News Bulletin of 16 September 2026, 12pm

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Neema Foundation Marks 10th Silent Walk
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The Neema Foundation for the Deaf has held its 10th annual Silent Walk/Run, with participants completing a 5km route without sound.
The event on Monday aimed to raise awareness of the barriers faced by deaf and hard-of-hearing people and support access to education, skills and opportunities.
The foundation also uses the annual event to promote awareness of South African Sign Language and inclusion.
Neema Deaf Coordinator, Lerato Maake Ka Mncube is also using her own experience to raise awareness of the Deaf community and highlight their experiences through a play she directs.
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Westville Learners Host Mental Health Run
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Learners at Westville Girls’ High School in Durban have brought the community together for a mental health fun run and walk.
More than 400 people took part in the event at Westville Athletic Club, which was organised by the school’s Transformation and Diversity Mental Health Subcommittee.
The event formed part of Mental Health Awareness Month and focused on mental health and suicide prevention.
The learner-led initiative also received support from the Westville community, local organisations and sponsors.
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Boots Drive Helps Young Rugby Players
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Boots for the Boys & Girls is collecting used school rugby boots to give to young players who need equipment to play.
The Eastern Cape initiative will launch its first collection box at St Andrew’s College in Makhanda on 18-September.
It was started after organisers saw young players in KwaNobuhle playing rugby without proper boots and protective equipment.
The campaign plans to involve more schools across the Eastern Cape.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.24 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,302.94 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 75,474.00.
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Nairobi To Host 2029 Athletics Championships
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Nairobi will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, becoming the first African city to stage the global event.
World Athletics awarded the championships to Nairobi after it competed against London, Munich and Rome.
The 2027 World Athletics Championships will be held in Beijing, while Munich will host the 2031 event.
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe announced the decision at a press conference:
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