News Bulletin of 13 April 2026, 6am

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Toyota expands maths and science programme
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Toyota South Africa has expanded a school programme to improve maths and science results.
The initiative supports Grade 10 to 12 learners with digital tools, tutoring, mentorship and revision camps.
It now operates in four provinces across South Africa and reaches more than 1,000 learners.
Participants move on to technical training, scholarships and employment opportunities.
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Gauteng secures R205.6bn in investment pledges, beats target
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The Gauteng government says it has secured R205.6 billion in investment pledges, exceeding its R200 billion target at the provincial Investment Conference.
Most of the commitments are directed towards transport and logistics, property development, infrastructure, energy and manufacturing.
Provincial Agriculture and Economic Development MEC, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, say the funds are linked to major projects along Gauteng’s economic corridors:
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Footprints 4 Sam delivers 120 care buckets to state hospitals
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Footprints 4 Sam has delivered 120 “Super Sam Hero Buckets” to state hospitals across South Africa to support families with seriously ill children.
The buckets contain essential items such as toiletries, food and comfort goods for caregivers during long hospital stays.
Hospitals including Rahima Moosa in Johannesburg, Charlotte Maxeke and General Justice Gizenga in KwaZulu-Natal have received the support.
The initiative relies on volunteers and partners and aims to ease the daily challenges faced by families caring for hospitalised children.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.40 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,749.43 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 70,970.00.
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LaLiga launches youth academy in Phokeng
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Spanish football league, LaLiga, and Royal Bafokeng Sports have launched a youth football academy in Phokeng, North West.
The academy operates at the Royal Marang Hotel Sports Campus and will train young players as part of a long-term development programme.
The Spanish football league says the partnership reflects a shared commitment to the long-term development of youth football on the continent.
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