News Bulletin of 2 August 2026, 7am

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Mandela Month fundraiser supports vulnerable children
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Residents in Edenvale and Bedfordview have come together during Mandela Month to support Child Welfare SA through a community fundraising event.
The event at Peter Pan Park included fitness activities, charity stalls and community participation, with proceeds going towards Child Welfare SA Edenvale and Bedfordview.
Organisers say the fundraiser brought together residents, businesses and organisations to raise funds that will support children and families in need.
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Oprah expands scholarship programme for South African girls
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Oprah Winfrey is expanding her investment in girls' education by launching a nationwide scholarship programme that will support academically talented learners at leading schools across South Africa.
The move comes as the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls prepares to close its residential campus at the end of the 2027 academic year.
Current pupils will complete their education with full academic, financial and personal support. Oprah says the new scholarship programme will allow even more young women to access quality education and reach their full potential.
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Maths and Science support expanded to younger learners
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The Primestars eduCate Maths and Science Revision Programme is being expanded to include Grade 10 and Grade 11 learners to help more pupils stay in these subjects until Matric.
Deputy Higher Education and Training Minister Nomusa Dube Ncube says the programme will now support learners earlier with revision lessons, study material and career guidance before they decide to drop Mathematics or Physical Sciences.
She says the aim is to keep more learners on the path to careers in science, engineering and technology. The programme has been shown to improve learners' marks by an average of at least 10 per cent.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.55 to the US Dollar, 22.33 to the British Pound, and 22.33 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,042.97dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 87.93 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 63,496.00.
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Teen lifeguard praised after dramatic beach rescue
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A 16 year old lifeguard in California says he is grateful for the recognition after rescuing a 10 year old boy from dangerous surf in Santa Cruz.
Ryder Williams rushed into rough waves after the child got into difficulty and kept him afloat until another lifeguard arrived to help bring them safely back to shore.
The dramatic rescue was captured on video and has been viewed by millions around the world. Williams says he hopes the attention encourages people to follow lifeguards' instructions and stay out of dangerous surf.
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