News Bulletin of 13 April 2026, 2pm

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Hammanskraal teens earn international tennis chance
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Five teenage players from Hammanskraal Tennis Club are preparing to represent South Africa in the United Kingdom this June after standout performances at provincial level earned them international selection.
The youngsters now need to raise more than R70 000 to cover travel costs, but their achievement already marks a major step forward for sport in the community.
The club has built a strong reputation for producing top junior talent, with national and international opportunities continuing to open up for its players
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UKZN golf day to back learners and students
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The University of KwaZulu Natal and Care Enough TDS are teeing up a golf fundraiser later this month to support more than 150 township learners and financially strained students.
The event, set for 23 April at Umhlali Country Club, aims to raise funds for access to higher education and youth development programmes in disadvantaged communities.
Organisers say early support from alumni and corporate partners has been strong, raising hopes that the initiative could grow into an annual education drive.
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Johannesburg recycler gifts retirement village handmade Eiffel Tower
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A Johannesburg recycler has brought joy to residents at Arbor Village retirement community in Bedfordview after gifting them a handmade wire model of the Eiffel Tower as a gesture of appreciation.
Isaac Moseme, who has collected and recycled waste from the village every Monday for the past four years, created the artwork using skills he first learned as a child on a Free State farm.
Residents say the gift reflects the strong bond built over time through his weekly visits and friendly interactions.
Moseme is now working on an even larger project, a model of the Titanic, which he hopes to complete later this year.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.53 to the US Dollar, 22.20 to the British Pound, and 19.33 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,722.03 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 95.20 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 70,866.00.
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Celine Dion Paris comeback set to boost tourism
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Paris is preparing for a major economic uplift as Celine Dion returns to the stage for a 16 show concert series in the French capital.
The comeback is being widely celebrated as a significant moment for the global star, following her health challenges linked to Stiff Person Syndrome, which had forced her to step back from performing.
The shows are expected to draw around half a million fans, with rising demand already seen for hotels, travel and retail across the city.
Tourism experts say similar strong economic boosts were seen during her previous major performances in Paris, with businesses now anticipating increased activity from international visitors.
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