News Bulletin of 13 April 2026, 9am

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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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100 learners compete in Bloemfontein engineering contests
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About 100 high school learners took part in the South African Institute of Civil Engineering Bridge Building and Aqualibrium competitions in Bloemfontein.
Teams of three built and tested models in engineering and water-based challenges.
Winners received prizes and qualification opportunities for national competitions.
SAICE Chairperson, Letshego Sehume says the competitions aim to promote Mathematics and Science through practical problem-solving:
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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 71,042.00.
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Dakar 2026 Academy to train 400 young sports professionals
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The Dakar 2026 Training Academy will train more than 400 young people from African National Olympic Committees in sports event management.
The programme is supported by Olympic Solidarity and will cover travel and accommodation for selected participants.
Candidates will complete a two-week training course in Dakar before working with the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games organising teams.
The programme runs ahead of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, which will be the first Olympic event held in Africa.
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