News Bulletin of 18 June 2026, 11am

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Midrand Winter Drive brings warmth and hope
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As winter temperatures drop across Gauteng, Midrand philanthropist Nagaraju Gurrala is mobilising businesses and community groups to provide blankets, food and other essentials to vulnerable residents.
The annual campaign supports homeless people, orphanages and struggling families across the region.
The organisation also works with the Midrand Police Station to identify people in urgent need of assistance.
This year's drive has received additional backing from Halls through its 'Breathe Through It, Mzansi' initiative, aimed at expanding support for those affected by the cold.
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Gauteng entrepreneur wins R1 million business prize
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Gauteng entrepreneur Kamogelo Selepe has won the R1-million top prize in the Mr Price Foundation's Bindzu Youth Fund programme.
His company, ArcaneEdge, developed an AI-powered platform that allows businesses to test marketing campaigns before spending advertising budgets.
ArcaneEdge recorded revenue growth of 486 percent during the programme, the highest among participating businesses.
The national competition attracted 1,692 applications and provided funding, mentorship and business support to young entrepreneurs across South Africa.
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The Polygamist cracks Netflix global top four
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South African drama The Polygamist has ranked fourth on Netflix's global Top 10 Non-English TV Shows chart during its debut week.
The series also entered the Top 10 in 13 countries, including Kenya, Nigeria, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic.
Viewers generated two million views and watched the series for 19.1 million hours.
The performance highlights the growing international audience for South African television productions.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.40 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,329.55 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,483.00.
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Bayanda Walaza wins Czech Republic 100m gold
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South African sprinter Bayanda Walaza has won the men's 100 metres at the Golden Spike meeting in Czech Republic.
He clocked 9-point nine-four seconds, matching his personal best and moving to the top of South Africa's 100m rankings for 2026.
Walaza finished ahead of Cameroon's Emmanuel Eseme, who took second place in 9.9-9 seconds.
Fellow South African Sinesipho Dambile also impressed with a second-place finish in his event.
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