News Bulletin of 16 September 2026, 7am

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CHOC Receives Funding To Support Children
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The CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa has received funding to support its work with children and teenagers affected by cancer and life-threatening blood disorders.
The organisation received more than R2.2 million from the 2026 Comrades Marathon charity drive.
The funds will help CHOC continue supporting young patients and their families with free emotional and medical support during treatment and recovery.
The money was raised through contributions from runners, supporters and donors.
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SA Heart Takes Checks To Taxi Drivers
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The South African Heart Association took its Check My Beat campaign to Bara Taxi Rank in Johannesburg yesterday, giving taxi drivers access to cardiovascular screenings and health education.
The initiative formed part of Heart Awareness Month and brought preventative health checks closer to drivers at their workplace.
Drivers were screened for blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose, and received advice on heart health.
Those who completed the screenings also received personalised AI-generated songs carrying heart-health messages.
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Amajita Target Second U-20 World Cup
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Amajita are targeting a place at their second successive FIFA Under-20 World Cup.
The South African Under-20 side will first look to defend its regional and continental titles before turning its attention to World Cup qualification.
Coach Raymond Mdaka says the team wants to build on the standards set by previous Amajita sides:
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Financial Indicators
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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 75,903.00.
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Widow's Bay Sets New Emmy Record
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Widow's Bay has set a new Emmy record for a comedy, winning 14 awards at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards.
The Pitt won best drama for a second consecutive year, taking home six awards from 25 nominations.
Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn and Stephen Root won acting awards for Widow's Bay, while Noah Wyle won best drama actor for The Pitt.
Jean Smart also won best comedy actress for Hacks, taking her total acting Emmys to eight.
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