News Bulletin of 2 July 2026, 5pm

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Wits unveils R300 million sports complex
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The University of the Witwatersrand has unveiled its new R300 million Brian and Dorothy Zylstra Sports Complex in Johannesburg, with the facility expected to open to athletes, patients and the public in September.
The state of the art complex brings sports science, rehabilitation, healthcare, research and high performance training together under one roof. It also includes disability sport facilities and specialist laboratories to support athlete development and improve performance.
Wits says the complex, made possible through support from the Zylstra family and the Skye Foundation, will benefit student athletes while also serving schools, sporting organisations and the wider community.
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Gugulethu residents unite to tackle litter and reduce flooding
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Residents of Gugulethu in Cape Town have joined community organisation Lokshin Pioneers to clean up the Gugulethu Canal and help reduce flooding in their neighbourhood.
Volunteers removed 150 bags of waste from the canal and installed a No Dumping sign to discourage illegal dumping. The initiative forms part of a wider partnership with the City of Cape Town, which is also working with residents in Nyanga and Borchard's Quarry to improve drainage and reduce the impact of flooding.
The project has also included environmental awareness campaigns and educational events for learners, encouraging communities to protect local waterways and help prevent future flooding.
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Mohlakeng residents encouraged to build cleaner communities
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Community members in Mohlakeng in the West Rand, came together for a World Environment Day event aimed at promoting environmental awareness and sustainable living.
Hosted by the Rand West City Local Municipality in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Environment, the event educated residents on issues such as pollution, waste management and protecting natural resources. Community members were encouraged to take greater responsibility for keeping their neighbourhoods clean and helping create healthier environments for future generations.
Residents welcomed the initiative, saying it gave people the knowledge and motivation to play a more active role in caring for their communities.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:

The Rand is trading at 16.26 to the US Dollar, 21.72 to the British Pound, and 18.60 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 4,117.88 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 70.81 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 61,494.00.
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Teen quarterback graduates after months long battle with leukaemia
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Eighteen year old Tommy Ryan has graduated from high school after spending more than 130 days in hospital battling leukaemia.
The talented quarterback was diagnosed during his final year of school, forcing him to step away from football and undergo intensive treatment.
Despite months in hospital, Tommy kept up with his schoolwork and remained determined to graduate alongside his classmates.
His resilience was celebrated as he crossed the stage to receive his diploma, marking a major milestone in his recovery and a powerful comeback after one of the toughest years of his life.
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