News Bulletin of 13 July 2026, 11am

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Alberton Rugby Opens Girls’ Programme
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The Alberton Rugby Club is opening its doors to girls aged 13 and older as it works to grow its women’s rugby programme.
The club is inviting young players to join training sessions and take part in a team environment that focuses on fitness, confidence and teamwork.
The recruitment drive forms part of efforts to expand girls’ rugby at community level in Gauteng.
Training sessions are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Alberton Rugby Club grounds.
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Fourways Volunteers Knit to Help Others
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Fourways volunteers are using knitting to support people in need this winter.
Members of Community Hours’ Knit and Natter groups gathered at Cedar Square on 11 July to make blankets, beanies and other handmade items for charity.
The group creates donations for vulnerable communities, schools and children in hospitals.
The event also brought knitters together to share skills, build friendships and support local volunteer work.
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NFL Opens New Sporting Pathways In Africa
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A new pathway to international sport is opening for African athletes as the NFL expands its presence on the continent.
The National Football League hosted its third annual flag football competition in Kenya, bringing together teams from Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa and Egypt.
Egypt won the men’s title, while Nigeria claimed the women’s competition. The event also gave NFL scouts a chance to identify players who could compete at the highest level.
Flag football will make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, creating new opportunities for African athletes to qualify and represent their countries.
The head of NFL Africa, Osi Umenyiora elaborates:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.35 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,111.96 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 62,959.00.
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Pitbull Fans Set Bald Cap World Record
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American rapper Pitbull and his fans have set a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps.
The record was achieved at his BST Hyde Park concert in London, where 22,141 fans arrived wearing bald caps, suits and sunglasses inspired by the artist’s signature look.
The rapper thanked his fans for helping create the record-breaking moment.
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