News Bulletin of 16 July 2026, 11am

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Soweto youth unite through sports day
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Hundreds of young people from Soweto took part in a sports day hosted by the NBA, Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund and Rhiza.
The event introduced learners to basketball, soccer and other sporting activities.
The initiative encouraged young people to stay active, try different sports and build connections through play.
Rhiza also provided health services through its mobile clinic as part of the event.
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Soweto learners explore AI on Youth Day
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Learners from six Soweto schools explored artificial intelligence during a Youth Day programme at Mdelwande Hlongwane Primary School in Pimville.
The AI for Good Youth Day Accelerator introduced learners to technology, data and innovation through talks and group projects.
Learners created AI-powered websites to solve community challenges as part of a competition.
Musi Comprehensive Secondary School won the challenge, with participating schools receiving AI laptops.
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Volunteers pack thousands of meals
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More than 700 volunteers packed 129,600 meals at GrandWest in Cape Town as part of Mandela Month activities.
Rise Against Hunger Africa organised the initiative to provide meals for about 563 children at Early Childhood Development centres across the Western Cape.
The campaign forms part of a national drive to pack three million meals during July.
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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 64,571.00.
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Banyana Banyana prepare for AFCON tournament
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Banyana Banyana are completing preparations for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco later this month.
Coach Desiree Ellis will announce the final squad tomorrow as the team prepares to improve on their fourth-place finish in 2024.
The squad combines younger players with experienced campaigners as South Africa targets a strong tournament performance:
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