News Bulletin of 15 August 2026, 12pm

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Emmarentia Primary hosts inaugural Soccer League Cup
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Emmarentia Primary School has hosted its inaugural Soccer League Cup, bringing together six schools for a day of competitive football.
Players from U7 to U15 age groups competed for the first League Cup trophies.

The tournament provided an opportunity for learners to showcase their talent, gain valuable match experience and promote teamwork and sportsmanship.
The tournament highlighted the growing standard of school football in the area.
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EmpowerHer Fair creates new opportunities for women-owned businesses
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Government and the private sector have launched the EmpowerHer Market Trade Fair, aimed at creating greater economic opportunities for women-owned businesses.
The initiative provides women entrepreneurs with a platform to showcase their products and services, access new markets, build business partnerships and connect with potential investors and customers.

Minister in the Presidecy for for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga says collaboration between government and the private sector is key to helping women overcome structural barriers.
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Smile Foundation launches Socks for Smiles Campaign
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The Smile Foundation is encouraging South Africans to celebrate inclusion and acceptance through its Socks for Smiles campaign.
The campaign was unveiled at the foundation's annual Women's Day breakfast at Inanda Club last week, which brought together healthcare professionals, supporters and community partners, for a morning of inspiration and connection.
South Africans are encouraged to wear mismatched socks on the 16th of October, in support of the campaign.
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Sikhulile Nkosi to represent the country at the Stockholm Junior Water Prize in Sweden
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The Department of Water and Sanitation is calling for public support for 17-year-old Sikhulile Nkosi, who will be representing the country at the Stockholm Junior Water Prize in Sweden later this month.
The Grade 11 learner from Sitintile Secondary School in Mbombela won the South African Youth Water Prize, for developing an innovative coating, designed to reduce microplastic and chemical contamination in drinking water.

The department's spokesperson Wisane Mavasa says public voting for the People’s Choice Award closes on the 15th of August.
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