News Bulletin of 15 September 2026, 11am

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Foundation Opens Aerospace Career Opportunities
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The Africa Aerospace and Defence Youth Development Foundation aims to expose learners and graduates to careers in aerospace and defence, while creating links to internships, bursaries and other opportunities.
The initiative targets about 3,000 Grade 9 to 11 learners, as well as selected Grade 12s, through its youth development programme.
It comes as the Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo gets underway in Tshwane this week.
Chairperson of the foundation, Kholisile Khumalo, says the aerospace and defence sector offers a wide range of opportunities, including for young people who are not studying science:
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Cape Town Libraries Win Four Awards
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Four Cape Town libraries have won Western Cape Cultural Affairs Awards for programmes supporting literacy, digital skills, multilingual reading and climate responses.
The City’s Library and Information Services won for its 1,000 Stories before School programme, which has grown to more than 20,000 participants.
Brackenfell and Athlone libraries were recognised for digital literacy and multilingual reading, while Sir Lowry’s Pass Library won for its climate-focused Cool Space project.
The awards recognise the work of public libraries in supporting learning and communities across the Western Cape.
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Santa Shoebox Targets 1,600 KwaDukuza Children
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The Santa Shoebox Project is calling on communities in Ballito to help put Christmas gifts into the hands of 1,600 children across KwaDukuza.
This year’s campaign is targeting 28 facilities that have not previously received Santa Shoebox gifts.
People can pledge a complete shoebox with clothing, toiletries, school supplies, sweets and a toy, or make a monetary donation.
Pledges are now open, with drop-off information available online.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.25 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,330.43 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 77,262.00.
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Young South Africans Lead Green Action
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Young South Africans are taking action to protect the environment through WESSA projects focused on recycling, clean air and tree planting.
Learners have planted 20 indigenous trees, taken part in nature walks and learned about the impact of waste burning on air quality.
Schools have also held Trashion Shows, with learners turning recyclable materials such as cardboard, plastic and newspapers into clothing.
WESSA says the programmes are giving young people practical ways to reduce waste and care for their environment.
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