News Bulletin of 11 August 2026, 10am

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Artists Raise Funds To Support Girls
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Local artists have used their work to raise funds for the Inside Out Girls Campaign, which supports girls and young women.
The campaign held its first “Tell Your Story Through Art” silent auction in Midrand, where guests viewed and bid on paintings and mixed-media pieces.
The event brought artists and supporters together, with funds from the auction helping the campaign sustain its outreach programmes.
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Pharos Collects Learning Resources For Mamelodi Children
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Pharos Community Centre is collecting educational resources for 25 children at Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool in Mamelodi.
The CHICS Programme provides children with learning activities, but many lack access to books, puzzles, building blocks and educational games.
The centre is asking schools, businesses, families and community members to donate new or gently used learning materials, stationery and outdoor toys.
The donations will give children more opportunities to learn through play and develop skills for school.
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UP Launches Girls In STEM Programme
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The University of Pretoria has launched a Girls in STEM programme aimed at encouraging more young women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
The programme brought together school learners for hands-on activities, exhibitions and mentorship sessions with women working in STEM fields.
The initiative connects learners with career opportunities and practical experiences in the industry.
It is supported by several science and education partners to help grow the next generation of female innovators.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.19 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,326.27 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,002.00.
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Shanghai Tourism Festival Celebrates Chinese Culture
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The 37th Shanghai Tourism Festival is bringing people together to experience China’s culture, traditions and everyday life.
The festival comes as international tourism to China continues to grow, with foreign arrivals increasing by more than 20 percent in the first half of the year.
Nearly 18 million visitors entered China under visa-free arrangements during that period, giving more people the chance to explore its cities, culture and attractions.
Tourist Raphaela Wilde shares how international visitors are experiencing the festival and boosting cultural tourism:
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