News Bulletin of 10 June 2026, 3pm

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Linder Auditorium hosts Johannesburg Philharmonic's June concert series
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The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra has returned to the Linder Auditorium at the Wits Education Campus, for its Winter Symphony Season.

The concert series will feature a carefully curated programme featuring leading international soloists and distinguished conductors throughout the month of June.

The programme will feature a variety of winter activities, including creative workshops, board game nights, theatre productions and community markets.

The Orchestra’s Chief Executive and Artistic Director, Bongani Tembe says they are excited to bring yet another series of world class concerts.
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Style-E Mobility drives green transport innovation in Eastern Cape
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An Eastern Cape mobility company, has invented electric-powered motorbikes to substitute
traditional fuel-driven engines with rechargeable battery technology.

Style-E Mobility, which is founded by two young entrepreneurs from the province, believes the innovation could provide a cost-effective solution for delivery operators and motorists who continue to face increasing fuel prices.

The initiative could also help lower delivery fees for consumers who rely on grocery and convenience delivery services, by reducing operating costs.
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Young scientist to represent South Africa in Sweden
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17-year old Sinenhlanhla Nkosi from Sintintile Secondary School in Mpumalanga has been crowned the national winner of the 2026 South African Youth Water Prize, during the national finals held in Kempton Park, earning the opportunity to represent South Africa at the Stockholm Junior Water Prize in Sweden later this year.

The annual competition which is hosted by the Department of Water and Sanitation in partnership with the Water Research Commission, brought together the country's top young scientists and innovators from all nine provinces to showcase research projects and innovative solutions aimed at addressing South Africa's water and environmental challenges.

The competition served as more than just a contest, providing learners with a unique opportunity to engage with experts, researchers, engineers and professionals within the water sector, while gaining insight into career opportunities in science, technology, innovation and environmental management.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.51 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,182.77 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 62,171.00.
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Wits ranked Africa’s top University
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The Center for World University Rankings officially named Wits University as the number one university in South Africa and across the African continent.

The institution secured an impressive 200th position globally among more than 21,000 institutions highlighting its continued commitment to academic excellence.

The University of Cape Town was ranked second in Africa and among the top 300 universities globally.

The rankings assess universities based on the academic success of their alumni, graduates' employability and research performance.
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