News Bulletin of 15 January 2026, 10am

Junior Proteas gear up for u19 World Cup in Windhoek
South Africa’s Junior Proteas are set to showcase their talent at the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup, starting tomorrow in Windhoek.
Captain Muhammad Bulbulia leads the squad, which will face Afghanistan, West Indies and Tanzania in Group D.
Head coach Malibongwe Maketa says the team has focused on training and match preparation to strengthen performance ahead of the tournament:
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Sundowner haven for special needs kids
Bella’s Blessings, a foster home in Sundowner, Johannesburg, provides long-term care, therapy and schooling for children with physical disabilities.
Founded by Lauren Matthewson Woolard, the centre supports children through daily rehabilitation, medical treatment and structured learning.
Staff say one child who arrived unable to walk is now mobile and speaking after months of therapy.
Matthewson-Woolard, says donations and volunteer labour keep the facility operating and allow staff to continue delivering medical care and developmental support.
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Luke and Mike Bell, have reclaimed the Guinness World Record
South African father-and-son, Luke and Mike Bell, have reclaimed the Guinness World Record for the world’s fastest drone, for the third time in 2-years.
Their drone reached 657 km/h in December, beating the previous record held by an Australian engineer.
The duo spent over two years building, testing and adjusting drones to push the limits of speed.
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Liverpool FC launches store in SA
The Liverpool Football Club has announced that it will open its first official stand alone store in South Africa, giving local fans access to authentic club merchandise.
The launch follows a new long-term retail partnership with one of the country’s leading leisurewear brands, Old School.
As part of the 5-year agreement, Old School will deliver the official Liverpool FC retail experience across both online and in-store platforms, including the launch of an e-commerce store as well as multiple shop-in-shop outlets across South Africa in the first year.
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