News Bulletin of 2 February 2026, 8am

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Field Band Foundation students shine at Kempton Park concert
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Students from the Field Band Foundation performed at their annual concert held last month in Kempton Park, showing off their musical skills and progress.
The event celebrated members’ achievements throughout 2025 and highlighted the foundation’s work in local communities.
The non-profit teaches music and dance to help young people develop life skills and feel included.
Soweto Field Band member Khumoetsile Ribane expressed satisfaction with the programme, stating that it had met her expectations.
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Teen swims for a cause
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Grade 9 learner Slade Davey is preparing to swim the Midmar Mile this month to raise R5,000 for The Bright Eyes Trust in Durban.
The trust supports blind and visually impaired children through a preschool, homeschooling programme, and classes from Grade R to Grade 2, as well as after-school activities like adapted maths, cooking, karate, and family support.
It also offers free eye screenings, a feeding scheme, epilepsy support programmes, and tactile art classes for visually impaired learners.
Slade hopes his swim will raise funds and awareness to help more children access these vital services.
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Kirk Whalum to headline 2026 Gauteng Soul and Jazz Concert
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US jazz musician Kirk Whalum will headline the 2026 Gauteng Soul and Jazz Concert at Sunbet Arena on 13 June.
The event will feature South African artists Judith Sephuma, Lira, Zonke, and Mafikizolo, performing soul, jazz, and Afro-pop.
Organisers aim to give audiences the chance to experience multiple music styles in one evening.
Whalum returns to South Africa, joining local artists for live performances and engaging with fans.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.13 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,891.47 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 75,326.00.
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Carlos Alcaraz earns his maiden Australian Open title
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World number one Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to complete the Career Grand Slam by earning his maiden Australian Open title.
The 22-year-old Spaniard came from a set down to beat ten-time champion Novak Djokovic of Serbia, 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5, to secure his seventh major title.
38-year-old Djokovic was bidding for his 25th Grand Slam title.
Alcaraz says chasing the Calendar Grand Slam is a major challenge, but one that excites him:
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