News Bulletin of 18 May 2026, 12pm

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Nal’ibali launches indigenous children’s story call
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Nal’ibali Trust has launched a national call for original children’s stories in indigenous languages as South Africa marks Africa Month.
The initiative promotes literacy, African identity and mother-tongue reading in IsiNdebele, Setswana, Siswati, Tshivenda and Xitsonga.
Organisers say children learn best in their home languages.
This initiative seeks to encourage creativity and preservation of South Africa’s linguistic heritage.
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Rocking Future Expo guides Bryanston learners
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The Rocking Future Career Expos Roadshow was held at The King’s College in Bryanston on Friday, where learners explored different career and study options.
The event featured exhibitions from private tertiary institutions, career guidance sessions and live presentations for learners preparing for life after school.
Students engaged with organisations and learned about fields including farming, hospitality and music.
The expo is part of a national programme that connects students with career resources and training opportunities.
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Remmoho farm expands apple production significantly
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The Remmoho farming project in the Dihlabeng Municipality in the Free State has expanded its apple production over the past two years, growing from 8 to 38 hectares.
The project produces apples for local and export markets and has created jobs in the area.
It's expansion has supported economic activity in the municipality, and further growth is planned.
Apple Farmer, Pitso Sekhoto:
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Financial Indicators
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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 77,019.00.
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Disney Africa launches Spark Conversation programme
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The Walt Disney Company Africa, National Geographic Society and Sunshine Cinema have launched the #SparkConversation screening programme.
The initiative will screen National Geographic content, NEWF films, and Africa Refocused documentaries across communities in Southern Africa.
The programme also trains youth facilitators to host mobile screenings and lead discussions on conservation, climate change and social issues using solar-powered “Sunbox” cinema kits.
The rollout includes youth programmes in the Kavango Zambezi Conservation Area and Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, where participants will run community screenings and discussions.
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