News Bulletin of 13 July 2026, 8am

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Alberton Rugby Opens Doors For Girls
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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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Lesedi Choir Returns to National Finals
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The Lesedi Primary School Choir from Soshanguve has qualified for the ATKV-Applous School Choir Competition National Finals for the second consecutive year.
The choir, made up of non-Afrikaans-speaking learners, will perform three Afrikaans songs when it competes at Cape Town City Hall from 29 July to 1 August.
The learners secured their place after qualifying through the regional competition.
The school is seeking sponsorship for transport, accommodation and meals to help 80 choir members and eight adults travel to Cape Town for the finals.
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Scottburgh Beach Becomes More Accessible
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Wheelchair users can now access Scottburgh Main Beach more easily, thanks to a community fundraising initiative on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast.
Adaptive sports advocate Sue Martin raised 60,000 rand in six weeks to buy an all-terrain beach wheelchair.
The chair is available free of charge at Surfers Paradise, allowing people with disabilities to move across the sand and enjoy the beach.
The project is helping remove barriers and create more inclusive spaces where families can enjoy the coastline together.
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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 62,764.00.
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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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