News Bulletin of 2 February 2026, 9am

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South Africa wins Spar Challenge Netball Series
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South Africa has won the Spar Challenge netball series 2-1, beating England 65-50 in the final Test match in Johannesburg.
After losing the first Test, Roses levelled the series on Saturday with a 61-49 win to set up the winner-takes-all game on Sunday.
England and South Africa are in the same six-team pool for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Proteas coach Jenny van Dyk says her players put on a clinical performance to win the series:
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Stationery donated to Soweto learners
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Miss Royal Elegance ambassador Reitumetse Pelo donated stationery packs to the Soweto Kliptown Youth Centre for learners in grades 5-12.
The packs included pens, pencils, rulers, highlighters, crayons, and scissors to support homework and school projects.
The youth centre runs after-school programmes to help learners complete their assignments.
SKY secretary Tshepang Mpshe says the donation is important for children from homes relying on social grants.
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World Travel Awards 2026 now open for entries
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Entries have opened for the World Travel Awards 2026, inviting travel and tourism organisations worldwide to compete for industry recognition.
The awards cover sectors including aviation, destinations, hotels and resorts, tourist attractions, travel agencies and tour operators.
Organisations in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, the Americas, Europe and Oceania must submit entries by 22 March, while those in the Middle East and Indian Ocean had until yesterday.
All applications can be completed through the World Travel Awards website.
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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 75,349.00.
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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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