News Bulletin of 17 September 2026, 9am

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Neema Foundation marks 10th Silent Walk/Run
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The Neema Foundation for the Deaf has held its 10th annual Silent Walk/Run, with participants completing a 5km route without sound.
The event on Monday aimed to raise awareness of the barriers faced by deaf and hard-of-hearing people and support access to education, skills and opportunities.
The foundation also uses the annual event to promote awareness of South African Sign Language and inclusion.
Neema Deaf Coordinator, Lerato Maake Ka Mncube is also using her own experience to raise awareness of the Deaf community and highlight their experiences through a play she directs.
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Westville learners host mental health run
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Learners at Westville Girls’ High School in Durban have brought the community together for a mental health fun run and walk.
More than 400 people took part in the event at Westville Athletic Club, which was organised by the school’s Transformation and Diversity Mental Health Subcommittee.
The event formed part of Mental Health Awareness Month and focused on mental health and suicide prevention.
The learner-led initiative also received support from the Westville community, local organisations and sponsors.
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Limpopo festival celebrates local traditions
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1000 Limpopo Secrets founder Thabiso Sekhula says the Limpopo Heritage and Food Festival will help keep the province’s traditions alive through food, storytelling and local culture.
The festival will take place on 26 September and 3 October, with communities coming together to share indigenous food and traditions.
The programme will also include masterclasses, giving visitors a chance to learn new skills and connect with Limpopo’s heritage.
Sekhula says the festival is about passing these traditions on to future generations:
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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 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 76,573.00.
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Sandton bodybuilder wins second world title
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Sandton bodybuilder Xola Magwaza has become a two-time world champion after winning the INBA/PNBA Natural Universe competition in Singapore.
The 38-year-old competed in four categories and won three gold medals, including the overall Men’s Physique title.
Magwaza started bodybuilding after gaining weight during the COVID-19 pandemic and has since competed on the international stage.
His former school, St David’s Marist Inanda Old Boys, has celebrated his latest achievement.
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