News Bulletin of 16 September 2026, 5pm

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Mobile Libraries Bring Books To Children In Diepsloot
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The Dainfern Community Workshop and Bags of Love have delivered four mobile libraries to the Wot-If? Trust at the Father Louis Blondel Centre in Diepsloot.
The specially designed bookcases are stocked with around 300 children’s books donated by Dainfern residents and will be used at the centre and school events to encourage reading.
The centre provides free services to about 2,000 community members each month, including homework support.
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GEC+Africa Brings African Entrepreneurs Together In Cape Town
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The Global Entrepreneurship Congress Africa has brought together entrepreneurs, startups, investors and business organisations from across Africa in Cape Town.
Former President Kgalema Motlanthe opened the two-day congress, which is focused on connecting entrepreneurs with markets, capital, policymakers and potential business partners.
The event is also creating opportunities for startups and small businesses to exchange ideas, build partnerships and explore opportunities across the continent.
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Alberton Eisteddfod Supports Hospice Children With Essential Donations
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The Alberton Eisteddfod committee has partnered with Stepping Stone Hospice to support children receiving care through its Children’s Unit.
The committee recently donated diapers, wet wipes and other hygiene essentials, with collection bins also placed at Eisteddfod venues so parents, teachers, learners and audiences can contribute throughout the festival season.
The partnership is also helping raise awareness of the hospice’s Brick by Brick campaign, which is raising funds for a new 14-bed facility to expand care for patients and their families.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.28 to the US Dollar, 21.92 to the British Pound, and 18.79 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,347.21 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 108.75 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 75,601.00.
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Sun El Musician To Headline ACCES 2026 In Johannesburg
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South African producer and songwriter Sun El Musician will headline the ACCES showcase festival in Johannesburg on 30 October.
He will also take part in a fireside chat exploring his career, music ownership, collaboration and the business decisions behind his success.
ACCES brings together music professionals from across Africa and beyond to exchange ideas, discover new talent and create business opportunities in the music industry.
The event runs from 28 to 31 October, with performances, workshops, networking and industry discussions taking place across Johannesburg.
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