News Bulletin of 19 March 2026, 7am

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LIV Golf Tournament gets underway from today
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South Africa officially welcomes LIV Golf today, with the inaugural South African event starting at The Club at Steyn City in Northern Johannesburg.
The four-day tournament brings top international golfers and local talent together, led by Louis Oosthuizen captaining the Southern Guards GC.
Authorities say no public parking will be available, and private vehicles cannot enter the estate.
Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson, Xolani Fihla says hourly buses will run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., departing from Montecasino, Menlyn Park, Mall of Africa, Sandton City, Melrose Arch and Greenstone Mall:
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Connectedor Foundation donates sanitary towels to Greenvale College students
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The Connectedor Foundation has donated sanitary towels to students at Greenvale College in Roodepoort, to promote menstrual health and hygiene.
At an event held last month, Midrand Montessori High, Women of Purpose, and the We Lead Africa Organisation supported the initiative through mentorship, guidance, and life skills training.
We Lead Africa offered sessions on first aid and fire safety for both male and female learners.
The foundation says their goal is to promote menstrual hygiene, practical skills and mutual respect among students.
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Youth Tech Pitch-a-Thon showcases young entrepreneurs’ tech solutions
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Youth Tech Pitch-a-thon has given young entrepreneurs from Mthatha and Cape Town a platform to showcase tech solutions for everyday community challenges.
Startups presented ideas including ride-sharing, delivery services, and platforms connecting people with local service providers.
Cape Town-based estopini, founded by Yamkela Pityoi and Ntutuko Ncanisa, won the competition and received R100,000 in seed funding for its delivery service working with township taxi drivers.
The event is part of a programme that provides young people with skills and opportunities to grow their businesses.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.98 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 70,811.00.
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Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity set for France later this year
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The Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity will take place in France later this year, focusing on technology, advertising and creative excellence.
Three young Kenyan creative teams won the second Cannes Young Lions Kenya competition and will represent the country at the festival.
The Nairobi contest last month brought together 42 participants across digital, film and design, challenging them to showcase their skills under pressure.
Winners also received mentorship and opportunities to display their work to industry professionals.
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