News Bulletin of 11 May 2026, 6am

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Winnie Mabaso Foundation cardiac monitors and medical trolleys
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The Winnie Mabaso Foundation has donated five cardiac monitors and medical trolleys to a children’s oncology ward in Johannesburg.
The equipment will help healthcare workers monitor patients’ heart activity and respond faster during medical emergencies.
The ward previously faced shortages of essential monitoring equipment used in cancer treatment and patient care.
Rainbows and Smiles, which supports children with cancer and hospital staff, welcomed the donation as a boost to the ward’s medical capacity.
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2026 Africa Travel Indaba gets underway in Durban today
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Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has launched the 2026 Africa Travel Indaba in Durban, set to take place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre from today until Thursday.
More than 1,300 exhibitors and delegates from over 20 African countries are expected to attend the four-day tourism trade event.
The showcase will connect tourism businesses, buyers and industry leaders to promote travel opportunities across the continent.
De Lille says the event is expected to support tourism growth, create business opportunities and strengthen South Africa’s tourism sector:
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TikTok TikTok and ICC launch programme to boost small business digital skills
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TikTok and the International Chamber of Commerce have launched a new programme to help small businesses grow through digital commerce training.
The Digital Commerce Labs initiative will offer online courses, mentorship and virtual classes for entrepreneurs and creators.
The programme will begin in selected countries across Africa and Latin America before expanding to Thailand later this year.
Organisers say the initiative aims to help small businesses improve digital skills, reach more customers and increase revenue opportunities.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.39 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,715.52 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,942.00.
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One-month countdown to 2026 World Cup
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The one-month countdown to the 2026 World Cup gets under way today.
A record 48 teams and millions of fans are set to descend on the United States, Canada and Mexico for the first ever World Cup co-hosted by three nations.
World football governing body FIFA has announced an increase in cash payments to participating countries, raising total distributions from about 12-billion to 14.4-billion-rand.
Each of the 48 teams will now receive about 41.4-million-rand for preparation costs, while qualifying bonuses have been increased to around 165-million-rand per team.
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Local: 75 words (32%), National: 76 words (32%), International: 86 words (36%)