News Bulletin of 11 March 2026, 12pm

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120 Gauteng schools recognized for sustainability projects
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Over 120 Gauteng schools have been recognised for sustainability projects at the WESSA Eco-Schools programme.
The schools carried out recycling, tree planting, land rehabilitation and environmental lessons, reaching thousands of learners and teachers.
Special awards went to Ipontshe Primary for Biodiversity Stewardship, Diepsloot Secondary No.3 for Circular Economy Champion, Moduopo Primary for Water Wise Warriors, Pinnacle Colleges Rynfield for Ubuntu for Nature and Waterkloof House Prep School for Eco-Innovation.
Across South Africa, 622 schools take part in the programme, putting sustainability into their daily school activities.
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Cape Town robotics team wins 6th straight national title
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A robotics team from Cape Town has won their 6th straight national championship and will represent South Africa in Texas next month.
Ignite’s Autonova also earned the Innovate Award and qualified for the World Championship after building robots that can collect and launch colored balls, create patterns, and navigate the field on their own.
The team says this year’s “Decode” challenge was tough, making their win even more impressive.
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Rwanda plans to upgrade Tour du Rwanda to UCI World Tour by 2027
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The Rwanda Cycling Federation is preparing a plan to upgrade the Tour du Rwanda to UCI World Tour status by 2027.
Federation president Samson Ndayishimiye says the governing body will meet stakeholders and submit a proposal to the Union Cyclist International later this year to raise the race above its current UCI 2.1 classification.
Organisers are also considering a one-day race on the Kigali World Championships circuit and an additional stage race with a higher classification:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.28 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 18.90 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 5,157.70 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 69,614.00.
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Eliud Kipchoge to take on Cape Town Marathon in May
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Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge will start his worldwide marathon tour at the Cape Town Marathon on May 24.
He plans to run marathons on all seven continents to inspire people to stay healthy, bring communities together, and raise money for his foundation.
The Cape Town event is expected to draw over 27,000 runners and is aiming to become Africa’s first World Marathon Major.
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