News Bulletin of 17 May 2026, 7am

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Alex Graduates Get Career Boost
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Alexandra township graduates took part in a mock interview hosted by the French South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry as part of an employability programme.
The interviews took place at the (FSACCI) in Sandton, Johannesburg. The initiative gave graduates practical exposure to professional interview settings while helping them develop workplace readiness skills. The mentorship initiative is helping young job seekers build confidence, strengthen interview techniques and connect with potential employers as they prepare to enter the world of work.

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Career Expo Inspires Bryanston Learners
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The 2026 Rocking Future Career Expos Roadshow brought energy, inspiration and valuable career guidance to learners at The King’s College In Bryanston. Aimed at helping pupils explore future career paths, the expo showcased a wide range of opportunities, including niche farming, restauranteering and professional musicianship.For the past 25 years, the Rocking Future Career Expos have helped South African school leavers discover study and career opportunities that match their passions, talents and ambitions.

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Wentworth Tournaments Unite Community
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Residents of Wentworth in Durban say annual soccer tournaments held over the Freedom Day and Workers’ Day long weekends brought hope and unity to a community often affected by gang violence. While many residents say fear, gunshots and police sirens have become part of daily life, the recent tournaments created a chance for people to come together through sport and community spirit.The Workers’ Day weekend tournament featured 16 teams competing in over-35, over-50 and senior divisions, with teams travelling from Pietermaritzburg and Gauteng to take part.

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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.68 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,539.75 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 78,140.00.
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Beckham Hits Billionaire Mark
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Former England captain David Beckham has become the UK’s first billionaire sportsman, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. The combined fortune of Beckham and his wife, Victoria Beckham, is now estimated at 1.185 billion pounds.The couple ranks second among sports figures, behind the family of former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, whose wealth is estimated at 2 billion pounds.
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(Its feel-good as David Beckham went from a football star to a global businessman, building a billion-pound brand through sport, fashion and business ventures with Victoria Beckham.)
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