News Bulletin of 11 September 2026, 6pm

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165 Wits Students To Gain Practical AI Experience
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The Telkom Foundation, BCX, Alibaba Cloud and Wits University have launched a programme giving about 165 third-year Computer Science students access to AI-powered development tools.
Students will use the technology in their academic projects, giving them hands-on experience with AI while working on real-world software challenges.
The programme will help students develop skills that can prepare them for careers in a technology sector increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.
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DUT Students Receive R1.15 Million Debt Relief
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Durban University of Technology has finalised a R1.15 million donation from the Motsepe Foundation to help students struggling with historical debt.
The funding has been allocated to students identified through DUT’s financial aid processes, providing relief from outstanding fees.
The university says the support can help students continue their studies and work towards completing their qualifications.
The latest donation follows R1.1 million provided by the foundation in 2024 to support DUT students.
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Virgin Atlantic Employee Collects 320 Christmas Boxes For Johannesburg Families
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London-based Virgin Atlantic employee Vicki Earl is working to collect 320 Christmas boxes this year for vulnerable people supported by the Winnie Mabaso Foundation in Johannesburg.
She has helped deliver more than 1 250 Christmas boxes over the past seven years, after starting with just 28 in 2019.
Earl also collects clothes, shoes, books, toys, bedding and toiletries, which are transported from London to Johannesburg through her work connections.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.13 to the US Dollar, 21.82 to the British Pound, and 18.73 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,303.38 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 107.63 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 78,684.00.
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Virgin Atlantic Employee Collects 320 Christmas Boxes For Johannesburg Families
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Celine Dion is preparing for her major comeback to live music, with her first concert series in six years starting in Paris this weekend.
The 58 year old singer stepped away from performing after being diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, a rare condition that causes muscle stiffness and painful spasms.
She has spent the past two years preparing for her return and will perform 16 shows at the Plenitude Arena from Saturday.
Dion says being back on stage is the best thing she could ask for.
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