News Bulletin of 13 August 2026, 9am

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Beauty In Ability Celebrates Young Disabled Talents
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Afrika Tikkun has hosted its second Beauty in Ability pageant, giving 20 young people with disabilities a platform to showcase their talents.
The event was held in Johannesburg on 31 July, with finalists selected from four Afrika Tikkun centres.
Yanga Gongwana won the Mr Ability title, while Nonhlanhla Nxasana was crowned Miss Ability.
The pageant promotes disability inclusion by giving young people opportunities to build confidence and celebrate their abilities.
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Kearsney Choir Wins Five International Awards
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Kearsney College Choir from KwaZulu-Natal has won five major awards at the 2026 World Choir Festival in Hong Kong.
The choir took gold in the Youth Choir and Show Choir categories and won the Jury Prize for its overall performance.
It competed against more than 70 choirs from 19 countries, making it the festival’s most awarded ensemble.
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Ultra-Runner Tackles George Peak For Charity
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South African ultra-runner Thembinkosi Sojola is climbing George Peak 26 times to raise funds for vulnerable children and families.
The challenge supports George Child and Family Welfare, which provides care and support to children and families.
Sojola’s challenge is equivalent to climbing three times the height of Mount Everest.
More than R26,500 has already been raised through his crowdfunding campaign.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

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

Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 63,771.00.
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Dakar Youth Olympics Tickets Now On Sale
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Tickets for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games are now on sale, with individual competition tickets starting at one-dollar-76-cents and entry to all Fan Zones free.
The Games will take place across three zones, from October 31 to November 13.
Senegal is also stepping up preparations, with upgraded sports facilities being readied across the host cities.
A government representative says the upgraded sports complex is part of the country’s final preparations for the Games:
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