News Bulletin of 14 September 2026, 7am

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South Africans Invited to Nominate National Heroes
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The Presidency is calling on South Africans to nominate people who have made outstanding contributions to their communities and the country for National Orders.
Nominations close on September 30 and must include a motivation and details of the nominee’s achievements or service.
The six National Orders recognise contributions in areas including community service, science, culture, sport, nation-building and bravery.
Nomination forms and guidelines are available on the Presidency’s website.
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Gauteng Opens 40th School of Specialisation
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Gauteng has opened its 40th School of Specialisation, with MEC Lebogang Maile launching the Clapham Sports School of Specialisation in Queenswood, Pretoria.
The school combines sport, academics and practical skills to give learners broader opportunities.
Maile says the province will continue expanding specialised education to prepare learners for different career paths:
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Malcolm Johnson Leads Children’s Charity Walk
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Founder of the Heal Our Children initiative, Malcolm Johnson, is leading a team walking from Richards Bay to Cape Town to raise funds for children receiving care at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital.
The Heal Our Children Marathon Walk began on September 7, with the team expected to reach Cape Town in mid-October.
The fundraiser supports The Children’s Hospital Trust, which helps improve healthcare for seriously ill and injured children.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.10 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,346.68 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 77,642.00.
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Comrades Marathon Raises R7.1 Million for Charities
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The Comrades Marathon Association has donated more than R7.1 million to six charities through its 2026 charity drive.
The money, handed over in Durban, will support organisations working with children, families and communities.
Runners raised more than R4.5 million through the Race4Charity campaign, led by Mahesh Ratanjee with R304,000 for Community Chest Durban and Pietermaritzburg.
Ratanjee has topped the fundraising campaign for three years running, while the CMA is calling on more runners to take part.
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