News Bulletin of 16 September 2026, 6pm

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New Sports Facility Opens At Evaton School
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Deputy Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Peace Mabe has handed over a new multipurpose sports facility at ED Mashabane Secondary School in Evaton, Gauteng.
The facility includes a combi court for soccer, basketball, netball, volleyball and tennis, along with an outdoor gym and children’s play area.
Sports apparel, equipment and books were also distributed to three local schools.
The investment is aimed at giving learners more opportunities to develop their sporting talents and participate in different codes.
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St Michael’s Learners Turn Shopper Bags Into Recycled Fashion
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Foundation Phase learners at St Michael’s School for Girls in Bloemfontein have turned used shopper bags into creative outfits as part of a recycled fashion challenge.
The girls used bags from Checkers, Woolworths and Pick n Pay to create skirts, handbags, headpieces, bows and other designs.
The activity encouraged creativity while teaching learners about sustainability and showing how everyday waste can be reused instead of being thrown away.
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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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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.27 to the US Dollar, 21.90 to the British Pound, and 18.78 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,342.32 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 108.75 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 75,699.00.
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Nairobi To Host World Athletics Championships In 2029
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Kenya will make history as the first African country to host the World Athletics Championships, after Nairobi was awarded the 2029 edition.
The championships will be held at the 48,000 seat Kasarani Stadium, which is being renovated ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Kenya has a strong athletics record, with 182 World Championship medals, including 72 golds, since 1983.
Sports journalist Charity Wanja says the country is excited about the opportunity to host the global event.
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