News Bulletin of 13 June 2026, 7am

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Global Aerospace and defence leaders to gather in Pretoria
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South Africa will host the 13th biennial Africa Aerospace and Defence trade exhibition and airshow at the Air Force Base in Waterkloof in Pretoria this September.

Exhibition director Nakedi Phasha says organisers are aiming to attract more than 300 exhibitors from over 40 countries.

More than 200 official delegations have been invited, with a target of securing 100 confirmed delegations from around the world.

The event is expected to draw significant interest, with an estimated 60 000 visitors anticipated between the 16th and the 20th of September.
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School of Skills learnership empowers young construction trainees
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The Western Cape's provincial government has welcomed the launch of the School of Skills Learnership Programme.

The programme will provide accredited construction training to 90 School of Skills graduates over a 12-month period in communities including Gugulethu, Retreat, Milnerton and Bellville.

Provincial officials say the initiative reflects a commitment to empowering disadvantaged youth by creating opportunities for skills development, economic participation and pathways into meaningful employment.
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Katlehong Karate stars to represent SA in Japan
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A group of 24 young athletes from Katlehong in Ekurhuleni has qualified for the prestigious International Juniors' Karate Dream Festival that will be taking place in Tokyo in Japan next month.

The event will host over 5000 participants from across the world, ranging in ages from four to 85 years old.

The squad includes hearing-impaired athletes from the Ekurhuleni School for the Deaf, who will compete against hearing opponents in a vocal sport.

The team is currently running a fundraising campaign to cover flight tickets, accommodation and travel gear to get to Japan.

Supporters can contribute through the Back-A-Buddy crowd funding platform.
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South African football Icons reunite for historic Mexico rematch
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A squad of 20 former Bafana Bafana players has travelled to Mexico as part of an international reunion initiative led by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture.

The South African legends took on their Mexico 2010 counterparts in a commemorative exhibition match,
reigniting memories of the iconic historic opening fixture of the 2010 FIFA World Cup which was hosted in South Africa.

The rematch formed part of celebrations that surround the 2026 FIFA World Cup and provided fans and former players with an opportunity to relive one of the most memorable moments in World Cup history.
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