News Bulletin of 13 June 2026, 1pm

Six exceptional teachers have been honoured by the FirstRand Foundation's National Teaching Excellence Awards that were held in collaboration with the Department of Basic Education in Sandton last week.

The awards celebrate excellence in literacy, numeracy, innovation and digital learning.

The teachers will be embarking on a project-based international study tour to Denmark to benchmark educational systems, engage in global best practices, and bring innovative teaching methods back to South Africa.

The award-winning educators are among a select group in a sector of more than 400 000 teachers nationwide.

As the country observes YouthMonth, the South African Police Service is celebrating the drive, resilience and leadership of its young men and women in blue through the national campaign, “SAPS Youth – Leading the Reset Agenda.”

The campaign aims to highlight the journeys of young police officers who have dedicated themselves to serving and protecting the people of South Africa.

The initiative highlights how young people within the SAPS are stepping forward as leaders and agents of positive change, creating safer communities and a stronger nation.

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has introduced a dedicated train service for spectators who will be attending the 2026 Comrades Marathon up run between Durban and Pietermaritzburg this Sunday.

The service has been designed to provide a convenient and reliable transport option for supporters who will be travelling along the marathon route, as significant road closures are expected throughout the City of eThekwini on race day.

Prasa says the new spectator service reflects the agency’s growing commitment as a mobility partner of choice across South Africa’s major sporting events.