News Bulletin of 17 September 2026, 12pm

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Kliptown mothers turn crochet into income
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Mothers in Kliptown, Soweto, are learning to crochet and make handmade goods they can sell to support their families.
The women are taking part in knitting and crocheting workshops run by Hamba Bamba Funda, with five workshops completed so far.
The group recently received a donation of wool to continue making their handmade products.
The women are preparing to sell their handmade items at a Market Day on 11 October.
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Alberton community backs Blake through talent show
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The Alberton community has come together to raise money for Blake Froneman’s upcoming spine surgery through NextGen’s Got Talent.
Young performers took to the stage with singing, dancing, gymnastics, art and card tricks.
Teachers also joined the fun, taking on the youngsters in a dance showdown.
The event brought families together for an afternoon of music, food and fun.
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Tshwane hosts major defence exhibition
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South Africa has welcomed the world to Tshwane as the 13th Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition gets underway at Air Force Base Waterkloof.
The five-day event has brought together military leaders, defence companies and industry experts from across Africa and beyond.
They are meeting, sharing ideas and showcasing technology as they explore new ways to strengthen the continent’s defence industry and create opportunities for investment.
For South Africa, the exhibition is also a chance to showcase its people, skills and growing role in the aerospace and defence sector.
Chairperson of the Aerospace and Defence Industries Sandile Ndlovu:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.37 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,327.15 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 76,405.00.
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Tatjana Smith returns to swimming competition
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South African swimming star Tatjana Smith is returning to competition next week at the South African Short Course Championships in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.
The 29-year-old retired after winning gold and silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
She will compete in the 50, 100 and 200-metre breaststroke, as well as some relays.
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