News Bulletin of 15 May 2026, 12pm

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Gauteng learners build electric vehicle
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Learners at the Lethabong Maths, Science and ICT School of Specialisation in Gauteng have built a fully functional electric vehicle as part of a school innovation project.
The vehicle was developed through the Schools of Specialisation programme and focuses on cleaner transport technology.
The project aims to reduce emissions by promoting electric mobility while giving learners practical experience in engineering and problem-solving.
Education officials say the initiative prepares students for careers in the automotive and technology sectors.
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Disney Africa, Nat Geo launch #SparkConversation
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The Walt Disney Company Africa, National Geographic Society and Sunshine Cinema have launched the #SparkConversation screening programme.
The initiative will screen National Geographic content, NEWF films, and Africa Refocused documentaries across communities in Southern Africa.
The programme also trains youth facilitators to host mobile screenings and lead discussions on conservation, climate change and social issues using solar-powered “Sunbox” cinema kits.
The rollout includes youth programmes in the Kavango Zambezi Conservation Area and Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, where participants will run community screenings and discussions.
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Cape Town to host the first Nelson Mandela Marathon
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Cape Town will host the first Nelson Mandela Marathon on 18 October 2026, with runners taking part in marathon, half-marathon, 10km and 5km races.
Organisers expect about 20,000 participants for the inaugural event, which will launch a global running series planned for expansion in 2027.
The event will support the Nelson Mandela Foundation, with proceeds directed to its programmes.
It marks the start of an international series linking sport with community and fundraising efforts.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 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 80,695.00.
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Desiree Ellis welcomes Super League launch
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The Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has welcomed the launch of the Hollywoodbets Super League.
The league will move from a 16-team format to two streams of eight teams, with a championship match added at the end of the season.
From 2027, the competition will shift to a two-division system with promotion and relegation.
The new season starts next week and is expected to widen the player pool available for future Banyana Banyana selections:
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