News Bulletin of 19 April 2026, 11am

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Services SETA launches unit to improve skills training
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The Services SETA has launched a new Project Management Unit to improve the delivery of skills training programmes in South Africa.
The move aims to fix delays, incomplete courses and slow certification that have left many participants without qualifications.
Officials say the unit will ensure training projects are properly managed and completed on time.
They add that the goal is to turn skills funding into real job opportunities and help reduce unemployment.
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Jo’burg Coffee Festival coming in May
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The Jo’burg Coffee Festival will take place at Fourways Mall rooftop in May 2026.
The event will bring together coffee lovers, roasters and industry professionals for tastings, workshops and live demonstrations.
Organisers say the festival will also feature food, music and a market experience celebrating coffee culture and creativity.
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Mzansi–Atlanta Creative Expo launches in Atlanta
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The Mzansi–Atlanta Creative Industry Expo (MACIE) has launched in Atlanta, Georgia, bringing together African creatives and international industry partners.
The event is hosted by Veromo Enterprise and focuses on connecting Africa’s creative industries with global markets and diaspora audiences.
It includes exhibitions, panel discussions, networking sessions, and cultural showcases.
MACIE Director, Veronica Modieleng, says the platform is designed to expand opportunities for African creatives in the global creative sector:
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Fela Kuti to enter Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in November
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Fela Kuti will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in November at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
The late Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer becomes the first African solo artist to receive the honour, earning the Early Influence Award.
The induction follows recent recognition from the Recording Academy, which awarded him a Lifetime Achievement Grammy.
Kuti’s music and activism shaped Afrobeat and influenced artists worldwide.
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