News Bulletin of 14 April 2026, 5pm

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Quondam Village gardeners grow greener community spirit
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Residents of Quondam Village in Bedfordview attended a gardening workshop focused on organic fertilising, container plants and improving soil health.
The session showed how garden cuttings can be used as mulch to retain moisture, support insects and enrich soil.
What started as a short talk turned into a lively discussion as residents shared ideas and advice, strengthening community ties.
The message encouraged residents to keep planting and nurture growth through the seasons.
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Northern Cape Conference Boosts Jobs Drive
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The Northern Cape Investment and Jobs Conference has opened in Kimberley with a focus on growth and employment.
On day one, eight businesses were launched with more than R300 million in National Empowerment Fund support, boosting sectors like manufacturing, tourism and agro processing.
Provincial leaders say the projects are already creating jobs and supporting economic growth as the three day conference continues.
National Empowerment Fund CEO Muziwabantu Diyamane lauded the partnership between the fund and the province.
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Afrika Tikkun Hosts Disability Inclusion Breakfast to Strengthen Partnerships
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Afrika Tikkun hosted a disability inclusion breakfast in Johannesburg aimed at strengthening partnerships and improving support for persons living with disabilities across communities.
The engagement brought together organisations, partners and stakeholders to explore more coordinated and practical ways of delivering disability services.
Speakers highlighted the importance of collaboration to improve access to care, education and support, while advancing dignity and inclusion for people with disabilities
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.34 to the US Dollar, 22.19 to the British Pound, and 19.28 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,769.22 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 99.36 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 75,528.00.
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Move As One Drives Major Public Transport Transformation in Philippines
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A citizen-led coalition in the Philippines is being recognised for reshaping public transport and urban planning in Manila and beyond, improving access for pedestrians, cyclists and other non-car commuters.
The group, Move As One, includes more than 77 000 members across 142 organisations and has spent years advocating for safer, more inclusive transport systems.
Its work has helped deliver dedicated bus routes, expanded cycling lanes and more pedestrian-friendly spaces, with over 1 200 kilometres of bike lanes now in place across several cities.
Officials say the reforms have also redirected major public funding towards more accessible, people-focused infrastructure.
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