News Bulletin of 13 August 2026, 10am

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Johannesburg Singer Builds Career Through Streets
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Johannesburg singer Kutlwano Yika is building his music career through street performances and social media.
The Katlehong-born artist regularly performs at traffic lights around the city and posts videos of his performances online.
He has been spotted performing in areas including Rosebank and Sunninghill, where commuters have become familiar with his voice.
Yika’s street performances are beginning to open doors.
A video shared online shows a police officer approaching him after a performance and asking for his contact details for a potential gig-----the video has received more than 61-thousand likes on Facebook.
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Fourways Women Learn Skills To Stay Safe
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About 50 women in Fourways spent Women’s Day learning skills to protect themselves in dangerous situations.
At a free self-defence class, participants practised techniques to escape grabs, respond to attackers and defend themselves on the ground.
They also learned basic first aid, including how to respond to serious bleeding and injuries.
The session gave women practical skills they can use to respond when faced with danger.
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Mercedes-Benz Invests Six Million In Promaths
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Mercedes-Benz South Africa is investing six-million-rand to expand the Promaths Programme in the Eastern Cape.
The programme will support Grade 10 and 11 learners from 18 schools in Buffalo City with extra Mathematics and Physical Science tuition.
Learners will also receive career guidance, while teachers will get development support and exposure to STEM careers.
The initiative will help more young people prepare for further study and jobs in high-demand fields.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.14 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,401.94 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 63,736.00.
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Dan Malesela Named School's New Football Head
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The Africa School of Excellence has appointed coach Dan Malesela as its new head of football.
Malesela returns to the school after previously spending more than five years there under its former name.
He will focus on developing young footballers while also supporting their academic and personal growth.
Malesela says his goal is to prepare learners for life beyond the football field:
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