News Bulletin of 15 June 2026, 11am

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Access70 launches youth employment programme SA
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Access70 Workplace Launchpad, by NPI governance solutions, has been introduced in South Africa to help bridge the gap between graduation and employment for young people.
The programme includes a week-long training bootcamp and eight-month workplace placements through the Youth Employment Service, with stipends of up to R8,500 a month.
Speaking on the Feel Good Fix last week, Project Lead Lindi Kekana said the programme gives graduates practical skills and direct access to work opportunities:
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Former learners donate jerseys to pupils
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Former Bovet Primary School learners have donated 100 jerseys to 100 current pupils at Bovet Primary School in Alexandra ahead of winter.
The donation was led by the group including the Ndaa Foundation and iRunWithThemba, alongside the Moubane Legacy Foundation and Vib Foundation, as part of a winter drive.
The initiative grew from an initial plan to donate 20 jerseys after fundraising efforts and a gala event organised by former learners.
The school has about 2,800 learners, and organisers say further support is still needed as winter continues.
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Soweto programme marks uprising anniversary milestone
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The four-day programme in Soweto concludes tomorrow, 16 June 2026, marking 50 years since the 1976 Uprising while promoting local tourism and business activity.
The “76 Hours in Soweto” programme, led by Jozi My Jozi with community and tourism partners, has featured film screenings, youth markets, career expos and dialogue sessions since 13 June.
It will end with a commemorative walk along the 1976 student route, followed by events on Vilakazi Street featuring local businesses, artists and performers.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.28 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,213.88 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 65,666.00.
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Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire
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Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire after shares in SpaceX surged during its stock market debut.
The company was valued at about $2.2 trillion, with shares rising from $135 to a high of $176.50 before closing around $161.
The jump pushed Musk’s estimated net worth to about $1.11 trillion, making him the world’s richest person.
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