has been named Africa’s best airport for the 11th consecutive year at the 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards.
The rankings were based on passenger surveys covering services including check-in, security, cleanliness and baggage handling.
South Africa placed three airports in Africa’s top five, with O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg ranked second and King Shaka International Airport in Durban fifth.
Cape Town International Airport also ranked 74th in the global top 100 and won the award for Best Airport Staff Service in Africa.
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