News Bulletin of 12 September 2026, 12pm

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18 students awarded medical study opportunities in Cuba
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18 young aspiring doctors will pursue their medical studies in Cuba through the Nelson Mandela Fidel Castro Medical Training Programme.
The students were selected from a competitive pool of more than 2 400 applicants across all five districts in Gauteng.

The programme provides academically deserving young people from disadvantaged backgrounds with an opportunity to pursue careers in the medical field.
463 students have graduated through the programme since its inception and are now serving in public healthcare facilities across the province.

The new cohort will join the province’s healthcare workforce and contribute to primary and community-based healthcare upon completion of their studies.
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The Presidency opens nominations for National Orders
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The Presidency is calling on South Africans to nominate individuals who have made exceptional contributions to their communities and the nation for National Orders.
The awards are the country’s highest honours, that recognise outstanding achievements in areas including science, culture, sport and community service.

The National Orders are bestowed by the President to recognise outstanding achievement, nation-building, service and contributions to South Africa. Nominations close on Wednesday the 30th of September.
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New Clapham Sports School launched in Queenswood
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The Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, launched the Clapham Sports School of Specialisation in Queenswood, in Pretoria, marking the province's 40th school of specialisation.

Maile says the school integrates sport, academics, practical skills and new areas of opportunity to create well-rounded individuals.
The Minister says the department is committed to strengthening specialised education.
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Springs learners explore FNB Art Fair
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Learners from Springs in the East Rand attended the 19th edition of the FNB Art Fair at the Sandton Convention Centre last week, as part of an excursion that was organised by the Gauteng Arts for Public schools.
The group included young artists and visual art students from several local institutions including the East Rand School of the Art, Buckingham Academy and three primary schools.


FNB Art Joburg provided complimentary tickets for learners from under resourced public schools in the GAPS programme.
The excursion aims to expose learners to contemporary art and professional art spaces outside the classroom.
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