News Bulletin of 16 July 2026, 8am

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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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ECD teachers gain skills through training
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Early Childhood Development practitioners from ten centres in the Western Cape have received training through Shoprite's Act for Change programme.
The training has equipped them with new skills in teaching, child development and classroom management, benefiting 580 children in Atlantis, Langa and Gugulethu.
Shoprite says it also supports 148 ECD centres across the country with meals and training to help improve early childhood development.
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KZN authors teach children money skills
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KwaZulu-Natal authors Nompumelelo Ngcobo and Khethukuthula MaLembethe Xulu have published isiZulu children’s books that teach money skills.
Their books explain saving, trade and the economy through stories.
The authors use isiZulu to help children learn financial lessons in their home language. The books aim to build money awareness among young readers.
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Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.31 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,032.55 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,875.00.
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Four new Boks earn Test debuts
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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named four new players in his starting team to face Wales in Durban on Saturday, giving them their first chance to play Test rugby as he builds squad depth.
The four newcomers will get their first chance to play Test rugby as South Africa builds for the future:
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