News Bulletin of 2 April 2026, 5pm

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Johannesburg Learner to Represent South Africa at English Olympiad
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Ten-year-old Kitana Inderpal from Johannesburg will represent South Africa at the AsiaRope International English Olympiad in Bangkok, Thailand.
She earned Gold status and top national placements in South African and AsiaRope competitions, showcasing her exceptional talent in English.
Kitana will compete against learners from 10 to 20 countries, gaining valuable international experience and exposure at a young age.
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Disability sport gets R100 million boost
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Disability sport in South Africa has received a major lift after SASCOC increased funding for the South African Sports Association for the Physically Disabled from R60 million to R100 million over the next four years.
The announcement came as the 2026 Disability Championships concluded on Tuesday in Stellenbosch, where athletes competed for national honours and major international qualifying places.
The extra funding is expected to strengthen athlete preparation and improve support ahead of global events, while also helping grow inclusive sport across the country.
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Chiefs make history with first ever ladies team
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South African football giant Kaizer Chiefs F.C. has officially launched its first ever ladies team, a milestone development for women’s football in the country.
The historic unveiling took place on Tuesday in Daveyton, Gauteng, with the new Kaizer Chiefs Ladies set to compete in the Gauteng Sasol League this season.
Chiefs took over the status of an existing Women’s club to form the team, signalling a long anticipated commitment to developing pathways for female players and expanding opportunities at elite level.
Home matches will be played at both Kaizer Chiefs Village in Naturena and KwaThema Stadium in Springs.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.95 to the US Dollar, 22.40 to the British Pound, and 19.54 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,638.84 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 101.16 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 66,333.00.
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Brandy receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star
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Iconic R&B singer and actress Brandy Norwood has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, officially recognising decades of impact in music and entertainment.
The ceremony took place on March 30, where Brandy received the 2,839th star and reflected on her lifelong dream to leave a lasting legacy.
Brandy, known for hits like The Boy Is Mine, Have You Ever, Missing You and I Wanna Be Down, is also a Grammy award-winning artist and trailblazing actress, having been the first Black Cinderella.
Friends and fellow stars including Monica, Kehlani, Issa Rae and Babyface joined the celebration.
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