News Bulletin of 2 April 2026, 9am

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African Children’s Choir drops new single "I Wish"
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Earlier this week, the African Children’s Choir joined forces with Random Acts of Kindness Music to release a heartfelt new single, I Wish.
The song, written and produced by Ken Freirich, was recorded in Uganda and features the uplifting voices of the choir’s young singers.
This project is part of a wider global effort, bringing together children’s choirs from around the world, with more versions of the track set to be recorded across the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada and the Middle East.
The music video is already making an impact online, attracting over 8 million views on YouTube.
The African Children’s Choir trains thousands of children across Africa in education, leadership, and community service.
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Johannesburg groups unite to support people with disabilities
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Organisations in Johannesburg came together at Afrika Tikkun’s Disability Partnership and Support Breakfast to strengthen support for people living with disabilities.
The event brought NGOs, government and community groups together to share resources, align services and avoid duplication.
The aim is to ensure children and young people receive consistent care from early childhood through their school years, while research highlighted gaps in Gauteng’s disability services.
New partnerships formed at the event are expected to drive more inclusive, long-term impact in communities.
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SA’s Wheelchair Basketball teams reach IWBF Africa semi-finals
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South Africa’s national wheelchair basketball teams are making waves at the IWBF Africa Championships in Angola.
The Sasol AmaWheela Boys reached the semi-finals after beating host nation Angola 58–46, adapting quickly after two players were disqualified.
The women’s team sits second in their pool behind Algeria, following tightly contested matches.
South Africa will face unbeaten Algeria in the semi-finals, with the winners earning a spot at the Wheelchair Basketball World Championships and the chance to showcase disability sport across the continent.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.80 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,679.59 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 66,671.00.
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Kaizer Chiefs launch Women’s Football team in Johannesburg
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Kaizer Chiefs launched a women’s football team on April 1 in Daveyton, Johannesburg.
The squad includes experienced players like Mamello Makhabane and rising stars such as Zanele Kunyamane and Katlego Mohale.
The team will begin competing in local matches with a full coaching staff and a home base in Johannesburg.
Chiefs Marketing Director Jessica Motaung says the move gives female players opportunities to develop and compete at the highest level:
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