News Bulletin of 14 May 2026, 7am

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Shuffling Walking Team hosts cancer walk
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The Shuffling Walking Team is calling on the community to join a 5km family fun walk for cancer awareness on July 26 at the Bedfordview Country Club.
The event marks 15 years of the organisation’s work in supporting people affected by cancer.
The non-profit group raises funds for cancer charities and assists community members living with the disease.
Money raised through the annual walk has helped organisations including the Breast Health Foundation, Stepping Stone Hospice Alberton, Hospice East Rand, the Childhood Cancer Foundation and the Shuffling Walking Team Community Cancer Fund.
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Nomusa Dube-Ncube opens Soweto coding centre
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Deputy Higher Education Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube has launched a new coding and robotics centre at Igugu Primary School in Soweto.
The project is a partnership between iStore Education and iSchoolAfrica and aims to give township learners early access to digital and technology skills.
Government says the centre will equip learners and teachers with coding, robotics and other technology training linked to the digital economy.
The initiative is part of efforts to prepare young South Africans for future careers in fields including artificial intelligence, renewable energy and data science.
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University of Venda promotes biogas energy initiative
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The University of Venda in Thohoyandou is helping rural Limpopo communities produce clean energy by converting cow dung and plant waste into biogas.
The initiative trains households to build and maintain digesters using locally available materials, aiming to reduce reliance on costly electricity and fossil fuels.
Teacher at Tiyani Secondary School, Samuel Manganyi, say the system also helps manage waste while improving access to energy for cooking and heating in off-grid areas:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.40 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 79,398.00.
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Lay’s launches FIFA World Cup flavours
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Lay's has launched limited-edition FIFA World Cup 2026-inspired flavours to celebrating the host nations—the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
The limited-edition flavours include Nashville Hot Chicken, Mango Chilli Salsa, and Grilled Buttered Lobster,each reflecting a country's unique taste.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicks off on Thursday, June 11, 2026, with host nation Mexico playing against South Africa.
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