News Bulletin of 15 January 2026, 7am

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Junior Proteas gear up for u19 World Cup in Windhoek
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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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Diepsloot Secondary School achieve high matric pass rate
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Diepsloot Secondary School in Soweto, has achieved its highest matric pass rate since opening in 2012, with a 100-percent pass for the Class of 2025.
Learners praised teachers for guidance amid challenging circumstances and highlighted the importance of mental health alongside academic success.
Principal Petunia Makhubedu led the school’s programmes, helping drive strong results and inspiring students to strive for excellence.
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Bell duo smash Guinness World Record for fastest drone
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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 Peregreen V4 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.
Luke says for 5-months they have been working hard on improving their drone.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.40 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,638.24 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 96,253.00.
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Nelson Mandela Bay Metro host merican Express Super- Tennis Tournament
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The Nelson Mandela Bay Metro last week hosted some of South Africa’s brightest young tennis stars at the American Express Super- Tennis Tournament.
The national event attracted more than 200-junior players, competing for ranking points and a chance to qualify for the prestigious Junior Masters.
The tournament provided critical development opportunities, exposing young athletes to professional officiating and high-performance coaching support.
The President of Tennis Eastern Cape, Handri Westman:
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