News Bulletin of 15 August 2026, 7am

Emmarentia Primary hosts inaugural Soccer League Cup
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.
Sandton and Gauteng
EmpowerHer Fair creates new opportunities for women-owned businesses
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
South Africa
Sikhulile Nkosi to represent the country at the Stockholm Junior Water Prize in Sweden
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.
South Africa
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Amber-Rose Berry takes on English Channel challenge
18-year-old South African swimmer Amber-Rose Berry is preparing to take on one of the world's toughest open-water challenges later this month.
The endurance swimmer will attempt to swim from Dover in England to the French coast, with hopes of becoming the youngest South African woman to successfully cross the English Channel.

The initiative is in aid of the Ukukhula Institute, which provides bursaries and scholarships for student athletes from high schools in the Eastern Cape to attend Rhodes University and the Institution's sports academy.
The teen's attempt is scheduled to take place between the 21st and the 27th of August.
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