News Bulletin of 17 April 2026, 7am

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Africa Creator Festival 2026
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The Africa Creator Festival will take place in Johannesburg on 4–5 September, bringing together creators, brands and industry leaders to grow Africa’s digital economy.
Organisers say the event will host workshops, panels and networking sessions to train creators and connect them with brands for income opportunities.
The programme will support creators in building sustainable businesses and use digital content to promote tourism and local travel.
Sessions on travel and sport will show how creator content drives travel choices, supports small businesses and creates jobs in tourism.
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Cape Town Tourism wins gold for “My Cape Town” campaign
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Cape Town Tourism has won gold at the Titan Brand Awards for its “My Cape Town” campaign in the Best Branded Content category for visual storytelling.
The campaign features local residents sharing real experiences of life in the city through short videos and social media content produced by Reel Stories.
Cape Town Tourism uses these stories to guide visitors to neighbourhoods, businesses and activities across the city through curated itineraries.
The campaign was recognised for its use of resident-led storytelling to promote tourism and connect visitors with the city’s everyday life.
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1965 Ride raises funds for scholarships
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The 1965 Ride by Queens College Boys High uses cycling to raise funds for educational scholarships and bursaries for deserving students at Queen’s College and partner schools.
The annual 850-kilometre charity cycle tour was founded by the school’s 1965 matric class to support education initiatives in Komani in the Eastern Cape.
Organisers say the initiative shows how sport can build character, discipline and teamwork, while also creating opportunities for learners in need.
Former pupil, Siliziwe Mafika:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.41 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,824.14 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 74,692.00.
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UWC alumni develop AI platform for real-time public transport updates
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Two University of the Western Cape alumni, Shaqeel Less and Makhi Mangxola, developed Uthutho, an AI-powered platform that gives commuters real-time public transport updates, route information and pricing.
They won the 2026 Red Bull Basement South Africa title and will represent the country at the world final in San Francisco in June.
The platform uses GPS and community input to track routes, reduce waiting times and help commuters plan safer trips.
It also allows school transport operators to list services, helping parents compare routes, costs and safety options.
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