News Bulletin of 14 October 2026, 4pm

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City Of Johannesburg Reminds Residents Of 20 Free Rea Vaya Trips
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The City of Johannesburg is reminding pensioners aged 60 and older, as well as residents living with disabilities, that they qualify for 20 free Rea Vaya bus trips every month.
The trips are available on weekdays between 08:30 and 15:00, as well as throughout weekends and public holidays.
Eligible residents must apply for a smart card at a Rea Vaya Customer Care Centre, bringing a South African ID. Pensioners must also provide a Sassa card, while people living with disabilities need proof of disability or a medical note.
The smart card requires a once-off payment, and the 20 free trips must be loaded monthly at Gandhi Square.
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African Filmmakers Receive More Than R2 Million In Awards
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Greenside High School principal Craigh Strauss has received an honorary award in the education category at the Forty Under 40 South Africa 2026 Awards, held at The Houghton Hotel in Johannesburg.
The awards recognise influential leaders under 40 across different industries for professional excellence, business growth and community service.
Strauss also leads the school’s leadership portfolio, which includes youth leadership programmes, community outreach and wellness days that address important social issues.
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Greenside High Principal Wins Education Leadership Award
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Greenside High School principal Craigh Strauss has received an honorary award in the education category at the Forty Under 40 South Africa 2026 Awards, held at The Houghton Hotel in Johannesburg.
The awards recognise influential leaders under 40 across different industries for professional excellence, business growth and community service.
Strauss also leads the school’s leadership portfolio, which includes youth leadership programmes, community outreach and wellness days that address important social issues.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.59 to the US Dollar, 21.90 to the British Pound, and 18.47 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,087.62 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 105.69 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,446.00.
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Fewer Than 100 Days Until Cricket World Cup On African Soil
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Fewer than 100 days remain until the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup returns to African soil, with South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia preparing to co-host the tournament from 2 October to 21 November 2027.
The competition will feature 14 teams across 12 venues, with matches taking place in eight South African cities, three venues in Zimbabwe and Namibia’s capital, Windhoek.
Under the theme “Three Nations, One Heartbeat”, the tournament will bring international cricket to African fans and showcase the continent to a global audience.
Proteas batter Aiden Markram shared his excitement .
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