News Bulletin of 11 March 2026, 2pm

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) has announced the winners of its AI & African Music Project, a first-of-its-kind initiative helping African music creators use artificial intelligence to innovate and preserve their traditions.
Five winning teams paired with AI engineers to create projects like digital archives of traditional songs, interactive musical instruments, and children’s storytelling platforms, combining culture and technology in new ways.
Projects include Umlilo’s Zazi, which blends rhythm and storytelling, and Joshua Kroon’s Bɛ̀bɛ̀i Engine, preserving endangered Baka music.
The goal was to protect African musical heritage, inspire innovation, and train a new generation of tech-savvy, culturally aware creators.
The projects will be showcased at Wits University on 16 April 2026.

A 14-year-old cancer survivor from Cape Town has fulfilled his dream of visiting Antarctica after overcoming a serious illness.
Jason Keymer was diagnosed with a germinoma brain tumour in 2024 and underwent months of aggressive treatment, including radiation.
Despite the challenges, his community in Capri Village rallied around him with support while he recovered.
Now cancer-free, Jason recently travelled to Antarctica with his mother, achieving a lifelong dream he held through his recovery journey.

Football fans in South Africa can look forward to a historic friendly as German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig visits the country for the first time.
The European club will take on Mamelodi Sundowns at the iconic Lucas Moripe Stadium on 29 May as part of their “Re Kaofela” Tour, which celebrates football bringing people together across continents.
RB Leipzig General Manager Johann Plenge said South Africa is a particularly exciting football market, adding that the country’s passion for the sport fits perfectly with the club’s attacking style of play. The match also shines a spotlight on Sundowns, one of South Africa’s most successful teams.