News Bulletin of 15 January 2026, 9am

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Trevor Noah to host Grammys for 6th time
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South African comedian and former Daily Show host, Trevor Noah, is set to host the Grammy Awards for the 6th and final time.
He has been the main presenter of the ceremony every year since 2021.
Noah is also nominated this year for his audio narration of his children’s book Into the Uncut Grass.
Among this year’s top nominees are Kendrick Lamar, who leads with nine nods, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter.
The awards will be held in Los Angeles on 1-February.
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Cape Town thanks all for clean festive period
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The City of Cape Town thanks residents, visitors and city staff for their shared commitment to keeping the metro clean during the busy 2025 festive period.
This collective effort not only ensures a healthy and safe environment, but also protects the city's natural beauty, making it a more enjoyable place to live and visit.
Mayoral committee member for Urban Waste Management, Grant Twigg, says during this time refuse volumes generally rise across several areas placing increased pressure on waste collection services:
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Wildschutt to lead SA team at World Cross Country Championships
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South Africa's Adriaan Wildschutt will lead the senior men's 10km race at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in the US.
The 28-member strong team, sent by Athletics South Africa, will also feature Glenrose Xaba in her fifth consecutive World Cross Country Championships.
Xaba recently swept all 5-events in the 2025 SPAR Grand Prix series.
Coach Violet Semenya is confident the squad will compete effectively across events, including the senior mixed 4x2km relay and U20 men's and women's events.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.40 to the US Dollar, 22.04 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 96,219.00.
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Senegal face hosts Morocco in Afcon final
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2021 champions Senegal will face hosts Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat on Sunday.
Sadio Mane’s second-half goal was enough to seal a 1-0 victory for Senegal against record seven-time champions Egypt, and reach their third final of the last four AFCONs.
Meanwhile, Morocco saw off Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to reach their first final since 2004, as they bid to lift the trophy for the first time since 1976.
Egypt and Nigeria will contest the third-place play-off on Saturday in Casablanca.
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