News Bulletin of 15 June 2026, 9am

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Gerda Steyn sets Comrades up-run record
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Gerda Steyn won the women's Comrades Marathon from Durban to Pietermaritzburg on Sunday and set a new up-run record of 5 hours, 44 minutes and 53 seconds.
The victory was her fourth consecutive Comrades title and her fifth overall.
Nobukhosi Tshuma finished second, with Irvette van Zyl taking third place.
In the men's race, George Kusche also set a new up-run record, winning in 5 hours, 16 minutes and 6 seconds:
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Usizolwethu School gets R2m upgrade funding
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Usizolwethu Special Needs School in Daveyton has received a R2 million investment from Vodacom to improve digital learning for learners with disabilities.
The funding has been used to install computers, internet access, upgraded learning spaces, and a solar power system to keep classes running.
The project forms part of Vodacom’s School of Excellence programme in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Education.
It aims to give learners better tools and more equal access to education and opportunities.
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Roodepoort entrepreneur wins global recognition award
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Roodepoort entrepreneur Chaythin Naidu has earned global recognition after his employment technology venture, secured a place among the top 15 teams in the 2026 BeChangeMaker programme.
The initiative, backed by UNESCO-UNEVOC, WorldSkills and the HP Foundation, supports young innovators addressing social and economic challenges.
Naidu's venture helps connect job seekers with opportunities that match their skills, interests and career goals.
He says the achievement strengthens his commitment to expanding access to employment opportunities in South Africa.
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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 65,682.00.
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Katlehong karate team qualifies Tokyo festival
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A team of 24 young karate athletes from Katlehong in Ekurhuleni has secured qualification for the International Juniors Karate Dream Festival, set to take place in Tokyo, Japan next month.
The tournament will bring together more than 5,000 competitors from around the world, aged between four and 85.
The squad includes hearing-impaired athletes from the Ekurhuleni School for the Deaf, who will compete against hearing opponents.
The team is now raising funds to cover flights, accommodation and travel equipment ahead of the trip.
Support is being collected through the Back-a-Buddy crowdfunding platform.
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